Senate debates

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

  • World Tuberculosis Day (1 speech)
    I am grateful for this opportunity this evening to rise and briefly acknowledge that today, 24 March, marks World Tuberculosis Day, which aims to raise awareness of the fact that, even in today's...
  • New South Wales Electricity Network (4 speeches)
    Three days out from the New South Wales state election, I rise to tell the real story about the sale of that state's electricity network, which is only starting to emerge—and what a sordid...
  • Middle East (1 speech)
    I would like to speak on the issue of Israel and Palestine, as vexed as it is. From the outset, I want to acknowledge that both Israel and Palestine have the right to live in peace within secure...
  • Housing Affordability (1 speech)
    Mr President, it looks like you need something to wake you up, so I thought I would rise to my feet to help you. No offence there, Senator Xenophon. I wanted to speak tonight about something that...