Senate debates

Thursday, 4 February 2016

  • Cambodia (1 speech)
    Last month I had the extraordinary privilege of spending a week in Cambodia with five of my parliamentary colleagues from the House of Representatives. The visit was designed for us to visit a...
  • Queensland: Drought (1 speech)
    Tonight I rise on this occasion to inform the parliament about the dreadful drought that has hit rural Australia, particularly in areas across my state of Queensland. People should not take too...
  • Coal Seam Gas (3 speeches)
    Today, 4 February 2016, is a historic day. It is a historic day for climate action; it is a historic day for steering Australia to a fossil fuel free future; it is a historic day for creative and...
  • Automotive Industry (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to talk about an issue going on in my home state of South Australia, an issue of vehicle building, car making or whatever you would like. As you would understand—and you have...
  • Additional Estimates 2015-16 (1 speech)
    I remind honourable senators that legislation committees will meet to consider estimates, commencing on Monday, 8 February, at 9 am. Program details will be published on the Senate website....