Senate debates
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
- Voluntourism (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on an important issue that came to my attention during a recent visit to Cambodia with Save the Children—that is, the issue of voluntourism. Voluntourism is where... - Turnbull Government (3 speeches)
I want to speak today in relation to the obvious lack of economic leadership by the current government and, in particular, the Prime Minister. Last week ended in chaos and dysfunction; this week,... - Takayna/Tarkine region (1 speech)
The Takayna/Tarkine region in north-western Tasmania is a rugged, beautiful, windswept coastline and hinterland. It has outstanding natural values, spectacular scenic and ecological values and it... - Live Animal Exports (3 speeches)
Last night at the National Gallery here in Canberra a book written by a senior officer of the RSPCA was launched by the ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson. The book,Backlash, has an uncanny... - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation: Employment (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the job cuts to the CSIRO and the impact they will have not only on my home state of Tasmania but also the wider scientific community. At the outset, I want to emphasise... - Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise to make some comments regarding an issue that impacts on the daily lives of five million Australians, and yet it is one you will rarely hear about in this parliament. Much of the... - World Science Festival, Senator Bullock (1 speech)
In my contribution today, I seek to touch on a number of different points. I want to talk about the World Science Festival, which will occur from 9 to 15 March and be showcased in my home state... - Education Funding (1 speech)
In the short time that is available to me before we begin question time, I thought I would share with the Senate an article which appeared in The Spectator Australia Magazine, dated 29... - Economy (2 speeches)
I note that the coalition in their party room are still in absolute chaos and that they are at each other's throats. The former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is on the march against the current...
