Senate debates

Wednesday, 15 February 2017

  • Human Rights (1 speech)
    In late January this year, as a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, I was privileged to participate in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference on the Rule of Law and...
  • Turnbull Government (1 speech)
    I rise this afternoon to speak about Mr Turnbull's performance last week and his poor treatment of ageing and aged care. I know the Liberals love their theatrics, but I cannot imagine my...
  • Marine Pollution (3 speeches)
    I am a keen birdwatcher. I even have a list for Parliament House, although it is barely into double figures. But there is a good spot for watching birds, and that is Malabar Headland. It is one...
  • Ikin, Ms Noeline (3 speeches)
    I stand today to speak not just for myself but for my colleagues: Senator McGrath, who sends an apology for not being in the chamber; Senator Macdonald; the Minister for Resources and Northern...
  • Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (1 speech)
    I rise in senators' statements to make a contribution about the work of the Public Works Committee, the longest standing committee of the parliament. It looks at the purpose of proposed work, the...
  • Queensland Sugar Industry (1 speech)
    I want to open by saying that I am so thrilled with the input that One Nation had into the compulsory land acquisition in Queensland, with the farmers there, and to see that it has been stopped....
  • Member for Melbourne Ports (8 speeches)
    I rise to place on the record my concerns about a pattern of activity around the office of the Member for Melbourne Ports, Michael Danby. This involves claims spanning a decade that he has housed...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    I rise today to speak about climate change, because I am angry. I am angry about the way that this government persists in treating climate change like a joke. Images of the Treasurer laughing as...