Senate debates

Monday, 20 March 2017

  • Morris, Dr John, AO, MBE (3 speeches)
    I rise tonight to make a contribution about a remarkable Tasmanian who, sadly, passed away the weekend before last. The Tasmanian I am talking about is Dr John Morris AO, MBE, who also happens to...
  • Prostheses List Framework (11 speeches)
    I want to begin by thanking Senator Duniam for his very passionate speech bringing to the attention of the Senate the outstanding work of Dr John Morris, whom I will admit was someone I was not...
  • Film and Video Game Classification (1 speech)
    According to a recent survey, at least 68 per cent of Australians regularly enjoy video games. Their average age is 33, and nearly as many women as men enjoy the hobby. But, by an unfortunate...
  • Leak, Mr Desmond Robert 'Bill' (1 speech)
    I rise today to pay homage to a great Australian taken away from us too soon, a comic genius in the literal sense, a man who was not constrained by fear of political correctness, a truth-teller,...