Senate debates

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

  • International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Week (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Xenophon, move: That the Senate— (a) recognises that:   (i) International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness...
  • Brain Cancer Action Month (1 speech)
    At the request of Senator Bilyk, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) the month of May is Brain Cancer Action Month,   (ii) brain cancer is the leading cause...
  • Adani Carmichael Coalmine (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate calls on the Federal Government and the board of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to not hand over public funds to prop up the Adani Carmichael coal mine project.
  • Journalism (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that independent journalism and a diverse media landscape play a vital role in informing public debate and maintaining a strong democracy; (b) recognises...
  • Food Allergy Week (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) next week, 14 to 20 May 2017, is Food Allergy week,   (ii) 1 in 10 babies born in Australia today will develop a food...
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) 26 May 2017 marks the 20 year anniversary of the historic report, Bringing Them Home: Report of the National Inquiry into the...