Senate debates
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
- Smart Cities Plan (1 speech)
Australia is unquestionably in its first urban century, and our future will be defined by our cities. Like the rest of the world, Australian cities are not only the engines of our economies but... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise today to tell the story of one individual, but it tells a much bigger story. I want to tell the story of Shane O'Neill, who worked for UGL and the ExxonMobil offshore plant in Victoria for... - Housing (1 speech)
Australia has long recognised the importance of universal access to health care and education. It doesn't matter whether you're struggling to make ends meet or you're relatively well-off. We know... - Economy (1 speech)
Last week, we learnt that Australia has posted 104 successive quarters of economic growth. This should be a cause for celebration for our nation. It is a world record, after all, and we've... - Democracy (1 speech)
As a proud senator for Western Australia and having worked for many Australian and international democratic institutions over the course of my career, I've often had cause to reflect on the... - Freedom of Speech (1 speech)
Following the overthrow of King James II in 1688, the English parliament passed a bill that established the framework of our modern system of government. The Bill of Rights of 1689, influenced by... - Beef Industry (3 speeches)
I had intended to speak on other subject matter today, but we're seeing some evolving responses from within the beef supply sector in response to the report of the Rural and Regional Affairs and... - Apprenticeships (4 speeches)
I concur with Senator O'Sullivan's comments. I add that whatever this new cattle house is, unlike the system that they have been in, it is the committee's absolute determination to see a...
