Senate debates
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
- Taxation (1 speech)
I rise to contribute to the debate on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enterprise Tax Plan No. 2) Bill 2017. Please note that this is not my first speech. I wish to thank Senator Cormann and his... - Ryan, Mr Greg (1 speech)
I rise today to share the incredible story of Greg Ryan and I'd like to acknowledge Greg's presence in the gallery today. Greg's is a story of determination, struggle and ultimately acceptance... - Israel (1 speech)
Last week the United Nations Human Rights Council passed five resolutions against state actions in territories occupied by Israel. All five resolutions passed. The question then becomes: how did... - Department of Social Services, World's Greatest Shave, Melanoma March, Australian Capital Territory: Constituent Celebrations (1 speech)
On 12 March, I had the great pleasure to be part of the official naming ceremony for the new national office building for the Department of Social Services here in Canberra. I was there with the... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Today I get up to state the case for early childhood educators across Australia, 6,500 of whom walked off the job yesterday to further demonstrate to the Turnbull government that the time to pay... - Government Expenditure (1 speech)
This parliament is full of OPM addicts. Addiction to OPM is a national crisis, and I am surrounded by addicts. I am not talking about the drug opium but something far more terrible. I am talking... - Western Australia: Lithium (1 speech)
As I've reflected on many times in this place, Western Australia is no stranger to pioneering new, globally competitive and commercially successful industries. You just have to look at our... - Tangentyere Women's Family Safety Group (1 speech)
Nearly 12 months ago, in Alice Springs, more than 300 people marched in solidarity with local Aboriginal women who are striving to make their communities safer places for children and families.... - Honey Industry (2 speeches)
I rise today to make a contribution in support of the manuka honey industry in Australia, particularly in my home state of Tasmania. Canberrans are used to pronouncing manuka differently than we...
