Senate debates
Thursday, 13 September 2018
- Vaccination (1 speech)
At the request of Senators Moore and Duniam I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) increased immunisation of children, which is essential for protecting them against diseases... - Foster Care Week (1 speech)
At the request of Senator McAllister, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 9 September to 15 September 2018 is Foster Care Week, (ii) there is a shortage of foster carers... - National Security (4 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 18 September marks the five-year anniversary of the launch of the Abbott Coalition Government's Operation Sovereign Borders policy, a military-led... - Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (8 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 15 September marks the anniversary of the Racial Hatred Act 1995, through which section 18C was inserted making it an offence to offend, insult,... - Greyhound Racing (5 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Hinch, move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) that tens of millions of dollars in public money is handed over to the greyhound racing and gambling industry... - National Security (17 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that the wearing of full-face coverings, such as burqas and niqabs, has no place in a modern western society; and (b) calls on the Federal... - Dairy Industry (14 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the dairy industry in Australia was de-regulated in 2000, and since that time milk production has fallen from 12 billion litres a year to 9.5... - International Day of Democracy (8 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 15 September 2018 is International Day of Democracy, (ii) Australia's democracy faces systemic challenges in the corrupting influence of... - Australian Football League Women's Competition (8 speeches)
Before I move this motion, I seek leave to amend the motion to add the name of Senator Farrell. Leave is granted. I, and also on behalf of Senator Farrell, move: That the Senate— (a) notes:... - Palestinian Liberation Organization (2 speeches)
I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1054 standing in my name for today relating to the Palestinian Liberation Organization be taken as a formal motion. - Bureau of Meteorology (5 speeches)
I wish to inform the chamber that Senators Whish-Wilson, Bilyk, Brown, Polley, Singh and Urquhart will also be sponsoring the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senators Whish-Wilson, Bilyk, Brown,...
