Senate debates

Monday, 12 November 2018

  • Political donations (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) disclosure of donations made to political parties is only made public by the Australian Electoral Commission once a year, on 1 February, for the...
  • My Health Record (9 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Watt, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) members of the community have expressed significant concerns about the inadequate privacy and...
  • Day of the Unborn Child (22 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that: (i) the internationally-recognised Day of the Unborn Child is observed on 25 March as 'a positive option in favour of life and the spread of...
  • Abortion (14 speeches)
    I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1159 simply to add a date, relating to abortion law reform in Queensland, before asking that it be taken as a formal motion. Leave...
  • Carers (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that: (i) 14 October to 20 October 2018, was National Carers Week, (ii) Carers Australia values the work done by unpaid carers at an estimated $60...
  • Minister for the Environment (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that the Minister for the Environment, Ms Price, made offensive remarks to former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong; (b) further notes that former...