Senate debates

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

  • Bunbury: Fuel (1 speech)
    Today, I brought forth to this place a petition that was brought to me by the state member for Bunbury, Mr Don Punch MLA. He ' s a strong local member and part of the Mark McGowan Labor...
  • Tarkine Region (1 speech)
    As I rise to give my adjournment speech in the Senate tonight, hundreds—possibly thousands—of Tasmanians will be gathering on the lawn of Tasmania's parliament to celebrate the...
  • Bunbury: Fuel, Robins, Ms Nicole, Mars Landing (1 speech)
    I'll begin tonight by noting for the record, following Senator Pratt's contribution, that fuel in Puma petrol stations in Perth on FuelWatch this evening is 139.7, and Puma fuel in Bunbury...
  • Telecommunications (1 speech)
    As someone who grew up in country coastal New South Wales, I understand the importance of being connected to other communities. Today, this means making sure that regional Australians have good...
  • Koala Population (1 speech, 1 comment)
    What do you think of when you think of Australia? The vast stretches of our outback, our magnificent beaches, our incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their culture?...
  • Northern Territory: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Shortwave Radio Service (1 speech)
    Next month, it will be two years since the shortwave service was removed for people in northern Australia. For the people of the Northern Territory, it has been deeply felt in terms of the...
  • Prevention of Violence Against Women (1 speech)
    Violence against women is at epidemic levels in our country. Every year we count the numbers and every year they're distressingly high. Last year 53 women were killed, mostly by men known to...
  • Jobactive (1 speech)
    I rise to speak of the experience of people who have been required to use jobactive services whilst looking for work. Since September there's been a Senate inquiry into the appropriateness and...
  • India (1 speech)
    I rise to speak on an important issue of national significance, Australia's engagement with India. In April last year, the then Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, announced with great enthusiasm...
  • Liberal Democrats (1 speech)
    Most parties sound unhinged when they list their achievements. There is generally no consistency, and when you look at what they brag about you see a mass of contradictions. One day they support...
  • Forrest Primary School (1 speech)
    Forrest Primary School, which is very close to this building, is proud to be authorised as an International Baccalaureate World School delivering the Primary Years Program. This program...
  • National Security (1 speech)
    National security, the protection of our people, our sovereignty, and our democratic system of government, must always be a top priority for government and for the parliament. Unfortunately,...
  • Lake Malbena (1 speech)
    Tonight I want to speak about Lake Malbena, in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park, in my home state of Tasmania. It is a most spectacular part of Tasmania and, therefore, one of the most...
  • Cilento, Lady Phyllis Dorothy (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to speak about the legacy of a remarkable woman, Lady Phyllis Cilento. Lady Cilento belonged to one of Australia's most prominent families. She had a long history of public...