Senate debates

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

  • al-Araibi, Mr Hakeem (8 speeches)
    I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1 standing in my name relating to the recent detention of Mr Hakeem al-Araibi. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the...
  • Water (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate calls on the Federal Government immediately to allocate $10 billion to commence the construction of the much-needed hybrid Bradfield Scheme.
  • Illicit Drugs (17 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) over the 2018-19 summer, more than five people have died or been injured as a result of taking illicit drugs, (ii) there is a real possibility...
  • Gambling (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the gambling industry donated almost $3 million dollars to the Liberal, Labor and Australian Conservatives political parties in 2017-18, (ii)...
  • Australian Defence Force: LGBTQ Personnel (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) until 24 November 1992, gay, lesbian and bisexual people were explicitly banned from serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), (ii) between...