Senate debates

Tuesday, 11 February 2020

  • National Smart Energy Summit (1 speech)
    At the request of Senator McAllister, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the address of New South Wales Minister for Energy and Environment and Liberal Matt Kean MP on 10 December 2019 to...
  • Murray-Darling Basin (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) environmental flows are critical to the health of the Murray-Darling Basin, which is home to more than 2 million people and more...
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day (1 speech)
    Before moving general business notice of motion No. 413, I ask that the names of Senators Chandler, Hughes, Kitching, O'Neill and Wong be added to the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senators...
  • Palliative Care Tasmania (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) Palliative Care Tasmania's (PCT) three-year $1 million funding agreement expires on 30 June 2020, and   (ii) most state...
  • Climate Change (7 speeches)
    At the request of Senator McAllister, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the address of New South Wales Minister for Energy and Environment and Liberal Matt Kean MP on 10 December 2019 to...
  • Australian Renewable Energy Agency (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Morrison Government told the United Nations in Madrid that technology improvements are central to their plan to reduce Australia's...
  • National Aerial Firefighting Centre (4 speeches)
    At the request of Senators Watt and Griff, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) reports that, in December 2017, the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) submitted a business case...
  • Button Batteries (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) global estimates indicate more than 600 children have died from ingesting button batteries, (ii) up to 20 children each week present to...
  • Internet Content (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 11 February 2019 is Safer Internet Day, a worldwide event that raises awareness about online safety and encourages everyone to help create a better...
  • Aged Care (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) Australia's aged care system receives over $21 billion of taxpayer money each year,   (ii) despite receiving large...