Senate debates

Thursday, 18 June 2020

  • International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Faruqi and Steele-John, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) Friday, 19 June 2020 marks the sixth annual International Day for the...
  • Care Industry (4 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Waters, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that recent research published by the Open University on investment in the care industry found that:...
  • South Australia: Tourism (1 speech)
    I seek leave to add Senator Griff's name as a co-sponsor to Senator Di Natale's motion No. 694? Leave granted. Thank you. Before moving general business notice of motion No. 698 at the request of...
  • COVID-19: Housing (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate: (a) notes that:   (i) the COVID-19 crisis has further exposed existing inequalities in our broken housing system,   (ii) renters across Australia face...
  • Registered Organisations (5 speeches, 1 comment)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes:   (i) the important and brave contribution of all Australian workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and   (ii) the high cost of...
  • Truck Drivers (4 speeches)
    At the request of Senators Sterle and Gallacher, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) truck drivers across Australia are under pressure because of the squeeze on rates,...