Senate debates

Tuesday, 1 September 2020

  • Technical and Further Education (7 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Polley and Senator O'Neill, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) the Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system in Australia derives $92.5...
  • Special Air Services Regiment (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Australian Army's elite Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) since its formation on...
  • Gas Industry (5 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Steele-John, I move: That the Senate opposes the development of any new gas fields in Australia.
  • COVID-19: Temporary Visa Holders (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) since Australia's borders closed on 20 March 2020 many thousands of temporary visa holders have been separated from their families,...
  • Renewable Energy (4 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Rice, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) transport accounts for almost 20% of Australia's carbon emissions,   (ii) preliminary...
  • Forestry Industry (5 speeches)
    Before moving motion No. 767, I would like to advise that Senators Brockman, Askew, Van, Chandler, McKenzie, Canavan, McMahon, Davey and McDonald would like to have their names added to this...
  • Drought (12 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senators McKenzie, Canavan and McMahon, move: That the Senate— (a) notes:   (i) that many drought affected communities in the eastern states have recently...