Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

  • Beef Australia (1 speech)
    I rise to say thanks and congratulations to the Beef Australia committee, who last week put on the best beef week ever. It was a fantastic job from Bryce Camm and his team. Beef week is hosted in...
  • Budget (3 speeches)
    Scott Morrison's budget speaks for itself. It says clearly that Scott Morrison has not listened to the experts in aged care, the dedicated and hardworking aged-care workers. Scott Morrison and...
  • Middle East (1 speech)
    Tonight marks the end of the month of Ramadan, when millions of Muslims across the world fast. This is a month of reflection, charity and spiritual connection. Now we celebrate Eid Mubarak. As I...
  • Employment (1 speech)
    I want to take the opportunity to extend 'Eid Mubarak' to Senator Faruqi and to all Muslims in Australia. The Morrison government has said a lot this week about our supposed economic recovery...
  • Gender and Sexual Orientation (1 speech)
    As a servant to the people of Queensland and Australia, I raise a deeply troubling issue for all Australians. We know that feelings arise and pass, especially through adolescence. No feeling is...
  • Seeing Eye Dogs (1 speech)
    Many people come through this place who've made really significant contributions to the lives of many Australians, but my special guest today takes the meaning of the word special to a whole new...