Senate debates
Wednesday, 25 August 2021
- Afghanistan (1 speech)
On Friday 20 August 2021, I had the honour of meeting with members of the Australian Afghan community in my home state of Queensland. On that occasion, I met a wonderful girl by the name of... - National Skills Week (1 speech)
[by video link] I am very pleased today to be joining the Senate from Far North Queensland. I'm keen to talk to you today about National Skills Week. We know that it is National Skills Week this... - Climate Change (1 speech)
I rise today to make some comments in relation to an issue that is very important for the people of South Australia. That is, of course, the issue of climate change and the devastating impact... - COVID-19: Economy (1 speech)
Last week my home state of Victoria hit a tragic milestone. For over 200 days the doors of businesses have been shut and Victorians have been confined to their homes. On top of this, the... - COVID-19: New South Wales (1 speech)
[by video link] What we've just seen from Senator Van is an example of the hyperpartisanship and ideological undermining of state governments by coalition senators that has done so much to... - Water, Banking and Financial Services, Australia Post (1 speech)
[by video link] Earlier this month in my flag speech I spoke of parliament's duty to serve the people. Today I'm asking: who does this parliament really serve? I'll review the Morrison... - Small Business (1 speech)
I rise in the Senate this afternoon to make some remarks about small business. When Robert Menzies established the Liberal Party some 76 years ago, Menzies thought very carefully about the sorts... - COVID 19: Tasmania (1 speech)
We are witnessing a failure of leadership from the Morrison government, which is impacting many Tasmanian workers and families, who are struggling to pay bills and feed their families. These... - COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
I'm very concerned about reports that have emerged today of the Prime Minister doing what he does best, which is to blame other people for his own failures. Today, yet again, it's Queenslanders...
