Senate debates
Thursday, 2 September 2021
- Agriculture Visa (1 speech)
[by video link] As another week comes and goes, so continues the shambolic rollout of the government's re-announced Agriculture Visa. There have been more backflips by the government on an ag... - Queensland: COVID-19 (1 speech)
The Queensland Labor Party is disgracefully using Queensland children as blackmail to justify their heartless restrictions imposed on Queenslanders. Yesterday, in the Queensland parliament,... - National Anti-Corruption Commission (1 speech)
[by video link] Next week marks 1,000 days since the Morrison government promised to deliver a national integrity commission and two years since my bill to actually establish one passed this... - Australian Public Service: Morrison Government (1 speech)
On 4 August I placed on notice questions to Minister Reynolds concerning the government's claim that they would be employing an additional 200 Centrelink staff in Tasmania. This morning I... - Agriculture Industry, Water Infrastructure (1 speech)
[by video link] I recently spoke on mining exports keeping the Australian economy out of depression. Today I'm addressing the other good news story: agriculture. In the last 12 months, wheat... - COVID-19: Morrison Government (1 speech)
This week we heard from the Labor Party—those opposite—that the Prime Minister only has two jobs, vaccine rollout and quarantine, and that he's failed at these. What a facile... - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (1 speech)
[by video link] Next Thursday is International FASD Awareness Day, which seeks to raise awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. FASD is a devastating condition where in utero exposure to... - Jackson, Jayden, National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
[by video link] The love of a mother goes a long way, but sometimes it just won't go far enough. And that is the case with the Jackson family in Tasmania. Jayden is a teenager deeply loved by his... - COAG Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (1 speech)
[by video link] The Morrison government has just introduced into parliament a proposed law that seeks to overturn Federal Court Justice White's recent judgement that national cabinet is not a... - Hanson, Senator Pauline (1 speech)
On Wednesday, just yesterday, in her contribution to the second reading debate on the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021, Senator Hanson chose to single out Ms... - Gas Industry (1 speech)
I wish to speak today about threats to the magnificent part of WA that is the Kimberley. It is one that is very close to my heart. Black Mountain Oil and Gas subsidiary Bennett... - Murray-Darling Basin (1 speech)
[by video link] Today I wish to speak about an issue of importance for all South Australians: the health of the Murray-Darling Basin. Every South Australian knows how vital a healthy... - COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
[by video link] I rise to raise serious concerns about the Victorian government's decision to prohibit Victorians from returning home, under the guise of public health orders. For weeks now,... - Working Women's Centres (1 speech)
Just this week the Leader of the Opposition announced that Labor in government would commit to funding working women's centres in every state and territory. As we reflect on this government's... - Western Australia: African Community (1 speech)
When we think of Africa we think of colour, we think of majestic landscapes, we think of energy and generosity. This weekend the Western Australian African community will celebrate the vibrant... - Inland Rail (2 speeches)
It is my solemn duty to report to the chamber yet another terrible week for the once proud National Party. They are the unhappy campers of Australian politics. For years we've endured the musical...
