Senate debates
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
- Budget (1 speech)
If the government is defeated in May, its parting gift to Australians will be an increase in petrol prices in September, pay not keeping up with prices, a trillion dollars in debt, and rising... - Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
Those who follow my social media might recall a recent Facebook post on the terrible situation facing Mr Chau Van Kham, a 73-year-old human rights campaigner who is currently serving 12 years in... - Budget (1 speech)
The budget that we saw handed down last night is not a serious plan for the future; it's just a six-month sugar hit, followed by continuing wage stagnation, $3 billion in hidden cuts, and a... - Morrison Government (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the speech given by Senator Fierravanti-Wells last night. Of course it upset the Liberal Party, and of course it upset the Prime Minister. Hence he came out and said, 'It's... - Budget (1 speech)
In these uncertain times, with Russia brutally invading Ukraine, and China's communist dictatorship threatening democratic Taiwan and buying favour with the Solomon Islands, we need people of... - Valedictory (1 speech)
It's been an honour to be part of the 45th and 46th parliaments, and I very much look forward to being a part of the 47th. I've worked with many in this and the other place who genuinely want to... - Budget (1 speech)
I acknowledge Senator Griff's comments. It is a great privilege to be able to serve in this place. We do the best we can with what we have. I think our staff really are a vital part of that, so I... - Solomon Islands (1 speech)
I will tell you what is scaring the living hell out of me right now—what is going on in the Solomon Islands. The Chinese government is this close to getting a deal that will let them set up... - Budget (2 speeches)
Senator Thorpe. - Whistleblowers (1 speech)
PATRICK () (): At the commencement of this parliament, in response to representations I made to then Senator Cormann, the government undertook to introduce legislation that would improve... - Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation (1 speech)
On so many levels and in so many ways, last night's budget was a missed opportunity to deliver for South Australians. But what is beyond comprehension to me is that this government, in this... - Great Southern Reef (1 speech)
In yesterday's election budget there was a recycled announcement for nearly a billion dollars in funding for the Great Barrier Reef, specifically $160 million of that for a reef adaptation fund... - Budget: Regional Development (1 speech)
I rise to bring some good news to the chamber. In the last few weeks I've been back up into the Hunter region. I met with the Singleton and Muswellbrook councils, and in previous visits to the... - Budget: South West Aboriginal Medical Service (2 speeches)
Like Senator Marielle Smith, I searched the budget papers last night to see what investment had been made in Aboriginal medical services; in particular, the South West Aboriginal Medical Service,... - Federal Election: Labor Government (1 speech)
My fellow Queenslanders, now is not the time to vote Labor. I need you to vote LNP, because we do not want to let Albanese do to Australia what Palaszczuk has done to Queensland. Just look at...
