Senate debates

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

  • Federal Election: Australian Labor Party (1 speech)
    I rise to acknowledge the outstanding work of the Labor candidates and their campaign teams across the great state of New South Wales. As the duty senator for the great seats of Farrer, Hume,...
  • Emergency Powers (1 speech)
    History is replete with examples of emergency powers being granted during a crisis, whether real or imagined. From Ancient Rome to the events prior to World War II, tyranny descends under the...
  • Sutton, Mr Philip (1 speech)
    I rise tonight to remember Philip Sutton, a dear friend and climate campaigning colleague. Philip died suddenly on 13 June, aged 71. He was a pioneer of the climate emergency movement and a...
  • Elder Abuse (1 speech)
    This is my first opportunity to congratulate you, Madam President, on your appointment. I am sure you will do an outstanding job. I rise to talk on behalf of Donna Gilchrist, who lives in the...
  • Climate Policy (1 speech)
    Not a stitch of evidence did we hear from the senator who spoke earlier, Janet Rice, just wild, fearful, false claims contradicting hard evidence. I listen to the scientists. I cross-examine...