Senate debates
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
- Health Care: Skin Check Champions (1 speech)
There are many great causes and charitable organisations that we come across in these jobs. I do want to put on the record that Mr Scott Maggs, who is a longstanding friend of mine, has made a... - Union Aid Abroad APHEDA (1 speech)
I want to speak about the important work of Union Aid Abroad APHEDA in supporting economic development in the Asia-Pacific. APHEDA was established in 1984 through the work of a young Australian... - Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Just last week I had the pleasure of visiting Kindaimanna Community Kindergarten and Byford Community Kindergarten with my state colleague, the Hon. Donna Faragher. The commitment of parent... - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (1 speech)
Australia is a committed and longstanding partner of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and it's now time for Australia to again play its part in the new replenishment round... - National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day, a day to stop and think about all the good work that TAFEs have done. My mum went to TAFE, I went to TAFE, my son went to TAFE. TAFE was a godsend for someone like... - Labor Government (1 speech)
Ninety-seven is the number of times the Labor government, when in opposition, committed to reducing Australians power prices by $275 a year. This is a failed promise from the Labor Party. Not... - Indigenous Health (1 speech)
As Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, I would like to give a short update on Indigenous health in the first hundred days of this government. The Australian government is investing $106... - Taxation (1 speech)
The Prime Minister fronted the National Press Club last week and gave the most pathetic response to a question about repealing the obscene stage 3 tax cuts. He said: 'We tried to amend them out.... - Invasive Species Management (1 speech)
Invasive species are wreaking havoc on Australia's ecosystems and threatening our biodiversity. There are huge costs not only to our biodiversity but to our farmers and our economy, costing at... - Israel: Attacks (1 speech)
Last week I was fortunate enough to be in Israel, hosted by the wonderful organisation known as AIJAC. We spent time both in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv, but what was potentially one of the most... - Australian Bureau of Statistics (1 speech)
Yesterday, in questions without notice, I asked Senator Gallagher, the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, about the availability of birth data. Her response included a... - Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
When the Albanese government granted the long-suffering Murugappan family from Biloela a permanent visa last month, I found myself cautiously hopeful that it might signal a shift in the way we... - Africa Down Under (1 speech)
Western Australia is home to a vibrant and diverse African community, and every year we celebrate a year of all things African and Australian. This year Africa Down Under, which is held annually... - Workplace Relations: Qantas (1 speech)
I want to rise to make a quick contribution. I don't know if anyone saw the 4 Corners show on Qantas last night. I don't want to hear all the bulldust and all the excuses about COVID. We know all... - Education (2 speeches)
I got into politics to help people through good government, not to judge them. However, there are some things that government should not be involved in, and that is especially so when it comes to...
