Senate debates
Thursday, 24 July 2025
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
It was disappointing but perhaps not surprising that today in the Sydney Morning Herald we see the headline 'Secretive Albanese government goes backward on transparency'. This government has gone... - Queensland: Local Government (1 speech)
Ask anyone in this place, and they will tell you all politics is local. Without the work to improve the lives of locals out there, we don't have a job in here. The backbone of Australian... - Discrimination: Gender and Sexual Orientation (1 speech)
I'm proud to have been named the Australian Greens LGBTIQA+ spokesperson. I take on this role at a time of great challenge for the community. To quote Alastair Lawrie, a hugely respected... - Central Queensland Hydrogen Project (1 speech)
Today we have learned that Fortescue has officially sounded a death knell for its Gladstone hydrogen project, after tens of millions of government funds have been wasted on a pipedream. A few... - Indigenous Australians (1 speech)
Truth-telling is the foundation of trust, integrity and meaningful relationships. It paves the way for accountability and healing. In my home state of Victoria, the Yoorrook Justice Commission... - Albanese Government: Transparency (1 speech)
I congratulate Catherine Williams and the Centre for Public Integrity, and I thank them for their research into the declining transparency of the 47th parliament. In the last parliament, the... - Western Australia: Roads (1 speech)
Acting Deputy President Sterle, you will be interested to know that I recently had the great privilege of travelling on a large section of the Outback Way—the Great Central Road—all... - Lund, Mr Simon (1 speech)
Today, I just want to pay tribute to Simon Lund, a deeply respected member of Victoria's firefighting community. Known to many as Lundy, Simon sadly passed away in May after a courageous battle... - Disability Services (1 speech)
I strongly support the recent efforts across the country to expand access to ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Almost every state and territory has now committed to allowing GPs to diagnose ADHD and... - Defence Recruitment (1 speech)
Last year, the government announced that New Zealanders living in Australia could join the ADF with Canadians, Brits and Americans, eligible to enlist from January this year. But, in response to... - Fawcett, Hon. David (1 speech)
I rise to honour the service to this chamber and Australia of my friend and former colleague in this place David Fawcett. David was the 95th senator from South Australia. I always considered... - Beef Industry (1 speech)
This is not my first speech. Australia's biosecurity and our agricultural sector have today been thrown under the bus by the Albanese government. Without any consultation with Australian farmers,... - Francis-Coan, Councillor Sinead (1 speech)
It is with the deepest sorrow and a broken heart that I rise today to pay tribute to my dear friend and comrade Sinead Francis-Coan who passed away last month. She was a ray of sunshine in... - Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
When a local bank branch shuts down, it takes a part of the community with it. It's not just about putting a few coins into your account; it's a lifeline for small businesses who need cash floats... - Labor Government (1 speech)
It is so good to be back in parliament and alongside so many new colleagues, including eight new Queensland MPs and one new Queensland senator. We want to say a big thank you to Queensland. Thank... - Liberal-National Coalition (1 speech)
What a rabble they are opposite! We've only been back in parliament for three days. The Nats are already at war, and the Libs are undermining their leader already. The behaviour they've been up...
