Senate debates
Thursday, 5 March 2026
- Cometti, Mr Dennis John, AM (1 speech)
I rise, with great sadness, to acknowledge the passing of one of the absolute greats of sports commentary in this country, Dennis Cometti. Dennis Cometti was, particularly for Western... - South Australia: Bushfires (1 speech)
Today, I would like to acknowledge the immense dedication and personal sacrifice demonstrated by the South Australian Country Fire Service during their work on the Fleurieu Peninsula last summer.... - Middle East (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the devastating cost of human conflict. Last week, a long commemorative roll of paper—15 metres long—was installed on a wall in Adelaide. Artist Phil Buehler's Wall... - Sovereign Capability (1 speech)
In a world that is increasingly uncertain, when we see the rule of power overcoming the rule of laws, it is time to look at what we need to do as a country. I am taken by a phrase in The Art of... - Workplace Relations (1 speech)
We're starting to see the benefits of the secure work, better pay legislation that was introduced in 2022 and fought so hard for by the mighty Australian union movement. The objectives of some of... - Parliamentary Standards (1 speech)
Before I start, I just want to acknowledge the Ukrainian ambassador to Australia and the delegation, who are in the Senate. I want to start by expressing my absolute disappointment at the... - South Australian Government (1 speech)
On 28 February, the Australian newspaper published an exclusive investigation including a secret tape-recording, a $2.3 million lawsuit, a failed blackmail sting which included the South... - Ukraine (1 speech)
I acknowledge in the chamber for my contribution today His Excellency the Ambassador of Ukraine and my parliamentary colleagues serving the nation of Ukraine. It's a pleasure to have you here in... - Middle East (1 speech)
In the last five days we have seen a dangerous escalation in illegal violence driven by the imperial ambitions of the United States and Israel and endorsed by this government. Australia isn't... - Domestic and Family Violence, Workplace Relations (1 speech)
As we mark International Women's Day this weekend, we should reflect on the barriers that women are still facing in the workplace and in their homes. For many women across Western Australia, the... - Western Australia: Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Western Australia is in the midst of a significant and rushed energy transition driven by the Albanese government's net zero agenda. Projects like the proposed 250-megawatt four-hour Baldivis... - Fuel Security (1 speech)
Service stations have hiked fuel prices by up to 60c a litre after conflict erupted again in the Middle East. Australians are feeling the pain of the pump, and successive Liberal and Labor... - International Relations: Australia and the United States of America (1 speech)
Earlier this year, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney delivered these words: We know the old order is not coming back. We shouldn't mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy, but we believe that... - Cybersafety (1 speech)
On 20 January, new hate speech laws were passed on the wake of a horrific, hateful act of antisemitic terrorism. Whether people agree with those laws or not, the conversation reflects a broader... - Amazon Flex (1 speech)
Walking on eggshells constantly, deactivated without any meaningful opportunity to respond, putting drivers in unsafe and unworkable situations, and prioritisation of speed and volume over driver...
