Senate debates
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
- Women in Sport (1 speech)
Last week marked a significant moment for women's sport both in Australia and internationally. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that eligibility for female categories at the... - Fuel Security (1 speech)
Our government knows that families are under pressure, and that's why our No. 1 focus remains the here and now for every single Australian. The conflict in the Middle East is pushing up fuel... - Media: Middle East (1 speech)
The Israeli government overnight has just locked in an apartheid death penalty for Palestinians, paving the way for summary executions through a rigged system of military tribunals, completely... - Easter, Passover (1 speech)
This coming weekend is Easter, when Christians across Australia will commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. I know, for many millions of... - Perth: Attack (1 speech)
On Sunday in Boorloo, Perth, on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, my community came together in Forrest Place to reclaim the space that was shaken by hate. For tens of thousands of years, this place was... - Fuel (2 speeches)
One message coming through loud and clear from people here in Canberra that I represent, communities across the country and stakeholders representing them is that there's an expectation that our... - Breast Cancer (1 speech)
One in 75 Australians carry a DNA variant, but many don't know it. I want to talk briefly about one of those Australians who I have the pleasure of recently meeting. Kara grew up knowing that... - Universities (1 speech)
Last night the Four Corners expose revealed that in just one year universities spend $1.8 billion of public money on consultants. And what did this $1.8 billion achieve for universities? It was... - Middle East (1 speech)
Just turning down the temperature. With Palestinian Prisoners Day coming up on 17 April, I want to speak the truth this parliament too often avoids. Since 1967 over one million Palestinians have... - Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise to call out the Albanese Labor government for its deeply flawed rollout of its aged-care reforms. This week, I joined with colleagues from across the parliament to demand urgent action to... - Easter, Family Law (1 speech)
I would like to wish a happy Easter to all Australians. This holiday is a time for family and friends to gather and reflect on their faith. In particular, I want to shine a light on the good men... - Newman, Dr Hillel (1 speech)
Right now, Israel's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, is addressing the National Press Club. This is a man who, just three weeks ago, questioned on live television whether the 165 girls... - Tasmania: Full Horizontal Fiscal Equalisation (1 speech)
The GST is one of the most important pillars of our national economy. In 2025-26 it will inject more than $96 billion into the economy. This funds our hospitals, schools and essentials. For... - Endometriosis (2 speeches)
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause pain, impact fertility and, too often, prevent women and girls from participating fully in their...
