Senate debates
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
- Indian Independence Day (1 speech)
This Saturday marks the 80th Independence Day of India, commemorating the birth of the world's largest democracy. Indian independence was hard-earned and hard-fought, driven by the non-violent... - Education (1 speech)
Public education is the foundation of a fair, democratic and successful country. Growing up, I was fortunate enough to attend public schools, Spreyton Primary School, Latrobe High School and Don... - Taxation (1 speech)
How much tax did you pay last year? If you're Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, the answer is none. News Corp just announced a record increase in revenue, yet they paid no tax. In fact, News Corp is... - New South Wales: Acknowledgements (1 speech)
We are so blessed in my home state of New South Wales to have some of the most welcoming country towns in Australia. Through the break, I visited Albury and Armidale, two regional centres with... - Medicare (1 speech)
Labor is focused on delivering real change. Not too long ago, we announced that we have opened every single one of our Medicare urgent care clinics. That's 137 fully bulk-billed urgent care... - Euthanasia (1 speech)
Back in 2022, Canberrans sent me to this place with a very clear message—to work with the Senate to restore territory rights—and I'm really proud to be part of a Senate that delivered... - Child Abuse: Childcare Centres (1 speech)
I want to begin my short speech by acknowledging the horrific distress and pain of every child and family affected by the allegations involving childcare worker Hamish Tait. No parent should... - Australian Labor Party (1 speech)
I rise to make a contribution about the commitment to the democracy of this nation and the civic engagement of members of political parties, particularly my party, the Labor Party, which was... - Migration (1 speech)
Last week Pauline Hanson, the leader of One Nation, launched a fresh attack on migrants who are living and working here in Australia. Her comments about Uber drivers, nail technicians and dog... - Victoria: Corrections (1 speech)
Breathing fresh air and seeing the sky is a basic human right enshrined in international law and in the Victorian charter of human rights. Just last month, the Victorian government introduced... - Workplace Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault (1 speech)
Abuse, intimidation, stalking and assault have no place in our community, and they certainly have no place in our workplaces. That's why I am proud to stand in the Senate today to commend the SDA... - National Security (1 speech)
When it comes to protecting Australians from terrorist supporters and terrorists returning to Australia, this government has failed the people. When you hear the Labor government say, 'We are... - Labor Government: Climate Change (2 speeches)
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK has issued the starkest of warnings about the future if we don't urgently rein in greenhouse gas emissions. It is frightening... - Energy (1 speech)
It was interesting to hear that previous comment on what's happening in the world and the need to clean up and get rid of greenhouse gases when the person speaking is one of those so opposed to... - Early Learning Matters Week (1 speech)
We've just concluded Early Learning Matters Week, a national celebration of the profound impact that early learning has on children, families and communities. To recognise the week, I visited two...
