Senate debates

Wednesday, 3 December 2008

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.19 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Internet Safety (1 speech)
    Tonight I rise to bring to the attention of senators one of the biggest challenges concerning the protection of our children. It is very appropriate, given the valedictory speech from Senator...
  • Climate Change (1 speech)
    It is a pleasure to speak in the adjournment tonight. In the debate on climate change policy the government has not shown itself to be above the rhetoric of personal demonisation and straw-man...
  • Pacific School Games; Health: Obesity and Diabetes (1 speech)
    This is a big week for Canberra, the host of the 2008 Pacific School Games, from 30 November to 6 December. Sunday’s spectacular welcome event featured a choreographed display and music by...
  • Dame Elizabeth Couchman Scholarship (1 speech)
    I rise this evening to recognise the organisers and the winner of the Dame Elizabeth Couchman scholarship, an initiative of the Centennial Liberal Women’s Committee—part of the...