Senate debates

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 7.20 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Millennium Development Goals (1 speech)
    This evening I rise to speak on the importance of Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5, particularly in the face of the current global economic downturn. These goals enshrine our commitment to...
  • Bushfires (1 speech)
    I rise to talk about the environment, especially national parks. I take the Senate back to what I said in my maiden speech to this chamber last September: I disagree with a lot that the New South...
  • Sri Lanka (1 speech)
    On Tuesday afternoon of this week, I greeted two young Australians, Seran and Vishna, who had just completed a 300 kilometre walk from Sydney to Parliament House. The journey took nine days. It...
  • Work of the Senate (1 speech)
    I wish to raise a couple of matters not only concerning my particular role as Manager of Opposition Business but also defending the good work of the Senate. On Monday, 17 August, Mr Albanese, the...