Senate debates

Thursday, 3 November 2011

  • Coraki Art Prize (3 speeches)
    Last weekend was a big one for the small town of Coraki, in northern New South Wales, because it was the weekend of the Coraki Art Prize. Some 260 people turned out for the opening night, on the...
  • Disability Services (1 speech)
    I intend to make a small attempt tonight to overcome a major omission from the recent Community Affairs References Committee report into mental health in Australia. I would like to add that I...
  • Mining (1 speech)
    In 2008, New South Wales had to contend with two major environmental threats. Major mining projects are again on the state's agenda. Once again the Liverpool Plains community in northern New...
  • Relay for Life (1 speech)
    Last weekend, as I have done for several years now, I was involved in Relay for Life. Relay for Life is an event that occurs right throughout Australia where the Cancer Council raises funds for...