Senate debates

Monday, 1 September 2014

  • Queensland Government (8 speeches)
    I rise tonight to address some serious allegations made in the Senate earlier today by Senator Waters. Those allegations were directed at the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Campbell Newman. This...
  • Australian Air Force Cadets (1 speech)
    I wish to speak about an organisation I have been honoured to be closely associated with: the Australian Air Force Cadets. In the past month, I have had the privilege of spending time...
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
    To begin: While not necessarily essential for physical survival, I believe that an independent, quality, public broadcaster—free from commercial influence—is essential for the...
  • St Patrick's Technical College (1 speech)
    I rise to talk about St Patrick's Technical College near Elizabeth in South Australia. One of the great memories I have of my time in the other place as member for Wakefield was working with the...