• Australian Labor Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2008 — General election
• Email me whenever Mark Furner speaks (no more than once per day)

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Adjournment: Climate Change (22 Jun 2010)

“Climate change has not disappeared. It continues to require strong domestic and international action. It is without doubt that climate change continues to demand strong policy commitment. The Rudd Australian government remains committed to the CPRS as the cheapest and most effective way to combat climate change. Our greenhouse gas reduction targets remain unchanged. A Rudd Labor government is...”

Matters of Public Importance: Government Advertising (22 Jun 2010)

“I rise today to again defend the state of Queensland and the $2 million worth of infrastructure funding that the resource super profits tax will bring to Queensland’s roads, rails and ports and to dispel the myth of Senator Parry’s MPI about ‘the Labor government’s decision to spend $38 million advertising their proposed new super tax’. I find it entertaining...”

Documents: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (17 Jun 2010)

“I rise to speak on the same document—the ABC annual report. It is interesting to note with respect to this report that, like most organisations, the ABC have values. In this particular case, I go to the integrity of the ABC. The report notes trustworthiness, honesty and fairness. Conversely, I take you to an interview in which Kerry O’Brien, the interviewer on The 7.30 Report, was...”

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• Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 51 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)