Speeches

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the National Competition Policy agreements between the states, territories and the Commonwealth government, a landmark […]

I welcome the Greens’ support for this measure, although I will make one comment on Senator Whish-Wilson’s contribution. I know numbers are not the Greens

I want to start off by taking a slightly different emphasis from that of previous speakers on this report. I make the point that our

Unfortunately this is not question time but statement time, so I cannot ask Senator Lines some questions or get answers. But I would still like

It is a great honour to stand up in support of this bill. It is an opportunity to support stronger regulations in what is a

On this matter of public importance, I want to note up-front that this is a very personal and very heartfelt question for many people.  I