Senate Speeches

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

I want to talk tonight about tax, and I want to start by complimenting the government on bringing forward a broad-ranging review into the tax

I was listening to Senator Wright, and I find it a remarkable contribution to say that somehow the issues surrounding the Australian Wheat Board and