It’s my great pleasure to present Human rights scrutiny report: Report 7 of 2020 of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. I move: That the Senate take note of the report. I am pleased to table the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ seventh scrutiny report of 2020. This Read more…
I rise in this adjournment debate to provide a progress report on some of the key projects the Morrison Liberal government is delivering for the Corangamite electorate, across the greater Geelong region and through south-west Victoria. I am indeed honoured to be a regional senator for Victoria, but I want Read more…
It’s my great pleasure to rise and speak on the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Crimes Against Children and Community Protection Measures) Bill 2019. The Morrison government is resolute in its commitment to protect children from sexual abuse. For too long, people who sexually abuse children have been receiving grossly inadequate Read more…
I rise today in support of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Bill 2020. This bill introduces changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme aimed at better supporting working mothers and families—and working fathers—to access their payment more flexibly. There are around 300,000 births in Australia each year, with Read more…
I rise in this adjournment debate to place on the record in the Australian Senate my profound concern about the Victorian Labor government’s treacherous decision to enter into a belt-and-road initiative agreement, or BRI, with the Chinese communist government. I say ‘treacherous’—and that’s a strong word—because that’s exactly what it Read more…
I’m pleased to speak to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights sixth scrutiny report of 2020, which was tabled out of session on 20 May. This report contains a technical examination of legislation with Australia’s obligations under international human rights law. During this COVID-19 pandemic, the committee has continued Read more…
PRIME MINISTER: Well thank you very much Sabra. I begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal people, their elders past, present, and those who are emerging. Can I also acknowledge any servicemen and women and veterans who may be joining us today either here or through the broadcast and can I simply say Read more…
Question without notice to Defence Minister Linda Reynolds on supporting our defence industry during the coronavirus pandemic.