Speeches
Second Reading, Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021, Senate, 17 March 2021
It’s my great pleasure to rise and speak on the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021. I was disappointed to hear the contribution of Senator Gallacher, who made a number of sweeping statements, many of which were incorrect, with no credibility. Unfortunately, it reflects Read more…
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MPI Tourism Package, Senate 15 March 2021
I rise to speak on this MPI. I want to condemn the Labor Party for the economically reckless position it has adopted in opposing the Morrison government’s $1.2 billion aviation and tourism package. I’m a proud Victorian senator and I’m very disappointed by the contribution of Senator Walsh, who clearly Read more…
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Second Reading Speech, Higher Education Support Amendment (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2020, Senate 15 March 2021
It is my great pleasure to rise to speak on the Higher Education Support Amendment (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2020. John F Kennedy said that conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. In recent years we have seen an increasing number of instances of conformity Read more…
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General Business Motion, Precautionary regulation of ecigarettes protects young Australians, 25 February 2021
It’s my great pleasure to rise and support the motion put forward by Senator Griff. I also want to commend the very strong contribution made by Senator Sheldon. Senator Canavan mentioned and called for proper regulation of e-cigarettes, and that is exactly what this government is doing. The motion Read more…
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Disallowance motion, Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2020, 23 February 2021
I have to say, I am disappointed with the disallowance motion that has been brought forward by Senator Griff today, principally because Senator Griff has not explained this particular regulation in full. I want to refer senators to the fact that the proposed regulation that Senator Griff is seeking Read more…
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Second Reading Speech, News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code, Senate, 22 February 2021
It is my great pleasure to rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2021. This bill brings together the results of three years of extensive public consultation by the Morrison government with stakeholders right across Australia’s vast media landscape. Read more…
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Human Rights, Joint Statutory Committee, Report 1 of 2021, Senate, 3 February 2021
On behalf of the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, I present Human rights scrutiny report 1 of 2021, together with the minutes of proceedings of the committee and the transcript of evidence. Ordered that the report be printed. I move: That the Senate take note of Read more…