Speeches

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (13:40):  [by video link] I rise to join with so many Australians to express my deep distress and heartbreak over the situation… Read More »Australian support for Afghanistan, Statements by senators

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (13:40):  I rise to speak about serious concerns regarding the lack of regulatory oversight at the half Chinese owned Port of Newcastle.… Read More »Backing our coal exporters at Port of Newcastle, Statements by senators

 COVID-19: State and Territory Border Closures Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (19:35): [by video link] This evening I raise the case of my constituents Mary-Anne and… Read More »Bring Talia home, Adjournment

 Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (13:46): I rise to condemn in the strongest possible terms the decision of the WA Bar Association to defend the right… Read More »WA Bar condemned for defending antisemitic tweet, Statements by senators

 It’s my pleasure to rise and speak on this private senator’s bill—the Migration Amendment (New Maritime Crew Visas) Bill 2020. I start by reiterating… Read More »Migration Amendment (New Maritime Crew Visas) Bill 2021, second reading

 It’s my pleasure to rise and speak on the COAG Reform Fund Amendment (No Electric Vehicle Taxes) Bill 2020. I say ‘it’s my pleasure’;… Read More »COAG Reform Fund Amendment (No Electric Vehicle Taxes) Bill 2020 (Greens), second reading

 As I raised in Parliament yesterday, I remain deeply concerned about the imposition of unreasonable and disproportionate COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Victorian Government.… Read More »Labor’s COVID-19’s restrictions impose more pain on regional Victoria, Matter of public importance