Speeches

Ensuring that, as a nation, we care for Australians with disability is one of our most important responsibilities. As a former Assistant Minister for Disability… Read More »National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Strengthening Banning Orders) Bill 2020, second reading

Firstly, on this Remembrance Day, I want to acknowledge all serving defence personnel, our veterans and, of course, the tens of thousands of Australians who… Read More »Supporting Victorians through the pandemic, Statements by senators

Today we have witnessed more climate crisis inside Labor. The resignation by the member for Hunter, Mr Fitzgibbon, from the frontbench is further evidence of… Read More »Victorian regional Labor MPs called out for failing manufacturing workers, Adjournment

It is my great pleasure to rise and speak on the Economic Recovery Package (JobMaker Hiring Credit) Amendment Bill 2020. In doing so, I proudly… Read More »Economic Recovery Package (JobMaker Hiring Credit) Amendment Bill 2020, second reading

The 2020-21 federal budget, handed down tonight by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, is all about jobs. This is the most important federal budget since the Second… Read More »Most important Federal Budget since the Second World War, Adjournment



Question without notice to Defence Minister Linda Reynolds regarding defence investment in Victoria.

 I rise to raise again in the Senate my deep concerns about the extreme distress and damage which is being inflicted on Victorians during… Read More »Daniel Andrews must open up the Victorian economy, Adjournment