Speeches

I rise to unequivocally support this motion before the Senate. The terrorist attacks on the people of Israel by the terrorist group Hamas are murderous,… Read More »Hamas terrorist attacks on the people of Israel must be universally condemned, Motion on Israel

I rise to raise my profound concerns about the use of special purpose aircraft by the Deputy Prime Minister and member for Corio.  Mr Marles… Read More »Richard Marles must come clean on secretive VIP taxi flights, Statements by senators

 I rise to speak today on this Matter of Public Importance on the failure of Labor to listen to students, parents, unions and teachers… Read More »Reversing declining school standards must be a critical priority, Matter of public importance

 I rise to condemn the Albanese government, which has axed plans to build two remote boarding schools for some of the most disadvantaged Indigenous… Read More »Labor fails indigenous boarding school students, Statements by senators

 As a Geelong-based Victorian senator, I am absolutely appalled by Premier Andrews’s decision in concert with the Albanese government. We have brought this matter… Read More »Labor’s Comm Games cancellation an international embarrassment, Matter of public importance

 I join with my fellow senators in honouring the life of the Hon. Simon Findlay Crean. I convey my deep condolences to his wife,… Read More »Vale the The Hon Simon Crean, Condolence motion