Speeches in parliament

Today in Parliament, I paid tribute to the Geelong Cats football club and it’s captain Joel Selwood who, after 16 years and 355 games, has… Read More »The greatest team of all, Statements by senators

 Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (12:34): I rise to speak in continuation on the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures)… Read More »Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022, second reading

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (12:47): I join with my fellow senators in honouring the life of Archie Roach AM. In doing so, I acknowledge that his family… Read More »Vale Archibald William Roach AM, Condolence motion

Yesterday, I took my concerns about Labor’s manufacturing razor gang to the floor of the Parliament. In a speech, I condemned local Labor MPs, Richard… Read More »Labor’s razor gang hit job on Geelong manufacturing, Statements by senators

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (12:37): Last night, the Treasurer handed down the 2022-23 federal budget, which delivers Australia’s plan for a stronger future: cost-of-living relief now; a… Read More »Budget 2022 delivering for all Australians, Statements by senators

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (15:25): I would like to start my contribution by expressing my deep concern and sympathy to all those communities in northern New South… Read More »Delivering vital support for flood disaster victims, Take note debate

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (21:22): In a couple of months Australians will go to the polls. There has never been a more important election. At a… Read More »Albanese and Labor a serious risk to Australian jobs and the economy, Adjournment