Speeches in parliament

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (13:55): [by video link] As part of the Raise Our Voice campaign, I have the great honour of reading two speeches prepared… Read More »Youth Voice in Parliament Week, Statements by senators

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (13:54): [by video link] I rise to raise serious concerns about the Victorian Government’s decision to prohibit Victorians from returning home under… Read More »Let Victorians come home, Statements by senators

[by video link] It is my pleasure to rise and speak on this MPI which, regrettably, reflects the Labor Party’s determination to focus on petty… Read More »Labor must support the COVID-19 National Plan, Matter of public importance

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