Speeches in parliament

I present the annual report of 2019 of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, and I move: That the Senate take note of the… Read More »Human Rights, Joint Statutory Committee, Annual Report of 2019

I present the 10th Report of 2020 of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, the Human rights scrutiny report, and I move: That the… Read More »Human Rights, Joint Statutory Committee, Report 10 of 2020, Senate, 26 August 2020

Senator HENDERSON (Victoria) (21:48): I rise in this adjournment debate to raise concerns about the scope of the restrictions being imposed on Victorians under the… Read More »Right to compensation in Victoria an important safeguard, Statements by senators

I move: That the Senate take note of the reports. I’m pleased to speak to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ eighth and ninth… Read More »Human Rights, Joint Statutory Committee, 8th and 9th Reports of 2020

It’s my great pleasure to present Human rights scrutiny report: Report 7 of 2020 of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. I move: That… Read More »Human Rights, Joint Statutory Committee, Report 7 of 2020

It’s my great pleasure to rise and speak on the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Crimes Against Children and Community Protection Measures) Bill 2019. The Morrison… Read More »Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Crimes Against Children and Community Protection Measures) Bill 2019, second reading

I rise today in support of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Bill 2020. This bill introduces changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme… Read More »Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Bill 2020, second reading