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PM must support independent investigation into Syria bombing

19 September, 2016 - The Prime Minister must call for an independent investigation into the tragic bombing in Syria, and bring our forces home, Acting Australia...

BP drilling decision delayed, should be rejected

19 September, 2016 - The national regulating body NOPSEMA's decision to delay its decision relating to BP's application to drill for oil in the Great Australian...

Intelligence review should encompass entire counter-terrorism framework

19 September, 2016 - A review of intelligence services should be broadened to consider the entirety of Australia’s counter-terrorism framework, Greens Justice s...

Government hubris can’t hide shameful reality of offshore detention

19 September, 2016 - The government’s international bragging about its policies towards refugees and people seeking asylum cannot hide the shameful reality of o...

Great Australian Bight Environment Protection Bill 2016

16 September, 2016 - Senator HANSON-YOUNG I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to protect the Great Australian Bight environment, an...

There is opportunity in our climate crisis, but we must take a different direction

16 September, 2016 - This week has been a big one for me. From dawn to late at night, I have been flat out, bumper to bumper. I know most of my fellow senators ...

Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016

16 September, 2016 - Senator DI NATALE I rise to speak against the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016. Let me begin, for the benefit of those people who may be ...

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee

16 September, 2016 - Senator WHISH-WILSON I move: That the Senate take note of the document. I was very proud to work with the Senate to initiate this inquiry. ...

BP modelling shows a spill would devastate SA

16 September, 2016 - Following the release of explosive oil spill modelling from mining giant BP, their plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight sho...

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee

16 September, 2016 - Senator HANSON-YOUNG I, and also on behalf of Senator Xenophon, move: That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence...

Peter's Speech - Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016

16 September, 2016 - Senator WHISH-WILSON We are now coming to the end of the second week in the 45th Parliament. We are starting to get to the business end of ...

The Omnibus Omnishambles

15 September, 2016 - So here we are: it is about 20 to nine on the last sitting day of this session, most of the press gallery have gone to sleep and most of th...

Budget Estimates Hearings May 2016 - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

15 September, 2016 - Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications Budget Estimates Hearings May 2016 Communications Portfolio Australian Broadcas...

Smoking laws should protect all Victorians

15 September, 2016 - Victorian Greens amendments to the Andrews Government's new smoking laws have passed the upper house, adding pressure to calls for a govern...