I rise to speak on the Migration Amendment (Repairing Medical Transfers) Bill 2019. This bill seeks to repeal the medevac legislation that was passed by the parliament in February this year.
Read MoreI'm very pleased to be able to make a very short contribution to this very important motion. All of us here in Australia in 2019 walk in Bob Hawke's shadow—especially those of us who are part of the Labor family and everyone who sees our country's story as written by its enlargers.
Read MoreI'm very pleased to have the opportunity to say a few words in the debate on this important motion moved by our Prime Minister. I join in the spirit, which has been expressed consistently in this debate, of unequivocal condemnation of an appalling act of terror in Christchurch...
Read MoreThese two reports conclude the business of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters for this parliament, and they mean that nine reports have been presented to this parliament through the work of this committee.
Read MoreYesterday a Labor legend and a giant of Australian politics and policymaking spoke in thisplace for the last time. So I rise this evening to pay tribute to my friend the member for Jagajaga...
Read MoreWhat a revealing debate this has been, which demonstrates the clear contrast betweenthe opposition and the government in this most critical of policy areas. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition...
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