Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (4.30 p.m.)-The incorporated speech read as follows- On three occasions the Coalition has introduced legislation to end the practice of universities charging fees for compulsory membership of…
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.07 p.m.)-On three occasions this parliament has had legislation introduced to give effect to freedom of choice and freedom of association, to end the practice whereby universities,…
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (4.24 p.m.)-I seek leave to incorporate my speech. Leave granted. The speech read as follows- I wish to first congratulate the committee staff on their tireless assistance…
PM – Monday, 5 December , 2005 18:22:00 Reporter: Peta Donald MARK COLVIN: Several major pieces of legislation, from the Federal Government’s anti-terror laws, to its welfare to work package,…
Speech to the launch of Parliamentarians for an Australian Head of State 11:00am Thursday 1 December 2005 House of Representatives Alcove Parliament House Welcome to the launch of Parliamentarians for…
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (9.12 p.m.)-At the last election, the people of Australia put their trust in this side of the house. When they did so, they had a pretty fair…
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.19 p.m.)-Senator Ludwig’s opening bat was that the current industrial relations system has stood the test of time and that because it is there it should be…
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (4.00 p.m.)-I think something which is often missing from discussions about poverty is a recognition that good social policy and good economic policy are not mutually exclusive.…
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.12 p.m.)-This is really a debate about the culture of Australian workplaces today and into the future. Do we want an Australian workplace to be a place…
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (12.49 p.m.)-I also rise to speak on the Australian Technical Colleges (Flexibility in Achieving Australia’s Skills Needs) Bill 2005. This bill honours a commitment made by the…