Transcript – Sky News AM Agenda – 28 July 2008
TRANSCRIPT Of SENATOR MITCH FIFIELD Sky News AM Agenda Ashleigh Gillon & Senator Mark Arbib 28 July 2008 8:30am E & OE SUBJECTS: Emissions Trading Scheme, Liberal leadership, Peter…
Address to ALSF Federal Council – Canberra – 10 July 2008
President Tim Andrews Conference Convenor Jessica Adelan Fellow Liberal Students Last time I addressed an ALSF annual conference the circumstances were a little different, – we were 11…
Address to Australian Liberal Students’ Federation Federal Council
President Tim Andrews Conference Convenor Jessica Adelan Fellow Liberal Students Last time I addressed an ALSF annual conference the circumstances were a little different, – we were 11…
We won’t shy from scrutiny
Sitting in the Senate during the past two weeks seemed at times like a parallel universe. As the Coalition moved to engage in scrutiny of government legislation, we were accused…
We must keep up the fight
Federal Council Edition of the Australian Liberal Students’ Federation “Protégé” Magazine – July 2008 Well it seems Peter Garrett was right after all. Desperate to get themselves into government after…
Media Release – Senate to inquire into Academic Freedom
SENATE TO INQUIRE INTO ACADEMIC FREEDOMThe Senate will inquire into the current level of academic freedom in school and higher education, following a reference to the Senate Standing Committee on…
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 2nd Reading Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (9.33 pm)-I rise to speak on…
Take Note of Answers – Fuel & Cost of Living
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.17 pm)-Cost of living pressures-fuel, groceries, utilities, rent-are always a challenge, particularly for pensioners. It is the more vulnerable, those on low incomes, who feel not only…
Reserve Bank Amendment (Enhanced Independence) Bill 2008 2nd Reading
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (4.14 pm)-I also rise to speak on the Reserve Bank Amendment (Enhanced Independence) Bill 2008. The bill seeks to amend the Reserve Bank Act 1959 to allow…
Take Note of Answers – Budget Scrutiny
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.22 p.m.)-I have heard something today that I have never heard before: a brand new economic thesis. The thesis from Senator Evans is this: Senate committees put…