2nd Reading – Tax Laws Amendment 2010 Measures No. 2 Bill
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (12:26 PM) -I rise to speak on the Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 2) Bill 2010. I note that, while the vast majority of this bill…
Adjournment – Hallam Valley Primary School
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (7:11 PM) -I rise to give voice to the disappointment and frustration of the school community at Hallam Valley…
Address to the 3rd National Advocacy Conference
The role and place of disability advocacy Introduction Could I acknowledge Mr Kevin Cocks, Chair, DANA, Steve Doran, CEO, Regional Information and Advocacy Council and my colleague Senator Rachael Siewert.…
2nd Reading – Paid Parental Leave Bill
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (1:52 PM) -I rise to speak on the Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010 and the Paid Parental Leave (Consequential…
Matter of Public Importance – The reckless spending, high taxing Rudd Labor Government
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (4:43 PM) -When Senator Feeney called upon me to be honest, I would like to think that I am…
6th National Deafness Sector Summit
Introduction At the outset, could I thank Emma Fargher, speaking for Generation Y, and David Brady, speaking for Generation X, for their speeches and for their insights, humour and the…
Take Note – Taxation
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3:22 PM) -I have a confession to make. I hesitate to do so, because I fear I might earn the ire of Senator Adams and Senator Cormann,…
Notice of Motion – Dr Paul Collier
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (9:42 AM) -I, and also on behalf of Senator Bernardi, move: That the Senate- (a) notes with great sadness…
2nd Reading – Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Amendment Bill
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (5:50 PM) -I rise today to speak on the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation…
2nd Reading – Corporations Amendment Bill
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (12:45 PM) -I rise to speak on the Corporations Amendment (Financial Market Supervision) Bill 2010 and the Corporations (Fees) Amendment Bill 2010. Principally, these bills provide the…