Take Note of Answers – Government Debt
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.28 p.m.)-I rise to take note particularly of Senator Hill’s outstanding answers today in relation to the economy and some of Senator Stephens’s comments. Why is it…
Take Note of Answers – Ms Cornelia Rau
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.10 p.m.)-This is a tragic case about a human being in unfortunate and very difficult circumstances. No-one seeks to avoid these facts. No-one seeks to portray it…
2nd Reading – Schools Assistance Bills 2004
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (5.56 p.m.)-I also rise to speak in the second reading debate on the Schools Assistance (Learning Together-Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Bill 2004 and the States Grants…
Governor-General’s Speech – Address In Reply
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (10.24 a.m.)-I second the motion and thank the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Government in the Senate for the opportunity to do so. Mr Acting…
Take Note of Answers – Iraq
Senator FIFIELD (3.18 p.m.)-I certainly was not aware that Mr Turnbull was part of the administration of the Commonwealth, having regard to the questions asked of ministers today and the…
Adjournment – Ampersand
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (9.50 p.m.)-This evening I would like to highlight the work of a small but enthusiastic group of students in Melbourne. This group of students from Melbourne and…
Take Note of Answers – Sport: Drug Testing
Senator FIFIELD (3.27 p.m.)-That was an incredible tirade against the Minister for the Arts and Sport. It was an outrageous tirade about his administration of the sports portfolio. I have…
Take Note of Answers – Family Payments
Senator FIFIELD (Victoria) (3.34 p.m.)-Listening to Senator Collins and Senator Crossin, you could be forgiven for thinking that Labor when in government actually ran a generous and efficient social welfare…
Take Note of Answers – Budget 2004/05
Senator FIFIELD (3.16 p.m.)-I would like to take up some of the points raised by Senator Forshaw and Senator Sherry. Firstly, in relation to the super co-contribution, I think we…
First Speech
I am proud to represent the great state of Victoria in this place. Victorians are thoughtful, optimistic and a little playful. I love representing them, and I am proud to…