Speeches by Senator David Bushby
Adjournment: Dr Charles Frederick Schwarz
Mon, 16 Mar 2009
I rise today to pay tribute to the life of an outstanding Australian, one who had an enormous impact on the sociopolitical events of the 20th century—possibly more so than any other Australian—but whose passing has largely gone unnoticed in Australia. Dr Frederick Charles Schwarz, a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth and... Read more »
Six Bills Enabling the $42b Stimulus Package: Second Reading
Thu, 5 Feb 2009
APPROPRIATION (NATION BUILDING AND JOBS) BILL (NO. 1) 2008-2009 APPROPRIATION (NATION BUILDING AND JOBS) BILL (NO. 2) 2008-2009 HOUSEHOLD STIMULUS PACKAGE BILL 2009 TAX BONUS FOR WORKING AUSTRALIANS BILL 2009 TAX BONUS FOR WORKING AUSTRALIANS (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2009 COMMONWEALTH INSCRIBED STOCK AMENDMENT BILL 2009
I rise to speak on this... Read more »
Matters of Public Interest: Economy
Wed, 4 Feb 2009
I rise to speak on a matter of public interest, that being the concerning ideological direction of the government in its economic management. As we head into 2009, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the fallout from the global financial crisis will pose great challenges to our nation with a vast array of worrying consequences for all... Read more »
Valedictory: Senator Chris Ellison - Incorporated
Wed, 3 Dec 2008
As a relatively new Senator, I would like to place on record my strongest appreciation for the service to his state and his country that have been delivered by Senator Chris Ellison in his all too brief 15 & ½ years in this place.
My 15 months in the Senate alongside him have not allowed me to get to know him as well as I would have liked.... Read more »
Temporary Residents' Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2008: Second Reading
Thu, 27 Nov 2008
I rise to contribute to the debate on the second reading of the Temporary Residents’ Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 and the associated bill, the Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2008. The overall objective of the bills is, as I understand it, to address the situation where... Read more »
Adjournment: Tasmanian Roads
Thu, 13 Nov 2008
I rise tonight to speak of a major issue of concern in my home state of Tasmania: the severe neglect and abject state of Tasmanian roads and the consequent impact on Tasmanian commerce and the safety of Tasmanian motorists. The fact is that Tasmanians now have to suffer under the dual yoke of a Tasmanian Labor government that has neglected Tasmanian... Read more »
National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) Bill 2008: Second Reading - Incorporated
Wed, 12 Nov 2008
I rise today to contribute to the second reading debate on the National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) Bill 2008.
Can I start by saying emphatically that I support fully the spread of better information on petrol prices.
However, I will not support anti-competitive price fixing in the petrol market and hence cannot support this bill
Almost 12... Read more »