Statement by the President – Parliamentary Behaviour –  28 November 2018
Nov28

Statement by the President – Parliamentary Behaviour – 28 November 2018

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Scott Ryan’s further statement in relation to parliamentary behaviour, made 28th November 2018.

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Statement by the President – 27 November 2018
Nov27

Statement by the President – 27 November 2018

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Scott Ryan’s statement in relation to behaviour observed in the Senate chamber.

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Speech – Book Launch of ‘The Land of Dreams’ by David Kemp
Nov27

Speech – Book Launch of ‘The Land of Dreams’ by David Kemp

Senator Ryan’s remarks at the Parliament House launch for David Kemp’s latest book, ‘The Land of Dreams’.

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Speech – Centenary of Armistice – Launch of Forecourt Poppy Display
Nov09

Speech – Centenary of Armistice – Launch of Forecourt Poppy Display

Senator Ryan spoke at the launch of Forecourt Poppy Display at Parliament House for the Centenary of Armistice.

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Speech – Unveiling of the portrait of the Hon. Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia
Oct24

Speech – Unveiling of the portrait of the Hon. Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia

Senator Ryan spoke in the Members Hall of Parliament House, for the official unveiling of the Hon. Julia Gillard’s portrait, in recognition of her service as Australia’s 27th Prime Minister.

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 Deakin’s lesson: compromise as progress
Aug29

 Deakin’s lesson: compromise as progress

As the speaker for the 49th Alfred Deakin Lecture, Senator Ryan discussed the importance of the Senate as a chamber of negotiation and compromise, and its role in developing wider support on political issues and policy.

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