May 25, 2017 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
I do, on this occasion as well, if I could, and I have just tabled the staff lists. They are being distributed now by the committee. Thank you again for the opportunity to provide another opening statement. I would like to give the committee an update on the...
May 11, 2017 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Special Minister of State and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cabinet) (13:13): This being my bill, I will take a moment to respond to some of the comments made in the debate on the Parliamentary Business Resources Bill 2017. Firstly,...
Mar 30, 2017 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Special Minister of State and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cabinet) (19:32): It is a privilege to be able to make a short contribution to this debate on the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017. I do not often speak on...
Nov 7, 2016 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches, Speeches
By leave, I move that, pursuant to section 376 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Senate refers to the Court of Disputed Returns the following questions— (a) Whether, by reason of s 44(v) of the Constitution, or for any other reason, there is a vacancy...
Nov 7, 2016 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
When the Prime Minister introduced this Bill he noted that marriage is a much-cherished institution in our society. It is an institution afforded significant respect, and at the same time an institution about which many people hold different views. I know many people...
Sep 12, 2016 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator DI NATALE (Victoria—Leader of the Australian Greens) (14:17): My question is for the Special Minister of State, Minister Ryan. Minister Ryan, the previous Manager of Opposition Business has stood down in relation to accepting payments from, ultimately, a...
