Jun 23, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (21:57): I rise to speak on the passing of a great Australian. Last week, at the age of 74, Ray Evans passed away. My friend John Roskam, in The Financial Review, wrote that Ray: …had more...
May 15, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (13:14): I have some brief comments on this bill. The bill will improve the operation of the submarine cable protection regime and ensure Australia’s regime continues to be a best...
May 15, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (13:11): I have some brief comments to make regarding this bill. Schedule 1 contains three amendments to the operation of the Farm Management Deposit Scheme that aim to enhance its ability...
Mar 26, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (16:30): I have said before that I am a first amendment type of guy. I have long admired the American culture that values freedom of speech as a critical, non-negotiable and—I think even...
Dec 11, 2013 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
E&OE Senator Ran: Here we go again. We have the irrational ravings of Senator Kim Carr. I agree with Senator Carr on one thing, when he accused me of being an economic rationalist. After all, what is the alternative? Senator Carr is profoundly irrational on this...
Dec 10, 2013 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
E&OE Senator Ryan: I am going to commence my response to Senator Carr’s contribution by stating my own personal view and the feelings I have for the workers, who are legitimately concerned about their futures. I say this… Senator Farrell: …well, protect...
