Jul 14, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (17:28): Amongst all the bluster and all the noise we have just heard from Senator Carr, there is one fact that we did not hear: that these are Labor’s own measures. On three occasions...
Jul 7, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (15:34): Mr Deputy President Marshall, may I join others in congratulating you upon your election. I am now no longer required to refer to you as Mr Acting Deputy President! It is good to...
Jul 7, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (15:34): Mr Deputy President Marshall, may I join others in congratulating you upon your election. I am now no longer required to refer to you as Mr Acting Deputy President! It is good to...
Jun 25, 2014 | Homepage, Senate, Speeches
Senator RYAN (Victoria—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) (16:49): I have a statement to read on behalf of the Government. The Australian government remains a strong supporter of the Middle East peace process. We maintain our unreserved support for...
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...
