Motions – The Middle East

Senator RYAN (Victoria) (15:45): I move: That the Senate— (a) condemns the repeated rocket and mortar attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip; (b) supports Israel’s right to defend itself against these unacceptable and indiscriminate attacks; (c) calls on Hamas to...

Motions – The Middle East

Senator RYAN  (Victoria) (12:16): This motion was only circulated in the chamber immediately before housekeeping, and it was only emailed to all parties at 11.53 this morning, so it is fair to say that the usual courtesies were not applied to these  amendments. The...

Taking note of answers: Corruption

Senator RYAN (Victoria) (15:28): I note, from the previous contribution made in this debate, it seems to be of some surprise to the Labor Party and the government that indeed it is the opposition’s job to criticise them, albeit on topics that they might not want...