New senators’ orientation program
Media Release 24th June 2019 New senators’ orientation program New senators elected on 18 May will attend Parliament House on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June for an orientation program prior to the resumption of Parliament next week. During a two-day program, senators...
Transport infrastructure now and for the future
2019-2020 Federal Budget information: A record $100 billion is being invested in Australia’s highways, roads, rail and airports over the coming decade. The Government’s transport infrastructure investment is delivering better roads and rail to help Australians...
Lower taxes for hard-working Australians and small business
2019-2020 Federal Budget information The 2019-2020 Budget delivered by the Morrison Government outlined how the government is building a better tax system that rewards hard-working Australians and empowers small and medium-sized businesses to invest, grow and create...
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.
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.
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’.
Transcript – Breakfast with Fran Kelly – ABC Radio National
Senator Ryan joined Fran Kelly on Radio National to discuss the Victorian State election loss, and what lessons can be learned from the results.
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.
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.
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.