Speech – Launch of “The First Eight’ Project – Alfred Deakin
Senator Ryan speaking at the launch of “The First Eight’ Project and the monograph Alfred Deakin – the lives, the legacy: Australia’s second Prime Minister by David Headon.
Speech – Election to President of the Senate
Senator Ryan accepted his election to the position of President of the Senate.
Senate Estimates – Opening Statement – Parliamentarians’ expenses
The Special Minister of State updated the Finance and Public Administration Committee on the implementation of the Independent Parliamentary Entitlements System Review’s recommendations and the establishment of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority.
Budget Estimates – Statement to Committee – Mr Day and Mr Culleton
Senator Ryan spoke of Commonwealth efforts to determine the debts owed by former senators Bob Day and Rod Culleton.
Budget Estimates – Statement to Committee
Senator Ryan provided details of the new Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority at Budget Estimates.
Second Reading Speech – Parliamentary Business Resources Bill 2017
Senator Ryan spoke on the Parliamentary Business Resources Bill 2017 as it passed the Senate.
Second Reading Speech – Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
Senator Ryan delivered a speech to argue in favour of changing section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act in the debate on the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
Statement to the Senate – Bob Day
Senator Ryan introduced a resolution to the Senate to refer matters surrounding former senator Bob Day to the Court of Disputed Returns.
Second reading speech – Plebiscite (Same Sex Marriage) Bill 2016
Senator Ryan introduced the Plebiscite (Same Sex Marriage) Bill 2016 to the Senate.
Question Time – Donations to political parties
Senator Ryan answered a question from Greens leader Senator Richard Di Natale about donations to political parties.