Motion regarding Murray-Darling Basin Plan

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (17:13): I seek leave to move a motion in relation to the response by the Minister for Sustainability, Environme...

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Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (13:57): I rise to continue this debate on the Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 201...

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Adjournment Speech - Senator M J Fisher

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM (South Australia) (02:41): I rise to speak in this adjournment debate about a very dear colleague of ours, Senator Mary Jo Fisher. ...

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Treaties Report 126 - Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

SENATOR BIRMINGAM: (South Australia) (17:31): On behalf of the Chair of Joint Standing Committee on Treaties I present the 126th report on Treaty rela...

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MPI - Gillard Government

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (15:50): I thank the Senate for the support in considering this matter of public importance: the failure during ...

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Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (10:51): It is a pleasure to follow Senator Nash in this debate on this appalling piece of legislation, the Pass...

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Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment (Scheme Enhancements) Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (21:21): Thank you, Madam Acting Deputy President, and it is a pleasure to see you in the chair. Can I say...

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Clean Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (20:30): I rise to speak on the Clean Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, the Clean Energy (Customs Tariff A...

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Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (12:44): I rise to speak on the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012. I have been listening to Senator Pra...

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Broadcasting Services Amendment (Improved Access to Television Services) Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (11:07): I rise to speak on the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Improved Access to Television Services) Bill 20...

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Treaties Report 125 - Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (12:52): It is a pleasure to present this report on a series of treaties tabled on 7 and 28 February 2012. One o...

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National Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM:(South Australia) (17:00): I want to commence my contribution to this debate with a quote: You do not just need to be here in thi...

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National Water Commission Amendment Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (20:57): I am pleased to speak on the National Water Commission Amendment Bill 2012. The National Water Commissi...

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Restoring confidence in Murray-Darling reform

ADDRESS BY SENATOR SIMON BIRMINGHAM SHADOW PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR THE MURRAY-DARLING BASIN AUSTRALIAN WATER CONGRESS, SYDNEY W...

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Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011 & Other Bills - 2nd Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (13:01): It is a pleasure to follow Senator Colbeck who, as always, has provided a very wise and thoughtful cont...

Senator Simon Birmingham

Liberal Senator for South Australia

Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Murray-Darling Basin

Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment

Welcome

Entries for the 'Speeches' Category

Motion regarding Murray-Darling Basin Plan

Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012

Adjournment Speech - Senator M J Fisher

Treaties Report 126 - Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

MPI - Gillard Government

Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment (Scheme Enhancements) Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

Clean Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

Broadcasting Services Amendment (Improved Access to Television Services) Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

Treaties Report 125 - Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

National Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 - 2nd Reading

National Water Commission Amendment Bill 2012 - 2nd Reading

Restoring confidence in Murray-Darling reform

Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011 & Other Bills - 2nd Reading