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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Fibre Deployment) Bill 2011

Senator BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (12:32): This debate is of course in continuation from the sittings a couple of weeks ago. At that time I highli...

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National Broadband Network - Select Committee

 Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia) (16:49) I join Senator Macdonald in seeking to have the Senate take note of the first of what are designed ...

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The Real World of Climate Action

  ADDRESS BY SENATOR SIMON BIRMINGHAM SHADOW PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT   CRAWFORD SCHOOL DIALOGUE, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL...

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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Fibre Deployment) Bill 2011

(11:10): Thank you, Mr Acting Deputy President Furner. I think this is the first time I have spoken while you have been in the chair and I congratulat...

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Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Budget Measures) Bill 2010

Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia): 23/8/11 (13:43): I was sparked by some of the comments that Senator Farrell made to ask an additional question o...

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Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Bill 2011- In Committee

Senator BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (10:03): We are picking up from the debate on Friday in relation to this amendment for the landfill gas sector. ...

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COMMUNITY HOSPITALS

 Senator BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (18:22): I move: That the Senate take note of the document. This is a shocking issue that I brought to...

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Carbon Tax Plebiscite Bill 2011 [No. 2] - 2nd Reading

Senator BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (11:39): It is an absolute pleasure to rise to speak on the Carbon Tax Plebiscite Bill 2011 [No. 2] because it i...

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Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Bill 2011 - 2nd Reading

Senator BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (12:33): Thank you, Mr President. I start by taking this first opportunity that I have had to congratulate you o...

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Product Stewardship Bill 2011 - Second Reading

Senator BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (10:28): It is a pleasure to speak on the Product Stewardship Bill 2011. This bill establishes a national framew...

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Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Provisional Voting) Bill 2011

 Senator BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (10:38): I would like to contribute to the discussion we are having here. I am inspired to do so, seeing t...

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BROADCASTING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (Digital Dividend and Other Measures) Bill 2011- Second Reading

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (17:09): I rise to speak on the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Dividend and Other Measures) Bill 20...

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FOREIGN AID - ADJOURNMENT SPEECH

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM:(South Australia) (7:01 PM) —I rise to speak on a matter of great importance for Australia—that is, foreign aid. Foreign aid is tru...

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NBN COMPANIES BILL 2010 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENT 2010 (NBN MEASURES-ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS) BILL 2011

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (10:02 AM) —As the first speaker on a Monday morning in this place it would usually be a pleasure to rise and sa...

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CARBON PRICING - MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

SENATOR BIRMINGHAM: (South Australia) (4:33 PM) —It is a pleasure to lead the debate on this outstanding submission of Senator Fifield’s in relation t...

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