COMMITTEES - Community Affairs References Committee - Report 30 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (17:33): Taking up from where Senator Lambie finished in her contribution, I think it is very important that we as... 
BILLS - Law Enforcement Legislation Amendment (State Bodies and Other Measures) Bill 2016 - Second Reading 24 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:30): Labor will be supporting the Law Enforcement Legislation Amendment (State Bodies and Other Measures) Bill...
BILLS - Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Assistance Alignment and Other Measures) Bill 2016 - Second Reading 24 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:20): This Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Assistance Alignment and Other Measures) Bill 2016...
BILLS - Landholders' Right to Refuse (Gas and Coal) Bill 2015 - Second Reading 24 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (11:30): As Senator Waters said, the Landholders' Right to Refuse (Gas and Coal) Bill is the most recent bill in a...
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS - Murray-Darling Basin 23 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:11): We have heard lots of words today about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. We asked the minister to make a...
ADJOURNMENT - Malnutrition 22 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE ( Queensland ) ( 20:19 ): Last September our country, along with other nations of the world, joined together at the United...
DOCUMENTS - Department of Communications and the Arts - Consideration 21 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (17:59): I move:
That the Senate take note of the document.
The report of the Department of Communications...
MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - Climate Change 21 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (17:20): I will put on record straightaway that I never was taught by the Christian Brothers, though sometimes I...
BILLS - National Integrity Commission Bill 2013 - Second Reading 10 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:26): I rise to speak on the National Integrity Commission Bill 2013. Labor abhors corruption in all its forms,...
ADJOURNMENT - Youth With A Mission 9 Nov 2015
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (19:20): I feel quite lonely on that list. I have never seen my name on a list alone before! I want to talk this...
ADJOURNMENT - Women's Workforce Participation 8 Nov 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (21:24): This year, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of the lifting the marriage bar on the Australian Public...
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS - Attorney-General 13 Oct 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:08): I move:
That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Attorney-General (Senator Brandis) to...
MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS - Northern Australia 11 Oct 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:36): I will seek leave to continue remarks at the end of my contribution, so we will not need to rely on Senator...
MOTIONS - Wilson, Ms Rebecca 11 Oct 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:39): I, and also on behalf of Senator Hinch, move:
That the Senate-
(a) notes the recent death of Rebecca...
BILLS - Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2013 - Second Reading 15 Sep 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (10:08): I rise to speak on the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2013. In 2004 we had a debate in this chamber...
ADJOURNMENT - Australian Public Service 14 Sep 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (19:47): Thank you, Senator Gallacher, for that contribution. Last century, when I was a member of the Australian...
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS - Marriage 12 Sep 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:11): I really welcome Senator Paterson's comments and his personal opinion on the issue of marriage equality,...
ADJOURNMENT Child Sexual Abuse 13 Sep 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (20:33): In this place in August 2004, our Senate said to people who had been in institutions that they would no...
ADJOURNMENT Garland, Canon David John, OBE 19 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (21:14): This Friday, at Kangaroo Point Cliff Park in Brisbane, there will be a ceremony to honour the work of...
COMMITTEES - Community Affairs References Committee - Government Response to Report 4 Feb 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:18):
On the same report, I take up Senator Smith's statement about the response being an important first...
COMMITTEES - Selection of Bills Committee - Report 4 Feb 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (11:56): I move an amendment:
At the end of the motion, add 'and, in respect of the provisions of the Building...
STATEMENTS - Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Legislation Amendment (Exit Arrangements) Bill 2015 3 Feb 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:36): After discussion between the two sides of the parliament, I wish to seek leave to make a short statement...
ADJOURNMENT - Orange Sky Laundry 2 Feb 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (21:13): Last week two young men from Brisbane were honoured with the title Young Australians of the Year. Nick...
MOTIONS - Shipping 2 Feb 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:51): I seek leave to make a short statement.
The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute.
...
MOTIONS - Family Law 2 Feb 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:26): I seek leave to make a short statement.
The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute.
...
MOTIONS - Regional Australia: Tambo Teddies 2 Feb 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:25):
I ask that the name of Senator Macdonald be added to this motion, which could be a historical moment! I,...
COMMITTEES - Community Affairs References Committee - Government Response to Report 9 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (17:47): I want to add my comments in response to the report that the government has provided and point out how...
MOTIONS - Racial Discrimination Act 1975 1 Sep 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:22): At the request of Senator Dastyari, I move:
That the Senate notes that the Prime Minister (Mr Turnbull)...
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS - Northern Territory: Juvenile Detention 1 Sep 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:06): I move:
That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Indigenous Affairs (Senator...
ADJOURNMENT - Siedlecky, Dr Stefania, AM 30 Aug 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:44): I am a bit disappointed that Senator Rhiannon did not mention my contribution in that debate about the...
BILLS - National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2016 - Second Reading 4 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (11:42): Labor will be supporting the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2016. It is a very...
BILLS - Social Services Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2015 - In Committee 4 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (11:31): As it is the same amendment, as long as that segment comes out of it, we do not care who owns the...
BILLS - Social Services Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2015 - Second Reading 4 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (10:30): This very cleverly titled bill, the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill...
MOTIONS - National Redress Scheme 4 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:33): I, and also on behalf of Senator McLucas, I move:
That the Senate-
(a) notes the important work...
MOTIONS - National Volunteer Week 4 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:02): I and on behalf of Senators Brown, Bilyk move:
That the Senate-
(a) notes that National Volunteer...
MOTIONS - Bombing of Medecins Sans Frontieres Hospitals 4 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:52): I seek leave to make a short statement in response to the short statement from Senator Ludlam.
The...
ADJOURNMENT - Working Women's Centres 3 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (21:53): Working Women's Centres have a long record of delivering sound and proven services to vulnerable women in...
DOCUMENTS - Indigenous Advancement - Order for the Production of Documents 3 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:37): I move:
That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, no later than 9.30 am...
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:37): I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, no later than 9.30 am on Wednesday, 4 May 2016, reports from Social Ventures Australia relating to the Indigenous Advancement - Jobs, Land 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (20:28): For the record, we are not supporting the amendment, which seeks to exclude bilateral agreements between...
BILLS - Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2016 - In Committee 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (20:01): For the record, Labor will not be supporting this particular amendment but we do support the...
BILLS - Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2016 - In Committee 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (19:45): I want to clarify that we are going to amendment (5) and skipped amendments (2) to (4). I wanted to make...
BILLS - Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2016 - In Committee 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (19:34): Can the minister tell us, in those magic figures between four and no more than six, whether you have come...
BILLS - Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2016 - In Committee 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:17): Labor will not be supporting this particular Greens' amendment. We are concerned that there has not been a...
BILLS - Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2016 - In Committee 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:10): The opposition will be supporting these amendments. I would not be able to talk with their current member...
BILLS - Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2016 - Second 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (10:08): Labor will be supporting the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016. I know the people on...
BUSINESS - Days and Hours of Meeting 2 May 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:15): At the request of Senator Wong, I move:
That the resolution of the Senate relating to the meetings of...
BUDGET - Consideration by Estimates Committees 19 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:11): I move:
That the question be now put.
The PRESIDENT: The question is that the motion moved by...
BUSINESS - Days and Hours of Meeting 19 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (19:53): I seek leave to make a short statement.
Leave granted.
Senator MOORE: Mr President, earlier this...
BUSINESS - Consideration of Legislation 19 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:34): I move:
That:
(a) pursuant to standing order 136(1)(a) the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting...
BUSINESS - Consideration of Legislation 19 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:34): I move:
That, pursuant to standing order 136(1)(a), the following bills be restored to the Notice Paper...
BUSINESS - Consideration of Legislation 19 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:34): I move:
That, pursuant to standing order 136(1)(b), a message be sent to the House of Representatives...
BUSINESS - Rearrangement 19 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (17:24): I move:
That a motion relating to hours of meeting and routine of business may be moved immediately and...
BUSINESS - Days and Hours of Meeting 18 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:51): I am the 'reverse engineer', and I am putting before the Senate that, in terms of clarity, we believe it...
MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE 18 Apr 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:22): I can assure Senator Bernardi that I will not be going into any emotive arguments in my contribution. In...
BILLS - Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016 - Second Reading 17 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (13:43): Labor supports the passage of the Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2016. The dual purpose of this...
BILLS - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - In Committee 17 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (22:25): Minister, you may remember that much earlier in this debate I was talking about the education campaign-not...
BILLS - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - In Committee 17 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:19): In the arguments we heard in that previous discussion around taking this bill to a committee or not,...
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:19): In the arguments we heard in that previous discussion around taking this bill to a committee or not, claims were made by members of the government about the extensive consultation-the number of hours and the number of m 17 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (17:16): I move the amendment to the second reading motion I foreshadowed in my earlier speech:
At the end of...
BILLS - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - Second Reading 17 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (12:46): Continuing on from my contribution last night on the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016, I was...
COMMITTEES - Finance and Public Administration References Committee - Report 17 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:18): I will try to keep my contribution on this report short, even though, with the amount of anger I have in...
MOTIONS - Daniel Morcombe Foundation 17 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (12:45): I seek leave to make a short statement.
The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one...
BILLS - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 - Second Reading 16 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (22:16): There has been considerable debate about the process around the introduction of this piece of legislation.
STATEMENTS BY SENATORS - Forced Adoption 16 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (13:47): On 21 March 2013, our government made a formal apology to the people who have been affected by past forced...
ADJOURNMENT - World Down Syndrome Day 15 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (23:28): World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21 March each year. The day was created to raise awareness about...
BUSINESS - Consideration of Legislation 15 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:50): We will be supporting this amendment, though we find it extremely strange that Senator Simms could be...
BILLS - Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Bill 2016 - Second Reading 3 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (12:45): I rise to speak on the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Bill 2016. This...
DOCUMENTS - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Election of Senators - Order for the Production of Documents 3 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (11:58): by leave-I wish to make a further inquiry about the second issue that Senator Carr raised: the order for...
MOTIONS - International Women's Day 3 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (12:11): I, and also on behalf of Senator Cash and Senator Waters, move:
That the Senate-
(a) notes...
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS - Workplace Relations 3 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:03): I move:
That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Employment (Senator Cash) to...
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE - Question No. 2903 2 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (15:26): I am going to add some comments on the questions that Senator Carol Brown asked Minister Fifield. I...
BUSINESS - Rearrangement 2 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (09:41): It is always interesting in this place when we are accused of being too clever or of bringing on things...
MOTIONS - International Women's Day 2 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (16:24): I, and also on behalf of Senators Gallagher and Waters, move:
That the Senate-
(a) notes that...
ADJOURNMENT - Mardi Gras 1 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (20:30): On a cold Saturday night in Sydney on 24 June 1978 a number of gay men, lesbians, transgender people and...
BILLS - Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Bill 2016, Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016 - Second Reading 1 Mar 2016
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (18:50): I seek leave to make a statement relating to the request the minister has just made.
The PRESIDENT:...
