Speeches made in 2007
Other speeches, debates and statements made by Claire in the Senate, Parliament House can be found in the Hansard records at http://www.aph.gov.au
Standing Committee on Community Affairs 20 Sep 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (11.02 am)-Most of us on the committee actually always felt that this was an issue of great substance. The reason we felt... 
Eye Health 19 Sep 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (1.39 pm)-On its website, the International Trachoma Initiative defines trachoma as a 'hidden disease'. Trachoma itself is...
Toowoomba 19 Sep 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (7.00 pm)-This evening I want to talk on a couple of points about my hometown, which is the city of Toowoomba. As people...
Close the Gap 17 Sep 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (4.15 pm)-The debate this afternoon is a positive one that I think we can share. Oxfam and the National Aboriginal...
Aged-care 9 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (4.11 pm)-It is sad that we are back here discussing this issue, but in some ways it gives us a chance to work through the...
Climate Change 9 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (5.28 pm)-In commencing, I want to acknowledge the work done by Senator Nettle and, in particular, by Senator Milne in...
Committee 9 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (10.38 am)-To be part of this committee was a privilege in many ways, and I think the committee did a very good job in...
National Blood Donor Week 9 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (10.10 pm)-As an ex union official, I will be speaking this evening about National Blood Donor Week. This week, from 10 to...
The Commonwealth Electoral Amendment 9 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (10.46 am)-The Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007, which is before the chamber today, is...
United Nations 9 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (4.46 pm)-I too wish to partake in what I find to be a frustrating and disappointing debate. In terms of where we are at,...
Box Flat Coalmine Disaster 7 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (7.30 pm)-This evening I want to commemorate a significant disaster that happened in the city of Ipswich 35 years ago on...
Federalism 7 Aug 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (3.24 pm)-The answers given by the various members of the government today reflect the core issue that we are struggling...
Parliamentary Group on Population and Development 21 Jun 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (10.01 pm)-I was not going to speak on the adjournment debate this evening, but, as there is time available, I wish to...
Child Support Reform 14 Jun 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (4.24 pm)-When the Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform...
CONDOLENCES Senator Jeannie Margaret Ferris 8 May 2007
Senator MOORE (Queensland) (3.37 p.m.)-For the first few months that I was in this place I was...
Opal fuel in Central Australia 29 Mar 2007
Madam Acting Deputy President Crossin, I am sure that my comments will reflect many of your own ideas on this issue. I am sure that you would have...
Relay for Life & Tribute to Lee McCartney 27 Mar 2007
This evening I want to make some comments about last Saturday's Relay for Life, which the Pine Rivers Shire Council sponsored with their committee in...
Aged Care Amendment (Security and Protection) Bill 22 Mar 2007
I want to make some comments on the Aged Care Amendment (Security and Protection) Bill 2007 for a wide range of reasons. As a member of the Senate...
Gynaecological Cancer Report 27 Feb 2007
I also wish to make some comments on the government response. I welcome the government's response to our inquiry into gynaecological cancer, and I...
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week 27 Feb 2007
This week, 25 February to 4 March, is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week, so some people in this chamber, as well as in the wider community, are...
Climate Change 26 Feb 2007
In response to a question today, the minister, Senator Minchin, said that his government was not going to 'rush down a path' in response to climate...
