Celia Balfour is an inspiring woman. I had the privilege of meeting her as she arrived on the lawns of Parliament House, leading 35 or so of her late husband’s firey mates after their massive 4 day run from Melbourne.
David Balfour was killed at work by a falling tree while fighting the Victorian bushfires. For [...]
condolences
Firey’s warm hearts lift all of our spirits.
CONDOLENCES – Hon. John Norman Button
John Button was elected in 1974 and served as senator for Victoria until 1993. I would like to take this opportunity to reflect upon his career in his capacity as minister for industry and commerce. He is remembered as the architect of Labor’s industry and tariff reforms, as well as his good humour and wit, [...]
CONDOLENCES – Ms Ruth Nancy Coleman
Senator Ruth Coleman, who died on 27 March, served in the parliament from 1974 to 1987 as a senator for Western Australia. When elected she was one of only five women in the federal parliament—four in the Senate and one, Joan Child, in the House of Representatives. A feminist and fighter for many women’s causes, [...]
Safety rethink required after Big Day Out tragedy
Senator Lundy has expressed her concerns over the safety and security of young people attending rock concerts after the tragic death of 15-year-old Jessica Michalik in a crowd surge at the Sydney’s Big Day Out last month.
In a speech to the Senate last night, Senator Lundy expressed her continued support for Big Day Out style [...]
Joint Media Statement from ACT Federal representatives
ACT Senators Kate Lundy and Margaret Reid and Federal Members for the ACT, Steve Dargavel, Annette Ellis and Bob McMullan, today expressed their shock and sadness in the wake of the tragedy which resulted from the implosion of the old Canberra Hospital.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of [...]
