Referendum on the inclusion of local government in the constitution

May 16, 2013

Senator BACK (Western Australia—Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate) (10:00): I rise to speak on the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Amendment Bill. It is a disappointing day for me. I came into this chamber today, having read the Order of Business, to understand that the fourth order of business was the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) A... ... Read more »

Matters of Public Interest - The state of agriculture in Australia

May 16, 2013

Senator BACK (Western Australia—Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate) (13:34): I rise today to share with the chamber and with the community the parlous situation in which agriculture and horticulture find themselves in this country. I refer to horticulture, to livestock production and to broadacre farming. It is interesting to follow on from... ... Read more »