Australia’s northern defence bases get “first-class” rating
Townsville-based Senator Ian Macdonald today described Australia’s northern defence capability as “first-class”.
Sen. Macdonald, Coalition spokesman for the Defence Force and Defence Support, was speaking after a tour of defence facilities in Darwin and Townsville this week.
Sen. Macdonald and… Continue reading
Interview on ABC Darwin “Country Hour”
Good afternoon Carl
Question:
Answer: We believe that this idea of getting more food for Australia and the world needs some leadership from governments. Regrettably governments at both state and federal level have been a bit reticent to show the… Continue reading
Vale, David Jull
I am honoured to join the Leader of the Government in the Senate in speaking to this motion of condolence for the late David Francis Jull.
I am grateful to our Senate Leader, Senator Abetz for allowing me to be… Continue reading
Nashos recognised
The treatment of Australian fighting men and women on their return from Vietnam by the Whitlam Government in 1972 was a matter of “eternal shame”, according to Senator Ian Macdonald, Coalition spokesman on the Defence Force and Defence Support.
Sen.… Continue reading
Business people warned to be wary of hollow promises
Shadow Coalition spokesman on Northern and Remote Australia, Senator Ian Macdonald, has warned Cairns business leaders to be wary of “southern political carpetbaggers” promising the world and delivering little.
He was commenting on a promise made by Labor Senator Mark… Continue reading
Israel
Senator IAN MACDONALD (Queensland) (17:19): I also am concerned about the response from the commissioner. I would have hoped that the commissioner might have placed some great weight on the fact that the resolution to which he was responding was… Continue reading
Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment Bill 2011
Senator IAN MACDONALD (Queensland) (11:14): I am very pleased to take part in this debate on the Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment Bill 2011 and to support any bill that supports our veterans. I am pleased to note that the coalition will… Continue reading
National Broadband Network – Select Committee Report
Senator IAN MACDONALD (Queensland) (16:39): I move:
That the Senate take note of the report.
This is a very important part of the process of scrutiny and accountability for the National Broadband Network. Senators will recall that this is perhaps… Continue reading
Nashos badly treated by the Whitlam Labor Government
Shadow Coalition spokesman on the Defence Force and Defence Support, Senator Ian Macdonald, said today he was delighted that the service of Australia’s defence force personnel, particularly “Nashos” (national servicemen), was now being properly recognised and celebrated.
He was speaking… Continue reading
Speech to the Annual General Meeting of the Outback Highway Development Council Incorporated, 8th September 2011.
Yulara Ayers Rock, Northern Territory.
Well thanks very much Patrick and thanks to you all for the opportunity to share a few thoughts with you for the next 10 minutes or so. Congratulations for what your group continues to do… Continue reading
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