Can One Person Make a Difference - The Life of William Wilberforce
01-Jun-2007
Seminar at the National Student Leadership Forum, Canberra1 June 2007By Senator GuyBarnett25 March 2007 marked the 200 year anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.WilliamWilberforce, MP was largely responsible for the abolition of the slave trade. He has become known as the ‘greatest reformer in history’ and his legacy and influence ...
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Speech To The Senate On The Beaconsfield Miracle
11-May-2006
BEACONSFIELD MINE
Senator BARNETT (Tasmania) (9.48 a.m.)—by leave—I drafted the following motion to record the sentiments of the Senate regarding the extraordinary survival of Beaconsfield miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb and their rescue by a community wholly dedicated to their survival.
The motion also records our deep sympathy to the family ...
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Workforce Tomorrow For Industry and Employers
17-Mar-2006
Workforce Tomorrow Industry and Employer Speech.
Delivered by Senator Guy Barnett at Launceston¡¦s Grand Chancellor Hotel
Friday 17 March, 2006
Can I start by saying how very pleased I am to be here at the Workforce Tomorrow Industry and Employer Breakfast.
I am representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Kevin Andrews ...
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Speech: Anzac Day 2003
25-Apr-2003
ANZAC DAYA speech by Senator Guy Barnett, at St Helens on Anzac Day, 25 April, 2003 Mr Mayor/Deputy Mayor, RSL President Mike Singline, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls.
At a time when war and terror have dominated the news across the world I will take the opportunity to give my thoughts on the honour of Anzac Day.Anzac Day has been ...
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