Guy Barnett LLB, LLM, FAICD, Former Senator & Author

Senate Media Releases

This archive contains the Media Releases that were generated during my Senate career.

Miscellaneous

VALEDICTORY SPEECH 15 June 2011

The following is a transcript of Senator Guy Barnett's Valedictory Speech made in the Senate Senator BARNETT (Tasmania) (16:20): It has been a privilege serving as a senator for Tasmania since February 2002. Despite the ups and downs of political life I have loved serving and advocating for Tasmani... ... (21-Jun)

Tribute to the Hon Sue Napier MP

Tribute to the Hon Sue Napier MP. Click here to download the attachment ... (23-Feb)

Liberal Senators pay tribute to the Hon Sue Napier MP

The Tasmanian Liberal Senate Team has paid tribute to the outstanding contribution to Tasmanian politics by the Hon. Sue Napier MP. Speaking on behalf of the Team, northern based Senator Guy Barnett said Sue Napier was a true pioneer of Tasmanian Politics. "Sue Napier has been an outstanding state... ... (09-Feb)

Barnett Congratulates Abbott as Leader - A New Start

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has congratulated Tony Abbott on his appointment today as the new Federal Leader of the Liberal Party saying he will take the fight up to Labor in advance of the next election. “This is a new day for the Liberal Party,” Senator Barnett said. “Tony Abbott is capable, art... ... (01-Dec)

Barnett confirms resignation and calls for further scrutiny of CPRS bill

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has confirmed his resignation as Coalition Scrutiny of Government Spokesperson today. “I advised the Leader’s office Wednesday evening, 25 November 2009, that I had crossed the floor three times that day and it was my intention to vote against the Government’s CPRS legis... ... (27-Nov)

Tribute to Michael Hodgman

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has added his voice to those acknowledging the extraordinary career of Michael Hodgman QC MP. “Michael Hodgman has been a wonderful advocate for Tasmania and a true champion of the people," Senator Barnett said. “He has had an extraordinarily successful career and has p... ... (20-Nov)

Liberals Motion on MDGs Gains Senate Support - Joint Release with Senator Marise Payne

The Senate has passed a motion calling on the Australian Government to further intensify its efforts and actions towards alleviating global poverty, in line with the ideals and aspirations at the heart of the Millennium Development Goals. The motion, moved by Liberal Senators Guy Barnett and Marise... ... (15-Sep)

Support for National Marriage Day

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett has called on Tasmanians to express their support for a National Marriage Day following Tasmania's Labor party voting to support gay marriage. ‘Marriage is under direct threat from Labor,’ Senator Barnett said. ‘Labor promised to support marriage between a man and a wom... ... (27-Jul)

Kokoda boy to walk again

Papua New Guinean boy Kaobe, who was born with club feet, will soon walk normally for the first time thanks to help from the Tasmanian Trekking group who walked the Kokoda Track in April 2008. Kaobe is 4 years old. The original group of 17 trekkers walked the Kokoda Track in April 2008 in honour o... ... (22-Jul)

Barnett Declines Bass, Says Thankyou

Senator Guy Barnett has declined to nominate for Bass at the next federal election, following an invitation to consider the prospect two weeks ago. "A special thankyou to those who urged me to run in Bass, and to those who affirmed my work in the Senate. I have been immensely encouraged." "Represe... ... (15-May)

Federal Budget Breakfast - Dollars and Sense

Senator Barnett and KPMG invite you, your staff and colleagues to the 2009 Federal Budget Breakfast on Wednesday 13 May 2009. Come and hear leaders in their respective fields give their analysis of the Budget just hours after it has been handed down. This year's guest speakers include The Age polit... ... (06-May)

Tribute to Sir Geoffrey Foot

Sir Geoffrey Foot was an outstanding Tasmanian who made an enormous contribution to our State. Liberal Senator Guy Barnett today paid tribute to the former Legislative Council Member, businessman, University of Tasmania Council member and long serving National Treasurer of the Bible Society of Aust... ... (05-May)

Oil Companies Must Explain

Liberal Senator Guy Barnett today called for an inquiry into the disparity between the terminal gate price of diesel and the retail price. “Retail customers in Hobart are paying up to 132.9c per litre whereas the terminal gate price, or wholesale price, is 112.12c per litre (as at 27 February 2009)... ... (05-Mar)

Tribute to Colin Rattray

Senator Guy Barnett today paid tribute to the late Hon Colin Rattray, an Independent Member of the Legislative Council for Apsley in the North East of Tasmania from 1992 until 2004. As a community representative in the North-East and a hard working Legislative Councillor, Colin contributed strongly ... ... (20-Feb)

Congratulatory Messages

Don't forget Senator Barnett can arrange congratulatory messages from the Queen, Governor-General and the Prime Minister for significant birthday's and anniversaries, including: From the Queen and Governor-General: - 60th or subsequent wedding anniversaries - 100th or subsequent birthdays ... ... (07-Nov)

Senator Barnett Visits the Huon

Senator GuyBarnett visited the HuonValley with Jillian Law, President of the Huon Branch of the Liberal Party last week, meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, community groups, schools and small businesses across the region. A highlight of the visit was speaking at the Geeveston Ex Servicemen’s and... ... (11-Aug)

Community Breakfast - Support Our School Chaplains - You're Invited

Senator Barnett and City Baptist Church invite you to attend a community breakfast in support of our school chaplains Date: Saturday 9th August 2008 Time: 7.30am - 9.00am Venue: Cataract Bistro - 135 Patterson Street Cost: $10 per person RSVP: Monday 4th August 2008 to 6331 49... ... (14-Jul)

Support For Graeme Milburn's Round Tasmania Bicycle Ride

Senator Guy Barnett today urged Northern Tasmanians to dig deep with financial support for cyclist Graeme Milburn’s 27th Round Tasmania Ride to raise funds for cancer research. “Graeme will be in the Launceston mall between 12.30pm and 2pm today and I urge Northern Tasmanians and the media to sho... ... (15-May)

Campbell Must Explain Denial Of Unlicensed Driving Charge

Senator Guy Barnett today called on Bass Labor MHR Jodie Campbell to explain why her office last year denied to Tasmanians the existence of police charges against her concerning unlicensed driving and a defective brake light. “These charges were made in August last year, but some months later dur... ... (08-Apr)

Opposition Right To Question Pokies Deal

Senator Guy Barnett today said the State Opposition leader Will Hodgman was absolutely right to question the State Government in Parliament over the legal arrangements for the Federal Hotels poker machine monopoly. “This is an Opposition doing its job, keeping a Government accountable no matter w... ... (07-Mar)

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