Message from John

My job is to speak for you. Your job is to make sure I do it. I would like to welcome all Australians to this website. As the first Democratic Labor Party (DLP) Senator in almost 40 years I am quickly realising how vital the role of the DLP is in Australia’s current political system. The DLP has often been referred to as the party of “the last, the least and the lost” in Australian society. These groups grow each year as successive governments and parties lose touch with the daily … Read more »

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August 29, 2012 By

For all media inquiries, contact Laura Methorst on laura.methorst@aph.gov.au or 0431 239 182 For recent media articles on John or media releases, click here>>> … Read More »

Speech: Budget Reply 2013 16/05/13

May 16, 2013 By

  Senator MADIGAN (Victoria) (20:35): I rise tonight to give my opinion, and the opinion of the Democratic Labor Party, on the federal budget handed down only two days ago.I donot deny that the state of the global economy at this point in time makes it difficult for any government to deliver a budget which will satisfy everyone and keep the books in the black. But you would have hoped … Read More »

Question Time: West Papua 16/05/2013

May 16, 2013 By

West Papua   Senator MADIGAN (Victoria) (14:47): My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Minister, in light of the continuing revelations of the persecution of the West Papuan people by the Indonesian authorities, including the detailed and distressing reports of the removal of West Papuan children from their families and their culture for education and … Read More »

Adjournment Speech 14/05/13: Timor-Leste

May 16, 2013 By

  Senator MADIGAN (Victoria) (20:31): Last month, after years of interest, and in light of the recent parliamentary inquiry into Australia/Timor-Leste relations, I decided to undertake a little fact-finding mission of my own to our neighbour. During my time there I was fortunate enough to meet the President of Timor-Leste as well as a number of government ministers and senior elected and … Read More »

O’Brien: Abortion bill a violation of hard won rights

April 29, 2013 By

Susie O'Brien's take on Senator Madigan's bill to remove medicare funding from abortions done for gender selection. Read the full article here>>> … Read More »