Greens’ spokesperson for multiculturalism, Senator Richard Di Natale, has disagreed with Minister Plibersek’s call for all children to take a citizen’s pledge.
“Let kids be kids,” said Senator Di Natale.
“You can’t force patriotism onto the community by making children rote learn a pledge.”
“Leadership that reflects the values of the community is the best way to inspire patriotism and pride.”
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 15:33
Richard moved a motion in the senate this week in support of the Kurdish Association of Victoria.
From Hansard, Thursday 15 September 2011:
Posted on Friday, September 16, 2011 - 09:15
Senator Di Natale called for the condemnation of Senator Cori Bernardi after it was revealed that he had offered to assist Dutch politician Geert Wilders during his visit to Australia.
Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 00:00
NOTICE OF MOTION
I give notice that on 14 September 2011 I shall move: -
That the Senate:
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Condemns the personal invitation by Senator Cory Bernardi to racist Dutch politician Geert Wilders to visit Australia.
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Calls on Senator Bernardi to withdraw that invitation; or, if not, for the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Tony Abbott MHR, to intervene.
Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 15:37
Greens’ multicultural spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, has condemned Immigration Department’s advice about onshore processing.
“The Immigration Department’s advice that onshore processing is a threat to social harmony is a return to White Australia thinking,” said Senator Di Natale.
“You could be forgiven for thinking it was an archived policy document from the 1950s.”
Posted on Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 14:57
Greens Senator and spokesperson for Multiculturalism, Richard Di Natale, is calling for Tony Abbott to take urgent action in response to Senator Cory Bernardi’s most recent indiscretion.
Senator Bernardi has admitted that he offered to provide assistance to Geert Wilders, a known extremist who expresses anti-Muslim and anti-immigration sentiments.
“This is inconsistent with the expectations the community have of their representatives,” said Senator Di Natale.
Posted on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 17:46
Richard appeared on SBS Italian radio this morning. Listen to the interview here.
Il senatore Richard Di Natale parla per la prima volta in parlamento e si descrive come un prodotto del multi-culturalismo. Nel programma di questa mattina ci spiega quali sono i suoi obiettivi politici.
[Translation: Senator Richard Di Natale spoke for the first time in parliament and described himself as a product of multiculturalism. In this morning's program, he shares his political goals with us.]
Posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 14:19
Transcript after the break
Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 17:50
By Jack Brady, New Matilda
After a number of attempts, Richard Di Natale has finally been elected to the Senate. What took him so long? In the last of our senator profiles, Jack Brady looks at the record of this high-profile Victorian Green
To accompany the first Greens member in the House of Representatives, fellow Victorian Richard Di Natale broke through in last year’s election to become the first Greens Senator for the state.
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 00:00
Senator Di Natale's first day was spent productively, divided between engaging with media interest in the change of balance in power in the Senate, and setting up a new office. As the Senator prepares to take up his seat in Parliament on Monday the 5th, he spoke with Radio National's The National Interest and outlined some of his experiences and priorities.
The interview can be listened to here (direct download here).
Posted on Saturday, July 2, 2011 - 17:17
