Senate debates

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

  • Budget (42 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. I refer to the Prime Minister's pre-election promise of 'no cuts to health' and 'no new taxes'. Will the...
  • Medicare Locals (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. I refer to the Prime Minister's pre-election promise: We are not shutting any Medicare Local. Will the minister...
  • Asylum Seekers (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash.
  • Budget, Pensions and Benefits (6 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield, representing the Minister for Social Services. Over the last few months, Treasurer Joe Hockey has said...
  • Ministerial Conduct (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. I refer to the conflict of interest in the minister's office that caused the resignation of his adviser Mr William...
  • Health Funding (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Can the minister advise the Senate of the challenges that the government is currently facing in delivering a quality Australian...
  • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. I refer to the Attorney-General's exposure draft on changes to the Racial Discrimination Act. Does the Attorney-General welcome the...
  • National Security Legislation Monitor (13 speeches)
    My question is also to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General update the Senate on how the government intends to respond to the work of the Independent National Security...
  • Pensions and Benefits (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. I refer the minister to the Prime Minister's pre-election promise that there would be no change to...