Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

  • Economy (9 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister confirm reports that 'Treasury is behind schedule in preparing the budget because of the...
  • Migration (10 speeches, 1 comment)
    Mr President, my question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash. I refer to the government's response to the independent review of the 457 visa scheme...
  • Budget (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. I refer to the minister's statement to the chamber that 'The government remains committed to all of...
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Trade and Investment, Senator Payne. This morning, former Australian trade negotiator, Dr Ruth Lopert,—now one of Minister...
  • Economy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister advise the Senate what the government is doing to reverse the former Labor...
  • Senate (25 speeches)
    My question is to the Senator representing the Senator representing the Prime Minister, the Hon. George Brandis. Yesterday the Prime Minister reportedly stated during a party room meeting that...
  • Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women, Senator Cash. Can the minister inform the Senate of any incidents which evidence a subculture of abuse or violence against...
  • Sydney Harbour: Cruise Industry (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Acting Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Brandis. The cruise industry is the fastest-growing sector of...
  • Medical Workforce (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Health, Senator Nash. I refer to the Specialist Training Program which provides training for Australia's future medical specialists, particularly in...
  • Live Animal Exports (12 speeches)
    My question is to the best Minister for Indigenous Affairs in decades, Senator Scullion, representing the best Minister for Agriculture in decades. I refer the minister to recent data released by...