Senate debates

Wednesday, 13 May 2015

  • Budget (40 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann. I refer the minister to his previous statement, and quote: 'More debt is clearly not the answer.' Can the minister confirm that the...
  • National Security (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General inform the Senate how the budget builds a stronger and more secure Australia?
  • Marine Sanctuaries (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Hon. Senator Simon Birmingham, representing the Minister for the Environment. My question to him is being delivered on behalf of fellow Queenslander Gwenda Casey from...
  • Drought, Budget (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Payne. Will the minister advise the Senate of the measures in the budget to support farmers who are suffering through the effects of drought?
  • Child Care (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. Can the minister confirm that the Commonwealth is a party to the National Partnership Agreement on...
  • Budget (30 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Nash, the Minister representing the Minister for Health. I refer to the Prime Minister's statement earlier today: We made certain commitments in last year's budget and...
  • Beef Industry (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion, representing the Minister for Agriculture. Can the minister update the Senate on what additional support the government,...
  • Budget (27 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson. Minister, I refer you to page 180 of your Budget Paper No. 2, which shows a cut of $70 million from veterans' dental and...