Senate debates

Thursday, 18 June 2015

  • Australia Council (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Arts, Senator Brandis. I remind the minister of his decision to cut over $100 million from the Australia Council to fund his own personal arts slush fund....
  • Economy (6 speeches, 1 comment)
    I have a serious question for Senator Cormann. It is a question that has not been asked previously at estimates like the previous question had been. My question to Senator Cormann is in his role...
  • National Security: Citizenship (27 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to the cabinet revolt over the Prime Minister's plan to strip Australian citizens of their citizenship and...
  • Trade (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Trade and Investment, Senator Payne. One of the biggest and most controversial issues in US politics at the moment is providing...
  • Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the minister confirm reports this week that an asylum-seeker vessel was intercepted by Australian officials in international waters?
  • Automotive Transformation Scheme (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ronaldson representing the industry minister, Mr Macfarlane. Yesterday I met with senior representatives of the Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers. Of the...