Senate debates

Tuesday, 13 June 2006

  • Employment (2 speeches)
    My question is to Senator the Hon. Eric Abetz, representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Will the minister update the Senate on the latest employment figures? How is the...
  • Skills Shortage (19 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Vanstone, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. Is the minister aware that in 2000, when allegations were raised that businesses were starting to bring...
  • Economy: Performance (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Administration, Senator Minchin, representing the Treasurer. Will the minister inform the Senate of the results of the March quarter national...
  • Asylum Seekers (16 speeches)
    My question is directed to Senator Vanstone, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. Can the minister explain how the government’s new detention policy reflects the position...