Senate debates

Tuesday, 13 June 2006

  • Environment: Alternative Energy (2 speeches)
    I direct my question to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage. Will the minister inform the Senate of recent steps taken by the Howard government to secure energy resources for...
  • Asylum Seekers (4 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ian Campbell, representing the Minister for Defence. My question relates to the recent announcement by the Minister for Defence about the Australian Navy’s...
  • East Timor (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Ellison. Will the minister update the Senate on the ongoing efforts of Australian personnel to help restore law and order in East Timor?
  • Soccer World Cup: Antisiphoning List (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Did the minister watch Australia’s emphatic 3-1 victory over Japan in last...
  • Indigenous Communities (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. I draw the minister’s attention to a report on ABC radio, which stated that...
  • Customs Computer System (14 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ellison, the Minister for Justice and Customs. It concerns the new Customs computer system and the independent audit report handed down last Friday. Can the minister...