Senate debates

Thursday, 30 November 2006

  • Black Hawk Helicopter Accident (2 speeches)
    My question is directed to Senator Minchin, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. In so doing, I express on behalf of all Labor senators our distress and regret at the tragic crash of the...
  • Drought (2 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Kemp, the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services. Will the minister please update the Senate on measures being developed as part of the government’s...
  • Workplace Relations (27 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Abetz, Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Can the minister confirm that under the government’s workplace laws, jury service...
  • Skilled Migration (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone. Will the minister advise the Senate whether there are any signs of an increase in the use of...
  • Workplace Relations (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Abetz. Australian families want to feel financially safe and secure. Is the minister aware...
  • Energy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Campbell. Will the minister advise the Senate of the role that coal will play in the world’s future energy supply...
  • Workplace Relations (11 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Abetz, the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Can the minister confirm that, under the government’s workplace laws, the...
  • Oil for Food Program (6 speeches)
    My question without notice is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, the honourable Senator Nick Minchin. Senator Minchin, in your capacity as the Minister for Finance and the Minister...
  • Australian Federal Police (4 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ellison, the Minister for Justice and Customs. I refer the minister to the following comments made by the Prime Minister on Tuesday regarding the Cole commission of...
  • Security Industry (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Ellison. Will the minister inform the Senate of measures being taken by the Australian government to assist and enhance the private...