Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

  • Asylum Seekers (10 speeches)
    My question is—surprise!—to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Evans. I refer to the special deal offered by the Rudd Labor government to bribe asylum seekers off...
  • Climate Change (16 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Wong, the Minister for Climate Change and Water. Can the minister inform the Senate on developments in clean energy in Australia and what opportunities there are for...
  • Asylum Seekers (30 speeches, 2 comments)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Evans. How many refugees currently in Indonesia will be offered resettlement in 2009-10?
  • Indonesian President’s State Visit (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. I refer to the recent cancellation of President Yudhoyono’s state visit to Australia. Can the minister confirm...
  • Climate Change (8 speeches)
    My question is to Minister Ludwig, the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing. Is the minister aware of the predicted impacts climate change will have on Australia’s...
  • Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Evans. Given that there have been four unauthorised boat arrivals in four days, carrying 137 people including crew, will...
  • Joint Replacement (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ludwig, representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, and it relates to artificial joint replacement. In the Australian newspaper on 25 August this year, the Minister...
  • Asylum Seekers (15 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Evans, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister’s claim that he was unaware of the special deal given to the asylum seekers on...
  • Defence (21 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Faulkner, Minister for Defence. Is the minister aware of media reports that the government is not going to proceed with defence base consolidation? Can the minister...