Senate debates

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

  • Asylum Seekers (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Evans. Can the minister confirm the following report in today’s Herald Sun: Darwin’s immigration detention...
  • Medical Workforce (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister outline for the Senate how the government plans to boost and support...
  • Asylum Seekers (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Faulkner. In respect of the SIEV36 incident, it has been contended by the government: … the fire was deliberately lit by one or more...
  • Emissions Trading Scheme (20 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Wong. Can the minister advise the Senate on the latest advice on the best way to achieve emissions...
  • Mandatory Renewable Energy Targets (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Wong. Given media reports that just one football club actually received 17 taxpayer funded hot-water...
  • Asylum Seekers (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Evans. Given reports of overcrowding on Christmas Island, where more than 2,000 asylum seekers are currently detained, what...