Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

  • Coal Seam Gas (1 speech)
    I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 546 standing in my name. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the Senate notes:   (a)   that no...
  • Coral Sea (17 speeches)
    The National Party is back. I, and also on behalf of Senator Waters, move: That the Senate— (a)   notes the unique biodiversity and natural heritage of the Coral Sea that is...
  • Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a)   notes that:   (i)   the technical and further education (TAFE) system, as the dominant provider of vocational...
  • Recycling (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a)   notes that:   (i)   National Recycling Week runs from 7 November to 13 November 2011,...
  • Parliamentary Behaviour (2 speeches)
    I ask that general business notice of motion No. 549, which relates to conduct following the final vote on the clean energy bills, be taken as a formal motion.
  • Suspension of Standing Orders (37 speeches)
    Pursuant to contingent notice, I move: That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent me moving a motion to give precedence to general business notice of motion no. 549. I am...
  • Great Barrier Reef (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate calls for all applications and approvals made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 which would have a significant impact on the Great...
  • Standing Order 193(3) (8 speeches)
    Mr Deputy President, I seek leave to amend motion No. 544 in the terms circulated in the chamber. Leave not granted.