Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

  • Centenary of Canberra (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate—   (a)   notes:      (i)   the national significance of celebrating the centenary of the foundation...
  • Childcare Funding (1 speech)
    I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 750 standing in my name, relating to a Productivity Commission inquiry into childcare funding, as circulated in the chamber. Leave...
  • Order for the Production of Documents (2 speeches)
    I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Attorney-General, no later than noon on Thursday, 22 March 2012, information relating to the most recent meeting convened...
  • Overseas Development Assistance (2 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate—   (a)   reaffirms its commitment to increase overseas development assistance (ODA) to at least 0.5 per cent of gross national income (GNI)...
  • Burma (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate—   (a)   notes:      (i)   Burma's National League for Democracy (NLD) won 43 of the 45 seats...
  • Murray-Darling Basin (5 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Birmingham, move: That the Senate—   (a)   notes that:      (i)   the Murray-Darling Basin...