Senate debates

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

  • Carbon Pricing (38 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing both the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Senator Bob Carr. Given that it is...
  • Vocational Education and Training (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Can the minister update the Senate on how the Australian government is continuing to invest in the skills and...
  • Carbon Pricing (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. I refer the minister to an opinion piece written by the Prime Minister, appearing...
  • Asylum Seekers (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Lundy. Given the terrible news of another unfolding tragedy off Christmas Island today, will the...
  • Carbon Pricing (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Minister, given the Gillard Labor government said agriculture would be excluded...
  • Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister please update the Senate on the state of Australia's agriculture, fisheries and forestry...
  • Carbon Pricing (25 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Is the minister aware that the RSPCA, one of Australia's most recognised...
  • Foreign Investment (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Minister, can you explain why the asset value threshold for foreign ownership of Australian primary production business...