Senate debates

Monday, 17 September 2012

  • Mustafa, Mr Taji (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Can the minister explain why, despite warnings from the opposition, the government decided to issue a visa to Mr...
  • Australian Securities and Investment Commission (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. I draw the minister's attention to a report released today by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission...
  • Muslim Protest (8 speeches)
    My question today is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister advise what his response is to the violent protests in Sydney on the weekend following the release of...
  • Carbon Pricing (8 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Ludwig. I refer the minister to the government's decision to link its...
  • Alcohol Abuse (6 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Ludwig. I draw the minister's attention to the Salvation Army's Alcohol Awareness Week initiative and to the report...
  • Vocational Education and Training (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research and the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Chris Evans. Can the minister advise the Senate on how...
  • Carbon Pricing (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Ludwig. I refer the minister to the government's recent advice to Australia's small...
  • Economy (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. She has been a bit neglected today.
  • Defence: Budget (14 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Bob Carr. I refer the minister to this year's budget, which saw a cut to Defence spending in real terms of around 10...
  • Queensland Floods (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister Assisting on Queensland Floods Recovery, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister provide an update to the Senate on the Gillard government's investment and action to...