- Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading (2 speeches)
Can I say at once that the opposition supports this bill. I will turn to the terms of the bill in a moment, but I thought I might, with the indulgence of honourable senators, take the opportunity... - Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Bill 2011; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall now call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in the Committee of the Whole.... - National Health Security Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the National Health Security Amendment Bill 2012. This bill seeks to amend the National Health Security Act 2007 in order to tighten the regulations around the acquisition,... - National Health Security Amendment Bill 2012; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in the Committee of the Whole. I... - Superannuation Legislation Amendment (MySuper Core Provisions) Bill 2012; Second Reading (4 speeches)
The Superannuation Legislation Amendment (MySuper Core Provisions) Bill 2012 seeks to implement a recommendation of the Cooper review into Australia's superannuation system to introduce a new,... - Superannuation Legislation Amendment (MySuper Core Provisions) Bill 2012; In Committee (7 speeches)
I table a supplementary explanatory memorandum relating to government amendments to be moved to this bill. I also seek leave to move government amendments (1) and (2) on sheet BG 245 together.... - Superannuation Legislation Amendment (MySuper Core Provisions) Bill 2012; Third Reading (1 speech)
(): I move: That the bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (2 speeches)
It is a pleasure to rise to give the summing-up speech in this debate on the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012. This is a bill which delivers a significant package... - Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012; In Committee (43 speeches)
Minister, I turn to the minimum standards. The explanatory memorandum states that before 1 April 2014 the minister will by legislative instrument set minimum standards in relation to specified... - Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Dental Benefits Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (5 speeches)
I rise to make a brief contribution to the Dental Benefits Amendment Bill 2012. This bill will implement the federal Labor government's dental health reform package. The oral health of Australian...