Senate debates

Thursday, 22 November 2012

  • Corruption (24 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Given the minister's extensive dealings with foreign heads of government, does he agree that a head of government can create...
  • Murray-Darling Basin (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Senator Conroy. Can the minister explain to the Senate the...
  • Economy (15 speeches)
    Thank you, Mr President.
  • Murray-Darling Basin (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Senator Conroy. I refer to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan released by...
  • Prime Minister (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Is the minister aware that last night, in an interview with Tony Jones on the ABC's Lateline, his colleague Mr Bill...
  • Vocational Education and Training (6 speeches)
    My question is the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, Senator Evans. Can the minister advise the Senate on the importance of ensuring that everyone has the opportunity...
  • Asylum Seekers (26 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Lundy, the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. I refer the minister to the government's announcement yesterday of the expansion of...
  • Intellectual Property Rights (7 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Lundy, the Minister representing the Minister for Industry and Innovation. Minister, many businesses are investing in proprietary software as part of new product...