Senate debates

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

  • Obeid, Mr Eddie (24 speeches)
    My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate. How does the minister reconcile his declaration on ministerial letterhead that he had received benefits from Mr Eddie Obeid in a...
  • Indigenous Affairs (11 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Carr, who is the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Five years ago, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised...
  • Superannuation (24 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Conroy. Does the government intend to keep its solemn promise made to Australians saving for their retirement through...
  • Asylum Seekers (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration, Senator Lundy. Last week, when I was visiting the Manus Island detention centre, I was banned from taking in my camera...
  • Mining (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. I seek the minister's assistance in relation to the revenue raised by the MRRT. As a former...
  • Mali (6 speeches)
    My question today is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister please update the Senate on the crisis in Mali?
  • Housing Affordability (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Senator Kim Carr. Can the minister explain how splitting the housing portfolio back into two levels of...
  • International Student Visas (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Lundy representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. On 30 June 2011 the Knight review into the student visa framework handed down 41 recommendations to...
  • Carbon Pricing (8 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ludwig, the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. I remind the minister that on 11 October last year I raised with you in question...