Senate debates

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

  • Creative Australia (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Senator Lundy, the Minister representing the Minister for the Arts. Can the minister advise the Senate on the government's exciting plan to strengthen the future of the...
  • Media Ownership (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I refer the minister to the words of the Finkelstein report in which Mr Finkelstein wrote:...
  • Parenting Payments (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation and the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Noting the comments of Senator Cameron this morning, agreeing with the...
  • Media (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Is the minister aware that if his media restrictions are imposed the Gillard government will...
  • Environment (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister outline to the Senate the Gillard government's commitment to protect vital agricultural...
  • Media (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I refer the minister to his demand that parliament pass laws by next Thursday which impose a...
  • Agriculture (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Ludwig. In relation to the cost recovery of export fees from exporters, the department's website states quite...
  • Media (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I refer the minister to the Prime Minister's comments this morning that the appointment of...
  • Zimbabwe (7 speeches)
    My question this afternoon is for the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. I ask the minister to please update the Senate on the political situation in Zimbabwe and Australia's response.