Senate debates

Thursday, 27 June 2013

  • Labor Party Leadership (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong—and I congratulate her again on her appointment. What policy reasons did the minister have for voting against...
  • Dental Health (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator McLucas. Can the minister inform the Senate about the new dental reform package?
  • Labor Party Leadership (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Wong. Before I ask the question, might I also congratulate Senator Wong on her election. I remind the minister of her...
  • Asylum Seekers (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Carr. Minister, given your recent statements that, 'We need a tougher, more hard-edged assessment,' of people's claims for asylum, and...
  • Economy (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. I refer the minister to Mr Rudd's comments last night about strong proven economic leadership. Does Mr Rudd describe...
  • Papua New Guinea: Tuberculosis, International Development Assistance (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister update the Senate on Australia's approach to assisting the government of Papua New Guinea address...
  • Asylum Seekers (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. I remind the minister of Mr Rudd's statement in 2009 when he said, 'As Prime Minister, I take full responsibility for...
  • Defence: Naval Vessels (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Bob Carr. During Senate estimates in February this year, Senator Brandis ascertained from Defence officials that...