- Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches, 3 comments)
I rise to speak on the Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013 and to register my and the Greens' extreme concern at the direction of the Abbott government in regard to climate change.... - Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
While I do support the Australian Research Council Amendment Bill, I believe we need to look more closely at the way we fund research and development activities in Australia. I note that while... - Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2013; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That the bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2013; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Veterans Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2013. I do appreciate that it is in the category of non-controversial legislation; however, a number of... - Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2013; 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. - Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2013 was also introduced by the Labor government during its previous term and is being supported by us in opposition.... - Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments to the bill have been circulated. Before I call the minister to move the third reading, does any senator wish to have a committee stage on the bill to ask further questions or... - Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (9 speeches)
I would like to speak on the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill 2013. This bill seeks to make amendments that will empower the Tuition Protection Services—the... - Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments to the bill have been circulated. Before I call the minister to move the third reading, does any senator wish to have a committee stage on the bill to ask further questions or... - Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013. This bill is in large part a reintroduction of a bill listed in the last parliament, so of course we will be... - Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments to the bill have been circulated. Before I call the minister to move the third reading, does any senator require the bill to be considered in committee of the whole? If not, I call...