Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

  • Budget (9 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Cormann, the Minister for Finance and the Minister representing the Treasurer. Can the minister explain to the Senate the importance of enacting the government's...
  • Paid Parental Leave Scheme (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Is the minister aware of a submission by the Australian Industry Group, which states, 'The Prime Minister's Paid...
  • Financial Services (14 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Cormann in his capacity as Acting Assistant Treasurer. The senator may be aware that hundreds of Australians are facing the loss of their homes—indeed, foreclosure...
  • Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash. Will the minister update the Senate on a ruling by the High Court this morning and any implications...
  • Budget (23 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Health, Senator Nash. I refer to the minister's answer in the Senate on Monday when she said arrangements for the co-payment are ultimately a matter...
  • Indigenous Education (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Will the minister advise the chamber on the progress of the Remote School Attendance Strategy to increase school...
  • Infrastructure (9 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Johnston representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. In the budget the government announced that the $18 million South Australian...
  • Disability Discrimination Commissioner (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Why is the government refusing to replace outgoing Disability Discrimination Commissioner Mr Graeme Innes with a full-time commissioner...