Senate debates

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

  • Future of Financial Advice (9 speeches)
    My question is to the still Acting Assistant Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Is the Acting Assistant Treasurer aware of the statements made at the most recent estimates by ASIC Senior Executive...
  • Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (8 speeches)
    I congratulate you on your election to the position as President of this chamber and I wish you well in controlling the rabble on your left. My question is to the Leader of the Government in the...
  • Asylum Seekers (26 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash. Minister, how many Sri Lankan asylum seekers have been returned to Sri Lankan authorities via sea...
  • Australia-Japan Defence Agreement (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Johnston. Will the minister outline to the Senate details of the defence equipment and technology agreement signed today between the prime...
  • Financial Services (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Given statements by the Prime Minister last week that the ongoing financial systems inquiry will advise the government...
  • Budget (14 speeches)
    Mr President, I join with my Senate colleagues in congratulating you on your election to the office you hold. My question is to the Minister for Finance and Minister representing the Treasurer....