Senate debates

Wednesday, 3 September 2014

  • Superannuation (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister confirm that, as a result of the government's deal to freeze the superannuation guarantee, a worker...
  • Iraq and Syria (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Acting Minister for Defence and the Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Brandis. I refer to the government's commitment to provide assistance in relation to the...
  • Budget (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister confirm that yesterday's deal with the Palmer United Party reduces the retirement income of...
  • Iraq (11 speeches, 1 comment)
    My question without notice is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. Is the Prime Minister aware that the Iraqi government of Nouri al-Maliki is fighting alongside Shia...
  • Indigenous Affairs (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Can the minister update the Senate on the government's commitment to pursue reforms to land tenure arrangements in remote...
  • Budget (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Small Business, Senator Cormann. I refer to the government's deal with the Palmer United Party to cut small business tax concessions....
  • Veterans' Affairs (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson. Will the minister advise the Senate what steps the government is taking with respect to the mental health of our veterans?
  • National Security (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General. It is currently an offence to fight for non-government armed forces in another country, including the Islamic State. National security agencies can cancel...
  • Budget (26 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. I refer the minister to the 2013 National's election platform, which states that there will be increased...
  • Broadband (20 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield, representing the Minister for Communications. Will the minister update the Senate on the government's progress in...