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Wednesday, 3 September 2014 · Senate

All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Social Security Legislation Amendment (Stronger Penalties for Serious Failures) Bill 2014; Second Reading
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Social Security Legislation Amendment (Stronger Penalties for Serious Failures) Bill 2014; Second Reading

What are Senate debates?

Debates in the Senate are an opportunity for Senators from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

  • Social Security Legislation Amendment (Stronger Penalties for Serious Failures) Bill 2014; Second Reading (15 speeches, 1 comment)
    As I was saying last night, before I had to cease my contribution, the restriction of waivers will disproportionately impact on some of the most vulnerable people in our society. These are the...
  • Migration Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014; Second Reading (18 speeches)
    Australia's migration framework underpins our economic growth and social diversity. It is a complex web of legislative provisions, judicial interpretation and policy intentions. Where confusion...
  • Migration Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014; Third Reading (2 speeches)
    As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall now call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole.
 

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