Senate debates

Monday, 22 September 2014

  • Iraq and Syria (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Abetz. Can the minister outline to the Senate the terrorist threat ISIL poses both to the people of Iraq and to the entire...
  • National Security (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General update the Senate about last week's counter-terrorism operations?
  • Syria (6 speeches)
    My question without notice is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. Prime Minister Abbott has said that Australia will have no military involvement in Syria, that now...
  • Workplace Relations (33 speeches)
    My question is to the
  • Indigenous Affairs (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Can the minister advise the Senate how new streamlined arrangements in Indigenous Affairs will help improve outcomes for...
  • Budget (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. I refer to reports yesterday indicating the government will scrap its harsh cuts to families, pensioners and young...
  • Child Care (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Payne, representing the Assistant Minister for Education. Can the minister update the Senate on the progress of the Productivity...
  • Budget (23 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women, Senator Cash. I refer to analysis by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, NATSEM, that women in the...
  • Veterans' Affairs (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister For Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson. Can the minister advise the Senate what new initiatives are taking place to support our service men and women recently...