Senate debates

Thursday, 27 November 2014

  • Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Abetz. Can the minister update the Senate on the current state of workplace relations in Victoria, and are there any threats to harmonious...
  • Great Barrier Reef (18 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Brandis. I refer to US President Obama's recent comments on the Great Barrier Reef and foreign minister Julie...
  • Income Tax (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann. Left unchecked, bracket creep will soon result in 1.8 million full-time workers being taxed at the second-highest tax rate of 37c in...
  • Broadband (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield, representing the Minister for Communications. Can the minister update the Senate on the progress of the NBN in my...
  • Minister for Defence (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Johnston. I refer to a media release of the Small Business Association of Australia, issued in response to the defence minister's outrageous...
  • Higher Education (22 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Payne, representing the Minister for Education. Given the many benefits to students from the government's higher education reforms, can...
  • Budget (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Has the government shelved its $7 GP tax?