Senate debates

Monday, 2 March 2015

  • Australian Human Rights Commission (27 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General confirm that he asked the Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department to convey the offer of a specific role...
  • Asylum Seekers (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash. I ask: will the minister advise the Senate of the importance of strong and consistent policies on...
  • Australian Human Rights Commission (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis, regarding the President of the Human Rights Commission. I note the testimony of the Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, Mr...
  • Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. Can the minister advise the Senate what alternative program has been developed to replace the Dementia and Severe...
  • Iraq and Syria (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Abetz, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. Will the minister confirm that Prime Minister Abbott has the power to deploy 3½ thousand Australian troops to...
  • Cyclone Marcia and Cyclone Lam (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Payne. Can the minister outline to the Senate how the Australian government is helping Australians in the Northern Territory and...
  • Australian Human Rights Commission (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. I refer to the specific role offered to the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission at the request of the Attorney-General on...
  • Foreign Investment (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Abetz, Leader of the Government in the Senate, and Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture. Can the minister outline the changes to the rules for foreign...
  • Defence Procurement (19 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Brandis, Minister representing the Minister for Defence. I refer the minister to reports on the ABC's Insiders program yesterday that documents exist confirming that the...
  • Drowning Deaths (10 speeches)
    This is a significant question and I would appreciate it if you would take the time to listen.