Senate debates

Monday, 16 March 2015

  • Higher Education (14 speeches)
    My question without notice is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. Can the minister confirm that despite another policy backflip the government remains committed to...
  • Death Penalty (6 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is for the Attorney-General. Can the Attorney-General update the Senate on the current situation regarding Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran?
  • Superannuation (24 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. I refer to the Treasurer's latest thought bubble involving young Australians accessing their...
  • Higher Education (12 speeches)
    My question is to the excellent Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Senator Birmingham, representing the Minister for Education and Training. Will the minister outline to the Senate...
  • Renewable Energy (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ronaldson, the Minister representing the Minister for Industry and Science. Is the government aware of the evidence in all the reviews, including its own review, that...
  • Indigenous Health (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Will the minister update the Senate on the government's commitment to funding for Indigenous health?
  • Telecommunications Data Retention (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Attorney, I refer to representations made to the government by national broadcasters, publishers, journalists and the Australian Press...
  • Industry (8 speeches)
    My question without notice is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson, representing the Minister for Industry and Science. Will the minister update the Senate on the government's...
  • Indigenous Communities (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Minister, is Mr Pat Dodson, first Chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, correct when he says: It is not a...
  • Vocational Education and Training (6 speeches)
    Can the Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Senator Birmingham, advise the Senate how the problem of dodgy training providers and marketing has come about?
  • Indigenous Communities (6 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. What did the minister mean when he said his capacity to consult with the remote communities was limited and 'has been...
  • Competition Policy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Abetz. Can the minister outline to the Senate what steps the government is taking to address imbalances of market power...