Senate debates

Thursday, 26 March 2015

  • Economy (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I ask whether the minister can confirm that the Prime Minister made the following statement last week in his...
  • Legal Aid (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General update the Senate on the government's recent announcement on the Commonwealth's contribution to legal assistance?
  • Defence Procurement (27 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I again refer to the government's decision to appoint an expert advisory panel to oversee your sham competitive...
  • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Coal Industry (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. Can the minister confirm that the Australian government instructed its officials to oppose moves within the OECD's...
  • Consumer Lease Companies (32 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Payne. I refer to the Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Action Law Centre, Gerard Brody, who says that consumer lease companies...
  • Gas Prices (6 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Industry and Science, Minister Ronaldson. The east coast gas market has changed due to the trebling of gas demand from LNG exports and...
  • Indigenous Communities (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Can the minister explain to the Senate how the coalition government is supporting the delivery of municipal and essential...
  • WestConnex (19 speeches)
    I direct my question to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Senator Cash. How does the government justify contributing $500 million to the...
  • Offshore Oil and Gas (16 speeches)
    I am a bit nervous. I may need protection because my question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Senator Cash! Can the minister confirm that today the Full Court...