Senate debates

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

  • National Security (22 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I refer to the Prime Minister's announcement to media outlets this morning that tonight's budget will include a...
  • Illicit Drugs (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Can the minister inform the Senate what the government is doing to tackle the devastating problem of crystal methamphetamine,...
  • Veterans (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson. Can the minister confirm that his department does not have reliable data about the extent of homelessness amongst veterans...
  • Cfmeu (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Abetz. Can the minister inform the Senate of any recent court findings against the militant construction union, the CFMEU, and of any recent...
  • Renewable Energy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, representing the Minister for Industry and Science, Senator Ronaldson. Recently, the Australian government announced that it would reinstate...
  • Defence (11 speeches)
    Thank you, Mr Speaker. My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Brandis.
  • Second Sydney Airport (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash, representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Can the minister outline to...
  • Economy (22 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Abetz. Minister, will the government maintain the AAA credit rating from all three ratings agencies that it inherited from the...
  • New South Wales and Queensland Storms (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Payne. Will the minister inform the senate what arrangements are in place to help New South Wales communities affected by the recent...