Senate debates
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
- National Security: Citizenship (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Can the minister confirm that just three out of 19 cabinet ministers have been shown advice from the... - Trade (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Payne, representing the Minister for Trade and Investment. Can the minister inform the Senate of the successful conclusion of the... - Asylum Seekers (52 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to photos published today showing bundles of cash that Indonesian police say were paid to people smugglers... - Student Visas (6 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Cash. Will the minister inform the Senate how the government will improve and simplify the immigration... - Higher Education (14 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Minister Birmingham. There is an increasing perception of deliberate stonewalling and a preference for blaming the Senate.... - Housing Affordability (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance. The 2015-16 budget shows an eight per cent increase in childcare spending, or a 40 per cent increase over four years, or, in dollar terms, from $6.5... - National Security: Citizenship (8 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. I refer to the Attorney-General's statement yesterday that the government's decision to give ministers the sole discretion to revoke... - Illicit Drugs (6 speeches)
My question is to the very effective Assistant Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Will the minister update the Senate on the progress towards the National Ice Action Strategy since the Prime... - Defence Procurement (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Brandis. I refer the minister to reports that BAE Systems will not tender for the government's $600 million Pacific...
