Senate debates

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

  • Employment (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I refer to the Prime Minister's promise last week that 'everything this government does is about jobs and growth'....
  • Economy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann, representing the Treasurer.
  • Abbott Government (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I refer to the Prime Minister's promise six months ago that 'good government starts today'. With rising...
  • Climate Change (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I refer to the weak and dangerous targets for climate pollution reduction announced today by your weak and dangerous...
  • Manufacturing (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson, representing the Minister for Industry and Science. Will the minister advise the Senate what action the government is...
  • Workplace Relations (28 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Abetz. I refer to the minister's failure to answer a question yesterday on penalty rates, so I ask again: does the minister support the...
  • Building and Construction Industry (21 speeches)
    Might I take the indulgence of the chamber to welcome three of our fine colleagues from the state legislature in Queensland, welcome. My question is to one of the finest leaders in the Senate and...
  • Defence Procurement (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Brandis. I refer the minister to testimony to a Senate Economics References Committee hearing on 22 July by leading...
  • Indigenous Affairs (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Will the minister update the Senate on the government's commitment to a new engagement with Indigenous Australians?