Senate debates

Wednesday, 19 August 2015

  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. I refer to the Attorney-General's confirmation that he spoke with Commissioner Heydon about his planned address to the Liberal Party...
  • Nauru: Surveillance (22 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Cash, the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. I refer to the recent revelations that my colleague Senator Sarah Hanson-Young was...
  • Mining (6 speeches)
    My question is to the very responsible Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson, representing the Minister for Industry and Science. Can the minister outline to the Senate any actions...
  • Renewable Energy (6 speeches)
    My question is for the honourable Senator Birmingham, representing the Minister for the Environment. Far North Queensland boasts natural wonders including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree...
  • Perth Freight Link (6 speeches, 1 comment)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann. Can the minister inform the Senate about the importance of the coalition government's...
  • Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment Senator Abetz. In its recent draft report, the Productivity Commission stated that Sunday penalty rates for restaurants, cafes, retail, hospitality...
  • Cabinet (12 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Abetz, the Minister representing the Prime Minster. I refer to the embarrassing and damaging leak of Monday night's cabinet agenda to Seven News. Can the minister...
  • China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (23 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 how the China-Australia Free Trade...