Senate debates

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

  • United Nations Summit 2015 (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Bilyk, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the United Nations (UN) summit for the adoption of the post 2015 development agenda took place from 25...
  • Ride Sharing Services (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the range of issues currently being experienced across the country in relation to the operation of UBER, including allegations of acts of violence and...
  • Nous Group (4 speeches)
    I ask that general business notice of motion No. 883 relating to the order for the production of documents concerning the Nous Group be taken as a formal motion.
  • Suspension of Standing Orders (10 speeches)
    Subject to contingent notice of motion, I move: That so much of the standing orders be suspended to allow consideration of the measure contained in motion 883. This is a fairly straightforward...
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (5 speeches)
    Before I proceed, I ask that the name of Senator Wang be added to the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senators Lazarus, Muir, Whish-Wilson and Wang, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:...
  • East West Link (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) Australia suffered a severe underfunding of public transport under the Abbott Government, (ii) the former Prime Minister, Mr Abbott, labelled...
  • Live Animal Exports (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate notes: (a) the approval of Port Alma as a live cattle export facility; (b) the benefits of providing new export options to producers and the cattle industry in central...