Senate debates

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

  • Goods and Services Tax (9 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Cormann, the Minister representing the Treasurer. I refer to a report by National Shelter released yesterday which shows that more people are paying more out of their...
  • Domestic and Family Violence (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis, representing the Prime Minister. Can the Attorney-General advise the Senate what the government is doing to prevent violence against women?
  • Economy (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. I refer to the minister's statement yesterday that 'this side of the chamber are focused on policies that strengthen...
  • White Ribbon Day (12 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Brandis, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. Today is White Ribbon Day in Australia and internationally it is the day for the elimination of violence against...
  • Competition Policy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann, representing the Treasurer. What plans does the government have to work with the states and territories and other key stakeholders to...
  • Western Australian Bushfires (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Justice, Senator Brandis. I acknowledge the Prime Minister's statement this week in the other place paying tribute to the firefighters...
  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Cabinet Secretary, Senator Sinodinos, representing the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. Will the Cabinet Secretary advise the Senate what action the government...
  • Trade with Israel (15 speeches)
    My question is also to the Cabinet Secretary, representing the Minister for Trade and Investment. The government is on a roll with its tariff-slashing trade accords with Japan and South Korea,...
  • Broadband (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications, Senator Fifield. I refer to the now Prime Minister's announcement on 14 December 2014 that the taxpayer would 'take progressive ownership of the...
  • Schools (6 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister of Education and Training, Senator Birmingham. Can the minister advise the Senate what the international comparative data released today is showing about...
  • National Security Committee (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Minister, why did Mr Turnbull remove the immigration minister, Mr Dutton, as a standing member of the National...
  • Defence: Regional Cooperation (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. Can the minister update the Senate on steps the government has taken to enhance Defence's international engagement within our region?