- Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015; Second Reading (1 speech)
Yesterday Senator Abetz made an extraordinary contribution to this debate. He essentially tried to coerce me into voting for this legislation by using political standover tactics. As when Senator... - Tax Laws Amendment (Gifts) Bill 2015; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Tax Laws Amendment (Gifts) Bill 2015. This is a relatively minor piece of legislation which simply adds two new charities to the list of deductible gift recipients listed... - Tax Laws Amendment (Gifts) Bill 2015; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2015; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to speak in relation to the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2015. I am pleased to speak in support of the amendments proposed in this bill. The Aboriginal Land... - Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2015; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. - Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Cargo) Bill 2015; Second Reading (2 speeches)
It is a fact of life in 2015 that governments must be constantly vigilant about safety and security in transport systems, and this is especially the case with aviation. Travellers know only too... - Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Cargo) Bill 2015; Third Reading (4 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. - Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill 2015; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I thank Senator Fifield for drawing attention to my 'dulcet tones', even when I cannot read properly! The Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 seeks to amend Australian maritime legislation... - Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill 2015; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. - Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015; Second Reading (10 speeches)
One of the great things about this job is that I get to learn of things that I had no idea about prior to taking my seat. Today's topic is Australian coastal shipping. It has been an interesting...