Senate debates

Monday, 22 February 2016

  • Mining (1 speech)
    Mr Deputy President, I refer to general business notice No. 1016 and seek leave to remove Senator Canavan's name from the motion—only because he is a newly appointed minister and it is not...
  • Radioactive Waste (2 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a)   notes that: (i)   the Australian Government has initiated a voluntary site selection process for a national radioactive waste...
  • Coal Seam Gas (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a)   notes that: (i)   the Federal Government has approved coal seam gas mining in the Pilliga Forest near Narrabri in New South...
  • Australia Day Honours (4 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senators Moore and Waters, move: That the Senate acknowledges, congratulates and thanks all Queensland Order of Australia recipients and all Australia Day Award...