Senate debates

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator Sinodinos. Australia has been globally condemned, including recently by the editorial of The...
  • Building and Construction Industry, Employment (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. Will the minister advise the Senate of the importance of a productive building and construction sector for Australian jobs?
  • Marriage (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. I refer to the Attorney-General's statement: We will be going to the election promising a plebiscite before the end of the year. Does the...
  • Innovation (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Senator Nash. Can the minister please update the Senate on how the coalition government is supporting innovation in rural, regional and...
  • Road Safety (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Nash. Probationary licence holders are tragically overrepresented in our road trauma statistics....
  • Turnbull Government (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to former Liberal Premier Mr Kennett, who says that this government does not have a plan for the future of...
  • Research and Development (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Education and Training. Can the minister advise the Senate how the government's National Innovation and Science Agenda and university research policy will...
  • Australia Council (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Does the Prime Minister agree with one of Australia's most respected arts administrators, Mr Michael Lynch, who...
  • Innovation Agenda (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Cabinet Secretary, Senator Sinodinos, representing the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. Can the Cabinet Secretary update the Senate on Landing Pad, the...
  • Education Funding (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Education and Training, Senator Birmingham. I refer to a statement made last year by the incoming secretary of the education department, Dr Michele Bruniges: To...
  • Northern Australia (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. Will the minister please update the Senate on progress with delivery of the Northern Australia package?