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Thursday, 17 March 2016 · Senate

⬅️ Previous debate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee; Report
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee; Report
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading

What are Senate debates?

Debates in the Senate are an opportunity for Senators from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

  • Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading (12 speeches)
    The crossbench senators certainly have their differences and I would argue that even though there is only a relatively small number of us, we are a true broad church. But we do have one thing in...
  • Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Reference to Committee (31 speeches)
    Pursuant to standing order 115(2)(a) I move: That the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 be referred to the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee for inquiry and report...
  • Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; In Committee (623 speeches)
    In that brief moment we had earlier in addressing some of the arguments for why this bill has not been adequately considered, I indicated that it is very unfortunate that proper consideration of...
  • Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Adoption of Report (1 speech)
    I move: That the report from the committee be adopted.
  • Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Third Reading (8 speeches)
    I move: That this bill be now read a third time. In moving the third reading of this bill, may I thank all senators who have participated in this debate for their contributions. This, it is fair...
  • Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2015-2016, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2015-2016; Second Reading (15 speeches)
    I rise to talk to the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2015-2016 and the Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2015-2016 on behalf of the opposition. At the outset— A government senator: Just support it and...
  • Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2015-2016, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2015-2016; Third Reading (1 speech)
    The question now is that the bills be read a third time. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time.
  • Dairy Produce Amendment (Dairy Service Levy Poll) Bill 2016; Second Reading (3 speeches)
    Before we adjourned on this Dairy Produce Amendment (Dairy Service Levy Poll) Bill 2016 some time ago, I was talking about the incredible contribution of the dairy industry to my home state and...
  • Dairy Produce Amendment (Dairy Service Levy Poll) Bill 2016; 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.
  • Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016; Second Reading (3 speeches)
    Labor supports the passage of the Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2016. The dual purpose of this bill is to make a number of minor and technical changes to the Export Market Development...
  • Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016; 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.
  • Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory Local Court) Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I note the opposition supports this bill. With the support of the government, I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech. Leave granted. The speech read as follows—...
  • Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory Local Court) Bill 2016; 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.
  • Biological Control Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I note the opposition supports this bill and I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech in Hansard to facilitate proceedings in the chamber this evening. Leave granted....
  • Biological Control Amendment Bill 2016; 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.
  • Territories Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, Passenger Movement Charge Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I note the opposition supports these bills and I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech in Hansard to facilitate proceedings in the chamber this evening. Leave granted....
  • Territories Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, Passenger Movement Charge Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2016; Third Reading (2 speeches)
    As no amendments to the bills have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bills be considered in Committee of the Whole.
  • Migration Legislation Amendment (Cessation of Visa Labels) Bill 2015; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I note the opposition supports this bill and I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech in Hansard to facilitate proceedings in the chamber this evening. Leave granted....
  • Migration Legislation Amendment (Cessation of Visa Labels) Bill 2015; Third Reading (2 speeches)
    As there have been no amendments circulated in the chamber, unless any senator wishes to move into committee, I propose to call the minister.
 

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