Senate debates

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

  • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (7 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Brandis, the Attorney-General. I refer to the Racial Discrimination Act and to the Attorney-General's statement last year that an amended section 18C was off the table...
  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney–General representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General outline the government's plan to build a strong, prosperous and secure...
  • Turnbull Government (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Can the minister confirm that the Prime Minister and the Treasurer...
  • Donations to Political Parties (16 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister representing and Special Minister of State, Minister Cormann. Minister Cormann, today there are some reports that a senator's parliamentary entitlements were...
  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister provide an update on the government's plan for a stronger economy, more jobs and budget...
  • Defence Procurement (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence representing the Minister for Defence Industry. What percentage of the Future Submarine build will take place in Australia and also what percentage of...
  • Workplace Relations (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. Can the minister update the Senate on action the government is taking to protect Victoria's Country Fire Authority and its 60,000...
  • Superannuation (22 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Cormann as the Minister representing the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Given expected investment returns, your policy to increase tax on Australians with...
  • Medicare (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Can the minister update the Senate on how the coalition government is delivering...
  • Banking and Financial Services (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Can the minister confirm that today's announcement of an inquiry into small business lending is the fourth...