Senate debates

Thursday, 15 September 2016

  • Superannuation (32 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. On 3 June 2016, the Prime Minister said that the government's superannuation policy as set out in the budget was...
  • Working Holiday Maker Program (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Ruston. In my new role as Greens spokesperson for agriculture and rural affairs, I have already had multiple...
  • Western Australian Government (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to the leader of the Western Australian Nationals Party, Minister Grylls, who is advocating for an...
  • Mining Industry (8 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. Is the minister aware of the anti-human and anti-environment Greens agenda that aims to destroy...
  • Defence White Paper (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. Can the minister advise the Senate of the steps the Turnbull government has taken over the past 12 months to ensure Australia's...
  • Defence Industry (10 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Payne as the Minister representing the Minister for Defence Industry and is in relation to the future submarine project. On 23 May 2016, then industry minister Pyne told...
  • Northern Territory: Juvenile Detention (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. I refer to the minister's answer in question time on 1 September 2016. When asked about his failure to act on earlier...
  • Innovation and Science (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Cabinet Secretary, representing the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. Can the Cabinet Secretary update the Senate on the success of the government's National...
  • Vocational Education and Training (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Senator Birmingham. Can the minister advise the Senate who determined the representation on...
  • Economy (8 speeches, 1 comment)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. Can the minister update the Senate on the progress of the government's plans to create more Australian jobs?
  • Attorney-General (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis, who will be relieved to know that it is not about superannuation. Has the Attorney-General had any discussions with the Prime Minister,...
  • Beef Industry (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, also representing the great Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Canavan. The question, Senator Canavan, is: could the minister...