Senate debates

Monday, 7 November 2016

  • Day, Mr Bob, AO (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Special Minister of State, Senator Ryan. In a briefing dated 24 February 2014 from the Department of Finance to the then Special Minister of State it is recommended, 'That...
  • Iraq (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. Can the minister update the Senate on the progress of the operation to liberate Mosul from Daesh?
  • Day, Mr Bob, AO (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann. When did the minister first become aware of discussions regarding the establishment of a new electorate office for Senator Day in his...
  • Asylum Seekers (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, the Attorney-General. Can the Attorney-General advise the Senate what the government is doing to further strengthen Australia's...
  • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, the Attorney-General. Attorney, isn't it true that your government's desire to water down section 18C of the Racial Discrimination...
  • Day, Mr Bob, AO (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann. Can the minister confirm that he was aware prior to the double dissolution election on 2 July that the bank account nominated to...
  • Climate Change (10 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Sinodinos representing the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Mr Hunt. On 26 September 2016, the CSIRO made a presentation to me led by its chief executive,...
  • Cancer Treatment (8 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Nash, the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Could the minister please update the Senate on the coalition government's commitment to fighting...
  • Day, Mr Bob, AO (20 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. When and how did the Attorney-General first become aware of former Senator Day's request that his electorate office be established in a...
  • Research and Development (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Education and Training, Senator Birmingham. Can the minister update the Senate about the Australian government's support for leading research projects...
  • Housing Affordability (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Social Services, Minister Ryan. Dwelling prices in Australia rose 10 per cent in 2015-16. This year Sydney recorded the largest number...
  • Day, Mr Bob, AO (8 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. When and how did former Prime Minister Tony Abbott or his office first become aware of the request...
  • Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Fierravanti-Wells. Can the minister advise the Senate on the achievements of the Regional Assistance Mission...