Senate debates

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

  • Building and Construction Industry (14 speeches)
    My question is to the outstanding Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. Can the minister inform the Senate of the need to reform the workplace culture in the building and construction industry?
  • Attorney-General (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. I refer to Senator Brandis, who said in relation to the Queensland Liberal-National Party that: They're not...
  • Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (29 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. The Prime Minister today described the immigration minister as 'thoughtful and compassionate'. Does the minister...
  • Economy (7 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 what the government is...
  • Attorney-General (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Brandis. On Sunday the Leader of the Government in the Senate was recorded telling Mr Michael Kroger that the Queensland...
  • Employment (8 speeches)
    I intend to give you a bit more of Senator Canavan, whether you like it or not! My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. Can the minister outline to...
  • Australian Defence Force (16 speeches)
    My question is directed to the Attorney-General, who is representing the Minister for Defence today. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Dubsky is in the public gallery today. He was used as a scapegoat...
  • Gun Control (9 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Canavan, the Minister representing the Deputy Prime Minister. Given the minister missed last night's boat, I ask you: will you confirm that you support the Prime...
  • Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Fierravanti-Wells. Can the minister advise the Senate what the Turnbull government is doing to promote gender...
  • Imports (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann. I refer the minister to a report in this morning's Herald Sunrevealing widespread purchasing by federal government departments of...