Senate debates

Thursday, 1 December 2016

  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to the current Prime Minister, who said, on announcing that he would challenge the former Prime Minister,...
  • National Security (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General update the Senate on actions the government has taken to strengthen our nation's security?
  • Turnbull Government (20 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. During the 2016 election the Prime Minister promised he would deliver 'stable government'. Since the election we...
  • Dental Services (8 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister representing the Minister for Health. On 31 December this year—only 30 days away—Commonwealth funding for public dental services to the state and...
  • Attorney-General (28 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to answers given by the Prime Minister yesterday in question time. Can the minister explain why the Prime...
  • Legal Aid (12 speeches)
    My question, as a servant to the people of Queensland and Australia, is to a fellow servant to the people of Queensland and Australia, the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. As the...
  • Mobile Black Spot Program (8 speeches)
    Mr President, can I take this opportunity to wish you, all the senators and especially the chamber staff all the best for Christmas and the New Year. Honourable senators: Hear, hear! My question...
  • Rural and Regional Health Services (8 speeches)
    My question too is to Senator Nash, the Minister representing the Minister for Health. On 3 May 2016, when Senator Nash was the Minister for Rural Health, a motion moved by Senator Xenophon was...
  • Turnbull Government (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to the Prime Minister, who on Tuesday said: 'I have an excellent ministry. I am delighted with the work...
  • Broadband (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications, Senator Fifield. Can the minister update the Senate on the rollout of the National Broadband Network?