Senate debates

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

  • Employment (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Last week the Prime Minister told the National Press Club: … that's what we're about, more jobs and more...
  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Finance, Senator Cormann. Can the minister provide an update on the government's strategies to strengthen economic growth and create more jobs?
  • Automotive Industry (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator Sinodinos. I refer to an article published in the Australian Financial Review on 24 January titled 'Accepting...
  • United States (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Brandis representing the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister believe that the recent actions of the Trump administration contribute to or undermine peace building,...
  • Defence Properties (33 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. Can the minister update the Senate on plans to expand the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and the Townsville Field Training Area?
  • Coal (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. Can the minister advise the Senate what contribution clean coal can make to Australia's energy mix?
  • Renewable Energy Target (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Energy. I refer the minister to a statement by the PM that said, 'Electricity prices will be lower and energy...
  • Centrelink (12 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. I refer to the Minister for Human Services, Alan Tudge, who, in relation to the Centrelink debt recovery system,...
  • Renewable Energy (6 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Education and Training, representing the Minister for the Environment and Energy, Senator Birmingham. Could the minister please explain how the closure of the...
  • Centrelink (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, Senator Ryan. Is the minister aware of the case of Anne Foley, a 67-year-old pensioner from the electorate of Blaxland...
  • Internet Content (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications, Senator Fifield. Today being Safer Internet Day, can the minister outline what the government is doing to keep Australians safe online?