Senate debates

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

  • Workplace Relations: Food Delivery Industry (2 speeches)
    At the request of Senators Bilyk, Sheldon, Gallacher and Sterle, I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1020 be taken as formal.
  • Mental Health Services (2 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Polley, I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1021 be taken as formal.
  • Health Care: Fertility (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the launch of the YourIVFSuccess.com.au website last week which, for the first time, provides consumers with information about the success rates of each...
  • Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Committee (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Carr, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) an essential function of the Senate is to scrutinise the law-making power that the Parliament...
  • Job-ready Graduates Package (12 speeches)
    I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1023 be taken as a formal motion.
  • Environment: Beetaloo Basin (5 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Thorpe, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that:   (i) approximately 90% of regional water demand in the Northern Territory is supplied by...
  • JobKeeper Payment: Arts and Entertainment Industry (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes:   (i) it has almost been one year since COVID-19 physical distancing rules effectively shut down the arts and entertainment industry overnight,...
  • Workplace Relations: Food Delivery Industry, Mental Health Services (7 speeches)
    I seek leave to move motions 1020 and 1021 together, and that they be determined without amendment or debate. Leave not granted. I move: That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would...