Senate debates

Thursday, 21 October 2021

  • Answers to Questions: Relevance (1 speech)
    In starting question time, I want to address a matter that arose yesterday. I undertook to review the Hansard in relation to a point of order raised by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate,...
  • Climate Change (10 speeches)
    Thank you, Mr President, and thank you for that statement at the outset. My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Birmingham. Four years ago, Mr Morrison brought a...
  • COVID-19: Vaccination (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Colbeck. Can the minister provide an update on how Australia's vaccination rollout is progressing,...
  • Climate Change (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Nationals, Senator McKenzie. I refer to the Nationals subcommittee consisting of Senator McKenzie, Mr...
  • Goward, Ms Prudence, Pensions and Benefits (22 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Families and Social Services. This week is Anti-Poverty Week. Yesterday former New South Wales Liberal minister Pru Goward was condemned by anti-poverty...
  • Defence Procurement: Submarines (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence. The 2009 Defence white paper foreshadowed increased tension in the region, and announced the need to increase our submarine...
  • National Security (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Cash. Can the minister update the Senate on how Australia's national security remains under the real threat of foreign interference and espionage?
  • COVID-19: National Plan (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Colbeck. Mr Morrison's original transition plan, which was based on an outbreak of only 30 cases,...
  • Critical Minerals Mining (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Water, Senator Ruston. Can the minister please advise the Senate how the Liberals and the Nationals plan to position...
  • Climate Change (43 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Deputy Prime Minister, Senator McKenzie. The President of the National Farmers Federation, Fiona Simson, has warned that, if Australia does not...