Senate debates

Thursday, 14 September 2023

  • Illicit Drugs (30 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General, Senator Watt. Senator, yesterday in your answer to a question about the new drug laws introduced by ACT Labor, you said: …...
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (8 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Gallagher, representing the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Today, Michael Long concludes his second Long Walk from Melbourne to Canberra, advocating for a voice to...
  • Aviation Industry (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Farrell. Given the widespread concerns about the minister for transport's decision to protect Qantas from additional...
  • Schools (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education, Minister Watt. This year more than 100,000 public school kids will graduate having never attended a public school that was...
  • Trade with the United Kingdom (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Farrell. The first shipment of raw sugar from Australia to the United Kingdom under a new bilateral free trade agreement arrived in...
  • Tasmania: Mental Health (8 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Gallagher. Today is R U OK? Day. We're telling people to have open and honest conversations about their...
  • Economy (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer. On Monday, the Melbourne Herald Sun said, 'The average full-time worker is about $3,700 better off than they were a year ago, according...
  • Small Business (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Small Business, Senator Gallagher. Minister, operating a franchise in Australia is almost impossible when we have legislation that...
  • Australia: Natural Disasters (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Emergency Management, Senator Watt. Minister, with fire activity this week throughout the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales, there's evidence...
  • Economy (25 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Farrell. Last year the Prime Minister promised cheaper electricity, cheaper mortgages, cheaper cost of living and better...