Senate debates

Friday, 15 June 2007

• Notices (0 speeches)
  • Withdrawal (1 speech)
    Pursuant to the notice of intention given yesterday I withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1 standing in my name for today.
  • Presentation (0 speeches)
    Senator Siewert and Senator Nettle to move on the next day of sitting:That the Senate:(a)notes:(i)the impact of reduced rainfall on inflows into river systems in northern New South Wales due to...
• Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
  • In Committee (11 speeches)
    Consideration resumed from 14 June.
  • Third Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
• Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Management System and Other Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
  • Second Reading (2 speeches)
    Debate resumed from 13 June, on motion by Senator Colbeck: That this bill be now read a second time.
  • Third Reading (0 speeches)
    Bill passed through its remaining stages without amendment or debate.
• Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Township Leasing) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
  • Second Reading (6 speeches)
    Debate resumed from 14 June, on motion by Senator Abetz: That this bill be now read a second time. (Quorum formed)
  • Third Reading (0 speeches)
    Bill passed through its remaining stages without amendment or debate.
• Higher Education Legislation Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
  • Second Reading (11 speeches)
    Debate resumed from 14 June, on motion by Senator Abetz: That this bill be now read a second time. (Quorum formed)
  • In Committee (48 speeches)
    Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
  • Third Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
• Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Bill 2007; Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
  • Second Reading (16 speeches)
    Debate resumed from 12 June, on motion by Senator Scullion: That these bills be now read a second time.
  • In Committee (34 speeches)
    FORESTRY MARKETING AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BILL 2007 Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
  • Third Reading (2 speeches)
    I move: That these bills be now read a third time.
• Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Restructures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
  • Second Reading (3 speeches)
    Debate resumed from 14 June, on motion by Senator Abetz: That this bill be now read a second time.
  • Third Reading (0 speeches)
    Bill passed through its remaining stages without amendment or debate.
• Adjournment (0 speeches)
  • (1 speech)
    Order! It being 3.30 pm, I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
  • Australian Federal Governments (1 speech)
    I am in the throes of preparing for the annual trip I make to western Queensland, driving out into those areas and speaking with and listening to the concerns of people in north and north-western...