Senate debates
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
- Unparliamentary Language (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
During the debate on the National Building and Jobs Plan bills 5 February 2009 Senator Forshaw, in the chair, undertook to refer to me an intervention he made during the speech by Senator...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (4 speeches)
by leave—I move: That questions without notice and motions to take note of answers not be proceeded with today.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Scrutiny of Bills Committee; Alert Digest (1 speech)
As Chair of the Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills, I lay on the table Scrutiny of Bills Alert Digest No. 2 of 2009, dated 10 February 2009.
- Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009; Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (7 speeches)
Debate resumed from 5 February, on motion by Senator Sherry: That these bills be now read a second time.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (0 speeches)
Senator Siewert to move on the next day of sitting:That the Senate—(a)notes that:(i)on 25 November 2008, the Senate urged the Australian Government to set a timeline for legal proceedings...
- Human Rights: Hazaras (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 350 standing in my name. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the Senate—(a)acknowledges:(i)the contribution made to...
- Sri Lanka (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move:That the Senate—(a)expresses its concern about the high number of civilian deaths and injuries that have occurred as a result of people being caught in the crossfire of Sri...
- Climate Change (0 speeches)
- Order (2 speeches)
I move:That there be laid on the table, by 1 March 2009, an analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from the logging of native forests in Tasmania in public and private forests, including an...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (1 speech)
I present documents which were presented to a temporary chair of committees on 6 February 2009. In accordance with the terms of the standing orders, the publication of the documents was...
- Auditor-General’S Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 21 of 2008-09 (1 speech)
In accordance with the provisions of the Auditor-General Act 1997, I present the following report of the Auditor-General: Report No. 21 of 2008-09: Performance audit: the approval of small and...
- Victorian Bushfires (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I present a message of condolence from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Dr Shija, relating to the bushfires in Victoria. The letter read as follows: We have...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Privileges Committee; Report (5 speeches)
I present the 137th report of the Senate Standing Committee of Privileges entitled Persons referred to in the Senate: Mr Anthony and Mrs Brenda Bird, members of the Exclusive Brethren. Ordered...
- National Broadband Network Committee; Membership (2 speeches)
I have received a letter from a party leader nominating a senator to be a member of a committee.
- Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009; Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Finance and Public Administration Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the report of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration on the provisions of the Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009 and five...
- Community Affairs Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the report of the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs on the provisions of the Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009, together with the Hansard...
- Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009; Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate do now adjourn.
- Victorian Bushfires (2 speeches)
It is difficult to get up here tonight and talk of the tragedy that has befallen Victoria. The immensity of human loss leaves us shocked and deeply saddened. That shock and sadness at the...
- Victorian Bushfires; Nation Building and Jobs Plan; Edward Granville Theodore (5 speeches)
Like the previous speaker, I rise to first of all express my sincere condolences to the victims of the tragic Victorian bushfires. I understand the deep pain and tragedy bushfires cause. My uncle...
- Victorian Bushfires; Nation Building and Jobs Plan (9 speeches)
Thank you, Mr President, for the opportunity to say a few words during this adjournment debate. It is a pleasure to follow on from Senator Farrell. At the outset of my contribution can I restate...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (0 speeches)
The following government documents were tabled: Australian Livestock Export Corporation Limited (LiveCorp)—Report for 2007-08. Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997Funding...
- Departmental and Agency Appointments (0 speeches)
The following document was tabled pursuant to the order of the Senate of 24 June 2008: Departmental and agency appointments—Additional estimates—Letter of advice— Resources,...
- Departmental and Agency Grants (0 speeches)
The following document was tabled pursuant to the order of the Senate of 24 June 2008: Departmental and agency grants—Additional estimates—Letter of advice— Resources, Energy...
