Senate debates
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
- New Zealand Earthquake (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I present letters from the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Evans, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Abetz, requesting me to summon the Senate to meet earlier...
- Governor-General’S Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (1 speech)
I remind honourable senators that, pursuant to the order of the Senate agreed yesterday, the address-in-reply will be presented to the Governor-General at Government House today at 5.30 pm....
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Larcombe, Sapper Jamie Ronald (11 speeches)
by leave—I move:– That the Senate record its deep sorrow at the death of Sapper Jamie Ronald Larcombe on 19 February 2011 while on combat operations in Afghanistan, places on record...
- Reflection on the Chair (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
Yesterday, during the censure motion, Senator Bob Brown sought the protection of the chair from interjections. As all senators know, interjections are disorderly. The basis for this is standing...
- Modified Rules for Question Time (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Sherry, I move: That the order of the Senate providing modified rules for question time continue to operate as a temporary order until 24 March 2011. Question agreed to.
- Tax Laws Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011; Income Tax Rates Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (28 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 February, on motion by Senator Farrell: That these bills be now read a second time.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (45 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Can the minister confirm that the carbon tax proposal was not taken to either the cabinet or the Labor Party caucus...
- Radioactive Waste (17 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr, in his role representing the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism. It relates to the...
- Carbon Pricing (34 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Will the minister guarantee that all Australian export and trade exposed...
- Broadband (17 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister advise the Senate on how the Gillard government’s commitment to build...
- Carbon Pricing (22 speeches)
Mr President, now that the laughing and ridicule regarding the previous question has concluded—
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (24 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister representing the Prime Minister (Senator Evans), the Minister for Finance and Deregulation (Senator Wong) and the Minister...
- Radioactive Waste (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy (Senator Sherry) to a question without notice asked by Senator Ludlam...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (0 speeches)
Senator Ludwig to move on the next day of sitting:That—(1)The following matter be referred to the Standing Committee of Senators’ Interests for inquiry and report by 12 May...
- Leave of Absence (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Ferguson for the period 28 February to 3 March 2011 on account of parliamentary business overseas. Question agreed to.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
I withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1, standing in my name and the name of Senator Fisher—I should say, with some reluctance on behalf of Senator Fisher.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Barnett, I move: That the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Thursday, 3 March...
- Corporations and Financial Services Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Boyce, I move: That the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services be authorised to hold private meetings otherwise than in accordance with standing...
- Rural Affairs and Transport References Committee; Extension of Time (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Heffernan, I move: That the time for the presentation of the report of the Rural Affairs and Transport References Committee on pilot safety, including consideration of the...
- Electoral Matters Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Carol Brown, I move: That the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Wednesday, 2 March...
- Gambling Reform Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Crossin, I move: That the Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform be authorised to hold a private meeting otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the...
- Cyber-Safety Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Wortley, I move: That the Joint Select Committee on Cyber Safety be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Thursday, 3 March 2011, from 9.30...
- Community Affairs References Committee; Extension of Time (1 speech)
I move: That the time for the presentation of the report of the Community Affairs References Committee on planning options and services for people ageing with a disability be extended to 18 April...
- Finance and Public Administration References Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That the following matter be referred to the Finance and Public Administration References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 June 2011: The superannuation claims of former and...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (17 speeches)
The President has received a letter from Senator Fifield proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion, namely: The Gillard Government’s...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
by leave—I give notice that on the next day of sitting I shall move:That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act amend the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation...
- Auditor-General’S Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 32 of 2010-11 (1 speech)
In accordance with the provisions of the Auditor-General Act 1997, I present the following report of the Auditor-General: Report No. 32 of 2010-11: Performance audit—Northern Territory...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (0 speeches)
The following government documents were tabled in accordance with the list circulated to senators: Statements of compliance with the continuing order of the Senate relating to departmental and...
- Tax Laws Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011; Income Tax Rates Amendment (Temporary Flood and Cyclone Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (0 speeches)
The following documents were tabled by the Clerk: [Legislative instruments are identified by a Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (FRLI) number. An explanatory statement is tabled with...
- Indexed Lists of Files (0 speeches)
The following documents were tabled pursuant to the order of the Senate of 30 May 1996, as amended: Indexed lists of departmental and agency files for the period 1 July to 31 December...
