Senate debates
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Australian Labor Party, Member for Dobell (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations and Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. I refer to the various ongoing...
- Employment (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Senator Evans. Can the minister please outline to the Senate the government's view on the long-term...
- Carbon Pricing (22 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer and also Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Can the minister advise the Senate...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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Order! I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the gallery of the Australian Political Exchange Council delegation from Vietnam, led by Ms Nguyen Thi Ha. On behalf of all...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers (19 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Carr. My question relates to comments made by Minister Bowen back in August 2006. He told the...
- Carbon Pricing (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. What will be the net reduction in global emissions as a result of Labor's proposed...
- Economy (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Given the recent job losses in Australian manufacturing, how can the government have confidence in its...
- Asylum Seekers (21 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Carr. Can the minister advise why the government should be trusted with a blank cheque for its...
- Future Fund: Tobacco Industry (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. It was reported in March this year that amongst its portfolio of investments the Future Fund held sizeable stakes in...
- Workplace Relations (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Senator Evans. I refer the minister to the impact of regulation 144, which he recently signed,...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Middle East (1 speech)
I seek leave to incorporate in Hansard further information to questions taken on notice from Senator Brown yesterday. Leave granted. The answer read as follows: Senator BOB BROWN: Mr President,...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (23 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Finance and Deregulation (Senator Wong) to questions without notice asked by Senators Birmingham and Cormann today...
- Future Fund: Tobacco Investment (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Finance and Deregulation (Senator Wong) to a question without notice asked by Senator Di Natale today relating to the...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (11 speeches)
To move— That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to long service leave in the black coal mining industry, and for related purposes. Coal Mining...
- Postponement (0 speeches)
The following item of business was postponed: General business notice of motion no. 438 standing in the name of Senator Siewert for today, relating to the North West Slope Trawl Fishery,...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Surf Life Saving Australia (1 speech)
At the request of Senators Boyce, McKenzie, Di Natale and Thistlethwaite, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes:&#...
- Anniversary of the Harkin-Engel Protocol (1 speech)
At the request of Senators Moore, Marshall, Birmingham, Parry and Hanson-Young, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the 10th anniversary of the Harkin-Engel...
- Broadcasting of West Australian Football League on the ABC (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senators Johnston and Ludlam, move: That the Senate calls on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to maintain its broadcasts of West Australian Football League (WAFL)...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Rural Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee; Reporting Date (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Sterle, I move: That the time for the presentation of the report of the Rural Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee on the Qantas Sale Amendment (Still Call...
- Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee; Reporting Date (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Crossin, I move: That the time for the presentation of the report of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the Native Title Amendment (Reform)...
- Environment and Communications References Committee; Reporting Date (117 speeches)
At the request of Senator Cameron, I move: That the time for the presentation of the final report of the Environment and Communications References Committee on the status, health and...
- National Broadband Network Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Stephens, I move: That the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Tuesday,...
- Environment and Communications References Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Cameron, I move: That the Environment and Communications References Committee be authorised to hold a private meeting otherwise than in accordance with standing order...
- Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Humphries, 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, 22...
- Rural Affairs and Transport References Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Heffernan, I move: That the Rural Affairs and Transport References Committee be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Tuesday, 20...
- Rural Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reporting Date (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Heffernan, I move: That the time for the presentation of the reports of the Rural Affairs and Transport References Committee on the live export trade, and the Live...
- Clean Energy Future Legislation Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
I move: That the Joint Select Committee on Australia's Clean Energy Future Legislation be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate on Wednesday, 21 September 2011,...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Microbreweries (7 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) microbrew eries are important niche businesses in Australia,...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Gunns Ltd (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate calls on the Government to ensure that: (a) Commonwealth funds are not used to resolve the commercial dispute between Gunns and Forestry...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (9 speeches)
Mr President, I apologise to you for moving while you were on your feet, but you will understand that we needed to get across to this side of the chamber after the division. On behalf of myself...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (1 speech)
On behalf of the President, I present a report on access to documents of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, 1975.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Membership (84 speeches)
The President has received letters from a party leader seeking variations to the membership of committees.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Consideration (0 speeches)
The government documents tabled earlier today ( see entry no. 2 ) and general business order of the day no. 8 relating to government documents were called on but no motion was moved.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Sydney Oxfam Trailwalker (1 speech)
In June of this year I spoke in the chamber about Ben Phillips and the Tigers' successful completion of the 100km Melbourne Oxfam trail walk for this year. I am pleased to inform the Senate this...
- Stosur, Ms Samantha, Giteau, Mrs Bianca (1 speech)
As the coalition spokesperson for the status of women, I rise tonight to speak on the great achievement of Australian female tennis player Samantha Stosur, who beat 13-time grand slam winner...
- The Australian Greens: 20 Years In Local Government (1 speech)
As the Greens spokesperson for local government I would like to pay tribute to 20 years of Greens representation in local government across Australia. The Australian Greens had their first...
- West Terrace Cemetery Heritage Trail (1 speech)
Madam Acting Deputy President, I pose this question to you: what do an American ballerina with a Russian stage name; internationally renowned musician and composer Percy Grainger; South...
- Farm Exit Support Program (1 speech)
In this chamber last week I asked a series of questions to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Ludwig, about the Farm Exit Support Program grants. The short story is...
- Queensland Community Services Sector (1 speech)
Last Friday, I read with interest an adjournment speech by Senator Boyce in the Senate on 15 September. I spoke on 5 July of the historic campaign underway for equal pay for social and community...
- Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to speak about South Australia's commitment to renewable energy, especially the use of wind power. Currently, South Australia has approximately 15 wind farms dotted across...
- Durban III (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to make some comments about the government's decision that Australia should not attend the United Nations meeting in New York to mark the 10th anniversary of...
- Learn Earn Legend! Program (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about the Learn Earn Legend! Work Experience in Government program which was conducted last week in parliament. This was the second year of the program. The program is...
- West African Cocoa Production: Child Labour (1 speech)
I seek leave to speak for up to 20 minutes. Leave granted. Last month the sisters from ACRATH did their regular visitation and lobbying in parliament. ACRATH stands for Australian Catholic...
- Member for Dobell (3 speeches)
by leave—In recent weeks I have been detailing in the Senate matters concerning the member for Dobell and his disgraceful behaviour. I have raised concerns about him being missing in action...
- Questions on Notice (0 speeches)
- National Broadband Network (Question No. 665) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 24 May 2011: (1) Has the Government decided to conduct a National Broadband Network advertising campaign;...
- Liquefied Natural Gas (Question No. 704) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, upon notice, on 22 June 2011: (1) Is the Minister aware of recent announcements...
- Defence: Staffing (Question No. 746) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 July 2011: With reference to the White Paper and the Strategic Reform Program 'Indicative Workforce Implications...
- Defence: Staffing (Question No. 750) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 July 2011: With reference to the White Paper and the Strategic Reform Program 'Indicative Workforce Implications...
- Defence (Question Nos 764, 765 and 766) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, the Minister representing the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and theMinister representing the Minister for Defence Materiel,...
- Government Departments: Hospitality (Question Nos 767, 768 and 769) (Question Nos 770, 771 and 772) (4 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Minister representing the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and Minister representing the Minister for Defence Materiel, upon...
- Defence (Question No. 781) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 July 2011: (1) With reference to the Government commissioned report, 2008 Audit of the Defence Budget which identified...
- Defence (Question No. 906) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 15 August 2011: In regard to new booking arrangements where individuals are not credited with Frequent Flyer points, do...
- Defence (Question No. 907) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 15 August 2011: What savings, to date, have been achieved by the department in transferring to the arrangements in...
- Defence (Question No. 908) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 15 August 2011: What savings, to date, have been achieved by the department in transferring to the arrangements in...
- Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (Question No. 909) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, upon notice, on 16 August 2011: With reference to the answer to Question no. 2...
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Question No. 916) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, upon notice, on 17 August 2011: In regard to the Commonwealth Scientific and...
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Question No. 986) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 18 August 2011: (1) What was the total expenditure of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for the 2010-11 financial...
- Office of the Productivity Commission (Question No. 993) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 18 August 2011: (1) What was the total expenditure of the Office of the Productivity Commission for the 2010-11 financial year in...
- Australian Taxation Office: Accommodation (Question No. 1007 (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 18 August 2011: With reference to the Australian Taxation Office: (1) What is the actual location, including the full street...
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission: Accommodation (Question No. 1008) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 18 August 2011: With reference to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission: (1) What is the actual location, including...
- Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Question No. 1027) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 29 August 2011: With reference to the answer to question no. 321 taken on notice during the 2011-12...
