Senate debates
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Interest (0 speeches)
- Defence Procurement (1 speech)
I note that there will be an urgency motion later today in relation to submarines. Because I will not be here, I now indicate my support for that motion moved by the opposition. I will not make a...
- Taxation (1 speech)
I do agree with the previous speaker that I do not think Senator Day is an enemy of the state, but he often is a man in black, Senator Xenophon. It is better than being an enemy of the state. I...
- Liquefied Natural Gas (1 speech)
After that contribution, it sounds like a job interview for Senator Sinodinos's vacant position. On that, I would like to make a contribution in regard to the Chevron Gorgon LNG project in the...
- Asylum Seekers (6 speeches)
I rise today to speak on a matter of public interest. Earlier this week, a group of dedicated and compassionate Australians arrived here in Canberra. They had been at the end of what was a long...
- Renewable Energy Target (4 speeches)
I wish to discuss the renewable energy target review and its report, now that it has actually been handed to the government by the independent panel, chaired by Mr Dick Warburton. I want to make...
- Dementia (5 speeches)
Can I place on record my thanks to the government's deputy whip for allowing me to incorporate the remainder of my speech if I do not get through it, due to earlier speakers going over their...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Superannuation (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister confirm that, as a result of the government's deal to freeze the superannuation guarantee, a worker...
- Iraq and Syria (6 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Minister for Defence and the Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Brandis. I refer to the government's commitment to provide assistance in relation to the...
- Budget (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister confirm that yesterday's deal with the Palmer United Party reduces the retirement income of...
- Iraq (11 speeches, 1 comment)
My question without notice is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. Is the Prime Minister aware that the Iraqi government of Nouri al-Maliki is fighting alongside Shia...
- Indigenous Affairs (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Can the minister update the Senate on the government's commitment to pursue reforms to land tenure arrangements in remote...
- Budget (19 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Small Business, Senator Cormann. I refer to the government's deal with the Palmer United Party to cut small business tax concessions....
- Veterans' Affairs (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator Ronaldson. Will the minister advise the Senate what steps the government is taking with respect to the mental health of our veterans?
- National Security (6 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. It is currently an offence to fight for non-government armed forces in another country, including the Islamic State. National security agencies can cancel...
- Budget (26 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. I refer the minister to the 2013 National's election platform, which states that there will be increased...
- Broadband (20 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield, representing the Minister for Communications. Will the minister update the Senate on the government's progress in...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Superannuation (9 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Finance (Senator Cormann) to questions without notice asked by Opposition senators today relating to measures contained...
- Iraq and Syria (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Employment (Senator Abetz) to a question without notice asked by Senator Milne today relating to Australia’s...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to the following senators: Senator Ryan from 1 September to 4 September 2014 for personal reasons; Senator Mason from 1 September to 4...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Australian National Flag Day (4 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator McKenzie, move: That the Senate notes: (a) that 3 September is Australian National Flag Day which commemorates the first time the Australian national flag was...
- Australian Red Cross Centenary (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senators McLucas, Milne, Lambie, Day, Leyonhjelm, Madigan and Xenophon, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 2014 is the centenary year of Red Cross in...
- Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate supports the building of a high speed rail network in eastern Australia. Question agreed to.
- World Ranger Day (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 31 July was World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work of park rangers around the world and commemorates those who have died in the line of...
- National Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) recognises that 1 September to 7 September 2014 is National Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week; (b) notes that in 2012 there were more than 913 000...
- Asylum Seekers (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) expresses its concern over the Federal Government's budget cuts to the Red Cross Migrant Support Program that will result in 500 job losses across South...
- Uranium (6 speeches)
I ask general that general business notice of motion No. 408, which relates to Russian uranium exports, be taken as a formal motion.
- Matters of Urgency (0 speeches)
- Defence: Submarines (44 speeches)
I move: That in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency: The need for the Abbott Government to keep its pre-election promise to design and build Australia's Future...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Scrutiny of Bills Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills, Senator Polley, I present the 11th report. I also lay on the table Scrutiny of Bills Alert Digest No. 11 of...
- Regulations and Ordinances Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of Standing Committee on Regulations and Ordinances, the very respected Senator Williams, I present delegated legislation monitor No. 11 of 2014. Ordered that the report be...
- Law Enforcement Committee; Report (5 speeches)
On behalf of the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity, I present Examination of the annual report of the Australian Crime...
- First Speech (0 speeches)
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Order! Before I call Senator Day, I remind honourable senators that this is his first speech; therefore, I ask that the usual courtesies be extended to him.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers; Tabling (1 speech)
by leave—I table the 100 letters written for the Prime Minister by refugee advocates.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Mining (1 speech)
I rise to speak this evening on the passage of the MRRT repeal bill through the Senate yesterday and the repeal of this failed mining tax. Without question this is a significant milestone not...
- Superannuation (1 speech)
I too want to make a contribution on the state of the nation, so to speak, in terms of commitments made and not honoured. As an aside to the minerals resource rent tax repeal there were changes...
- Community Broadcasting (1 speech)
Today, the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia came to parliament to meet with MPs for the 2014 community broadcasting morning tea. The event was organised to increase understanding...
- Employment (1 speech)
Anglicare Australia recently released a report they had commissioned on Australia's workforce. It has not had much of an airing but it is a very important report, particularly given the stage we...
