Senate debates

Wednesday, 21 June 2006

  • Skilled Migration (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Vanstone. Will the minister outline to the Senate the importance of skilled migration to the Australian economy?...
  • Workplace Relations (4 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Minchin, Minister representing the Prime Minister. Does the minister agree with the decision of the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations to maintain...
  • Indigenous Affairs (4 speeches)
    My questions are to the Minister representing the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Indigenous Affairs, who I understand is Senator Santoro today. My question relates to the reported...
  • Aged Care (4 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Santoro, the Minister for Ageing. Is the minister aware that the current owners of six residential aged care facilities in Queensland and Victoria were jailed for...
  • Law Enforcement: Child Sex Exploitation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Ellison. Will the minister update the Senate on the efforts of the Australian Federal Police to combat online child sex exploitation?
  • Citrus Canker Outbreak (5 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Abetz, the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Is the minister aware of the Senate committee report into the citrus canker...