Senate debates
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Committees
- Economics References Committee, Finance and Public Administration References Committee, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee, Rural Affairs and Transport References Committee, Treaties Committee, Intelligence and Security Committee; Government Response to Report (1 speech)
I present seven government responses to committee reports as listed on today's Order of Business. In accordance with the usual practice, I seek leave to incorporate the documents in... - Scrutiny of Bills Committee; Report (1 speech)
by leave—I present the sixth report of 2011 of the Selection of Bills Committee. Ordered that the report be adopted. I seek leave to have the report incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted.... - Membership (3 speeches)
Order! The President has received letters from party leaders and an Independent senator requesting changes in the membership of a committee. - Environment and Communications Legislation Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
I seek leave to move a motion varying a motion agreed to today authorising a committee to meet during a sitting of the Senate. Leave granted. I move: That the resolution of the Senate agreed to...