Senate debates
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Bills
- Health Insurance Amendment (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Bill 2012; Second Reading (6 speeches)
I rise to speak on Health Insurance Amendment (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Bill 2012. The Extended Medicare Safety Net, established by the previous coalition government, assists thousands of... - Health Insurance Amendment (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Bill 2012; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As there have been no amendments circulated, it is my intention to call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator wishes to move into the Committee of the Whole. There being no... - Cybercrime Legislation Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading (6 speeches)
Last night I admit that I was taken unawares because Senator Mason, uncharacteristically and shockingly, did not use his full 20 minutes. That is why I was caught on the hop. I broadly support... - In Committee
- In Committee; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Bill read a third time. - Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development) Bill 2012; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I am not sure if I have yet had the pleasure, Mr Acting Deputy President Sinodinos, of noticing you in the chair. Congratulations on your elevation to such lofty heights.