Senate debates
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Bills
- Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012; Report of Legislation Committee (1 speech)
I present the report of the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee on the provisions of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, together... - Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Bill 2012; Second Reading (9 speeches)
Before the break at lunchtime we were discussing the Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Bill 2012. In making my contribution I want to congratulate Senator Michaelia Cash, who led... - Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Bill 2012; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments to the bill have been circulated. Before I call the minister to move the third reading, does any senator wish to have a committee stage on the bill to ask further questions or... - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012; Second Reading (4 speeches)
We consistently maintained our commitment to this cause at both the 2007 election and the 2010 election, and we will strongly carry that commitment to the 2013 federal election. While within the...