Senate debates
Thursday, 28 February 2013
- Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Licence System (1 speech)
At the request of Senators Ruston, Xenophon, Madigan and Milne, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the significant increase in Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)... - Military Superannuation Pensions (3 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes That the average annual Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme military superannuation pension in 2011-12 was $24 603; (b) condemns the... - Coal Seam Gas (2 speeches, 1 comment)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) coal seam gas is a high-risk industry that poses unacceptable risks to our rivers and groundwater, agricultural lands and natural environment,... - Defence Procurement (4 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the then Prime Minister, Mr Howard, signed an agreement on 11 June 2002 with Lockheed Martin with no public consultation or competitive... - Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary (3 speeches)
I move: That the Senate calls on the Australian Government to seek an immediate explanation from the Government of Japan on its non compliance with the injunction of the Federal Court of... - National Health Reform Funding (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) condemns the reduction in National Health Reform funding to the states indicated in the Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook; (b) expresses its concern over... - Asbestos (1 speech)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1155 standing in my name for today. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the Senate— (a) notes that Australia has... - National Parks (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate calls on the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (Mr Burke) to act on his promise of August 2011 to protect national parks under...
