Senate debates
Thursday, 17 July 2014
- Budget (10 speeches)
My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Abetz. Can the minister advise the Senate of the size and scope of Australia's budget problems? - Employment (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Abetz. In the past fortnight, it has been announced that two mines have closed on the west coast of Tasmania. Two hundred jobs were gone... - Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the immigration minister, Senator Cash. Considering that the Abbott government is currently holding 153 asylum seekers, including dozens of children,... - Renewable Energy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I refer to the government's review of the renewable energy target that will soon be handed down. I also refer to... - Japan Self-Defense Force, Australian Defence Force (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Johnston. I refer the minister to his Prime Minister's comments where he described Japanese troops of World War II as 'honourable'. Does the... - Budget (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance, the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. What was the state of the budget when the government came to office and what were the causes... - McGrath, Senator James (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz. I refer to comments by new senator and senior Liberal campaign strategist, James McGrath, who said: … the GST... - National Security (6 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General advise the Senate why it is so important that Australia modernise its national security legislation? - Budget (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister Representing the Minister for Health. I refer to research by the University of Sydney that found 13 per cent of people in some parts of the community put off seeing...
