Senate debates
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Bills
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Stronger Penalties for Serious Failures) Bill 2014; Second Reading (15 speeches, 1 comment)
As I was saying last night, before I had to cease my contribution, the restriction of waivers will disproportionately impact on some of the most vulnerable people in our society. These are the... - Migration Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014; Second Reading (18 speeches)
Australia's migration framework underpins our economic growth and social diversity. It is a complex web of legislative provisions, judicial interpretation and policy intentions. Where confusion... - Migration Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall now call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole.