Senate debates

Thursday, 5 March 2015

  • Animal Welfare (1 speech)
    I move That the Senate notes: (a) the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Four Corners program, 'Making a Killing' aired on 16 February 2015, exposed the abhorrent cruelty in parts of the...
  • Coal Seam Gas (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Victorian National Party announced in February 2015 that they 'support landowners having the right to say no to coal seam gas extraction...
  • Pensions and Benefits (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate calls on the Minister for Social Services (Mr Morrison) to give some certainty to young people and their families, and the Department of Social Services, by announcing...
  • Road Safety (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the tragic death of a cyclist in Melbourne on Friday, 27 February 2015 involving a 'car dooring' incident, (ii) the work of Australian cycling...
  • Membership of Political Parties (1 speech)
    I, and on behalf of Senators Leyonhjelm, Muir, Lazarus and Wang, move: That the Senate welcomes the diversity of voices represented by minor parties and independents in the Senate. Question...