Senate debates
Thursday, 5 March 2015
- Economy (12 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. I refer to yesterday's national accounts, which recorded just 0.5 per cent growth for the December quarter. Does the... - Climate Change (20 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Given that the 2010Intergenerational report stated that as we move towards 2050 climate change 'represents one of the... - International Women's Day (9 speeches)
Mr President, this is not a point of order but they may yet come. My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Abetz, in the capacity of Senator Cash as assistant... - Fuel Security (6 speeches)
My question is to Minister Ronaldson, representing the Minister for Industry. Liquid fuel security ensures food and pharmaceuticals can be transported across this country. Liquid fuel security... - Building and Construction Industry (17 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Abetz. Will the minister inform the Senate whether compulsory powers that apply to the former Australian Building and Construction... - Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (9 speeches)
My question is to Senator Payne, Minister representing the Minister for Trade. This week five health experts from the Centre for Health Equity Training Research and Evaluation at the University... - Indigenous Affairs (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. I refer to the minister's comments earlier this week when he said: Many of my communities live on the floor. It is like a... - Aged Care (6 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. I refer to the fact that the Intergenerational report has highlighted some of the demographic challenges associated... - Commonwealth Cleaning Service Guidelines (17 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Abetz. I refer to the $2 an hour pay cut for cleaners at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection due to his abolition of the...