Senate debates
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Bills
- Labor 2013-14 Budget Savings (Measures No. 1) Bill 2014; Second Reading (12 speeches)
I would like to say a few words about this Orwellian titled bill. The Labor 2013-14 Budget Savings (Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 is part of a growing tradition within this parliament to see... - Labor 2013-14 Budget Savings (Measures No. 1) Bill 2014; Third Reading (4 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call on the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. - Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Bill 2015; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time. - Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Bill 2015; Second Reading (14 speeches)
I table a revised explanatory memorandum relating to the bill, and move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave... - Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Bill 2015; In Committee (14 speeches)
I seek leave to move amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 7714 together. Presumably I will need to move amendment (3) separately. - Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Bill 2015; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2015; Second Reading (6 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2015. Before I detail the reasons why I think every senator should support this legislation, it is useful, for future...