Senate debates
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
Bills
- Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment (Inter-State Voyages) Bill 2015; Second Reading (5 speeches)
( It is a real balancing act. On one hand, we need to make sure that we protect ourselves from those who would seek to harm us. On the other hand, we need to make sure our security arrangements... - Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment (Inter-State Voyages) 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. - Aged Care Amendment (Red Tape Reduction in Places Management) Bill 2015; Second Reading (4 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Aged Care Amendment (Red Tape Reduction in Places Management) Bill 2015. I will say at the outset that Labor will support this bill, and I note that this legislation has... - Aged Care Amendment (Red Tape Reduction in Places Management) Bill 2015; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. - Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Legislation Amendment (Exit Arrangements) Bill 2015; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I will resume my comments on the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Legislation Amendment (Exit Arrangements) Bill 2015. After listening carefully yesterday to the debate on all sides of... - Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Legislation Amendment (Exit Arrangements) Bill 2015; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As there are no amendments, I call the minister. - Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment (Forum on Food Regulation and Other Measures) Bill 2015; Second Reading (5 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment (Forum on Food Regulation and Other Measures) Bill 2015. Food standards are something that many Australians take for granted,... - Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment (Forum on Food Regulation and Other Measures) Bill 2015; In Committee (12 speeches)
I table a supplementary explanatory memorandum relating to the government's amendments to be moved to this bill. By leave—I move government amendments (1) and (2) on sheet GB124 together:... - Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment (Forum on Food Regulation and Other Measures) Bill 2015; Third Reading (2 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time.