Senate debates
Thursday, 17 March 2016
- Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading (12 speeches)
The crossbench senators certainly have their differences and I would argue that even though there is only a relatively small number of us, we are a true broad church. But we do have one thing in... - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Reference to Committee (31 speeches)
Pursuant to standing order 115(2)(a) I move: That the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 be referred to the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee for inquiry and report... - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; In Committee (623 speeches)
In that brief moment we had earlier in addressing some of the arguments for why this bill has not been adequately considered, I indicated that it is very unfortunate that proper consideration of... - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Adoption of Report (1 speech)
I move: That the report from the committee be adopted. - Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill 2016; Third Reading (8 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. In moving the third reading of this bill, may I thank all senators who have participated in this debate for their contributions. This, it is fair... - Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2015-2016, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2015-2016; Second Reading (15 speeches)
I rise to talk to the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2015-2016 and the Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2015-2016 on behalf of the opposition. At the outset— A government senator: Just support it and... - Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2015-2016, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2015-2016; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question now is that the bills be read a third time. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time. - Dairy Produce Amendment (Dairy Service Levy Poll) Bill 2016; Second Reading (3 speeches)
Before we adjourned on this Dairy Produce Amendment (Dairy Service Levy Poll) Bill 2016 some time ago, I was talking about the incredible contribution of the dairy industry to my home state and... - Dairy Produce Amendment (Dairy Service Levy Poll) Bill 2016; 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. - Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016; Second Reading (3 speeches)
Labor supports the passage of the Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2016. The dual purpose of this bill is to make a number of minor and technical changes to the Export Market Development... - Trade Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016; 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. - Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory Local Court) Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I note the opposition supports this bill. With the support of the government, I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech. Leave granted. The speech read as follows—... - Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory Local Court) Bill 2016; 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. - Biological Control Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I note the opposition supports this bill and I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech in Hansard to facilitate proceedings in the chamber this evening. Leave granted.... - Biological Control Amendment Bill 2016; 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. - Territories Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, Passenger Movement Charge Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I note the opposition supports these bills and I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech in Hansard to facilitate proceedings in the chamber this evening. Leave granted.... - Territories Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, Passenger Movement Charge Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2016; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bills have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bills be considered in Committee of the Whole. - Migration Legislation Amendment (Cessation of Visa Labels) Bill 2015; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I note the opposition supports this bill and I seek leave to incorporate the opposition's second reading speech in Hansard to facilitate proceedings in the chamber this evening. Leave granted.... - Migration Legislation Amendment (Cessation of Visa Labels) Bill 2015; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As there have been no amendments circulated in the chamber, unless any senator wishes to move into committee, I propose to call the minister.
