Senate debates
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Bills
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Television and Radio Licence Fees) Bill 2016; In Committee (10 speeches)
Now that we are in the committee stage I want to ask, in respect of the amendment that Senator Griff will be moving shortly, in general terms on the issue of licence fees, has the government done... - Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Television and Radio Licence Fees) Bill 2016; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. - VET Student Loans Bill 2016, VET Student Loans (Charges) Bill 2016, VET Student Loans (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
Labor supports the thrust of these bills but, in so many ways, it is a case of 'too little, too late'.' If only this incompetent government had acted sooner, billions could have been invested in...