Senate debates
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
- Deputy Prime Minister (20 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Nash. I refer to the Deputy Prime Minister, who has previously stated: It's quite clear under Section 44, you can't... - Australian Defence Force (12 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Defence, Minister Payne. Can the minister please update the Senate on how the Turnbull government is strengthening the Australian Defence Force support to... - Deputy Prime Minister (16 speeches)
My question is to Senator Brandis, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. Yesterday, the minister told the Senate: The facts of Mr Joyce's case are much clearer to us than were the facts... - Aged Care (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Aged Care, Senator Nash. According to the Aged Care Act 1997, aged-care providers must maintain an adequate number of appropriate... - Murray-Darling Basin (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. On 24 July 2017 Four Corners aired explosive allegations of theft and corruption in the management of the... - Trade Unions (8 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. Can the minister update the Senate on recent reports regarding payments from registered organisations to activist groups? - Veterans (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Given that this Friday is Vietnam Veterans Day, what historical lessons has the government learnt in creating... - Rail (8 speeches)
Mr President, may I acknowledge the presence in the gallery of rail job delegates and thank them for their service to the country. My question is to the Minister for Industry and Science, Senator... - Building and Construction Industry (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. Can the minister update the Senate on why the Australian Building and Construction Commission is vital to maintaining the rule of law... - Foxtel: Grants (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications, representing the Minister for Sport, Senator Fifield. I refer to the government's decision to give $30 million to Foxtel. Whose decision was... - National Science Week (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. I note that the minister launched Science Week last Thursday. Can the minister apprise the Senate of what Science Week involves? - Judiciary (13 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Senator, in February the Attorney-General appointed Judge Myers to an Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry, creating a vacancy at the... - Indigenous Affairs (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator Scullion. Can the minister update the Senate on how the government is working in partnership with Indigenous Australians to deliver...
