Senate debates
Thursday, 7 December 2017
- Turnbull Government (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. When asked on Sunday how he intends to turn around 25 consecutive Newspoll losses, leaks from cabinet and... - National Security (24 speeches)
My question is also to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General advise the Senate of the national security implications of reports in this morning's media regarding further... - Donations to Political Parties (24 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. In announcing his government's very long overdue reforms to political donations, the Prime Minister said that they... - Israel (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Foreign Minister. Minister, today we woke to confirmation that Donald Trump has announced that the US will recognise Jerusalem as the capital of... - Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Special Broadcasting Service (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications, Senator Fifield. Senator Hanson has made it clear she will be lobbying the Turnbull government to pursue cuts to ABC funding. Will the minister... - Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. This past Tuesday evening, the Department of Defence held another community information centre in Williamtown, New South Wales, to... - National Security (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. Can the minister update the Senate on the Australian Defence Force's contribution to stability and security in the Middle East region? - Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Attorney, your government seems determined to stifle dissent and undermine Australia's... - Minister for Employment (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. The AFP has provided advice: The AFP has commenced an investigation into the alleged unauthorised disclosure of information concerning... - Mining (15 speeches)
Yes, indeed I do, and a great call it is, Mr President, could I say! My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. Can the minister update the Senate on... - High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Brandis. In April, the Prime Minister extended Mr Downer's term as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom by... - Health Care (28 speeches)
It gives me great honour to ask what I think will be the last question of this session. I wish you all here in this chamber a very merry Christmas. I'm delighted to ask a serious policy question...