Senate debates
Thursday, 22 March 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2017; Report of Legislation Committee (1 speech)
I present the report of the Economics Legislation Committee on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2017, together with the Hansard record of proceedings and... - Treasury Laws Amendment (Enterprise Tax Plan No. 2) Bill 2017; Second Reading (4 speeches)
Tax cuts are usually popular, but many senators here oppose the tax cut we are discussing here today because it is a tax cut for companies. This is odd because company is not a dirty word. A... - Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 1) Bill 2018; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 1) Bill 2018. Our ADF personnel put their lives on hold in service to our country. They take risks,... - Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 1) Bill 2018; 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. - Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Consolidation Integrity) Bill 2018; Second Reading (4 speeches)
Labor supports the Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Consolidation Integrity) Bill 2018. This bill implements a number of sensible amendments to improve the integrity and operation of the... - Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Consolidation Integrity) Bill 2018; 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. - Social Services Legislation Amendment (14-month Regional Independence Criteria) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (14-month Regional Independence Criteria) Bill 2018. Last year the parliament passed the Social Services Legislation Amendment... - Social Services Legislation Amendment (14-month Regional Independence Criteria) Bill 2018; 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. - Treasury Laws Amendment (National Housing and Homelessness Agreement) Bill 2018; Second Reading (11 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (National Housing and Homelessness Agreement) Bill 2018. Despite reservations when this bill was introduced, Labor support this bill with the... - Treasury Laws Amendment (National Housing and Homelessness Agreement) Bill 2018; 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. - Proceeds of Crime Amendment (Proceeds and Other Matters) Bill 2017; Second Reading (2 speeches)
Today I am speaking on behalf of the opposition about the Proceeds of Crime Amendment (Proceeds and Other Matters) Bill 2017. I indicate to the Senate that the opposition is supporting this... - Proceeds of Crime Amendment (Proceeds and Other Matters) Bill 2017; 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. - Imported Food Control Amendment (Country of Origin) Bill 2017; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The Imported Food Control Amendment (Country of Origin) Bill repeals and replaces the definition of 'national standard' in the Imported Food Control Act. The former minister stated in his... - Imported Food Control Amendment (Country of Origin) Bill 2017; 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. - Crimes Legislation Amendment (International Crime Cooperation and Other Measures) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Crimes Legislation Amendment (International Crime Cooperation and Other Measures) Bill 2018 on behalf of the opposition. I inform the chamber that we will be supporting...
