Senate debates

Thursday, 6 February 2020

  • Community Sport Infrastructure Grants Program (5 speeches)
    Before asking that the motion be taken as formal, I wish to inform the chamber that Senator Farrell will sponsor the motion, and I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 380....
  • Aged-Care Assessments (8 speeches)
    Before asking that the motion be taken as formal, I wish to inform the chamber that Senator Siewert will sponsor the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senator Siewert, move: That the Senate—...
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 6 February 2020, marks the 68th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia and Head of the Commonwealth; (b)...
  • Citizenship (5 speeches)
    In relation to motion No. 395, I seek to add the name of Senator Fierravanti-Wells. I, and also on behalf of Senator Fierravanti-Wells, move: That the Senate— (a) notes the Australian...
  • Oil Exploration (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate notes— (a) that Norwegian oil giant, Equinor, has received its second of four rounds of approvals from the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental...
  • Ministerial Conduct (5 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Patrick, move: That the Senate— (a) notes a number of recent examples of questionable conduct by Government Ministers that may fall under the purview of an...
  • Donations to Political Parties (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) recognises transparency and accountability in Government are the hallmarks of a strong democracy; (b) acknowledges trust in government has reached an all-time...