Senate debates
Monday, 9 November 2020
Bills
- National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Small Amount Credit Contract and Consumer Lease Reforms) Bill 2019 (No. 2); Second Reading (6 speeches)
Many families are doing it tough. Many families struggle to bridge the gap between their income and their basic needs. This has been true for too long and, in the recession that we are,... - Social Security Amendment (COVID-19 Supplement) Bill 2020; Second Reading (5 speeches)
I rise today to encourage the Senate to support the bill that I've introduced, the Social Security Amendment (COVID-19 Supplement) Bill 2020. This bill introduces some very important changes that... - Economic Recovery Package (JobMaker Hiring Credit) Amendment Bill 2020; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time. - Economic Recovery Package (JobMaker Hiring Credit) Amendment Bill 2020; Second Reading (12 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— 2020 makes a narrow...