Senate debates
Monday, 7 August 2023
- National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023; Second Reading (5 speeches)
When my last contribution was interrupted, I was reflecting on the way that national security legislation is dealt with under existing arrangements. I referred to the fact that the government of... - National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023; In Committee (70 speeches)
As I foreshadowed in my second reading speech, the opposition will be moving some amendments to deal with one aspect of this bill. Before I get to that, I want to update the chamber and anyone... - National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023; Third Reading (6 speeches)
I move: That the bill be now read a third time. - Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (4 speeches)
There is nothing more important than good, secure jobs for Australians. For these good, secure jobs, we need to invest in skills and training. It's a simple proposition but one that those... - Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023; In Committee (14 speeches)
I move opposition amendment (1) on sheet 2057: (1) Schedule 1, item 12, page 4 (after line 25), after subparagraph 9(1)(a)(viii), insert: (ix) the size, composition and skills requirements of the... - Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023; Third Reading (2 speeches)
or CHISHOLM (—) (): I move: That this bill be now read a third time. - Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill 2023, Inspector-General of Aged Care (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2023 (2 speeches)
The aged-care sector delivers a fundamental service for older Australians, protecting them, caring for them and supporting them in their journey of aging. The coalition believes that the...
