Senate debates

Tuesday, 26 August 2014

  • Business of the Senate, Work of Committees; Tabling (1 speech)
    I table the Business of the Senate and the Work of Committees for the period 1 January to 30 June 2014. Ordered that the documents be printed.
  • Responses to Senate Resolutions; Tabling (1 speech)
    I present the following responses to resolutions of the Senate: Minister for Education (Mr Pyne) to a resolution of the Senate of 27 March 2014 concerning research funding Minister for Education...
  • Marrakesh Treaty (1 speech)
    by leave—I move: That the Senate take note of the ministerial response from Ms Bishop, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, to the Senate resolution relating to the Marrakesh Treaty. I...
  • Department of Health (3 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. This document represents the reporting requirements under section 34A of the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992. It is clear that tobacco...
  • Productivity Commission (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. This document is the Productivity Commission Inquiry Report No. 70 into Australia's automotive manufacturing industry. I heard my colleague...
  • Australian Research Council (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. I rise to take note of the Australian Research Council strategic plan under section 43 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001. I think it...
  • Moorebank Intermodal Company (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. Under the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Moorebank Intermodal Company Statement of Corporate Intent was tabled in...
  • Commonwealth Ombudsman (1 speech)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the document. I would like to speak on the Commonwealth Ombudsman's report for 2013-14 relating to the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012. If there is one...