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- Start of Business
- TAX LAWS AMENDMENT (PERSONAL INCOME TAX REDUCTION) BILL 2008
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WHEAT EXPORT MARKETING BILL 2008
WHEAT EXPORT MARKETING (REPEAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2008 - MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS
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QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
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Hybrid Vehicles
(Abetz, Sen Eric, Evans, Sen Chris) -
Economy
(Wortley, Sen Dana, Sherry, Sen Nick) -
Hybrid Vehicles
(Fifield, Sen Mitchell, Evans, Sen Chris) -
Workplace Relations
(Brown, Sen Carol, Wong, Sen Penny) -
Hybrid Vehicles
(Bushby, Sen David, Evans, Sen Chris) -
Stolen Generation
(Murray, Sen Andrew, Evans, Sen Chris) -
Hybrid Vehicles
(Chapman, Sen Grant, Evans, Sen Chris, Evans, Sen Chris (Leader of the Government in the Senate)) -
Zimbabwe
(Forshaw, Sen Michael, Faulkner, Sen John) -
Member for Robertson
(Brandis, Sen George, Ludwig, Sen Joe) -
Savannah Cats
(Brown, Sen Bob, Wong, Sen Penny) -
Whaling
(Parry, Sen Stephen, Ludwig, Sen Joe)
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Hybrid Vehicles
- ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
- QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS
- CONDOLENCES
- PETITIONS
- NOTICES
- LEAVE OF ABSENCE
- MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS
- DOCUMENTS
- COMMITTEES
- REPRESENTATION OF VICTORIA
- DOCUMENTS
- AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORTS
- DOCUMENTS
- BUDGET
- COMMITTEES
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NATIONAL HEALTH AMENDMENT (PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEME) BILL 2008
FIRST HOME SAVER ACCOUNTS BILL 2008
INCOME TAX (FIRST HOME SAVER ACCOUNTS MISUSE TAX) BILL 2008
FIRST HOME SAVER ACCOUNTS (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2008
TAX LAWS AMENDMENT (MEDICARE LEVY AND MEDICARE LEVY SURCHARGE) BILL 2008 -
CIVIL AVIATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (1999 MONTREAL CONVENTION AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2008
CUSTOMS AMENDMENT (STRENGTHENING BORDER CONTROLS) BILL 2008
CUSTOMS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (MODERNISING) BILL 2008
CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENT (TOBACCO CONTENT) BILL 2008
EXPORT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AMENDMENT BILL 2008
FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (2008 BUDGET AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2008
FAMILY ASSISTANCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (CHILD CARE BUDGET AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2008
FARM HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT AMENDMENT (ADDITIONAL DROUGHT ASSISTANCE MEASURES) BILL 2008
FISHERIES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (NEW GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 2008
HEALTH CARE (APPROPRIATION) AMENDMENT BILL 2008
HEALTH INSURANCE AMENDMENT (90 DAY PAY DOCTOR CHEQUE SCHEME) BILL 2008
HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT AMENDMENT (2008 BUDGET MEASURES) BILL 2008
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2008
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION (TARGETED ASSISTANCE) AMENDMENT (2008 BUDGET MEASURES) BILL 2008
LAW OFFICERS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2008
NATIONAL HEALTH AMENDMENT (PHARMACEUTICAL AND OTHER BENEFITS—COST RECOVERY) BILL 2008
PASSENGER MOVEMENT CHARGE AMENDMENT BILL 2008
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2008
QUARANTINE AMENDMENT (NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY) BILL 2008
RESERVE BANK AMENDMENT (ENHANCED INDEPENDENCE) BILL 2008
SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS (EQUAL TREATMENT IN COMMONWEALTH LAWS—SUPERANNUATION) BILL 2008
SOCIAL SECURITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (EMPLOYMENT ENTRY PAYMENT) BILL 2008
SYDNEY AIRPORT DEMAND MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL 2008
TAX LAWS AMENDMENT (2008 MEASURES NO. 2) BILL 2008
TAX LAWS AMENDMENT (2008 MEASURES NO. 3) BILL 2008
TAX LAWS AMENDMENT (BUDGET MEASURES) BILL 2008
TAX LAWS AMENDMENT (MEDICARE LEVY SURCHARGE THRESHOLDS) BILL 2008
VETERANS’ AFFAIRS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2008
DEFENCE HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE SCHEME BILL 2008
DEFENCE HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE SCHEME (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2008
EXCISE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (CONDENSATE) BILL 2008
EXCISE TARIFF AMENDMENT (CONDENSATE) BILL 2008
NATIONAL FUELWATCH (EMPOWERING CONSUMERS) BILL 2008
NATIONAL FUELWATCH (EMPOWERING CONSUMERS) (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2008
PROTECTION OF THE SEA (CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE) BILL 2008
PROTECTION OF THE SEA (CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE) (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2008
TAX LAWS AMENDMENT (LUXURY CAR TAX) BILL 2008
A NEW TAX SYSTEM (LUXURY CAR TAX IMPOSITION—GENERAL) AMENDMENT BILL 2008
A NEW TAX SYSTEM (LUXURY CAR TAX IMPOSITION—CUSTOMS) AMENDMENT BILL 2008
A NEW TAX SYSTEM (LUXURY CAR TAX IMPOSITION—EXCISE) AMENDMENT BILL 2008 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS (INTERCEPTION AND ACCESS) AMENDMENT BILL 2008
- SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (TRUSTEE BOARD AND OTHER MEASURES) (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2008
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SOCIAL SECURITY AND VETERANS’ ENTITLEMENTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ONE-OFF PAYMENTS AND OTHER BUDGET MEASURES) BILL 2008
COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITIES AND COMPANIES AMENDMENT BILL 2008
OFFSHORE PETROLEUM AMENDMENT (MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES) BILL 2008
TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK) BILL 2008
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (INTERCEPTION AND ACCESS) AMENDMENT BILL 2008
CROSS-BORDER INSOLVENCY BILL 2008
FINANCIAL SECTOR LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (REVIEW OF PRUDENTIAL DECISIONS) BILL 2008 - COMMITTEES
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WHEAT EXPORT MARKETING BILL 2008
WHEAT EXPORT MARKETING (REPEAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2008-
Second Reading
- Siewert, Sen Rachel
- Webber, Sen Ruth
- Scullion, Senator Nigel
- Bartlett, Sen Andrew
- Wortley, Sen Dana
- Sterle, Sen Glenn
- Joyce, Sen Barnaby
- Murray, Sen Andrew
- Webber, Sen Ruth
- Hutchins, Sen Steve
- Boswell, Sen Ron
- McGauran, Sen Julian
- Adams, Sen Judith
- Fisher, Sen Mary Jo
- Cormann, Sen Mathias
- O’Brien, Sen Kerry
- Parry, Sen Stephen
- Ellison, Sen Chris
- Wong, Sen Penny
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Second Reading
- Adjournment
- DOCUMENTS
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QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
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Wetlands
(Allison, Sen Lyn, Wong, Sen Penny) -
Finance and Deregulation: Media Staff
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Faulkner, Sen John) -
Finance and Deregulation: Media Staff
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Sherry, Sen Nick) -
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government: Media Staff
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Conroy, Sen Stephen) -
Veterans’ Affairs: Media Staff
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Faulkner, Sen John) -
Health and Ageing: Media Staff
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Ludwig, Sen Joe) -
Climate Change Conference
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Wong, Sen Penny) -
Special Broadcasting Service
(Allison, Sen Lyn, Conroy, Sen Stephen) -
Merchant Seamen
(Allison, Sen Lyn, Faulkner, Sen John) -
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs: Government Appointments and Grants
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Evans, Sen Chris) -
Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: Government Appointments and Grants
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Wong, Sen Penny) -
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs: Government Appointments and Grants
(Minchin, Sen Nick, Wong, Sen Penny) -
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations: Western Australia
(Cormann, Sen Mathias, Carr, Sen Kim) -
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations: Western Australia
(Cormann, Sen Mathias, Wong, Sen Penny) -
General Practice Services
(Allison, Sen Lyn, Ludwig, Sen Joe) -
Government Vehicle Fleet
(Allison, Sen Lyn, Sherry, Sen Nick) -
Occupational Health and Safety
(Siewert, Sen Rachel, Wong, Sen Penny) -
Burrup Peninsula
(Siewert, Sen Rachel, Wong, Sen Penny)
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Wetlands
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Monday, 16 June 2008
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Senator Allison
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, upon notice, on 12 February 2008:
Will the Government consider awarding Gold Cards to allied merchant seamen who served during World War II and who currently receive a services pension with a health condition; if not, why not.
Senator Faulkner (Special Minister of State and Cabinet Secretary)
—The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:
At this stage, the Government has no plan to change the current eligibility provisions relating to the Gold Card.
The Australian Repatriation system is based primarily on the principle of providing compensation, including the Gold Card, to veterans and their dependants for the effects of service with Australia’s Defence Force. These provisions also apply to eligible Australian mariners and their dependants.
The veterans and mariners of other countries do not generally qualify for benefits of a compensatory nature such as the Gold Card from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. However, there are exceptions for those who satisfy the domicile provision specified in the Veterans’ Affairs legislation.