House debates

Thursday, 1 November 2012

  • Carbon Pricing (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I remind her of the Treasurer's statement in the House yesterday that: … one of the foundations of growth in the 21st century is putting a price on...
  • Australia's Future (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, how is the government getting on with the job of setting out a clear plan for Australia's future?
  • Mining (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to an editorial from the Wall Street Journal this week that states: For the latest tutorial on lousy tax policy, cast your eyes...
  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on developments in the global economy? What do these say about the continuing strength of our own economy?
  • Mining (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to his own words yesterday in relation to the mining tax. He said: The fact is that unused royalties are not transferrable, nor are they...
  • Disability Services (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. To be eligible for Better Start, a child must have an eligible diagnosis. But this leaves children like five-year-old Lachlan from my electorate ineligible,...
  • Carbon Pricing (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Will the minister update the House on the impact of carbon pricing across the economy, including on major sporting and...
  • Disability Services (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Disability Reform. Minister, will you update the House on the progress that the government...
  • Union Funds (35 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to her claim on 23 August that she had no involvement with the AWU workplace reform fund after she helped set it up in early 1992. I refer the Prime...
  • Education Funding (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. Will the minister outline what the government is doing to make every school a great school, particularly in my home...
  • Union Funds (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to her claim on 23 August that she had no involvement in the AWU fund after helping set it up in early 1992. I refer to this article by Hedley Thomas...
  • Wheat Exports (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Would the minister update the...
  • Union Funds (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to a statement on 20 September by former High Court Judge Michael Kirby which said: … if a person is aware of a serious...
  • Health (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health. How is the federal government's investment helping states like Victoria to run their health systems? Are Australians getting the best possible return on...