House debates

Monday, 11 February 2013

  • Treasurer (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I remind her of the Treasurer's failure to deliver the promised surplus this financial year, his failure to collect more than 10 per cent of the promised $9...
  • Work and Family (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. What is the government doing to ensure the rights of Australian workers, particularly working mums, are protected?
  • Mining Tax (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. I remind the Treasurer that the mining tax has raised $126 million in its first six months and that it was budgeted for $1 billion over that period. Given that...
  • Employment and Workplace Relations (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations, Financial Services and Superannuation. Will the minister update the house on the government's plans to improve flexibility and...
  • Minerals Resource Rent Tax (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. I remind the Treasurer of his statement on Friday that the mining tax failed to raise enough revenue because: Iron ore prices fell … So a very dramatic drop...
  • Regional Air Services (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Minister, there is strong support in my part of the Central Coast for a large regional airport. Does the government support the...
  • Economy (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline the importance of investing in jobs and growth in supporting Australians in their workplaces?
  • Families (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Disability Reform. How is the government helping Australian working families balance their...
  • Budget (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Given that we now know that the mining tax has cost $50 million to collect and only raised $126 million in its first six months yet is linked to $15 billion worth...
  • Carers (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Inclusion, the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, and the Minister for Housing and Homelessness. What is the government doing to support older...
  • Budget (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I alert the Prime Minister to the government's latest estimate that spending on boat arrivals will fall by almost $2 billion over the forward estimates on...
  • Schools (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. Will the minister update the House on the government's plan to make every school a great school and to give every...
  • Australian Defence Force (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to a report to the draft Defence white paper, which states: A strong national economy is fundamental to a strong Defence Force. An...
  • Health and Ageing (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister update the House on how the government is implementing its plan to secure the future health and wellbeing of all Australians?
  • Asian Century (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade and Competitiveness and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Asian Century Policy. I refer the minister to page 83 of the Australia in the Asian...
  • Carbon Pricing (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and Minister for Industry and Innovation. What are abattoirs and meat processors doing to save costs and reduce greenhouse...