House debates

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

  • Paid Parental Leave (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. First the Prime Minister told Australians that paid parental leave would be introduced 'over his dead body'. Then the Prime Minister told Australians that he...
  • Budget (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister please inform the House how tonight's budget will strengthen the economy and help Australian families and small businesses to get ahead?
  • Paid Parental Leave (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry boss, Kate Carnell, today said: It's hard to see why employers would keep paying parental leave if it meant the...
  • Small Business (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Will the minister update the House on steps the government is taking to grow the economy, create more jobs and boost productivity in the small...
  • Budget (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. At the last election, the Prime Minister described a budget deficit of $24 billion as 'a debt and deficit disaster' and 'a budget emergency'. What does the...
  • Corporate Governance (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Why is the Commonwealth the No. 1 petitioner of bankruptcy and liquidations in Australia, closing businesses down and moving people from productive...