House debates

Monday, 15 June 2015

  • National Security (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Minister for Education admitted that he did not trust other ministers to keep cabinet discussions confidential, saying of cabinet meetings:...
  • Economy (4 speeches)
    Will the Prime Minister update the House on this month's job figures and how this government's long-term economic plan is strengthening the Australian economy?
  • Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Last week the minister was asked whether the government had paid criminal people smugglers to transport asylum seekers on leaky boats. The...
  • Small Business (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government's $20,000 small business tax incentive will immediately increase local employment opportunities and...
  • Asylum Seekers (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Last Tuesday, the minister was asked whether the government had paid criminal people smugglers to transport asylum seekers on...
  • Aged-Care Funding (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services as representative minister for aged care. Minister, there are seven multipurpose health services in Victoria, with two based in my electorate of...
  • Small Business (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Will the minister outline to the House how the budget will support small businesses to grow and create jobs, particularly in my electorate of...
  • Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
    Given the foreign minister's previous answer, why did the foreign minister comment on operational matters on 10 June?
  • Infrastructure (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Will the Deputy Prime Minister inform the House how building the infrastructure of the...
  • Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Attorney-General's statement today about whether cash payments have been made to people smugglers. The Attorney-General said 'well, I do not...
  • National Security (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the important role women can play in combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation of vulnerable...
  • Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. By failing to deny reports that criminal people smugglers could be paid US$30,000 if they make it to an Australian vessel, isn't the government providing a...