House debates

Monday, 14 September 2015

  • Domestic Violence (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. In the past week, Australians have looked on in horror as three women have been killed at the hands of someone they allegedly knew, highlighting the need for...
  • Trade with China (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on how the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement will help create jobs in my electorate, in Canning and in my home...
  • Abbott Government (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said earlier today, 'I am worried about being the best possible Prime Minister.' Can the Prime Minister nominate a single person sitting...
  • Economy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the government's investment in key...
  • Perth Freight Link (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Both the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister have failed to respond to the fact that Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett said, in...
  • Employment (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence. Defence APS staff recruitment has been under an interim recruitment arrangement, which the APS commissioner lifted on 1 July 2015. However, many...
  • Trade with China, Korea and Japan (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister explain how this government's free trade agreements with China, Korea and Japan will deliver jobs and growth to Western...
  • Abbott Government (9 speeches, 1 comment)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. In the two years since he became Prime Minister unemployment is up, debt and deficit is up, growth is down and confidence is certainly down. Is this the...
  • Western Australia: Employment (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House how the government is building a stronger economy, especially in Western Australia? What will this mean for jobs in...
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister the Communications. I refer to the minister's responsibility for the ABC. In a press conference broadcast today on the ABC, the Prime Minister is heard saying: I'm...
  • Trade with China (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. Will the minister please advise the House of the stringent safeguards in place for Australian workers under Australia's landmark agreement...
  • Foreign Investment (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. Why has the government imposed a $15 million screening threshold on Chinese investments in agricultural land, while the Americans,...
  • Trade with Asia (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture. Will the minister update the House on the benefits to date of the government's free trade agreements with Japan and Korea? How will the export...
  • Climate Change (26 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. The islands of Saibai, Poruma and Warraber in the Torres Strait are at risk because of sea level rise caused by climate...
  • Trade with China (7 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Education and Training. Will the minister update the House on the benefits to higher education services of the export agreement with China, particularly in my...
  • Infrastructure (7 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. I refer to his pre-emptive opening of the Gateway WA project yesterday, which will actually be completed next year. Prime Minister, how many...
  • Trade with China (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development—
  • Health (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The government is cutting some $270 million from the Medicare safety net meaning cancer patients receiving life-saving radiation oncology could pay $12,000...
  • Trade with China (2 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Industry and Science. Will the minister outline to the House how the agreement with China is good for the medical technology sector. How will agreements like...
  • Abbott Government (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. When asked about plans to introduce a GP tax before the Griffith by-election, the Prime Minister said: Nothing is being considered. Nothing is being...
  • Budget: Jobs for Families (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister inform the House how Western Australian families will benefit from the government's increased investment in child care? How...
  • Fair Work Commission (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister stand by his 2002 statement about his personal pick for vice president of the industrial relations umpire Michael Lawler, and I...
  • Employment (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Employment. Will the minister update the House on the rollout of the government's new employment services program, jobactive? How will this program...