House debates

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

  • Wentworth By-Election (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. In July the government suffered a primary swing in Braddon of two per cent, and in Longman it was nine per cent. Then it deposed Malcolm Turnbull. But on the...
  • National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline to the House the significance of yesterday's national apology to the victims and survivors of institutional child sexual...
  • Morrison Government (3 speeches)
    I add my words of support in acknowledging what an important day yesterday was. My question is to the Prime Minister. On Sky News this morning, when asked why Malcolm Turnbull was no longer Prime...
  • Energy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline to the House how the government is acting to build a stronger economy so that Australian families earn more and live better?...
  • Economy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. A week before the Wentworth by-election, the Prime Minister warned that a hung parliament would cause— Mr Pyne interjecting—
  • Diabetes (5 speeches)
    Minister for Health, data just revealed showed that in the Cape York, Torres Strait and Gulf of Carpentaria region there were 72 deaths in four years attributable to diabetes. Since advanced...
  • Taxation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government's strong economic management is reducing the tax burden on retirees, families and small businesses so...
  • Turnbull, Mr Malcolm (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm reports that he's asked Malcolm Turnbull to come out of retirement to represent the Australian government at an international...
  • Economy, Energy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development. Would the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how a stronger economy is...
  • Liberal Party Leadership (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. In question time, the Prime Minister told the House, and I quote: I came to this position of leadership not seeking it, in support of the previous Prime...
  • Energy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Energy. Will the minister update the House on how our government's plan for affordable, reliable power is helping to drive down energy prices? And is the...
  • Liberal Party Leadership (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Journalist David Speers has revealed the now-Prime Minister's numbers men, who were recently rewarded with promotions to Assistant Treasurer and Special...
  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women. Will the minister update the House on how the government is helping to support small and family businesses so they earn...
  • Liberal Party Leadership (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Given the evidence that his key supporters conspired to depose Malcolm Turnbull, how can the Prime Minister stand by his statement to the House: 'I came to...
  • National Security (2 speeches)
    I ask the Minister for Home Affairs if he would update the House on the importance of robust border protection measures for Australia? And, secondly, is he aware of any different ideas that would...
  • Minister for the Environment (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment. Last week the minister managed to insult all of Australia's Pacific neighbours at the same time as twice misleading the parliament. Does this...
  • Immigration Detention (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Will the minister please update the House on the real status of the people on Nauru who are subject to...
  • Climate Change (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The member for North Sydney has said: The challenge the government faces is that following the demise of the National Energy Guarantee, there is a strong...
  • Taxation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care. Will the minister update the House on how the government is protecting retirees and low-income earners so they can earn more...
  • Energy (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that a year ago he said: 'Evidence based policy is the National Energy Guarantee. It means lower prices, more reliable energy...
  • Health (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister update the House on how a strong economy allows the government to make medicines and private health insurance affordable? How would...
  • Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health. Can the minister confirm that he in fact took a year to list hepatitis C drugs, two years to list whooping cough vaccine and five years to list a lung...
  • Drought (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services and Digital Transformation. Will the minister update the House on the steps the government is taking to support our farmers through the drought,...