Senate debates

Wednesday, 21 June 2006

  • Indonesia (6 speeches)
    I address my question to one of the few frontbenchers here, Senator Coonan, in her capacity—
  • Income Tax Cuts (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Administration, Senator Minchin. Will the minister inform the Senate of the benefits flowing to Australian families from 1 July as a result of the...
  • Migration (18 speeches)
    My question is directed to Senator Vanstone, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. Can the minister confirm that she is not a member of the National Security Committee of...
  • Resources Sector (10 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Eric Abetz, the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Howard government moving to protect Australia’s prosperity,...
  • Managed Investment Schemes (15 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Minchin, Minister representing the Treasurer. Can the minister confirm that the government is reviewing the use of managed investment schemes? Is the minister aware of...
  • Information Technology: Internet Censorship (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, the Hon. Senator Coonan. It is with great pleasure that I ask this question. In fact, this is my favourite...
  • Humpback Whales (13 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Abetz, the Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation, representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage. Is the minister aware that, as the humpback...