Senate debates
Monday, 15 September 2008
- Renewable Energy (12 speeches)
My question is to Senator Conroy, the Minister representing the Treasurer. Would the minister explain why the government chose to introduce a means test on the solar panel rebate earlier this... - Economy (7 speeches)
My question is to Senator Conroy, the Minister representing the Treasurer. Can the minister update the Senate on the importance of responsible economic management and any recent warnings about... - Indigenous Communities (7 speeches)
My question is to Senator Evans, the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Why has the government moved to reintroduce the permit... - Economy (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Sherry. Can the minister update the Senate on the global economic challenges Australia is currently facing? Is the... - Abalone Disease (11 speeches)
My question is to Senator Sherry, the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Has the Australian government received any request from Tasmania for assistance... - Murray-Darling River System (4 speeches)
My question is to Senator Faulkner, the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Water. Has the minister commissioned a risk assessment of the devastating ecological consequences... - Budget (18 speeches)
My question is to Senator Conroy, the Minister representing the Treasurer. Why did the government propose an increase in the luxury car tax in advance of the finalisation of the Bracks review of... - Innovation (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Can the minister inform the Senate how innovation can contribute to making Australia stronger? - Education (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education, Senator Carr. Why is it that all applications for funding from Tasmania under round 1 of the Trade Training Centres in... - Welfare Reform (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Ludwig. I note that the community’s confidence in the welfare payment system is based on the community’s belief that the... - Broadband (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. Why has the minister failed to keep his election commitment to complete a tender process for a national...
