Senate debates

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

  • Asylum Seekers (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Carr. My question relates to comments made by Minister Bowen back in August 2006. He told the...
  • Carbon Pricing (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. What will be the net reduction in global emissions as a result of Labor's proposed...
  • Economy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Given the recent job losses in Australian manufacturing, how can the government have confidence in its...
  • Asylum Seekers (21 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Carr. Can the minister advise why the government should be trusted with a blank cheque for its...
  • Future Fund: Tobacco Industry (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. It was reported in March this year that amongst its portfolio of investments the Future Fund held sizeable stakes in...
  • Workplace Relations (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Senator Evans. I refer the minister to the impact of regulation 144, which he recently signed,...