House debates

Tuesday, 10 October 2006

  • Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Has the minister seen reports of a $32 million payment to a major construction company as settlement for delays...
  • Skilled Migration (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. Is the minister aware of an authoritative report by Adrian Rollins in the Australian Financial...
  • Solomon Islands (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Would the minister update the House on the implications of reports that the fugitive Julian Moti may have travelled from Papua New Guinea to...
  • Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his October 2005 WorkChoices booklet. I quote from page 37: Transmission of business occurs when an existing business is sold...
  • Trade (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for Trade. Would the minister advise the House how the government’s ongoing commitment to pursue wider trade markets is benefiting Australia’s...
  • Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, irrespective of the OWS action over duress concerning two of the 65 Hilton IGA employees, does the government’s guarantee that employee...
  • Abrams Tanks (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for Defence. Minister, would you update the House on Australia’s acquisition of the Abrams tanks? How will these tanks strengthen the capability of...
  • Telstra (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to today’s Telstra share price of $3.73. I also refer the Prime Minister to the plight of the thousands of small...
  • Bushfires (3 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads. How has the Australian government assisted local communities to properly prepare for the bushfire season?