House debates

Tuesday, 8 May 2007

Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008

 

  • Message from the Governor-General transmitting particulars of proposed expenditure and recommending appropriation announced.
  • First Reading
    Bill presented by Mr Costello, and read a first time.
  • Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Introduction Australia is different to the way it was 10 years ago. Our economy is about 1½ times larger than it was back in 1996. We have...