House debates

Thursday, 10 May 2007

  • Education (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister, and it follows on from his previous answer. Isn’t it the case that, today, Australia has more than 100 full fee paying degrees that cost more than...
  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Would the Treasurer outline to the House the benefits that good economic management brings? How can that be shared in the community?
  • Education (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Did the Prime Minister say to the Australian parliament and people—and I quote—‘I can guarantee’—or words to that effect—
  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Would the Treasurer inform the House of the importance of various industries to the Australian economy?
  • Education (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, is it not the case that, under the government’s full-fee approach, in university lecture theatres around Australia students are sitting...
  • Transport Infrastructure (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services. Would the Deputy Prime Minister outline to the House how the government’s investment...
  • Budget 2007-08 (8 speeches)
    My question is again to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister now confirm that according to his own budget papers his government’s spending on education will decline between 2005 and...
  • Workplace Relations (9 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Would the minister inform the House how Australia’s workplace relations system has helped to create more...
  • Budget 2007-08 (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Would the minister update the House about budget initiatives on climate change through international reforestation, forest management...
  • Workplace Relations (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. I refer to the document released by the government last Friday called A stronger safety net for working Australians and I...
  • Climate Change (3 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. Would the minister advise the House on the role that coal will play in the world’s response to climate...