House debates

Monday, 23 June 2008

  • Fuel Prices (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, the government has a petrol commissioner, created Fuelwatch and talked about applying a blowtorch to oil-producing nations, yet petrol is now...
  • India (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Would the minister advise the House what steps Australia is taking to add strength and depth to its relationship with India?
  • Emissions Trading Scheme (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister agree with modelling by the CSIRO and the Climate Institute released today that concludes a carbon price beginning at $15 increasing...
  • Zimbabwe (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on recent developments in Zimbabwe and the government’s response?
  • Economy: Emissions Trading Scheme (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the government prepared to export jobs from our energy intensive communities by introducing an emissions trading scheme ahead of our trading partners in...
  • Budget (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House how Australian households are going to be assisted from 1 July with their cost-of-living pressures.
  • Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (3 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Given the central importance of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in ensuring the stability of the Australian financial system, why is it...
  • Pensions and Benefits (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Will the minister update the House on any responses to government support for pensioners and...
  • Broadband (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Telstra CEO has stated that a national broadband network serving 98 per cent of Australians could cost up to $15 billion, while your government as late...
  • Budget (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House the reasons why plans to delay in the Senate the introduction of key budget measures, which will threaten the...
  • Qantas (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the current strike action by Qantas maintenance workers, which affects tens of thousands of Australians and international visitors, and to the...
  • Economy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. What fiscal policy settings has the government put in place to put downward pressure on interest rates? Is the minister aware of any...
  • Public Service (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to weekend media reports of the chaotic confusion in the Prime Minister’s office. Prime Minister, for how many hours did you...
  • Trade (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade. Would the minister advise the House of the steps taken by the Australian government to secure a successful conclusion to the Doha Round? Why is this...
  • Member for Robertson (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Has the Prime Minister now informed himself about what advice his office provided to the member for Robertson or her office after the incident at the Iguana...
  • Same-Sex Relationships (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney-General inform the House of the latest developments on the removal of discrimination against Australians in same-sex relationships and...
  • Fuel Prices (12 speeches)
    My question is directed to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware of the enormous impact of the increasing cost of fuel on the farm sector and, in particular, the quadrupling of prices...
  • Economy (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister—