House debates

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

  • Dental Health (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister for Ageing. How are older Australians with chronic dental health problems going to meet the cost of dental care when the Rudd government scraps the...
  • Small Business (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy. What would be the impacts on small business of the Senate failing to pass the...
  • Employment (22 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How many Australians does the government forecast will lose their jobs over the next 12 months?
  • Battle of Long Tan Veterans (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. What has the government done to address the lack of recognition for Battle of Long Tan veterans?
  • Employment (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment. Since the budget was handed down, over 30,000 job losses have been announced. I ask again how many more Australians the government forecasts will...
  • Drug Trafficking (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. What is the latest information regarding law enforcement success in combating drug trafficking?
  • Fuel Prices (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to his claim that the government’s discredited Fuelwatch stunt will save motorists $10 on a tank of petrol. Will the...
  • Climate Change (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. What action is the government taking to enhance energy efficiency?
  • Australia 2020 Summit (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House of the exact date on which he became aware that his office had recommended to the Department of the Prime Minister...
  • Georgia (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Minister, how is Australia responding to events in Georgia and what are the implications of the conflict for Russia’s standing in world...