House debates

Tuesday, 23 September 2008

  • Age Pension (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. If it is good enough for the Prime Minister to go overseas and announce $35 million for a hybrid...
  • Medicare Levy Surcharge (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Will the minister please explain why changes to the Medicare levy surcharge thresholds are necessary?
  • Age Pension (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. If it is good enough for the Prime Minister to go overseas and announce an international commission on nuclear disarmament, what would prevent the Prime Minister...
  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. Will the minister outline the importance of fiscal policy in responding to the challenging global economic circumstances? Are there...
  • Age Pension (27 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Acting Prime Minister. If the Prime Minister can cook up a grand Asia-Pacific union on a few hours notice, why do the single age pensioners of Australia have to...
  • Economy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on recent developments in financial markets and their implications for Australia?