House debates
Thursday, 14 May 2009
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. I refer to what the Prime Minister described yesterday as ‘peak debt’ of $188 billion in 2012. Will the Prime Minister confirm that in... - Nation Building and Jobs Plan (22 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline how the government is supporting Australian jobs and small businesses during this global recession by stimulating the economy... - Budget (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to the lack of provision in the budget for any drought relief payments at all or any replacement program beyond 2009-10.... - Economy (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House the relative strength of the Australian economy compared to other economies? - Budget (40 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I refer him to his own budget papers—Budget Paper No. 1, page 9-4. It indicates the government is borrowing now at least $300 billion in this budget cycle... - Foreign Debt (12 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I remind the Treasurer of his previous statement that servicing foreign debt will place a burden on future generations. I remind him of his claim that... - Nation Building and Jobs Plan (26 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Will the minister update the House on how the government is delivering new, improved... - Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Can the Treasurer please explain to the Australian people the logic of his government lending $10 billion to the International Monetary Fund for eastern Europe... - Education (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Social Inclusion. What is the government doing in response to the Bradley review of... - Prime Minister (20 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. - Nataion Building and Jobs Plan (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the government investing in vital road infrastructure that will improve road safety... - Budget (11 speeches)
I have to follow a new low, but I will ask the Prime Minister the following question: can the Prime Minister confirm revelations in today’s Australian Financial Review that this... - Paid Parental Leave (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. How will the government’s paid parental scheme support families and prepare Australia for... - Budget (17 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister agree with his very respected and successful predecessor Bob Hawke, who, when speaking at an event at Old Parliament House only last...
