House debates

Thursday, 22 September 2011

  • Asylum Seekers (20 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. What steps is the government taking in the parliament to protect offshore processing of asylum seekers? Why is it important for this issue to be resolved in...
  • Poker Machines (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Minister, the government's poker machine reforms will help tens of thousands of problem gamblers....
  • Parliament (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Leader of the House. Will he outline for all members why it is so important that all members of parliament work together in a consistent way to ensure that legislation is...
  • Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Nauru provides the government with an immediate offshore-processing option. In the debate they might dispute that—
  • Border Protection (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice. Why are the government's amendments to the Migration Act a vital part of an effective border protection policy to deter...
  • Palestine (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the impending vote at the United Nations about Palestinian statehood. Can the Prime Minister confirm that the Minister for...
  • Economy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Treasurer and the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation. What reform is the government undertaking to strengthen Australia's economy for the long term...
  • Travel Approval Process (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Has the foreign minister sought and been granted permission, in writing, each and every time he has travelled overseas since September last year? In each...
  • Fair Work Australia (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, Minister for the Arts, and Minister Representing the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills,...
  • Ministerial Conduct (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the excessive travel costs incurred by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the Prime Minister commit to examining the...
  • Carbon Pricing (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Will the minister update the House on the impact of a carbon price on business, households and the economy? Minister, why...
  • Member for Dobell (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to her statement regarding the member for Dobell in this House on August 16: I look forward to him continuing to do that job for a...
  • Education (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. How is the government investing in education to equip Australians with the skills they need for the jobs of the future?
  • Carbon Pricing (119 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to facts provided by the Secretary of the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency yesterday which will reveal that, on...