House debates

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

  • Budget (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, how much worse off will seniors be after the government axes the seniors supplement?
  • National Security (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on action the government is taking to protect Australians from the threat of foreign fighters?
  • Pensions (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Why does the Prime Minister want to cut the indexation rate of pensions and threaten a comfortable and dignified retirement for millions of age pensioners in...
  • Iraq and Syria (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the outcomes of her visit to Iraq, and how will this contribute to international efforts to combat ISIL...
  • Budget (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. According to NATSEM modelling, families in the Prime Minister's electorate are $144 worse off every year because of his unfair budget. But families in my...
  • National Security (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Isn't it the case that, by getting Australia more involved in the war in the Middle East, your government is increasing the risk of an Australian being taken...
  • Border Protection (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Will the minister update the House on recent activities of our federal agencies to protect Australians from threats on our...
  • Quarantine (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture. Can the minister explain why it is so important that biosecurity remains part of his portfolio responsibilities within the Department of Agriculture?
  • Illicit Drugs (2 speeches)
    My question is an important question to the Minister for Justice. Will the minister inform the House of the latest steps the government has taken to combat organised crime and the scourge of...
  • Budget (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. According to NATSEM, families in the Prime Minister's own electorate will be $144 worse off every year because of his unfair budget. But families in my...
  • Carbon Pricing (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment. Will the minister update the House on the benefits that are flowing to households and businesses because of the repeal of the carbon tax? Are...
  • Medicare (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. According to the Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association, the Prime Minister's decision to abolish bulk-billing incentives will mean that women who were...
  • Small Business (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Will the minister inform the House how the government's approach to cutting red tape and unnecessary regulation will benefit the 15,900 small...
  • Bulk-Billing (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. According to the Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association, the Prime Minister's decision to abolish bulk-billing incentives will mean general patients who...
  • Higher Education: Regulations (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Education. I would like to remind the minister that the University of Western Sydney's chancellery is in my seat of Lindsay. Will the minister please outline to...
  • Bulk-Billing (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister: according to the Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association, the Prime Minister's decision to abolish bulk-billing incentives will mean people who were...
  • Telecommunications: Regulations (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications. Will the minister outline to the House how the government's approach to cutting red tape and unnecessary regulation will benefit the...
  • Bulk-Billing (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's previous three answers about his decision to abolish bulk-billing for diagnostic imaging services and about the extra costs...
  • Social Services: Regulations (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister outline to the House how the government's approach to cutting red tape and unnecessary regulation will benefit charities and...
  • Budget (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. According to NATSEM modelling, which takes into account budget impacts including the abolition of the carbon price, families in the Prime Minister's...
  • Foreign Investment (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. Will the minister advise the House of steps the government is taking to enhance Australia's reputation as an investment destination? Is he...
  • Drought (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture. Why hasn't the minister returned to the House to correct the following drought related statement he made during question time on Monday: …...
  • Infrastructure (18 speeches)
    Thank you for your patience in allowing me to rise to my feet. My question is to the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Will the minister please update the House on...