House debates

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

  • Abbott Government (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has promised 'good government starts today'. If good government starts today, what on earth has the Prime Minister been doing for the past...
  • Free Trade Agreements (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister explain to the House how the three free trade agreements delivered by the government will help businesses in my electorate and right...
  • Abbott Government (16 speeches)
    My question is for the Prime Minister. Since the Prime Minister has promised that good governance starts today, when is the Prime Minster going to scrap the GP tax, the $100,000 fees and the...
  • National Security (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I remind the minister of the recent atrocities committed by the Daesh death cult in Iraq and Syria. Will the minister update the House on the...
  • Defence Procurement (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Since the Prime Minister has promised that 'good government starts today', isn't it the case that, until the Prime Minister commits to a full and open tender...
  • Health Care, Renewable Energy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Now that you are listening to the public, will you firmly commit to ditching policies like the GP co-payment or the GP payment and your crusade against...
  • Economy, Small Business (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on the green shoots in the economy? How will stronger and more profitable small businesses create more growth and jobs for all...
  • Defence Procurement (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Liberal Senator Sean Edwards said in relation to the Future Submarine Project: 'I am very pleased with the decision of the Prime Minister that now commits...
  • Infrastructure Projects (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the government is delivering on...
  • Treasurer (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's statement in the House last year that Senator Johnston enjoyed his 'full confidence' and deserved the full support of the...
  • Education (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Education. Will the minister update the House on the progress of the government's Independent Public Schools program designed to expand school autonomy? Ms Kate...
  • Budget (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications. Under broadcasting licences issued by the Commonwealth, last year Australian television stations relayed footage of an interview the Minister...
  • Child Care (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister update the House on the challenges facing families accessing the child care that they need so they can participate in the...
  • Budget (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. This morning on Sky News the minister said, 'The whole cabinet has to take responsibility for the budget.' As a member of cabinet, does the...
  • Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Will the minister inform the House of the effect on Australia's humanitarian immigration program of the government regaining...
  • Budget (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Is there a single measure from the budget that the Prime Minister has abandoned since promising 'good government starts today'? And, Prime Minister, will you...
  • Agriculture (9 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Agriculture. As a farmer myself, a producer of prime Australian lamb, will the minister update the House on the government's plan for Australian agriculture...
  • Budget (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Minister for Finance's statement on Sunday, and I quote: 'No minister has ever said to me that the budget was unfair.' So, just to be clear:...
  • Government Services (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications. Will the minister update the House on what is being done to bring government services into the 21st century and make sure that the Public...