House debates

Thursday, 28 May 2015

  • Education (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Prime Minister mocked Labor's idea for children to learn to code from primary school age. Given that the Chief Scientist, the Business Council...
  • Small Business (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline the government's plans to help small business to grow and create more jobs.
  • Economy (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. I refer to today's poor private capital expenditure results down 11 per cent since the federal election and the worst quarterly results since the global financial...
  • Budget (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House how the budget helps build a stronger Australia and a stronger economy?
  • Live Animal Exports (2 speeches)
    Minister for Agriculture, discussions resulting in Indonesia reopening the live cattle market centred around reductions in Australia's handling costs. These charges nearly double the cost of...
  • National Security (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General. On 12 September last year, Australia's terror alert level was raised to its highest level in our history. What protocols were...
  • Budget (4 speeches)
    My question is to the energetic Minister for Small Business. Will the minister update the House on how the budget will support small businesses to prosper and to create jobs across the Sunshine...
  • National Security (4 speeches)
    I refer to the previous answer of the Minister representing the Attorney-General. On 12 September last year Australia's terror alert level was raised to its highest level in our history. Is it...
  • Budget (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister advise the House how the government is supporting families that want to have a go through measures announced in this budget?
  • National Security (14 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Attorney-General. I refer to the minister's previous answer. Has the protocol for correspondence that contains references to contact with Daesh,...
  • Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
    My question is to the acting Minister for Employment. Will the Minister update the House on the importance of ensuring safe and respectful workplaces? What action is the government taking in this...
  • National Security (2 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Attorney-General. I refer to the letter the Attorney-General received from Man Haron Monis on 9 October, nine weeks before the Sydney siege. The...
  • Carbon Pricing (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment. I refer the minister to an article in the TownsvilleBulletin on Tuesday stating that ratepayers in Townsville will receive a $35 refund due to...
  • Superannuation (2 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Assistant Treasurer. Will the Assistant Treasurer update the House on how the government is delivering stability to Australia's superannuation system and security...
  • National Security (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General. In light of the answers given today, is it the government's position that the nation's chief law officer was contacted by a known...
  • Employment (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Minister for Employment. Will the minister update the House on measures in the budget to support young job seekers, particularly through the national work...