House debates

Monday, 17 August 2015

  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, is it the case that Dyson Heydon AC, QC after he had been appointed royal commissioner accepted an invitation to speak at an event knowing...
  • Economy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the government's plan to strengthen the Australian economy and create opportunity in my home state of Queensland?
  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister and I refer to the Prime Minister's previous answer. He said: 'Once he became aware that it was a Liberal badged event he withdrew.' I also refer to the...
  • Economy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline how the government is working to create a strong and prosperous economy, and what threats are there to the government's plans for jobs...
  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. In an extraordinary statement today, Dyson Heydon AC QC has confirmed that he accepted an invitation to speak at a fundraiser knowing full well it was...
  • Nauru: Surveillance (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration. Whistleblowers last week reported that up to eight people extensively spied on Senator Hanson-Young over three days, including in her hotel room....
  • Trade with China (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. Will the minister outline to the House why it is important that the government's landmark free trade agreement with China comes into force...
  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. In an extraordinary statement today, Dyson Heydon AC QC not only confirmed that he agreed to speak at a Liberal Party fundraiser over a year ago, while he...
  • Migration (15 speeches)
    Thank you, Mr Speaker, and, as this is my first opportunity, I congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment as Speaker. My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection....
  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to Dyson Heydon AC, QC agreeing to be the keynote speaker at a Liberal Party event. Will the Prime Minister direct his ministers and the New South...
  • Building and Construction Industry (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Employment. Can you please update the House on the measures the government is introducing to restore the...
  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's defence of Dyson Heydon AC, QC by repeatedly referring to comments by Julian Burnside QC. Is the Prime Minister aware that Mr...
  • Economy (6 speeches)
    Mr Speaker, I congratulate you on your appointment. My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Will the Assistant Treasurer update the House on the government's action to strengthen the economy?...
  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. An email from Gregory Burton, chair of the lawyers branch of the Liberal Party of New South Wales, of 10 April released by Mr Heydon today confirms that Mr...
  • Shipbuilding Industry (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence. Will the minister inform the House how the naval shipbuilding strategy announced by the government in Adelaide recently will help secure Australian...
  • Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. How much is the Prime Minister's royal commissioner, the honourable Dyson Heydon AC QC, being paid?
  • Illicit Drugs (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Counter-Terrorism. Will the minister inform the House of action the government is taking to tackle the...