House debates

Monday, 30 November 2015

  • Regional Australia (2 speeches)
    My question is to the
  • Taxation (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer advise the House how important it is for the tax system to support economic growth and jobs, and is the Treasurer aware of any alternative...
  • Trade (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. Will the minister update the House on the vital contribution that Australian exporters make to our economy across a wide range of areas...
  • Economy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Senior Treasury official Mr Nigel Ray has said that, under the Turnbull government, Australia is experiencing 'a prolonged period of below-par growth, the likes...
  • Mental Health (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister please outline the government's plans to improve the care provided to people suffering from mental health issues? What has been the...
  • Taxation (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Isn't it the case that the two quarters following the introduction of the GST, in 2000, saw the worst six-monthly performance of the Australian economy in the...
  • Mining (4 speeches)
    My Question is to the Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia. As you are aware, my electorate of Flynn is home to some of Australia's most significant resources and energy...
  • Parenting Payments (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, representing the Minister for Education. When will the government release the detailed modelling of its childcare package that...
  • Azerbaijan (2 speeches)
    My constituency question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Minister, in Cowan I have constituents of Azerbaijani and Turkish origins, and they have contacted me and asked me about the...
  • Special Minister of State (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Special Minister of State. I refer to the minister's responsibility for the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act. As a matter of government policy, does the minister ask the...
  • Manufacturing (4 speeches)
    My constituency question is to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. One of the biggest issues for my constituents in Corangamite is jobs. There is strong growth in some sectors, but...
  • Special Minister of State (3 speeches)
    My question is again to the Special Minister of State. I referred to the minister's previous answer when I asked: does the minister ask the Australian Federal Police to investigate when staff...
  • Family Payments (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services. My electorate has a very mobile population, and Australia's childcare system is vital. My constituents are asking me how we can make savings...
  • Special Minister of State (3 speeches)
    My question is again to the Special Minister of State. I refer to the minister's answers in question time last week and today. On 29 March 2012 the minister texted his email address to James...
  • Infrastructure: Water (2 speeches)
    My constituency question is to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources on behalf of the attendees of the Fitzroy water forum recently held in Rockhampton. Will the minister update the...
  • Special Minister of State (2 speeches)
    My question is again to the Special Minister of State. Again, I refer to text messages exchanged between the minister and James Ashby on 29 March 2012. The minister sent a text back, after James...
  • Syrian Refugees (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. What security and screening measures is the government taking to ensure that the 12,000 refugees from Syria coming to...
  • Special Minister of State (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Special Minister of State. I refer to the minister's answers in question time last week and today. On 29 March 2012, now former journalist Steve Lewis sent an email to the...
  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My constituency question is to the Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia. Minister, the coal industry is absolutely critical to jobs and economic growth in my electorate of...
  • Special Minister of State (10 speeches)
    My question is, again, to the Special Minister of State. I refer to the minister's answers in question time last week and today. On 29 March 2012 James Ashby sent a text message to the minister...
  • Wine Industry (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Will the minister update the House on new innovations in the wine industry that will support the integrity of Australian wine...