House debates

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

  • Taxation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. During question time yesterday the Prime Minister said that 'increasing capital gains tax is no part of our thinking whatsoever'. However, today, a leaked...
  • Economy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline to the House the government's plan for Australians to make the most of new growth opportunities in the global economy?
  • Taxation (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware that this morning on ABC radio the Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia said: 'I did notice that the Prime...
  • Homeownership (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline to the House how important the asset value of the family home is to the economic security of Australians? Mr Perrett...
  • Taxation (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. During question time yesterday someone said: 'Increasing capital gains is no part of our thinking whatsoever.' Prime Minister, can you please help the House...
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, this and the previous Labor government have already sacked 250 CSIRO Hobart staff and now 100 more face the axe. Mr Albanese...
  • Financial Services (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer inform the House of how the government is strengthening Australia's financial system and providing greater protection for consumers from...
  • Taxation (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer, and refers to his answer just then on implementing the recommendations of the Murray inquiry into financial systems. Mr Ewen Jones interjecting—
  • Water (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister—congratulations, sir—and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on the water...
  • Taxation (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, why is halving the general capital gains tax discount a terrible thing but halving the capital gains tax discount for millions of...
  • Trade with China (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. How is the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement creating opportunity for Australian businesses overseas, and how will this lead to more jobs...