House debates

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

  • Health (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Haymarket Clinic, in Darlinghurst, has provided free medical, nursing and welfare services to homeless and vulnerable people for more than 40 years but...
  • Economy (5 speeches, 1 comment)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on action being taken by the coalition government to secure Australia's long-term economic prosperity?
  • Marriage (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. A group of Catholic nuns and their supporters, working to combat slavery and support victims of human trafficking, are in Canberra today. They have been told...
  • Economy (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government is managing the successful transition of the economy? How does a strong budget help our economy to grow...
  • Budget (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Given that it is more than four months since the budget, can the Treasurer confirm that the nonconcessional contribution cap for superannuation will continue to...
  • Aged Care (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Minister, I have received many complaints from older Australians and their families about the ridiculous cost of home care packages. One...
  • Budget (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister update the House on savings achieved in the Social Services portfolio over the past 12 months? Are there any alternative...
  • Renewable Energy (5 speeches)
    Thank you, Mr Speaker. Mr Bowen interjecting— Mr Morrison interjecting —
  • Turnbull Government (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Last night the member for Warringah said Joe Hockey was 'the last Treasurer who was serious about a structural reform budget.' Does the Treasurer agree with the...
  • Global Security (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I refer the minister to recent ISIL inspired terrorist attacks in Europe. Will the minister advise the House on how the government is working...
  • Superannuation (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. The Australian Financial Review reports that the government has not released draft legislation for its $500,000 lifetime...
  • Water (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Lots of rainfall across the Wimmera Mallee over the last 48 hours. Will the minister update the House...
  • Superannuation (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister— Mr Pyne interjecting— Mr Joyce interjecting—
  • Cancer (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Will the minister outline to the House the government's commitment to fighting the scourge of cancer in our society, including funding for...
  • Superannuation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. In her last answer, the minister for revenue announced that the government wants a bipartisan agreement on the government's superannuation policies. Treasurer, is...
  • Defence Industry (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry. Will the minister update the House on the success of the Land Forces conference last week and the government's efforts to create a sovereign...
  • Superannuation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Revenue. Given the Treasurer has just rejected meeting with the opposition to negotiate a bipartisan agreement on superannuation policy, does the Minister for...
  • Infrastructure (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Will the minister update the House on how the government is creating jobs in Northern Australia, particularly in the delivery of...