House debates

Thursday, 7 September 2017

  • Deputy Prime Minister (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Both sides of parliament support gas export controls. Despite the Deputy Prime Minister, as minister for resources, having the power to—
  • Energy (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on what the government is doing to put downward pressure on energy prices and ensure reliability, including in my...
  • Economy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on what yesterday's national accounts tell us about the better days ahead for rural and regional Australia, including for my...
  • Marriage (9 speeches)
    Before I go to my question, on indulgence, I just wonder—there's been a pretty important High Court decision—
  • Immigration Detention (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and it concerns the fate of over 700 men in the Manus Island camp, most of whom have been found to be refugees. Two weeks ago...
  • Energy (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy. Will the minister update the House on action the government is taking to make our energy system more reliable and affordable for...
  • Marriage (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I will have another go at the last question: Will the Prime Minister now accept my invitation to write a joint letter to all Australians recommending voting...
  • Exports (6 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment. Will the minister update the House on the importance of reliable and affordable energy to drive growth in key export industries?...
  • Deputy Prime Minister (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. This morning on Sky News the Deputy Prime Minister refused to say whether the government had sought advice on the legality of his ministerial decisions. Has...
  • Energy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health. I refer the minister to media reports that show South Australia and the great state of Victoria are facing summer blackouts and major power outages. Why...
  • Deputy Prime Minister (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Every single day the Prime Minister has to make important decisions on issues critical to the future of our nation. Does the Prime Minister honestly consider...
  • Energy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, representing the Minister for Regional Development. Will the minister update the House on the importance of affordable and...
  • Deputy Prime Minister (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that, owing to doubts over his Deputy Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister will be acting in name only while Prime...
  • Agriculture (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia. Will the Deputy Prime Minister outline how the...