House debates

Thursday, 24 May 2018

  • Economy, Taxation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House how a stronger economy enables the government to provide tax relief for working Australians while guaranteeing...
  • Prime Minister (6 speeches)
    A decade ago, the Prime Minister said he was not willing to lead a party that was not as committed to action on climate change as he was. So, now, is the Prime Minister willing to lead a...
  • Taxation (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer explain to the House why it is important to keep taxes under control to support a stronger economy and provide tax relief to hardworking...
  • Immigration Detention (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. On Tuesday morning, Salim, a Rohingya refugee on Manus Island, died under your watch. By Tuesday afternoon, the government had leaked information...
  • Employment (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government's plan for a stronger economy is helping businesses across Australia, including in my electorate of...
  • Infrastructure (14 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure. Is the Deputy Prime Minister considering abandoning his support for the government's $80 billion handout to...
  • Taxation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Last night every member of his government voted against Labor's personal income tax plan that will give more than 10 million Australians almost double the...
  • Regional Security (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the Minister update the House on recent steps the government has taken to reduce the threat of terrorism in our region, notably following...
  • Taxation (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister: The Prime Minister and his government claim they support lower taxes. So why did the Prime Minister, his ministers and every member of the backbench vote...
  • National Sec (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of having consistent border protection policies, and is the minister aware of any other proposals?
  • Taxation (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to his previous answers. Is the Prime Minister aware that last night, at 7.18 pm, the House voted on an amendment which would have given 10 million...
  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry representing the Minister for Jobs and Innovation. Will the minister update the House on steps the government has taken to support jobs and...
  • Budget (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that last night every member of this government, including the member for Corangamite, voted against Labor's personal income...
  • Higher Education (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy, representing the Minister for Education and Training. Is the minister aware of reports that the National Tertiary Education Union is...
  • Taxation (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that last night every member of the government, including the member for Capricornia, voted against Labor's personal income...
  • Pensions and Benefits (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister update the House on measures that government has taken to assist people to move from welfare into work, particularly in my...
  • Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware that the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions advised Senate estimates that the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce is...
  • Australia Day (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of celebrating Australia Day on 26 January, and is the minister...