House debates

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

  • Economy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the fact that over the last 30 years to 2022 the cash rate has been 1.3 percentage points higher under Labor than under the coalition. Interest...
  • Defence (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Deputy Prime Minister, how will the Defence Strategic Review help prepare Australia to effectively respond to the changing regional and global...
  • National Reconstruction Fund (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Industry and Science. How will the National Reconstruction Fund help Australia respond to national challenges, and what obstacles are there to achieving this?
  • Energy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Recent research indicates it would cost $12 billion over the next seven years to provide fair incentives to help all Australian households electrify. By...
  • Albanese Government (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the government's commitment to the National Reconstruction Fund, the Housing Australia Future Fund and the safeguard mechanism delivering on its...
  • Cost of Living (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. A Canstar consumer survey has found 59 per cent of people cite the cost of groceries, rent, electricity, gas, interest rates or petrol as their No. 1 concern...
  • Climate Change (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is the Albanese Labor government reforming the safeguard mechanism to ensure Australia's biggest emitters contribute a fair share...
  • Economy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Under this Prime Minister, interest rates have increased at the fastest rate since the Reserve Bank began targeting inflation. By how much does the current...
  • Climate Change (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Why are the Albanese Labor government's climate change policies part of the government's economic plan, and are there any barriers to their progress?
  • Energy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has failed to deliver his promised $275 cut to electricity prices. The Prime Minister has also failed to deliver the financial support he...
  • Mining Industry (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Resources. Minister, how will the safeguard mechanism bring certainty to the resource sector? And are there any threats to this certainty?
  • North Queensland: Banking Services (3 speeches)
    Prime Minister, banks in Australia's towns are closing. Treasurers Keating, Hockey and Swan averred the majors will always be underwritten by government. Will you support North Queensland's...
  • Climate Change (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. Action on climate change is a crucial part of protecting, managing and restoring Australia's environment. What will the impact on our...
  • Anzac Day Public Holiday (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs—there you are back there! I refer to the Labor government's recent decision—
  • Housing Australia Future Fund (6 speeches)
    My question is to the stupendous Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. What is been the public feedback on the Albanese government's landmark $10 billion Housing Australia Future...
  • Donations To Political Parties (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, Sportsbet donated to the shadow minister about to become the minister responsible for online gambling, and the gambling industry has extended...
  • Australia: Natural Disasters (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting regional communities to rebuild following a natural...