Senate debates

Monday, 4 September 2006

  • Medibank Private (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Administration. Does the minister recall saying this morning that he has received analysis backing up his claim that the privatisation of Medibank...
  • Security and Law Enforcement (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Justice and Customs. Will the minister update the Senate on the Australian government’s commitment to security and law enforcement in our region?
  • Telstra (7 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Minchin, the Minister for Finance and Administration. Does the minister recall his extraordinary claim on the Sunday program last week that even those who bought into T2...
  • Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Abetz. Will the minister outline to the Senate how Work Choices is working for the benefit...
  • Telstra (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Administration, Senator Minchin. Does the minister recall saying on the Sunday program: I am prevented, by law, from being a spruiker. I am not a...
  • Telecommunications (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Will the minister update the Senate on how the government is building high-speed networks to help...
  • Pregnancy Support (4 speeches)
    My question is addressed to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing. Does the minister recall that in answer to a question on notice from me dated 14 June, question No. 1681,...
  • Climate Change (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Campbell. Will the minister inform the Senate of the action the Australian government is taking to combat and prepare for...
  • Telstra (4 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Minchin, the Minister for Finance and Administration. I ask: can the minister confirm that he has distributed a question and answer document to coalition MPs directing...
  • Asylum Seekers (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Vanstone, and it relates to the eight Burmese asylum seekers who are currently on Christmas Island. The minister...
  • Telstra (4 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Minchin, the Minister for Finance and Administration. I again refer the minister to the government’s briefing document directing coalition MPs to talk up the...
  • Queensland Health System (11 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Santoro, the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing. Will the minister outline to the Senate how the Commonwealth contributes to the Queensland health...