Senate debates
Tuesday, 19 June 2007
- Broadband (26 speeches)
My question is to Senator Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. I refer the minister to her claim that her broadband plan will provide very fast broadband... - Economy (4 speeches)
My question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Administration, Senator Minchin. Will the minister outline to the Senate the importance of productivity in ensuring the continuing strength... - Broadband (18 speeches)
My question without notice is to Senator Coonan, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. I ask: why did the minister deem it necessary for cabinet to examine maps... - Firearms (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Johnston. In light of yesterday’s tragic shooting in the Melbourne central business district, could the minister advise the... - Superannuation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Administration, Senator Minchin, also representing the Treasurer. Minister, from 1 July, payouts from a superannuation fund will be tax free for... - Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is directed to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Will the minister update the Senate on the important work that the Office of the... - Broadband (7 speeches)
My question is to Senator Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. I refer the minister to the Howard government’s plans to send a direct mail-out to... - Tasmanian Pulp Mill (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Minchin. Given the Prime Minister’s support for the Gunns pulp mill proposal and the federal government subsidies... - Broadband (6 speeches)
My question is directed to Senator Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Can the minister explain to the Senate how the member for Stirling, Mr Keenan, was... - Medical Services for Western Sydney (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Brandis, who represents the Minister for Education, Science and Training. Will the minister inform the Senate of government...
