Senate debates

Thursday, 9 August 2007

  • Economy (2 speeches)
    My question is also to the Minister for Finance and Administration, Senator Minchin. Will the minister inform the Senate of the importance of the government’s strong fiscal policy? Further,...
  • Interest Rates (4 speeches)
    My question without notice is to Senator Minchin, Minister representing the Prime Minister. Is the minister aware of reports that, because the government broke its election promise to keep...
  • Employment (8 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Eric Abetz, the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Will the minister update the Senate on the latest employment data released...
  • Housing Affordability (10 speeches)
    My question is directed to Senator Scullion, the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Does the minister recall claiming in question time on...
  • Local Government (2 speeches)
    My three-part question is to Senator Johnston as the Minister representing the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads. Firstly, is the minister aware of the outrage in Queensland...
  • General Practitioners (4 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ellison, the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing. Bendigo is an important regional city of almost 100,000 people, but it has a chronic shortage of...