Senate debates

Monday, 22 September 2008

  • Economy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Sherry. Can the minister update the Senate on what actions are being taken to ensure our financial markets continue to...
  • Prime Minister (7 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Evans, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. Given that the Prime Minister’s trip to the United States was first announced on 28 August and the financial...
  • Economy (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. Can the minister update the Senate on recent important developments in the continuing global financial crisis?
  • Taxation (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. How much money did the Australian Taxation Office have to repay to car dealers as a result of the recent KAP Motors...
  • Emissions Trading Scheme (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water and relates to the large volumes of carbon captured and stored in Australia’s native forests and vegetation. Does she agree with...
  • Workplace Relations: Fair Work Australia (20 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Will the minister confirm that the so-called ‘coercive investigative powers’ of the...
  • Coal (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Can the minister update the Senate on how Australia can get the most from its vast coal reserves in a...
  • Economy (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. I refer to the Prime Minister’s comment on Friday: The minister, Chris Bowen, currently has a proposal out...
  • Workplace Relations (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Ludwig. Would the minister provide the Senate with an update on progress by the Australian...
  • Wool Industry (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Sherry. Does the government agree that Australian wool is ethically produced?