Senate debates

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

  • Diplomatic Protocol (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. I refer to the leaking to the media of details of the Prime Minister’s private and confidential conversation...
  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. Can the minister update the Senate on the state of global financial markets and how the government’s approach to...
  • Automotive Industry (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Will the minister confirm that, despite the government spending $6.2 billion on a new car plan, it is...
  • Child Care (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Can the minister update the Senate on what the Australian government is doing to assist Australian families who are...
  • Automotive Industry (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Since the escalation of the global financial crisis on 15 September with the collapse of Lehman...
  • National Broadband Network (4 speeches, 3 comments)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I refer to the statements made by Minister Conroy in Senate estimates hearings on 20 October...
  • Manufacturing (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Does the minister agree that Australian manufacturing is expected to continue its historical decline...