Senate debates
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
- Broadband (12 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Given the proposed expenditure of $4.7 billion in taxpayers’ funds on the national... - Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
My question is to Senator Ludwig, the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Can the minister explain to the Senate how the Rudd government’s new Forward... - Budget (19 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. Will the minister confirm that up to 60 per cent of farmers and tourism operators are unable to claim the so-called... - Water (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. I note that the minister yesterday released the CSIRO Murray-Darling Basin sustainable yields whole-of-basin report. Can... - Asia-Pacific Community (10 speeches)
My question is to Senator Evans, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. Is the minister aware of the recent article in the Australian reporting that the Prime Minister’s plan for a... - Climate Change (17 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water. I ask: is it a fact that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says developed countries should reduce emissions by between 25... - Agriculture (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Sherry. I refer the minister to comments made by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries... - Economy (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Sherry. Can the minister outline to the Senate the importance of certainty to financial markets, particularly during... - Disability Services (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Evans. Will the minister confirm that the government is... - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Pyrotron (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Can the minister explain to the Senate how the new CSIRO Pyrotron bushfire simulator will benefit the...
