Senate debates

Thursday, 27 November 2008

  • Mumbai Terrorist Attacks (2 speeches)
    As we all agree, all Australians do condemn the perpetrators of these very cowardly and frightful attacks on innocent victims, which, as I said in my remarks, demonstrate in the clearest of terms...
  • Child Care (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education, Senator Carr. Can the minister update the Senate on the status of ABC Learning?
  • Budget Surplus (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. When will the government deliver a budget surplus?
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. It relates to the climate model chosen for the Treasury modelling and notes further that the choice of climate model...
  • Budget (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. Will the minister confirm that, in addition to raiding the surplus, the government is set to spend in one hit more than...
  • Economy (11 speeches)
    I have a question this afternoon for the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Sherry, and I would like to note the extreme daily volatility on our stock markets, which seems to...
  • Broadband (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I refer the minister to comments made by the Auditor-General in relation to the National...
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most diagnosed childhood disorder in Australia....
  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. Given the Treasurer’s admission last night that Australia’s economic growth will be lower than the MYEFO...
  • Workplace Relations (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Can the minister inform the Senate how industry has responded to the Fair Work Bill?
  • Economy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. Does the government believe that the hallmark of responsible economic management is ensuring that you have a decent...