Senate debates

Thursday, 5 February 2009

  • Economy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. I refer to the minister’s failure to inform the Senate yesterday, when asked, what the interest bill would be on...
  • Nation Building and Jobs Plan (28 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Senator Conroy. Given the tangible economic and social benefits...
  • Schools Infrastructure (36 speeches)
    My question is to that famous economic conservative, Senator Carr, representing the Minister for Education. How many of the primary school building projects proposed by the government in their...
  • Alcopops (9 speeches)
    My questions are to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. In light of Senator Cormann’s successful motion yesterday in relation to total revenue and...
  • Energy Efficient Homes Program (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. The government claims its proposed Energy Efficient Homes program will reduce cumulative greenhouse emissions by up to...
  • Nation Building and Jobs Plan (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Sherry. Can the minister update the Senate on responses to the government’ $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs...