Senate debates

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

  • Economy (10 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Conroy, the Minister representing the Treasurer. Minister, is Australia in recession?
  • Climate Change (21 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Can the minister outline to the Senate the challenges Australia faces on climate change and what steps the government is...
  • Economy (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer in this place, Senator Conroy. Can the minister update the Senate on global economic developments and the impact they are having on the...
  • Manufacturing (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Given the ongoing closures and job losses in the manufacturing sector, including Pacific Brands, why...
  • Climate Change (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Can the minister confirm that, on the figures from the white paper, even the government’s most ambitious 2020...
  • Special Air Service Regiment (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Faulkner. I refer to the fact that on 26 February this year the Minister for Defence waved around in the parliament...
  • Workplace Relations (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Workplace Relations, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister inform the Senate of how the government’s new workplace relations...
  • Traveston Crossing Dam (15 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Wong, representing the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Mr Garrett. The minister would be aware that the ALP candidate for Maroochydore electorate in...
  • Victorian Bushfires (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister update the Senate on the financial assistance that the Australian government is providing through the Human...