Senate debates

Tuesday, 11 August 2009

  • National Security (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Faulkner. In light of the foiled alleged attempt by radical extremists to assault and kill members of our special forces at TAG East, why...
  • Climate Change (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Can the Minister outline to the Senate the way to tackle climate change at the lowest cost to the Australian economy?...
  • National Security (8 speeches)
    My question is also to Senator Wong, but it is in her capacity as the minister representing the Attorney-General. Does the minister agree that the deaths of three Australian citizens in the...
  • Economy (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Sherry. Is it the case that the recent economic data indicates that Australia continues to weather, better than all the major advanced...
  • National Security (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General, Senator Wong—
  • Climate Change (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Minister Wong, and refers to the recent Pacific Islands Forum and the Smaller Island States Group meeting which Australia hosted and...
  • Emissions Trading Scheme (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Will the minister guarantee to the Senate that there will not be an increase in power blackouts across the country as a...
  • A New Car Plan for a Greener Future (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Can the minister explain to the Senate how the government’s A New Car Plan for a Greener Future...
  • Budget (24 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Conroy. What is the face value, in a dollar figure, of total Commonwealth government securities...
  • Broadband (21 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister update the Senate on recent developments in relation to the National...