Senate debates

Monday, 17 August 2009

  • Renewable Energy (10 speeches)
    My question is also to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Can the minister inform the Senate of progress on the government’s social welfare plans to increase the...
  • Emissions Trading Scheme (17 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Given that it will result in massive increases in the price of food, will the minister advise the Senate...
  • Victorian Bushfires (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Sherry. Can the Assistant Treasurer inform the Senate of developments relating to the Victorian bushfire fund and the taxation treatment of the...
  • Broadband (23 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. How can the government possibly justify a salary of nearly $40,000 a week to the CEO of a...
  • Cubbie Station (46 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Has the government sought legal advice on the Commonwealth compulsorily acquiring Cubbie Station?