Senate debates

Tuesday, 8 September 2009

  • Infrastructure (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery, Senator Arbib. Minister, why did Labor marginal seats in New South Wales receive three times as much...
  • Economy (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Can the minister advise the Senate on the recent performance of Australian industry, with particular...
  • Child Care (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth, Minister Arbib. Is the minister aware of recent independent modelling commissioned by...
  • Afghanistan (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Faulkner. The Prime Minister stated to the House on 20 August: Credible elections are critical to strengthening Afghanistan’s democratic...
  • Breast Cancer Screening (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. Will the government rule out limiting the availability of breast cancer screening to women?
  • Economy (30 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Conroy. Can the minister explain to the Senate why it would be reckless and irresponsible to wind...
  • Australian Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Why has the government ceased funding the Australian Biosecurity CRC for Emerging Infectious Disease?