Senate debates

Monday, 22 February 2010

  • Broadband (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I refer the minister to the fact that as of 31 October last year the NBN Co had a monthly...
  • Economy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Sherry. Can the Assistant Treasurer inform the Senate on what the latest economic indicators tell us about Australia’s emergence from the...
  • Telecommunications (10 speeches, 1 comment)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister specifically explain how the $250 million rebate for commercial television...
  • Afghanistan (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Faulkner. Noting the amount of reporting on the International Security Assistance Force operation in Helmand province, can the minister update...
  • Broadband (14 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the current Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Minister, when and how did you become aware that the taxpayer funded...
  • Forestry (17 speeches)
    My question without notice is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. In view of the revelations from Dr Alison Bleaney and Sydney scientist Marcus...
  • Home Insulation Program (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery, Senator Arbib. As the minister responsible for stimulus plan work opportunities, when did the minister...
  • Health (6 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister inform the Senate of the government’s achievements and plans in the health...
  • Home Insulation Program (24 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery, Senator Arbib. Did the minister brief Minister Garrett, the Prime Minister or any other ministers...
  • Workplace Relations (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Arbib. Can the minister outline how Australian workers and their families would be...