Senate debates

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

  • Gillard Government (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Does the government believe that the hung parliament provides an excuse for the government to break its election...
  • Economy (11 speeches)
    My question today is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. I take this opportunity to congratulate her on this appointment in the ministry. Can the minister provide the...
  • Building the Education Revolution Program (8 speeches)
    My question without notice is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Minister representing the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Senator Evans. Given that...
  • Kakadu National Park (16 speeches)
    My question is to—
  • Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Can the minister explain why, when the Prime Minister announced her ministry on 11 September, there was no member of...
  • Economy (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Small Business, Senator Sherry. Can the minister inform the Senate of the state of the economy since the chamber last sat, before the general election? In...
  • Asylum Seekers (16 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Carr, Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. I refer the minister to the Prime Minister’s statement on radio just three days prior to...
  • Wind Turbines (6 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. Is the government aware of the serious adverse health effects for people living in...
  • Climate Change (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. The minister will be aware that the Chairman of BHP Billiton, Mr Kloppers, has...
  • Broadband (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister inform the Senate on the rollout of the National Broadband Network?