Senate debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

  • Automotive Industry (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Manufacturing, Senator Carr. Following his meeting with the car workers who have come to petition the parliament today, can the minister inform the Senate what...
  • Mining (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Can the minister explain why the Gillard government is so intent on keeping its mining tax revenue assumptions secret and...
  • Christmas Island Salvage (6 speeches)
    Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carr, and refers to the wreck of the Tycoon at Christmas Island. On 8 January,...
  • Defence Equipment (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence Materiel, Senator Carr. I refer the minister to the Coles review into the sustainment of the Collins class submarine fleet, which was scathing on the...
  • Broadband (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister please inform the Senate of any recent announcements that will improve...
  • Road Safety (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carr. Can the minister explain whether there is any empirical and independent evidence upon...
  • Aviation (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ludwig, representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Jetstar, a Qantas Group airline, used overseas based crews to fly domestic legs carrying domestic...
  • Asylum Seekers (10 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ludwig, the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. I refer the minister to an incident that occurred in the wheatbelt town of Northam...
  • Small Business (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Small Business, Senator Arbib. Can the minister please outline to the Senate what the government is doing to support small businesses? In particular, what...