Senate debates

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

  • Gillard Government (14 speeches)
    My question is directed to Senator Evans, the Minister representing the Prime Minister. I refer the minister to the Prime Minister's press conference yesterday and, in particular, to her...
  • Broadband (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Given that the ACCC has approved Telstra's structural separation undertaking, can the...
  • Carbon Pricing (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Does the minister agree with statements by the Minister for Resources and Energy,...
  • Dental Health (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Ludwig. The report by the National Advisory Council on Dental Health was released, interestingly, at 5 pm yesterday....
  • Australian Defence Force Academy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Carr. I refer the minister to the decision of the Minister for Defence to abuse his statutory powers in removing...
  • Economy (6 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Can the minister outline to the Senate how the government has supported Australian jobs and delivered ongoing economic...
  • Workplace Relations (13 speeches)
    My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Arbib. I refer to the government's bill to abolish the Australian Building and...
  • Indigenous Suicide (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ludwig representing both the Minister for Indigenous Health and the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing. My question relates to the government's response to the tragic...
  • Small Business (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Small Business and very recently promoted Manager of Government Business in the Senate, and as this is my first question to him in that new promoted role I...
  • Food and Grocery Industry (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Defence Materiel, Senator Carr. Can the minister respond to the claims today of the Australian Food and Grocery Council that...