Senate debates

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

  • Carbon Pricing (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. I refer the minister to page 29 of the Treasury document Strong Growth, Low...
  • Economy (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Can the minister outline to the Senate the importance of spreading the benefits of the mining boom to all corners of the...
  • Carbon Pricing (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. I refer the minister to modelling conducted by the South Australian Treasury,...
  • Afghanistan (11 speeches)
    Mr President, I respect the opposition's deference to the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, so I have pleasure in asking him a question, to be his first question as minister, and I welcome him to...
  • Carbon Pricing (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Is the minister aware of the statement made by the Australasian Railway...
  • Syria (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister update the Senate on recent events and developments in Syria?
  • Aged Care (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. I refer the minister to the Prime Minister's statement of 21 July 2010 when she proudly...
  • Foreign Investment (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Virgin Australia recently announced a corporate restructuring that separates its domestic operation from its international...
  • Shipping (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Kim Carr. I refer the minister to the report released today on the economic impacts of the...