Senate debates

Monday, 25 June 2012

  • Gillard Government (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. I refer the minister to the three priorities the Prime Minister set for herself at her first press conference...
  • Asylum Seekers (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Lundy. Before I ask the question, though, I would acknowledge on behalf of the Greens the tragedy...
  • Burma (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister brief the Senate on the outcomes of his recent visit to Myanmar?
  • Carbon Pricing (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Will the minister confirm that Alcoa's review of its Point Henry aluminium smelter...
  • Remand Population (6 speeches)
    My question is to Senator Ludwig, representing the Attorney-General and the Minister for Justice, and it is about the unprecedented growth in Australia's remand population over the last 30 years,...
  • Department of Human Services (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Kim Carr. Given the growing demand for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support Agency services, can the minister advise the Senate what...
  • Mining (17 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. I refer the minister to modelling undertaken by UBS showing that the government's mining tax will raise only $4.8 billion...
  • Landcare (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister please outline to the Senate the investments the government has made in supporting...
  • Carbon Pricing (18 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation and Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. What does the government say to...
  • Broadcasting Legislation (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister inform the Senate about measures the government is taking to improve access...