Senate debates

Monday, 26 November 2012

  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Can the minister outline for the Senate how the government has supported Australian jobs and delivered economic growth?...
  • Budget (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. I remind the minister of Labor's strident demand five years ago: 'This reckless spending must stop.' Can the minister...
  • Fisheries (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Senator Conroy. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the...
  • National Broadband Network (15 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister advise the Senate on how the National Broadband Network is being received in...
  • World Population (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister update the Senate on the release of the United Nations Population Fund's State of World Population report?
  • National Broadband Network (19 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Noting the minister's enthusiasm, I hope he will be able to answer the two very precise...
  • Automotive Industry (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation, Senator Lundy. In light of the recent reductions in the Ford workforce, can the minister outline what the government is doing...
  • Budget (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. Minister, I refer you to commentary in the 2011-12 budget papers which stated: To maintain a liquid and efficient bond market that...