House debates
Wednesday, 1 November 2006
- Climate Change (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I ask whether the Prime Minister heard comments this morning by Tony Blair’s special envoy on climate, Mr Elliot Morley, stating that the UK was... - Fiji (2 speeches)
My question is also directed to the Prime Minister. What is the reaction of the government to the prospect of another coup in Fiji? - Climate Change (4 speeches)
On indulgence, I agree with what the Prime Minister has had to say. I made that clear at a press conference which I held about half an hour ago, although not in the detail that the Prime Minister... - North Korea (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Would the minister inform the House of developments overnight in the North Korean nuclear issue? - National Emissions-Trading Scheme (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware of the report by the National Farmers Federation which concluded that a domestic emissions-trading scheme could provide farmers... - Economy (5 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Would the Treasurer outline the most recent information on the Australian national accounts? What does this indicate about the Australian economy? - Climate Change (37 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware that CSIRO has confirmed to Senate estimates this morning that it has cut its renewables research by five per cent in the last... - Iraq (30 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Is the minister aware of allegations aired on last Wednesday’s SBS Dateline program that it was highly likely that Moqtada al-Sadr’s Mehdi... - Work for the Dole: Drought Force (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Workforce Participation. Would the minister advise the House how Work for the Dole is helping communities in drought affected areas, including in my... - Visas (17 speeches)
I have a question without notice for the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. I refer the minister to Senate estimates of 30 October. Is the minister... - Iraq (9 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Would the minister update the House on Australia’s contribution to allied efforts to assist the elected government to bring... - Solomon Islands (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I refer to this Auditor-General’s report which reveals that between 1999 and 2003 Airservices Australia made more than $2.1 million in... - Office of Workplace Services (5 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Would the minister confirm that the Office of Workplace Services has won back over $43 million for employees since... - Solomon Islands (9 speeches)
My question is again to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and I look forward to him coming into the chamber later to correct his previous answer. - Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Would the minister inform the House of changes to Medicare that come into effect today? Will these changes deliver better treatment... - Iraq (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I refer the minister to reports that in 2001 BP realised it had not complied with the customs regulations concerning the Poul Spirit oil...