House debates
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
- Banking (14 speeches)
I refer to the proposal being canvassed by the government to withdraw the free guarantee for deposits over $1 million. How will the government’s change of heart on this issue affect a... - Economy (2 speeches)
My question is also to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House the consumer price index data released today and what it means for the government’s economic policy approach? - Banking (20 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Treasurer, in the interests of giving depositors and banks clear information on the proposal being canvassed by the government to now charge a fee for... - Rural and Regional Australia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Will the minister update the House on the economic circumstances facing Australia’s farmers and why strong... - Banking (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is it the Prime Minister’s contention, based on his remarks yesterday and today, that, as at 12 October, none of the Treasury, the Reserve Bank, APRA... - Older Australians (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Ageing. How is the government’s Economic Security Strategy helping older Australians who are facing increased pressure due to the rising costs of living? - Banking (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to the deposits tax announced by the Treasurer a moment ago, which he said will apply to all banks’ deposits over $1 million whether... - Age Pension (4 speeches)
I have a question for the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Will the minister update the House on how the government is assisting with the cost-of-living... - Banking (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister agree with the Macquarie Dictionary that a tax is ‘a compulsory’— - Education (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Social Inclusion. What is the government doing to ensure long-term economic growth... - Banking (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Would a small or medium business with a million dollars or more in its chequing account at Westpac to cover wages and working capital be obliged to pay the new... - Alcohol Abuse (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Will the minister update the House on any new findings on alcohol and on the progress of the government’s National Binge Drinking... - Centrelink: Income Support (12 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Recently the Challenger Howard Mortgage Fund announced that, following the government’s decision to implement the unlimited bank deposit guarantee,... - East Timor (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Will the minister update the House on progress in East Timor and on any changes in our commitment? - Defence Personnel (5 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Defence. Minister, earlier today in Senate estimates hearings on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, documents were tabled detailing your... - Defence Personnel Dependants: Health Care (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel. Will the minister update the House on the government’s commitment to progressively extend free basic health care to the...
