House debates

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

  • Funding of Political Parties (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. At a time when Australians are struggling more than ever to keep up with their loan repayments, this government, with the likely support of the opposition, will...
  • Early Childhood Education (7 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. What does the government's commitment to a 15 per cent wage increase mean to the early childhood education and care workforce?
  • Nuclear Energy (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. Can the Acting Prime Minister confirm whether on 6 June 2024 the Albanese Labor government, through the minister for trade, signed an agreement under...
  • Cost of Living (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government helping with the cost of living by getting wages moving again? How are other policies helping with the cost of...
  • Nuclear Energy (5 speeches)
    Acting Prime Minister, Australia is at odds with every comparable economy and ally in rejecting zero-emissions nuclear energy, putting at risk energy security and energy costs. Can the Acting...
  • Fiscal Policy (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese government's responsible budget and economic management right for the conditions we face? How does it compare internationally and to...
  • Housing (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Housing. Australians are suffering, with higher rents and an inability to find housing. Under the Albanese Labor government's 'big Australia' policy, a new...
  • International Students (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Education. Why is it important to strengthen integrity in the international education system, and what is standing in the way?
  • Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct (2 speeches)
    My question is to the infrastructure minister. The business case for the Middle Arm hub has been rejected, the environmental impact statement has been delayed and the cost has ballooned to $3.5...
  • Broadband (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications. How will the Albanese Labor government's legislation to keep the National Broadband Network in public ownership deliver better broadband at...
  • Nuclear Energy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. Is the Acting Prime Minister aware of a recent report from the US Department of Energy which shows that a renewables plus nuclear electricity grid is...
  • Broadband (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government narrowing the digital divide in our regions, and what other...
  • Cybersafety (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications. Many Australians, particularly parents, support minimum age requirements to prevent under-16s accessing social media, but will the social media...
  • International Relations: Australia and India (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. What is the significance of yesterday's meeting between our Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of India?
  • Nuclear Energy (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. In Chris Uhlmann's documentary on Sky News last night, US nuclear expert John Williams said, 'Just about every continent has nuclear power except...
  • Medicare (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to lift bulk-billing rates? Why is the government so committed to protecting Medicare after a...