Senate debates
Monday, 17 March 2008
- Tibet (4 speeches)
My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. I note Minister Smith’s recent media statement outlining the... - HMAS Sydney (2 speeches)
My question is directed to Senator Faulkner, the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Science and Personnel. Can the minister update the Senate on the search for HMAS Sydney? - Prime Minister (4 speeches)
My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate. How can it be in Australia’s foreign policy interests for Mr Rudd to snub Japan in his 17-day worldwide tour? Why does Mr Rudd... - Climate Change (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. Can the minister outline to the Senate how the Rudd government is delivering on its election commitment to deal with... - Donations to Political Parties (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Can the minister indicate whether the Rudd government will establish an independent judicial inquiry into the... - Climate Change (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water. I refer to the minister’s welcome announcement this morning that emissions trading will start in 2010 and ask: is the minister... - Donations to Political Parties (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, and former TWU official, Senator Conroy. - Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to Senator Conroy, the Minister representing the Treasurer. Is the minister aware of recent suggestions that inflation is not a significant problem for the Australian economy? What... - Plastic Bag Levy (4 speeches)
My question is to Senator Wong, the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. I refer to the statement of Mr Garrett on 9 March in which he stated that... - Climate Change (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. With regard to emissions trading, given that a number of major greenhouse polluters are pressuring the government to... - Fuel Prices (16 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Senator Sherry. What is the average capital city price of unleaded petrol at the bowser... - Housing Affordability (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Sherry. Can the minister update the Senate on the progress of its election commitment to help hardworking first home... - Community Services (9 speeches)
My question is to Senator Sherry, the Minister representing the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. Why has the government continued its attack on the most vulnerable members of our community...
