Senate debates
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
- Budget (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Human Services, Senator Ludwig. Minister, why did last night’s budget break the Prime Minister’s promise to carers that their bonus payments would... - Alcohol Abuse (4 speeches)
My question is to Senator Conroy, the Minister representing the Treasurer. Can the minister confirm that the massive $3.1 billion tax hike from the sale of premixed drinks is built on a... - Higher Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Can the minister inform the Senate about the government’s new investments in higher education... - Health (8 speeches)
My question is directed to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig: can the minister confirm the government will make a saving of $37.3 million by not... - Budget (12 speeches)
My question without notice is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy. I note that the tax cuts in the budget will deliver the Prime Minister and the Treasurer $116 a week in... - Automotive Industry (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Could Senator Carr inform the Senate what modelling has been done on the impact on Australia’s... - Budget (10 speeches)
My question is to Senator Conroy, in his capacity representing the Treasurer. Can the minister explain to the Senate how the budget will address the inflation challenge facing the Australian... - Indigenous Communities (4 speeches)
My question is to Senator Evans, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister representing the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Minister...