Note of Answers: Convoy of no confidence

Senator RYAN (Victoria) (15:18): The most notable contribution made by Senator Sterle was the fact that he did not repeat the words of the Leader of the House. When Senator Evans was asked this question earlier this afternoon, he went to a great deal of trouble not to...

1 year on…

A year since the federal election and the more things change, the more they stay the same.  1. Major victory for patients – Labor backflips on medicines In a major embarrassment, Julia Gillard will soon announce a significant backdown regarding the subsidy of...

Matter of Public Importance – Budget

Senator RYAN (Victoria) (16:09): Earlier this week, when I represented the Leader of the Opposition at the state funeral of the former member for Melbourne Ports, Clyde Holding, I had the opportunity to meet two former Labor prime ministers, Paul Keating and Bob...