The Party Line

Will we have to limit coal exports to guarantee the protection of the Great Barrier Reef?

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:42:56 GMT

Tony Burke, Environment Minister

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great treasures of the world. It is the world's largest coral reef ecosystem, home to a stunning array ...

Is it time to reconsider Australia's drug laws?

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:03:25 GMT

Michael Keenan, Liberal MP for Stirling, shadow minister for justice, customs and border protection

I strongly disagree with the argument that our community and our future ...

Should a promised boost to the foreign aid budget be deferred for a year to help return the budget to surplus?

Thu, 10 May 2012 03:09:03 GMT

Bob Carr, Foreign Affairs Minister

The advocates for increased Australian aid are among the finest Australians. I look forward to working with them closely.

In the ...

Is it important that there is a return to surplus in the next budget?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:38:58 GMT

David Bradbury, Assistant Treasurer

It is essential that we return the budget to surplus because it is in the best interests of working Australians and small ...

Should there be a limit - of up to 90 days - on the time asylum seekers spend in detention?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:56:35 GMT

Scott Morrison, opposition spokesman on immigration and MP for Cook

The riots on Christmas Island and Villawood were the product of overcrowding caused by the surge in boat ...

Should the childcare rebate be extended to cover in-home care such as nannies?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:03:51 GMT

Bronwyn Bishop, MP for Mackellar and opposition spokeswoman for seniors

Tony Abbott’s announcement that he will ask the Productivity Commission to report on ways to ...

Should we fast track our carbon reduction by removing barriers to nuclear energy in Australia?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:57:51 GMT

Doug Cameron, Labor Senator for NSW

Promotion of nuclear power as a way to reduce greenhouse emissions is a complete distraction from the main game of developing affordable ...

"What is the best way to reduce government waste?"

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:32:11 GMT

Penny Wong, Minister for Finance and Deregulation

The key to good government is strong budget management.

That requires a plan that delivers spending restraint and ...

What is the best model for paid parental leave in Australia?

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:40:47 GMT

Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Community Services, Indigenous Affairs and Disability Reform. Labor MP for Jagajaga

I know how tough it can be to go ...

Who do you support as Labor leader and why?

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:20:23 GMT

Julia Gillard supporter: Craig Emerson, Trade Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister

This is not a celebrity contest – it is a contest of ideas and a ...

Should same-sex marriage be legalised in Australia, and why?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:58:47 GMT

Stephen Jones, MP for Throsby (Labor, NSW)

The Private Members Bill that I introduced into the Australian Parliament this week will end discrimination against same-sex ...

Should there be a means test on the private health insurance rebate?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:10:45 GMT

''The government has introduced legislation to impose a means test on the health insurance rebate. Is this necessary, and why?''

Tanya Plibersek, Federal Health ...