Robert has two main roles in the parliament. As the local member for Barton, he asks questions about issues affecting the local electorate such as aircraft noise. As attorney-general, he is the chief legal officer for the government. Below are links to speeches and questions from Robert in parliament earlier this year.
18-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Contracts, House Hansard p.67
17-Sep-2007, Speech: Private Members' Business: Israeli Soldiers, House Hansard p.63
12-Sep-2007, Speech: Personal Explanations, House Hansard p.86
12-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Oil for Food Program, House Hansard p.204
11-Sep-2007, Questions Without Notice to John Howard, Iraq, House Hansard p.13
11-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.139
11-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, International Criminal Court, House Hansard p.140
11-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Australia-China Human Rights Dialogue, House Hansard p.141
11-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, India and Iran, House Hansard p.141
11-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Bangladesh: Human Rights, House Hansard p.142
11-Sep-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Bangladesh, House Hansard p.142
16-Aug-2007, Speech: Adjournment: Iraq, House Hansard p.104
16-Aug-2007, Questions Without Notice to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.84
15-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Oil for Food Program, House Hansard p.1
15-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Oil for Food Program, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Oil for Food Program, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Oil for Food Program, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Exporting to Iraq Pamphlet, House Hansard p.1
14-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Oil for Food Program, House Hansard p.1
09-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Ms Aung San Suu Kyi, House Hansard p.208
09-Aug-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Passports, House Hansard p.222
21-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Human Rights Dialogue China-Australia, House Hansard p.181
20-Jun-2007, Speech: Wheat Marketing Amendment Bill 2007: Second Reading, House Hansard p.34
19-Jun-2007, Speech: Wheat Marketing Amendment Bill 2007: Second Reading, House Hansard p.89
19-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Iraq, House Hansard p.106
19-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Maritime Security, House Hansard p.109
19-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, United Nations International Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, House Hansard p.115
14-Jun-2007, Speech: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008: Consideration In Detail, House Hansard p.132
14-Jun-2007, Speech: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008: Consideration In Detail, House Hansard p.134
14-Jun-2007, Speech: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008: Consideration In Detail, House Hansard p.137
14-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Trade, House Hansard p.166
12-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Fiji Military: Equipment, House Hansard p.180
12-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Visas, House Hansard p.195
12-Jun-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Australia-Russia Nuclear Safeguards Agreement, House Hansard p.195
31-May-2007, Speech: Personal Explanations, House Hansard p.93
23-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iran, House Hansard p.265
23-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.265
22-May-2007, Speech: Personal Explanations, House Hansard p.18
22-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, House Hansard p.119
22-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.121
22-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.121
22-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.122
22-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.122
21-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Mr David Hicks, House Hansard p.165
10-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, India: Uranium Exports, House Hansard p.203
09-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Mr David Hicks, House Hansard p.229
09-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Overseas Posts, House Hansard p.230
09-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Iraq, House Hansard p.233
09-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Defence: Military Operations, House Hansard p.233
09-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Australian Parliamentary Delegations, House Hansard p.241
09-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Fiji, House Hansard p.255
27-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Kevin Andrews, Iraq, House Hansard p.135
27-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.135
27-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Treaties, House Hansard p.138
27-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Mr Hakim Zamili, House Hansard p.143
26-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Australian Defence College, House Hansard p.182
26-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Australian Defence Force Personnel, House Hansard p.183
22-Mar-2007, Speech: Non-Proliferation Legislation Amendment Bill 2006: Second Reading, House Hansard p.119
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Philip Ruddock, Afghanistan, House Hansard p.175
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Terrorism, House Hansard p.197
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Papua New Guinea, House Hansard p.198
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Mr Peter Foster, House Hansard p.201
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Death Penalty, House Hansard p.202
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.202
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Terrorism, House Hansard p.203
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.204
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Afghanistan, House Hansard p.205
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, European Union, House Hansard p.205
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Solomon Islands, House Hansard p.206
20-Mar-2007, Speech: Yogyakarta Aircraft Accident, House Hansard p.10
20-Mar-2007, Speech: Matters Of Public Importance: Iraq, House Hansard p.36
20-Mar-2007, Questions Without Notice to John Howard, Iraq, House Hansard p.21
20-Mar-2007, Questions Without Notice to John Howard, Iraq, House Hansard p.28
20-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Oil for Food Program, House Hansard p.122
01-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Iraq, House Hansard p.168
01-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Defence: Annual Report, House Hansard p.168
28-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Thailand, House Hansard p.189
28-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Defence: Rifle Ranges, House Hansard p.191
28-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Joint Strike Fighter, House Hansard p.192
28-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, East Timor, House Hansard p.207
28-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Afghanistan, House Hansard p.209
15-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Philip Ruddock, Terrorism, House Hansard p.168
14-Feb-2007, Speech: Iraq, House Hansard p.2
14-Feb-2007, Speech: Adjournment: Iraq, House Hansard p.144
14-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.246
14-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.246
14-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.247
14-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.247
14-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Alexander Downer, Iraq, House Hansard p.247
13-Feb-2007, Questions Without Notice to John Howard, Iraq, House Hansard p.1
12-Feb-2007, Speech: Prime Minister: Censure Motion, House Hansard p.46
12-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Abrams Tanks, House Hansard p.168
12-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Philip Ruddock, Terrorism, House Hansard p.168
12-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Bruce Billson, Defence: Contracts, House Hansard p.172
12-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Defence Direct, House Hansard p.173
12-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Defence: Contracts, House Hansard p.173
12-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Dr Brendan Nelson, Joint Strike Fighter, House Hansard p.182
31-May-2007, Speech: Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill 2007: Second Reading, House Hansard p.57
10-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Mark Vaile, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, House Hansard p.195
09-May-2007, Questions In Writing to Peter Costello, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, House Hansard p.246
27-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Mark Vaile, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, House Hansard p.130
27-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Mark Vaile, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, House Hansard p.141
26-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Peter McGauran, Meat Industry, House Hansard p.177
22-Mar-2007, Questions In Writing to Philip Ruddock, New South Wales Law Society, House Hansard p.187
28-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Peter McGauran, Live Animal Exports, House Hansard p.188
28-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Peter McGauran, Live Animal Exports, House Hansard p.188
08-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Peter Costello, Workers Compensation, House Hansard p.176
06-Feb-2007, Questions In Writing to Mal Brough, Child Care, House Hansard p.112
For a list of Robert's speeches and questions in previous years, go to the speech archive. A full list of media releases is also archived.
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