Australian Parliament Question Time

Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues. Members questions were f… read more

Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered questions from members of her party and the opposition on a number of issues. Members questions were focused on the government’s plan for a carbon tax aimed to cut greenhouse gas emission, and on a recent deal between Australia and Malaysia concerning asylum seekers. Under the agreement, Australia will send 800 asylum-seekers to Malaysia as they arrive in Australian waters and are picked up by Coast Guard and Navy, in exchange for 4,000 refugees who have already been processed in Malaysia. close

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Australian Parliament Question Time

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Program ID:
299940-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
Canberra, Australia
First Aired:
Jun 08, 2011 | 10:52pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jun 11, 2011 | 7:23am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jun 08, 2011 | 10:52pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 09, 2011 | 5:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 10, 2011 | 11:28am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 10, 2011 | 7:07pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 11, 2011 | 7:23am EDT | C-SPAN 2