House debates
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Committees
Selection Committee; Report
6:56 pm
Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source
I present report No. 20 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation of business and private members' business on Monday 19 October 2020. The report will be printed in the Hansard for today and the committee's determinations will appear on tomorrow's Notice Paper. Copies of the report have been placed on the table.
The report read as follows—
Report relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and of private Members' business
1. The committee met in private session on Wednesday, 7 October 2020.
2. The Committee decided to amend the order of precedence and times to be allotted for consideration of committee and delegation business and private Members' business on Monday, 19 October 2020, as follows, with amended entries marked with *:
Items for House of Representatives Chamber (10.10 am to 12 noon)
COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION BUSINESS
Presentation and statements
1 AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION:
Report of the delegation to the Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly
The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made—all statements to conclude by 10.15 am.
Speech time limits—
Mr Snowdon 5minutes.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 1 x 5 mins]
2 Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit:
Report 480.1: Annual Report 2019-20
The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made—all statements to conclude by 10.25 am.
Speech time limits—
Mrs Wicks 5minutes.
Next Member speaking—5 minutes.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]
3 Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit:
Report 482: Review of the Operations of the Parliamentary Budget Office 2019-20
The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made—all statements to conclude by 10.35 am.
Speech time limits—
Mrs Wicks 5minutes.
Next Member speaking—5 minutes.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS
Notices
*1 Ms Sharkie: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the law in relation to financial transparency in the aged care sector, and for related purposes. (Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Financial Transparency) Bill 2020 [No. 2])
Presenter may speak to the second reading for a period not exceeding 10 minutes—pursuant to standing order 41. Debate must be adjourned pursuant to standing order 142.
*2 Mr Falinski: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises the Government's commitment to protecting Australia's marine environment including the Great Barrier Reef through the:
(a) Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan;
(b) $1.2 billion investment to ensure the health of the reef; and
(c) $100 million Environment Restoration Fund which supports cleaner oceans and waterways;
(2) opposes oil or gas drilling off the coast of Sydney, including by:
(a) recognising that through Advent Energy's own admission on 29 December 2010, the exploratory well had failed to find gas; and
(b) not renewing the Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 licence; and
(3) notes the importance of Sydney's coastline and waterways to the ecosystem as well as tourism and investment.
(Notice given 25 August 2020.)
Time allotted—25 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Mr Falinski—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue at a later hour.
*3 Mr Gorman: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes that Australia's arts sector is an essential part of our economy, our community and our identity;
(2) recognises that the impacts of coronavirus COVID-19 has destroyed the livelihoods of thousands of working artists in a diverse range of arts including, but not limited to performers, writers, designers, illustrators, musicians, fine artists, filmmakers and children's entertainers;
(3) further notes that many of the existing support mechanisms, including JobKeeper and JobSeeker, do not recognise the unique needs or economics of the arts sector;
(4) believes that protecting our arts sector now is vital for Australia to achieve a sustainable economic recovery from COVID-19; and
(5) calls on the national cabinet to work urgently in collaboration with the arts sector to:
(a) enact a tailored package of support to the arts sector;
(b) ensure that working artists are able to access appropriate income support; and
(c) consider how commonwealth, state, territory and local governments can assist the arts sector for the medium to long term economic impacts of COVID-19.
(Notice given 12 May 2020.)
Time allotted—30 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Mr Gorman—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
*4 Ms Stanley: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes that:
(a) 15 October 2020 is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day;
(b) on this day, parents, families, friends and healthcare workers will memorialise babies they have lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death;
(c) infant loss is a tragic and terrible event to go through for families, healthcare workers and friends, and International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day provides an opportunity to mark their shared loss; and
(d) direct support for persons affected by pregnancy and infant loss is difficult at the current time considering the local health environment;
(2) acknowledges that:
(a) each year around 150,000 women in Australia experience some form of pregnancy or infant loss;
(b) further issues are commonly faced by those close to these tragic events such as depression, anxiety, changes in relationships, development of unhealthy coping mechanisms and post-traumatic stress disorder;
(c) these effects, amongst others, are often underestimated and overlooked by healthcare professionals, friends, and even family members, especially concerning pregnancy loss related bereavement and subsequent grief;
(d) greater research and understanding is required to aide in the creation and establishment of programs, resources and services that support and provide assistance to survivors of baby loss and their families, and enable them to overcome their trauma and integrate their bereavement into their life in a healthy, helpful, healing manner; and
(e) services for people affected by pregnancy or infant loss have been continuing, as best as possible, their necessary and significant work during this recent and difficult period;
(3) expresses sympathy to all families who have suffered a miscarriage, a stillbirth or infant death; and
(4) commends every person who has supported parents and families through their journey from the loss of a baby.
(Notice given 24 August 2020.)
Time allotted—remaining private Members' business time prior to 12 noon
Speech time limits—
Ms Stanley—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
Items for Federation Chamber (11 am to 1.30 pm)
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS
Notices
1 Ms C. F. King: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises:
(a) the critical role that Australia's aviation sector plays in the lives of all Australians;
(b) that 45,000 Australians work directly for airlines in Australia. and hundreds of thousands more in related industries including aviation and tourism; and
(c) that the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll on the aviation industry in Australia and around the world;
(2) notes the:
(a) Government's ad-hoc and piecemeal approach to Australia's aviation sector during the COVID-19 response, putting thousands of jobs at risk;
(b) Government's failure to take an equity stake in Virgin resulting in the company collapsing into voluntary administration, putting at risk the livelihoods of almost 16,000 workers; and
(c) inequitable treatment of the 5,500 workers of aviation support company dnata, who were told on 1 May 2020 that they would not be eligible for Job Keeper payments; and
(3) calls on the Government to outline a comprehensive plan for aviation to ensure the best outcome for both the travelling public and the thousands of workers whose jobs depend on a vibrant aviation industry.
(Notice given 13 May 2020.)
Time allotted—35 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Ms C. F. King—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 7 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
2 Ms Flint: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises that 120,000 Australians live with type 1 diabetes, and:
(a) the cause of the disease is unknown; and
(b) the majority of people with the condition are diagnosed before they are 19 years of age;
(2) acknowledges the many Australian families raising children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the incredible efforts they make to support their loved ones;
(3) supports the important work of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in raising awareness and funds for vital research and prevention of the disease, which includes $152 million invested in Australian research to date; and
(4) notes that:
(a) 1 October 2020 marked the beginning of the JDRF One Walk Step Challenge, encouraging participants to raise funds by walking 120,000 steps in October for the 120,000 Australians living with the disease; and
(b) 14 November 2020 is World Diabetes Day, promoting the role of nurses in the prevention and management of diabetes.
(Notice given 6 October 2020.)
Time allotted—40 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Ms Flint—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
3 Ms Rishworth: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises that young Australians have disproportionately felt the economic and social pain that the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and recession have brought;
(2) notes that young people:
(a) are facing an extraordinary jobs crisis:
(i) in March 2020, 15 per cent of all jobs were filled by young people yet 40 per cent of all jobs lost since then were young Australians aged 14 to 24;
(ii) there are now over 345,900 young Australians out of work; and
(iii) nearly 2 in 5 young people are now unemployed or need more work;
(b) are struggling to afford life's essentials:
(i) 70 per cent of young Australians are now concerned about their financial wellbeing;
(ii) young people have missed payments for household bills at a rate of 2 to 3 times the general population; and
(iii) 52 per cent of young renters and 45 per cent of young mortgage holders were concerned about their ability to make housing payments in July 2020;
(c) are suffering severe social disruption:
(i) many have missed out on once in a lifetime milestones and rites of passage;
(ii) more feel isolated due to lockdowns with some schools closed, campus life extinguished, and social gatherings restricted or prohibited; and
(iii) 51 per cent of young people felt their mental health had worsened during the crisis;
(d) are grappling with disruptions to education and training:
(i) many feel their motivation and career plans have been dented; and
(ii) 53 per cent feel their study has been negatively affected; and
(e) feel they don't have a voice in politics—52 per cent of young people felt they had a say 'none of the time' in public affairs; and
(3) calls on the Government to work with young people and urgently design a comprehensive COVID-19 youth recovery strategy that gets young Australians through this crisis and builds their futures.
(Notice given 3 September 2020.)
Time allotted—35 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Ms Rishworth—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 7 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
4 Ms Hammond: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes the longevity of the 'Australian Made, Australian Grown' logo since its creation more than 30 years ago as Australia's most trusted, recognised and widely used country of origin symbol to promote authentic Australian brands all around the world;
(2) commends the Government for providing the Australian Made Campaign Ltd, the not for profit public company which administers the logo, with $5 million to promote the logo in key export markets as well as establishing trademark registration in the United Kingdom, the European Union and Canada;
(3) further commends the Government for its $5 million investment in the 'Go Local First' campaign, which is run by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia and is encouraging all Australians to promote and support our local small and family businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic; and
(4) encourages all Australians to recognise the importance of local industry, manufacturers, producers, and businesses to our economy, and the quality of Australian made products and Australian grown produce.
(Notice given 6 October 2020.)
Time allotted—30 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Ms Hammond—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
Orders of the day
1 Family Law Amendment (A Step Towards a Safer Family Law System) Bill 2020 (Mr Perrett): Second reading—Resumption of debate (from15June2020).
Time allotted—remaining private Members' business time prior to 1.30 pm
Speech time limits—
All Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
Items for Federation Chamber (4.45 pm to 7.30 pm)
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS
Notices—continued
5 Ms Steggall: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes:
(a) as a result of the 2019-20 bushfires more than 400 people died of smoke inhalation and over 4,000 people were hospitalised;
(b) the Australian Medical Association warns that global warming will lead to significant health impacts, including but not limited to, rise in respiratory illnesses, heat-related illnesses, cardiovascular disease mortality, asthma, spread of disease vectors, reduced labour productivity, food insecurity and under-nutrition, displacement, and mental ill-health;
(c) the interim report of the Royal Commission into Natural Disasters Arrangements states that further warming is inevitable and that Australia is likely to experience more frequent and intense extreme weather events such as floods, bushfires and drought;
(d) University of Melbourne modelling projects that if we fail to meet the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement, the Australian economy will suffer an estimated $2.7 trillion in cumulative damages over the next three decades; and
(e) that the 2019-20 bushfires resulted in an estimated $20 billion in lost economic output and over $2.4 billion in insured losses;
(2) further notes:
(a) Australia is in recession for the first time in 30 years;
(b) the effective unemployment rate is at 13.3 per cent and may remain over 10 per cent for the next several years;
(c) that young people will now face the dual challenges of climate change and the economic recovery from this pandemic, which will limit their quality of life and future employment;
(d) before COVID-19, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation estimated that limiting emissions to net zero by 2050, amongst other factors, could result in 2.75 to 2.8 per cent GDP growth annually—as opposed to 2.1 per cent under less ambitious scenarios;
(e) that acting on climate change will lead to a jobs boom in clean technologies like energy efficiency, manufacturing, renewable energy, and electric vehicles; and
(f) in order to unleash investment in clean technologies, investors need a bipartisan climate change framework and policy certainty;
(3) acknowledges:
(a) countries and jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Fiji and the State of Victoria have enacted framework climate change legislation;
(b) in the United Kingdom, there are now more than 396,000 jobs in low-carbon businesses and their supply chains with the low carbon economy growing at 11 per cent, per year—four times faster than the rest of the economy;
(c) framework climate change legislation supports reducing emissions, protecting against climate risks to health, and accelerates investment in a growth economy; and
(d) Australia has no Commonwealth framework climate change legislation; and
(4) calls on the Government to adopt framework climate change legislation.
(Notice given 1 September 2020.)
Time allotted—45 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Ms Steggall—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 9 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
6 Ms Bell: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises the passing of Don Burrows AO MBE on 12 March 2020, especially noting his:
(a) lifetime contribution to the Australian music industry; and
(b) contribution to music education and indigenous communities; and
(2) further recognises the:
(a) contribution that creative arts and culture make to Australian society; and
(b) impact of COVID-19 on the creative arts sector.
(Notice given 6 October 2020.)
Time allotted—45 minutes.
Speech time limits—
Ms Bell—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 9 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
Orders of the day—continued
AUSTRALIA'S MARINE ENVIRONMENT: Resumption of debate on the motion of Mr Falinski—That this House
(1) recognises the Government's commitment to protecting Australia's marine environment including the Great Barrier Reef through the:
(a) Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan;
(b) $1.2 billion investment to ensure the health of the reef; and
(c) $100 million Environment Restoration Fund which supports cleaner oceans and waterways;
(2) opposes oil or gas drilling off the coast of Sydney, including by:
(a) recognising that through Advent Energy's own admission on 29 December 2010, the exploratory well had failed to find gas; and
(b) not renewing the Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 licence; and
(3) notes the importance of Sydney's coastline and waterways to the ecosystem as well as tourism and investment.
Time allotted—30 minutes.
Speech time limits—
All Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
Notices—continued
7 Mr Ramsey: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises that:
(a) Patrick Ryan, aged 16 years, from Port Lincoln South Australia died in February 2020 at a party with friends as a result of inhaling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from a barbecue gas bottle;
(b) a number of young Australians have died from intentionally inhaling LPG; and
(c) inhaling LPG can cause dizziness, coughing, nausea, vomiting, skin irritation, fever, numbness and death;
(2) notes that there is presently no label on LPG bottles warning inhalation may cause death;
(3) calls on the relevant Minister to:
(a) establish an inquiry to investigate the circumstances of such deaths; and
(b) develop recommendations to ensure LPG bottles are required to display a warning label which explains the gas is poisonous and of the dangers of inhalation; and
(4) asks that the relevant Minister consider the recommendations and urgently bring forward legislation, that if passed, will ensure all LPG cylinders in Australia carry the recommended warnings.
(Notice given 25 August 2020.)
Time allotted—remaining private Members' business time prior to 7.30 pm
Speech time limits—
Mr Ramsey—5 minutes.
Other Members—5 minutes. each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 9 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this should continue on a future day.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
7 October 2020
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