House debates
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
- Social Security and Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (One-Off Payments and Other 2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Farmer, for Mr Brough. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The measures in this bill are a further demonstration of the government’s commitment to older Australians and carers. These changes ensure...
- Superannuation Laws Amendment (2007 Budget Co-Contribution Measure) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Dutton. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. As announced in the 2007-08 budget, this bill will make amendments to the Superannuation (Government Co-contribution for Low Income Earners) Act...
- Defence Force (Home Loans Assistance) Amendment Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Billson. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill seeks to further extend the operation of the Defence HomeOwner Scheme (the scheme), from 31 December 2007 to 30 June 2008. The...
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Radio) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (4 speeches)
Debate resumed from 8 May, on motion by Mr Billson: That this bill be now read a second time. upon which Mr Albanese moved by way of amendment: That all words after “That” be omitted...
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Radio Licence Fees Amendment Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 March, on motion by Mr Billson: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No. 2) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (17 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 March, on motion by Mr Dutton: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform Consolidation and Other Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (10 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 March, on motion by Mr Brough: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (14 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 March, on motion by Mr Turnbull: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Budget 2007-08 (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to OECD research that concludes that the earlier governments invest in education the better the return for the child and the...
- Economy (6 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware of claims that the Australian economy is strong only because of the mining boom? Are these claims correct?
- Budget 2007-08 (50 speeches)
My question is directed to the Treasurer. Is it the case, Treasurer, that over the last 11 years government investment in education has fallen from two per cent of GDP in 1995-96 to 1.6 per cent...
- Vocational and Further Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Vocational and Further Education. Would the minister inform the House how the government has continued to invest substantially in vocational and further...
- Higher Education (2 speeches)
My question is again to the Minister for Education, Science and Training. Isn’t it the case that the annual income stream of $300 million from the Higher Education Endowment Fund for each...
- Climate Change (12 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. Would the minister inform the House of the recent budget announcements to boost initiatives on climate change and...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Budget 2007-08 (10 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek the indulgence of the chair to add to an answer.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Documents are tabled as listed in the schedule circulated to honourable members. Details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings and I move: That the House take note of the...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Budget 2007-08 (22 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honorable member for Lilley proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The inadequacy of the 2007...
- Business (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
On behalf of the Leader of the House, Mr Abbott, I move: That standing order 31 (automatic adjournment of the House) be suspended for the sitting on Thursday, 10 May 2007 and at that sitting,...
- Standing Orders (0 speeches)
- (18 speeches)
In calling the next order of the day, I wish to indicate that there was a minor processing error in the way in which the matter appeared on the Notice Paper. In relation to proposed standing...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
On behalf of the Leader of the House, Mr Abbott, I move: That the following order of the day, government business, be discharged: Child Support Legislation Amendment Bill 2004: Second...
- Federal Court Proceedings (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
On behalf of the Leader of the House, Mr Abbott, I move: That the House grants leave for the report by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Expenditure Northern Territory Forestry...
- Health Insurance Amendment (Inappropriate and Prohibited Practices and Other Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Report from Main Committee (0 speeches)
Bill returned from Main Committee without amendment; certified copy of the bill presented. Ordered that the bill be considered immediately. Bill agreed to.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Higher Education Legislation Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) Bill 2007; Migration Amendment (Maritime Crew) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Messages received from the Senate returning the bills without amendment or request.
- Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (One-Off Payments and Other 2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (19 speeches)
Debate resumed.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Superannuation Laws Amendment (2007 Budget Co-Contribution Measure) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (8 speeches)
Debate resumed.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! It being nearly 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
- Productivity (1 speech)
Today during question time the Treasurer was asked a question by the shadow Treasurer about the productivity performance of this nation. As you would no doubt recall, the last thing the Treasurer...
- Mr Stanley Thomas Crisp (1 speech)
As unfortunately often has been the case in recent months, I wish tonight to record the passing of a great Australian. I think it is important that, as individual members of this place, we take...
- Budget 2007-08 (1 speech)
I take the opportunity this evening to address what no doubt will shape up to be a very important debate in this country in the run-up to the election, and that is the future of education and its...
- Cook Electorate: Proposed Desalination Plant (1 speech)
I would like to draw the attention of the House to further negligent policy making by the New South Wales government in relation to its proposed desalination plant on the Kurnell Peninsula. My...
- Budget 2007-08 (3 speeches)
I cannot pass up this opportunity to have a closer look at what this budget has offered for education. Having spent three decades of my career as a teacher, a demonstration teacher, a curriculum...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (7 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Water (4 speeches)
I rise today to speak on a very important issue in my electorate: the Howard government’s recent proposal to take water from northern New South Wales to Queensland. One of the proposals...
- Hume Highway (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about the campaign to widen the Hume Highway between Ingleburn and Campbelltown. The widening is not simply to deal with the increased commuter traffic, although it will...
- Budget 2007-08 (1 speech)
I am very pleased that in last night’s budget announcement $10 million was allocated by the Australian government for a Centre for Innovation in Cancer at Flinders Medical Centre. This...
- Mr Andrew Johns (1 speech)
On behalf of tens of thousands of Novocastrians, I pay tribute in the House to Newcastle’s very own sporting hero and favourite Knight, Andrew Johns. For his fans, his colleagues, his...
- Flinders Electorate: Bitumen Plant (1 speech)
I rise today to express my clear and absolute opposition on behalf of the people of Crib Point, the people of Hastings and many other members of the electorate of Flinders to the ridiculous...
- Human Rights: China (1 speech)
I want to join the chairman of the US congressional committee on foreign affairs representative, Tom Lantos of California, in expressing his concern that the Beijing Olympics not be used as a...
- Brisbane Urban Corridor (1 speech)
On many occasions over the last decade I have said very plainly that there are too many interstate trucks on local roads in the electorate of Moreton, mainly because there has been no local...
- Parliamentary Education Office (1 speech)
I know there are so many other portfolio matters that could be talked about in relation to the budget but we do not always get a chance to mention some of the important things that happen in our...
- Gilmore Electorate (2 speeches)
The new federal boundaries of Gilmore have been confirmed. I have made it my business to acquaint myself with the new areas of Gilmore and the people living there. I am grateful to my colleague...
- Health Insurance Amendment (Inappropriate and Prohibited Practices and Other Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (9 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 March, on motion by Mr Abbott: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (13 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 March, on motion by Mr Billson: That this bill be now read a second time.
