House debates
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (11 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Crimes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Matters) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Debus. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Matters) Bill 2008 contains three minor but important criminal law amendments. This is the first...
- Commonwealth Securities and Investment Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Bowen. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Commonwealth Securities and Investment Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 will strengthen the efficient operation of the Treasury bond market by...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Private Members’ Business (1 speech)
I present the report of the recommendations of the whips relating to the consideration of committee and delegation reports and private members’ business on Monday, 16 June 2008. The report...
- Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (8 speeches)
Debate resumed from 3 June, on motion by Mr Burke: 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 put.
- Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 May, on motion by Mr Burke: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. Message from the Governor-General recommending...
- 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 (Election Commitments No.1) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Bowen. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am very happy to introduce this bill today, a bill that delivers on a very important election commitment to slash the withholding tax rate that...
- Income Tax (Managed Investment Trust Withholding Tax) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Bowen. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill sets out the other rates of tax that apply to residents of information exchange countries for the second and later income years. Such...
- Income Tax (Managed Investment Trust Transitional) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Bowen. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill sets out the transitional rate of tax that applies to residents of countries with which Australia has effective exchange of information...
- Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (10 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 May, on motion by Mr Debus: 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.
- Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme Bill 2008; Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (5 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 May, on motion by Mr Snowdon: 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.
- Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 May, on motion by Mr Snowdon: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. Message from the Governor-General recommending...
- 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.
- Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Amendment (2008 Budget Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 May, on motion by Ms Gillard: 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.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women and concerns changes to the GST and the sale of property announced in the budget and forecast to raise $620 million...
- Economy (16 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline to the House the government’s response to today’s national accounts?
- Alcopops (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister confirm Treasury advice before estimates in the Senate that the Department of Health and Ageing was not even consulted before the...
- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Will the minister outline to the House why a strong surplus is needed to deliver...
- Private Health Insurance (10 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister confirm Treasury advice to the Senate estimates hearings that the government’s estimated private health insurance...
- Productivity (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and the Minister for Social Inclusion. Will the minister detail the government’s approach...
- Private Health Insurance (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister confirm the statement of fact by Treasury that, as a result of the Medicare levy surcharge, almost one million Australian men, women...
- Small Business (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy. In light of today’s national accounts figures, will the minister advise the House of the...
- Schools: Computers (15 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister.
- Anticompetitive Practices (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Will the minister update the House on the government’s actions to crack down on anticompetitive behaviour by powerful business? Why has this...
- Fuel Prices (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs. Minister, what was the process used to draft the Fuelwatch legislation? Can the minister...
- Wheat Exports (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Will the minister update the House on the latest developments in providing certainty to wheat growers?
- Stockfeed (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The minister would be aware that most of our beef, pork, poultry and even dairy products come from grain not grass. Is the...
- Domestic Violence (25 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women. Will the minister update the House on how the government is delivering on its election commitments to reduce...
- Sustainable Regions Program (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
- Disability Services (3 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney-General update the House on what the government is doing to assist persons with disabilities, including on the international stage?
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Question Time (2 speeches)
I have a question for you and I seek your very wise counsel, Mr Speaker. Earlier in question time today the Minister for Finance and Deregulation said in answer to a question that this morning he...
- Parliamentary Service Commissioner (0 speeches)
- Annual Report (1 speech)
I present the annual report of the Parliamentary Service Commissioner for 2006-07. Ordered that the report be made a parliamentary paper.
- Auditor-General’S Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 38 of 2007-08 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General’s Audit report No. 38 of 2007-08 entitled Administration of Job Network service fees: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Ordered that...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Asia Pacific Region (27 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Goldstein proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the...
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Employment Entry Payment) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (16 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 May, on motion by Ms Gillard: 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.
- Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws — Superannuation) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (30 speeches, 1 comment)
Debate resumed from 28 May, on motion by Mr McClelland: 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.
- Higher Education Support Amendment (2008 Budget Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (6 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 May, on motion by Ms Gillard: 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.
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco Content) Bill 2008 (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.
- Fisheries Legislation Amendment (New Governance Arrangements for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Other Matters) Bill 2008 (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.
- Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (International Agreements and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Report from Main Committee (0 speeches)
Bill returned from Main Committee without amendment; appropriation message having been reported; 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.
- Customs Legislation Amendment (Modernising) Bill 2008 (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.
- Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Board and Other Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (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.
- Customs Amendment (Strengthening Border Controls) Bill 2008 (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.
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (13 speeches, 1 comment)
Debate resumed from 29 May, on motion by Ms Gillard: 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.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Greenway Electorate: Fundraising (1 speech)
Today I rise to talk about the community of Greenway. It is a community that digs very deep, particularly in these times of cost-of-living pressures, to help a worthy cause. Over the last two...
- Leichhardt Electorate: Fundraising (1 speech)
I had the great pleasure of attending Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at the Manoora Community Centre on 22 May 2008. This fundraiser for the Cancer Council happens every year and is the...
- Apprenticeships (1 speech)
I wish to raise today the situation that a number of Western Australian apprentices are now finding themselves in and the impact that the shortage of TAFE teachers is having on both apprentices...
- Dobell Electorate: 2020 Summit (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the local 2020 summit that was held in my seat of Dobell, because there were some fantastic ideas there, and to put on the record the support that we had from Wyong Shire...
- Agriculture Advancing Australia Funding (1 speech)
I rise to call on the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to reconsider his decision to refuse funding to the Western Australian Red Meat Stocktake program. Their application was...
- United Nations (1 speech)
In an increasingly connected world, it is important for us as global citizens to have an understanding of the forces that drive global events and an understanding of the issues faced by sovereign...
- Boeing Australia (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about a very impressive Australian company: Boeing Australia. Recently I was able to visit Boeing Australia at RAAF Amberley, where they have a very significant investment....
- Petrie Electorate: Education (1 speech)
Today I rise to talk about the wonderful work being done in the schools in my electorate. With over 30 schools in the electorate, there are always an overwhelming number of inspirational stories...
- Dunkley Electorate: Budget (3 speeches)
I rise this morning to lament history repeating itself. The last time Labor was in power at a federal level, the then Labor member for Dunkley conceded that our community had been forgotten. I...
- Budget (2 speeches)
I want to spend this morning outlining some of the very positive health initiatives that were contained in the budget. I also want to compliment the Minister for Health and Ageing for the...
- Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 6) 2007-2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (13 speeches)
Debate resumed from 3 June, on motion by Mr Swan: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco Content) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (5 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 May, on motion by Mr Debus: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Fisheries Legislation Amendment (New Governance Arrangements for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Other Matters) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (5 speeches)
Debate resumed from 20 March, on motion by Mr Burke: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Consideration in Detail (3 speeches)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (International Agreements and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (17 speeches)
Debate resumed from 19 March, on motion by Mr Griffin: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Consideration in Detail (3 speeches)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Customs Legislation Amendment (Modernising) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 4 June, on motion by Mr Debus: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Board and Other Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (4 speeches)
I present the explanatory memorandum to this bill and I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Board and Other Measures) (Consequential...
- Customs Amendment (Strengthening Border Controls) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 20 March, on motion by Mr Debus: That this bill be now read a second time.
