House debates
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
- Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr McClelland. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Bill 2008 introduces significant reforms to allow opposite-sex and...
- Telecommunications Interception Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr McClelland. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The main purpose of this bill is to amend the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (the TIA Act) and Surveillance Devices Act...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Approval of Work (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing...
- Public Works Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for...
- Intelligence and Security Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, I present the committee’s report entitled Review of the re-listing of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)....
- Protection of the Sea Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (25 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 June, on motion by Mr Albanese: 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, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Senate Message (2 speeches)
Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation for requested amendment announced. Bill returned from the Senate with a requested amendment. Ordered that the requested amendment be...
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (5 speeches)
Debate resumed from 18 June, on motion by Mr Garrett: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Prime Minister will be late to question time today as he is attending the funeral of Mrs Jane McGrath with the Leader of the Opposition. I will answer questions on...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (18 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. I refer to the minister’s statement in the House yesterday that: The...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon members of a study visit from the National Assembly of Vietnam. On behalf of the House I extend a very warm welcome to the...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Wong. I refer the Treasurer to page 50 of the interim report on emissions trading in which Professor...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Order! I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon Mr Jim Lloyd, a former minister and member of this House for the electorate of Robertson. On behalf of the House, I...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel Prices (2 speeches)
My question is directed to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. With the price of diesel now rising to $1.90 a litre and decimating the fishing industry, what does the government...
- Climate Change (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. As the minister has advised the House on the role of transport in strategies to avoid...
- Budget Surplus (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. I refer the minister to his comment in the House yesterday that: ... we are reducing the rate of growth in government spending from...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Order! It has been brought to my attention that we have in the gallery today the Hon. John Herron, a former senator—for which he is forgiven!—but, more importantly, a former...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Alcopops (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the recently released Senate report on ready-to-drink alcohol. Does the Prime Minister support an increase in the legal age of...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Will the minister explain what action the government is taking to help workers in the...
- Qantas (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his announcement of ‘strike watch’. Instead of just watching, will the Prime Minister call on the Australian...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. Will the minister inform the House of the importance of consistency in economic management? Why is it vital for the government’s...
- Qantas (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his previous answer and his invitation to use the existing laws to end this strike action. Prime Minister, will you use the...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Will the Assistant Treasurer outline to the House measures taken by the government to secure Australia’s place as a financial hub?
- Fuel Prices (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister and relates to the need to introduce an emissions-trading scheme by 2010, the current explosion in world oil prices and the consequent impacts on consumers...
- Skills Shortage (4 speeches)
Thank you, Mr Speaker, I think! My question is to the Minister for Employment Participation.
- Murray-Darling River Sysem (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister consider accompanying me to the Coorong and the Murray lower lakes to personally examine the economic, environmental and social...
- Reform Agenda (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline the importance of COAG to driving a strong and fair national reform agenda for Australia’s future? How will this...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Breastfeeding (11 speeches)
In the last parliament, I asked the former Speaker whether he could investigate the parliament becoming a breast—I mean breastfeeding—friendly workplace.
- Parliament House: Catering Contract (3 speeches)
Mr Speaker, as you would be aware, the two catering contracts are coming to a conclusion. It is my understanding that not all of the current workers will be re-employed by the successful...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (18 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Western Australian Gas Explosion (0 speeches)
- (23 speeches)
On indulgence, may I make a brief comment about the crisis in Western Australia?
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (8 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek to make a personal explanation.
- Auditor-General’S Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 44 of 2007-08 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General’s Audit report No. 44 of 2007-08 entitled Interim phase of the audit of financial statements of general government sector agencies for the year ending 30 June...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Documents are presented as listed in the schedule circulated to honourable members. Details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Aviation Training Package (2 speeches)
by leave—The government’s aviation training package is a key resource for registered training organisations to deliver training, assess competencies and issue nationally recognised...
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (10 speeches)
by leave—This year we celebrate a notable milestone in the provision of life-saving medicines to all Australians and the history of the Australian health system. In doing so, we reach back...
- Accessible Cinema (2 speeches)
by leave—I am very pleased to announce that the government will commit $350,000 in one-off funding to expand access to the cinema for some of the four million Australians with a hearing...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Regional Communities (30 speeches)
The Speaker has received a letter from the honourable member for Wide Bay proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The impact of...
- Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme Bill 2008; Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Reduction) Bill 2008; Income Tax (Managed Investment Trust Transitional) Bill 2008; Income Tax (Managed Investment Trust Withholding Tax) Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Election Commitments No. 1) Bill 2008; Export Market Development Grants Amendment Bill 2008; Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Board and Other Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Assent (0 speeches)
Messages from the Governor-General reported informing the House of assent to the bills.
- Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Budget Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Message received from the Senate returning the bills without amendment or request.
- Communications Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) 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 this 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.
- Statute Law Revision 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 this 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.
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Senate Message (8 speeches)
Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation for requested amendments announced. Bill returned from the Senate with requested amendments. Ordered that the requested amendments be...
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! It being 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
- Petition: Australia Post (1 speech)
In the time available in the adjournment debate, on behalf of Rohan Fitzgerald, the Liberal candidate for Gippsland, I present a petition—the Save our post office! petition. The petition...
- Homelessness (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to talk about the issue of homelessness and to acknowledge a group of extraordinary people in my electorate who have committed their working lives or their volunteer hours to...
- Heiner Affair and Lindeberg Grievance (1 speech)
What has become known as the ‘Heiner affair’ is a serious blot on public administration in this country and a stain on the reputations of those who have obstructed getting to the...
- Moreton Electorate: Chinese-Australian War Memorial (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House about an important community endeavour for a Chinese-Australian war memorial in my electorate. The Chinese community is a significant and valued part of...
- Hume Electorate: Wingecarribee Community Services Centre (1 speech)
Today I sent an urgent email to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon. Jenny Macklin. I had this to say: Dear Minister: I refer to correspondence...
- Forde Electorate: Housing Affordability (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about a number of issues in my electorate. While I have spoken many times about the nature of the electorate and how expansive it is in terms of its location in south-east...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Herbert Electorate: BHP Billiton (1 speech)
This might initially feel as if it is not a constituency statement, but in fact it is. I want to report to the parliament about a visit I made to BHP’s Ravensthorpe operation in Western...
- Port Adelaide Electorate: Mawson Lakes School (1 speech)
In June this year I had the pleasure of opening the second stage of the Mawson Lakes School, in my electorate. In addition to significant government funding, the school community has raised...
- Mr Arthur Edward Allenby Viney OAM (1 speech)
I rise to speak of the life of Mr Arthur Edward Allenby Viney OAM, known as Alan, who was the member for Wakehurst in the New South Wales parliament from 1971 to 1978. He was born on 29 July 1919...
- Dobell Electorate: Water (1 speech)
I rise to update the House on a promise that was made by the then opposition in around July last year on a major piece of infrastructure in my electorate: the missing-link pipeline between...
- Cook Electorate: Endeavour Sports High School (1 speech)
I have spoken before in this place about the reality of living in a post-apology world and moving forward with positive steps that will enable us to close the gap between Indigenous Australians...
- Solomon Electorate: Greek Glenti Festival (2 speeches)
I rise today to put on the record my congratulations to the organising committee, the volunteers and the broader Greek community of Darwin for the successful Greek Glenti festival, which occurred...
- Moncrieff Electorate: Gold Coast Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise to hold the Rudd Labor government accountable not only for their lack of investment in Gold Coast infrastructure but, more importantly, for the fact that Labor’s candidates on the...
- Bonner Electorate: Disability Support (1 speech)
I rise today in the House to praise the government and, in particular, the Attorney-General and the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties for supporting the ratification of the United...
- McMillan Electorate: Desalination Plant (1 speech)
I would like to commend the member for Bonner on her address to this House today. I rise to rail against the major desalination plant planned for the Gippsland coast near Wonthaggi, in my...
- Blaxland Electorate: Homelessness (2 speeches)
Every night 100,000 Australians are homeless. Half of them are under 24; 10,000 are under 12. My electorate is not immune. In Cabramatta it is youth homelessness. There is not enough crisis...
- MR Milivoj Emil (Misha) Lajovic (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
Madam Deputy Speaker, on indulgence, I wish to make a one-minute statement.
- Communications Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 17 March.
- Second Reading (6 speeches)
I present the explanatory memorandum to the bill and move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Communications Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2008 amends the...
- Statute Law Revision Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 26 May.
- Second Reading (8 speeches)
I present the explanatory memorandum to this bill and move: That this bill be now read a second time. The statute law revision bills are important mechanisms which ensure more effective and...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- MRS Jane Mcgrath (0 speeches)
- (9 speeches)
Consideration resumed from 23 June.
