House debates
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms Gillard. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008 amends the Social Security...
- Offshore Petroleum Amendment (Datum) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Martin Ferguson. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Given the important but technical nature of the amendment, I am pleased to introduce this bill into parliament. This bill makes a minor technical...
- International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 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 gives the force of law to a new tax treaty with Japan. The new convention, which will modernise and enhance the bilateral tax...
- Tax Laws Amendment (Political Contributions and Gifts) 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 abolishes income tax deductions for political contributions and gifts. It was an election commitment by the new government to remove...
- Therapeutic Goods Legislation Amendment (Annual Charges) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 18 June, on motion by Mr Shorten: 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.
- Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (8 speeches)
Debate resumed from 26 June, on motion by Mr Tanner: 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.
- National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (13 speeches)
Debate resumed from 26 June, on motion by Mr Swan: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Trade will be absent from question time for the remainder of the sitting week as he is attending the ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting in Singapore. The...
- Sir Donald Bradman (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
On indulgence, today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald Bradman, Australia’s greatest sportsman. His contribution to cricket is unrivalled. He represented Australia for 20...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, why are Australians worse off since the election of the Rudd government and does the Prime Minister take any responsibility for it?
- Education (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why is the government’s education revolution critical to building a strong economy and a fair Australia?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (4 speeches)
I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon members of a parliamentary delegation from Canada led by the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Hon. Peter Milliken. On...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Education (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and the Minister for Social Inclusion. Which approaches to boosting teacher quality are effective...
- Brazil (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. How is the government promoting closer relations between Australia and Brazil?
- Economy (14 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. I refer to the latest ACNielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index, which found that the collapse in consumer confidence in Australia has been twice...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. What will be the economic consequences of blocking key budget measures?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon members of a parliamentary delegation from France. On behalf of the House, I extend a very warm welcome to our visitors.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Dental Health (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Ageing. How are older Australians with chronic dental health problems going to meet the cost of dental care when the Rudd government scraps the...
- Small Business (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy. What would be the impacts on small business of the Senate failing to pass the...
- Employment (22 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How many Australians does the government forecast will lose their jobs over the next 12 months?
- Battle of Long Tan Veterans (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. What has the government done to address the lack of recognition for Battle of Long Tan veterans?
- Employment (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment. Since the budget was handed down, over 30,000 job losses have been announced. I ask again how many more Australians the government forecasts will...
- Drug Trafficking (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. What is the latest information regarding law enforcement success in combating drug trafficking?
- Fuel Prices (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to his claim that the government’s discredited Fuelwatch stunt will save motorists $10 on a tank of petrol. Will the...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. What action is the government taking to enhance energy efficiency?
- Australia 2020 Summit (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House of the exact date on which he became aware that his office had recommended to the Department of the Prime Minister...
- Georgia (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Minister, how is Australia responding to events in Georgia and what are the implications of the conflict for Russia’s standing in world...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Questions in Writing (4 speeches)
Mr Speaker, under standing order 105(b), could you write to the Minister for Employment Participation and ask him to respond to the following questions in writing, which have not been answered...
- 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)
- Nursing Homes (2 speeches)
by leave—The Rudd government is committed to tackling the challenges of the 21st century. And one of those major challenges is our ageing population. Australians have the second longest...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (23 speeches)
Mr Speaker has received letters from the honourable member for Wide Bay and the honourable member for Kennedy proposing that definite matters of public importance be submitted to the House for...
- Aviation Legislation Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) 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.
- Aviation Legislation Amendment (International Airline Licences and Carriers’ Liability Insurance) 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.
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Zone (0 speeches)
- Approval of Proposal (1 speech)
On behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs, I move: That, in accordance with section 5 of the Parliament Act 1974, the House approves the following proposal for works in the Parliamentary Zone...
- Telecommunications Interception Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Referred to Main Committee (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Telecommunications Interception Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 be referred to the Main Committee for further consideration. I point out to all honourable members...
- Business (0 speeches)
- National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (14 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.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Migration Committee; Membership (1 speech)
The Speaker has received a message from the Senate informing the House that Senator Hanson-Young has been appointed a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! It being 7.31 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
- New South Wales Ambulance Service (1 speech)
On 23 August 2007, almost exactly a year ago, the then Leader of the Opposition, Kevin Rudd, made his first big policy announcement. He stated: When it comes to improving Australia’s health...
- Page Electorate (1 speech)
I want to showcase in this great place two wonderful women residents of Page and a large number of local volunteers, so large in fact that it would constitute battalion strength—the Meals...
- Wonthaggi Region Desalination Plant (1 speech)
I rise this evening to express my clear and strong reservations about the desalination plant which has been proposed for the Wonthaggi region on the edge of my electorate. Let it be absolutely...
- Lindsay Electorate: Wall of Achievement Awards (1 speech)
I rise tonight to acknowledge in this place the valuable contribution to my local community of the recipients of this year’s Penrith City Council’s Wall of Achievement awards. The...
- Fadden Electorate: Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (1 speech)
Last Sunday I joined with over 100 local parents and the school board of the Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School, or LORDS, to demonstrate our extreme frustration and outrage at the Queensland...
- Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (2 speeches)
I rise to congratulate all the Defence Force service men and women and their families who live in Darwin and Palmerston. I note that the previous speaker, the member for Fadden, served in the...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Forrest Electorate: Gas Supply (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the continuing gas crisis in Western Australia and how it is still disproportionately affecting businesses in the south-west, in my electorate of Forrest. I have to again ask...
- Mrs Judy Wild (1 speech)
On 21 August Labor’s Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, and I presented a 2008 Australian government community award and plaque—a beautiful plaque—to Mrs Judy Wild, who was...
- Mitchell Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
Last week I had the opportunity to participate in Pollies for Small Business, a great initiative. I worked teaching at Hills Grammar School—one of my old schools—and as a print worker...
- Blair Electorate: RAAF Base Amberley (1 speech)
It will be my privilege and pleasure this Friday to represent the Minister for Defence at RAAF Base Amberley in Ipswich, where I will be opening the building for No. 33 Squadron. I had the...
- Swan Electorate: Royal Perth Golf Club (1 speech)
I would first like to recognise that today is the birthday of Sir Donald Bradman, one of Australia’s greatest sporting figures. Sir Donald would have turned 100 years old today. Last week...
- Werriwa Electorate: Organ Donation (1 speech)
I am registered on the Australian Organ Donor Register, Australia’s only organ donor and tissue donor register and one that saves lives. It is the lifeline for many Australian people who...
- Herbert Electorate: Townsville Hospital (1 speech)
Madam Deputy Speaker, you know, as we all know, that Townsville is Australia’s largest tropical city. We have a level 6 hospital that services all of North Queensland. Yesterday, that...
- Oil Exploration (1 speech)
A number of years ago I was working for a company called Woodside Energy, and at that time one of our main assets was in the West African nation of Mauritania, an impoverished nation on the West...
- Fadden Electorate: Communities (3 speeches)
I rise to urge the Rudd Labor government to continue to fund the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy post June 2009, when the funding ceases after five remarkable and successful years. The...
- Solomon Electorate: Jape Family Business (2 speeches)
I rise today to put on the record my congratulations to the Jape family for their significant business celebrations. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Jape Furnishing...
- Aviation Legislation Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (4 speeches)
Debate resumed from 26 June, on motion by Mr Albanese: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Aviation Legislation Amendment (International Airline Licences and Carriers’ Liability Insurance) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (5 speeches)
Debate resumed from 26 June, on motion by Mr Albanese: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- SAS Signaller Sean McCarthy (8 speeches)
Debate resumed from 26 August, on motion by Mr Rudd: That the House record its deep regret at the death on 8 July 2008, of SAS Signaller Sean McCarthy, an Australian soldier killed in...
- Hon. Peter Drew Durack QC (4 speeches)
Debate resumed from 26 August, on motion by Mr Rudd: That the House record its deep regret at the death on 13 July 2008, of the Honourable Peter Drew Durack QC, and place on record its...
