House debates
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
- Financial System Legislation Amendment (Financial Claims Scheme and Other Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Swan. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In recent weeks the global financial crisis has entered a new and dangerous phase, with inevitable consequences for the Australian economy. Over...
- Financial Claims Scheme (General Insurers) Levy Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Swan. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. As I noted in my second reading speech to the Financial System Legislation Amendment (Financial Claims Scheme and Other Measures) Bill 2008, APRA...
- Financial Claims Scheme (Adis) Levy Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Swan. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. As I noted in my second reading speech on the Financial System Legislation Amendment (Financial Claims Scheme and Other Measures) Bill 2008, APRA...
- Safe Work Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2008; Migration Amendment (Notification Review) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Message received from the Senate returning the bills without amendment or request.
- Safe Work Australia Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- National Rental Affordability Scheme Bill 2008; National Rental Affordability Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (6 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 September, on motion by Ms Plibersek: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Referred to Main Committee (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the bills be referred to the Main Committee for further consideration. Question agreed to.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Private Members’ Business; Report (1 speech)
I present the report of the recommendations of the whips relating to committee and delegation reports and private members’ business for Monday, 20 October 2008. Copies of the report have...
- Water Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (26 speeches)
Debate resumed from 14 October, on motion by Mr Garrett: That this bill be now read a second time. upon which Mr Hunt moved by way of amendment: That all words after “That” be omitted...
- Consideration in Detail (1 speech)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs will be absent from question time today. The Treasurer will answer questions in relation to...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (33 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. When was the government first advised by officials that the economy needed a major fiscal stimulus package?
- Employment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and the Minister for Social Inclusion. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on the...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. In the interests of levelling with the Australian people, would the Treasurer release immediately the revised economic forecasts which justify this $10.4 billion...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I indicate to the House that we have in the gallery today a former member for Bonython and former minister of the South Australian state government, Martin Evans. On behalf of the House, I convey...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Will the Assistant Treasurer outline to the House the benefits of the government’s Economic Security Strategy to working families? Has the...
- Housing Affordability (4 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women. Minister, what has been the response to the government’s efforts to restore confidence in the housing market?
- Pensions and Benefits (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Ageing. How will the Rudd government’s Economic Security Strategy help older Australians?
- Housing Affordability (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation and I refer to the minister’s previous answer. I refer the minister to his previous comments on the ABC, when he said in relation...
- Veterans (7 speeches)
My question is directed to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. What action has the government taken to assist those in need in Australia’s veterans community and have alternative...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister guarantee that he will not increase taxes or introduce new taxes in the next 12 months?
- Medicare Levy Surcharge (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Will the minister explain to the House the importance of passing the government’s proposed changes to the Medicare levy surcharge?
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is directed to the Prime Minister. In his previous answers, the Prime Minister has indicated that the forecasts upon which the government relied in formulating the $10.4 billion...
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau: Qantas Flight Investigation (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Would the minister update the House on the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (14 speeches)
I call the member for Bonython.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlooks (4 speeches)
A quick question to you, Mr Speaker: during question time the Treasurer said that the previous government had released midyear reviews at 4.30 on Christmas Eve. Since midyear reviews are public...
- 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)
- Iran (2 speeches)
by leave—The Australian government is deeply concerned at Iran’s refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment and reprocessing related activities as required by multiple United Nations...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (16 speeches)
Mr Speaker has received a letter from the honourable member for Curtin proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The worsening impact...
- Dairy Adjustment Levy Termination 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.
- Trade Practices Amendment (Clarity in Pricing) 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.
- Financial System Legislation Amendment (Financial Claims Scheme and Other Measures) Bill 2008; Financial Claims Scheme (Adis) Levy Bill 2008; Financial Claims Scheme (General Insurers) Levy Bill 2008 (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.
- Financial Claims Scheme (Adis) Levy Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion byMr Swan: 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.
- Financial Claims Scheme (General Insurers) Levy Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion byMr Swan: 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.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the House do now adjourn.
- New South Wales Labor Government (1 speech)
When the Rudd government was elected it promised to end the blame game and ensure that state governments were delivering results for residents across Australia. In my state of New South Wales it...
- Capricornia Electorate: Great Keppel Island (1 speech)
I wish to bring to the attention of this House a matter of grave concern to many of my constituents in Central Queensland. In recent weeks my office has received representations from a large...
- New South Wales Labor Government (1 speech)
The New South Wales Labor government is the most conscientiously incompetent government in our country, perhaps even in our history. Their failures are manifold and the bad news is they are not...
- Lindsay Electorate: Panthers on the Prowl Community Foundation (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the valuable work being undertaken by the Panthers on the Prowl Community Foundation in my electorate. Panthers on the Prowl was established in 2000 as a community...
- New South Wales: Port Macquarie By-Election (1 speech)
The forthcoming Port Macquarie by-election will give people in the electorate of Port Macquarie the chance to send the New South Wales Labor government a very clear message. It is an opportunity...
- Child Care (1 speech)
Can there be anything more important that we do as a government than ensuring that we give our children the best start in the world? Key to this I believe is child care. Sometimes I fear that we...
- Ryan Electorate: Australia-China Business Forum (2 speeches)
In the 21st century the great debates that will face leaders and countries are going to be enormous. In those debates, whether they be on issues of energy, the environment or global finance, one...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Paterson Electorate: Breast Cancer (1 speech)
Today I rise to congratulate the government on its initiative of providing $12 million for specialist breast cancer care nurses. The issue of breast cancer is critically important, particularly...
- Maribyrnong Electorate: Autism (1 speech)
Autism spectrum disorder affects a growing number of Australians, and autistic children have special needs that often require a specialised education. In this regard, I was pleased to announce in...
- Cowan Electorate: Wanneroo Senior Citizens Club (1 speech)
In Cowan, like most electorates, there are many seniors clubs. They do great work and are highly motivated to support the activities of older Australians, and they are always run by volunteers....
- Reid Electorate: Soccer (1 speech)
With Australia’s soccer game against Qatar this evening, it is worth while remembering the central role of the Auburn-Granville district in the history of Australian soccer, a vestige of...
- Gold Coast: AFL Bid (1 speech)
The Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth largest and fastest-growing city, so it is with great delight that I recognise the tremendous efforts by a group of committed Gold Coasters, most notably...
- Wakefield Electorate: Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
I rise to talk about pensions and the great need in the electorate of Wakefield—a need that has now, in part, been met. I have a very diverse electorate, taking in country towns and...
- Dickson Electorate: Dickson Seniors Expo (1 speech)
About six years ago, with a group of dedicated local residents, I established the Dickson Seniors Expo. It was my pleasure again this year to invite my constituents, their friends and their...
- Isaacs Electorate: Dandenong Manufacturing Centre (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the recent opening of the Dandenong Manufacturing Centre, which forms part of the Rudd government’s Enterprise Connect network, and the many benefits it will bring to...
- Hinkler Electorate: Pacific Islander Pilgrimage (1 speech)
Labourers from the Pacific Islands played an important part in the growth of the sugar industry in Queensland. While many were recruited against their will—and shamefully so—others...
- Bennelong Electorate: Anti-Poverty Week (2 speeches)
At a time when, the world over, individuals are worried about their personal economic security, it is really heartening to see that so many Australians and others are united around the goal of...
- Trade Practices Amendment (Clarity in Pricing) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (6 speeches)
Debate resumed from 14 October, on motion by Mr Bowen: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Private David Fisher (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
Consideration resumed from 13 October.
- Bali Bombings Anniversary (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
Debate resumed from 13 October.
