House debates
Thursday, 14 May 2009
- Member for Bendigo (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion: That this House:(1)condemns the Member for Bendigo for:
- Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (18 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the member for Sturt from moving the following motion immediately:That this House:(1)condemns the Member...
- Rural Adjustment Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Burke. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Rural Adjustment Amendment Bill 2009 amends clause 7 of the Rural Adjustment Act 1992 to allow for the reappointment of National Rural...
- Car Dealership Financing Guarantee Appropriation Bill 2009 (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. On 5 December 2008, the Prime Minister and I announced the establishment of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with the support of leading...
- Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 3) Bill 2009 (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 amends various taxation laws to implement a range of improvements to Australia’s tax laws. Schedule 1 amends the Taxation...
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms McKew. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care) Bill 2009 I present today marks another step along this government’s path to...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That consideration of government business order of the day No. 4, Australian Climate Change Regulatory Authority Bill 2009, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum and—by leave—a regulation impact statement presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) is one of the most significant environmental and economic reforms in the history of our nation. The...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 contains consequential and transitional provisions relating to the...
- Australian Climate Change Regulatory Authority Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill will establish the Australian Climate Change Regulatory Authority—a new statutory authority that will be responsible for...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — Customs) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill, which is part of the legislative package to establish the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, is one of three technical bills which...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — Excise) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill, which is part of the legislative package to establish the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, is one of three technical bills which...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — General) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill, which is part of the legislative package to establish the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, is another of three technical bills which...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The bill that I am introducing today seeks to establish in legislation the ‘CPRS fuel credit’ measure. It will provide transitional...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 will legislate amendments to the Fuel Tax Act 2006...
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am introducing today a bill to amend the Excise Tariff Act 1921 to confirm in legislation the government’s commitment in the Carbon...
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am introducing on this occasion a bill to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to confirm in legislation the government’s commitment in the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Reference (1 speech)
It is with some fear and trepidation that on behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the...
- Publications Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the report from the Publications Committee sitting in conference with the Publications Committee of the Senate. Copies of the report are being circulated to honourable members in the...
- Native Title Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (8 speeches)
Debate resumed from 13 May, on motion by Mr McClelland: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Consideration in Detail (5 speeches)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- 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.
- Pensions and Benefits (0 speeches)
- (4 speeches)
Before we proceed to the next item of business I understand that the honourable member for Bendigo may be seeking indulgence.
- Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (13 speeches)
Debate resumed from 19 March, 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.
- Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 18 March, on motion by Ms Macklin: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts will be absent from question time today as he is attending the World Ocean Conference and the Coral Triangle...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. I refer to what the Prime Minister described yesterday as ‘peak debt’ of $188 billion in 2012. Will the Prime Minister confirm that in...
- Nation Building and Jobs Plan (22 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline how the government is supporting Australian jobs and small businesses during this global recession by stimulating the economy...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to the lack of provision in the budget for any drought relief payments at all or any replacement program beyond 2009-10....
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House the relative strength of the Australian economy compared to other economies?
- Budget (40 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I refer him to his own budget papers—Budget Paper No. 1, page 9-4. It indicates the government is borrowing now at least $300 billion in this budget cycle...
- Foreign Debt (12 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I remind the Treasurer of his previous statement that servicing foreign debt will place a burden on future generations. I remind him of his claim that...
- Nation Building and Jobs Plan (26 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Will the minister update the House on how the government is delivering new, improved...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Can the Treasurer please explain to the Australian people the logic of his government lending $10 billion to the International Monetary Fund for eastern Europe...
- Education (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Social Inclusion. What is the government doing in response to the Bradley review of...
- Prime Minister (20 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister.
- Nataion Building and Jobs Plan (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the government investing in vital road infrastructure that will improve road safety...
- Budget (11 speeches)
I have to follow a new low, but I will ask the Prime Minister the following question: can the Prime Minister confirm revelations in today’s Australian Financial Review that this...
- Paid Parental Leave (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. How will the government’s paid parental scheme support families and prepare Australia for...
- Budget (17 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister agree with his very respected and successful predecessor Bob Hawke, who, when speaking at an event at Old Parliament House only last...
- Aung San Suu Kyi (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, on indulgence: I have two matters that I know will be of interest to the House. Firstly, I draw to members’ attention very gravely concerning reports that Aung San Suu Kyi has...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Question Time (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, could you investigate and report back to the House why my point of order to the Prime Minister yesterday is not clearly reflected in Hansard. The point of order was heard across the...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I table the budget papers from 2002-03 that I referred to in question time today. Documents are presented as listed in the schedule circulated to honourable members. Details of the documents will...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (20 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable the Leader of the Nationals proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the...
- Employment and Workplace Relations Amendment Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Senate Message (1 speech)
Bill returned from the Senate with requested amendments. Ordered that the requested amendments be considered immediately. Senate’s requested amendments— (1) Clause...
- Social Security and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009; Financial Assistance Legislation Amendment Bill 2009; Customs Legislation Amendment (Name Change) Bill 2009; Customs Amendment (Enhanced Border Controls and Other Measures) Bill 2008; Telecommunications Interception Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2008; Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business and General Business Tax Break) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Message received from the Senate returning the bills without amendment or request.
- Customs Tariff Validation Bill 2009; Excise Tariff Validation Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Assent (0 speeches)
Message from the Governor-General reported informing the House of assent to the bills.
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Improved Support for Carers) Bill 2009 (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 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.
- Fuel Quality Standards Amendment Bill 2009 (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 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.
- Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2009 Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 (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 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.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (5 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.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 7, government business, be postponed until the next sitting. Question agreed to. Sitting suspended from 6.14 pm to 7.30 pm
- Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 12 May, on motion by Mr Swan: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Greenway Electorate: Eric Hausoul Sarcoma Foundation (1 speech)
On 23 April, I had the privilege of officially launching the Eric Hausoul Sarcoma Foundation. Eric tragically lost his life in November 2008 after bravely fighting sarcoma disease. Sarcoma...
- Blaxland Electorate: Dr Jamal Rifi (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to a genuine local hero—a father raising five children into fine young Australians; a doctor who has served my community for decades; a community leader esteemed in...
- La Trobe Electorate: Berwick Lodge Primary School (1 speech)
I wish to talk about a school in my electorate, Berwick Lodge Primary School, which is doing a fantastic job out there under the guidance of principal Henryk Grossek. I would like to thank all...
- Hindmarsh Electorate: Westlake Shopping Centre (1 speech)
I rise to speak today on the proposal by Westfield to introduce boom gates and parking fees at their Westlake shopping centre in the electorate of Hindmarsh. The Charles Sturt Development...
- Gilmore Electorate: Heritage Estates (1 speech)
Apparently the jobs of 1,000 people in and around the township of Deniliquin are under threat as a consequence of a decision of this government. I am not referring to the new workplace...
- Fremantle Electorate: Fremantle Men’s Shed (1 speech)
The Fremantle Men’s Community Shed was the first of its kind in Western Australia and it is an example of how we can find and create new ways of building community spirit. Recently I had...
- Gippsland Electorate: Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to speak today in honour of the Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club, which has been awarded the 2009 Surf Life Saving Australia club of the year. This is an...
- Deakin Electorate: Roads (2 speeches)
Today I rise to speak about a particular funding initiative contained in the Rudd government’s visionary 2009-10 nation-building budget. The $80 million contribution to the Springvale and...
- Barker Electorate: Education (1 speech)
Earlier this year I expressed my delight in the great year-12 results which were achieved by students in my electorate of Barker. These were students who faced ongoing disadvantages of distance,...
- Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
The rhetoric coming from the opposition in relation to unauthorised boat arrivals and immigration detention has been somewhat surprising. Over the past 10 months I have been working closely on...
- Fuel Quality Standards Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (7 speeches)
Debate resumed from 13 May, on motion by Mr Garrett: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2009 Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 19 March, on motion by Mrs Elliot: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Defence Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (17 speeches)
Debate resumed from 18 March, on motion by Mr Snowdon: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the Main Committee do now adjourn.
- Budget (1 speech)
The Rudd Labor government’s nation-wrecking budget has let this nation down very badly. The wrecking ball of reckless spending has diverted funds into headline-grabbing multimillion dollar...
- Indigenous Communities (1 speech)
I will talk today about some encouraging and practical aspects of the apology that was given in this House to the Indigenous people just over 12 months ago. I have spoken previously in the House...
- Member for Bendigo (1 speech)
The budget that was delivered by the federal Treasurer on Tuesday evening made reference to the government seeking to increase the age pension for tens of thousands of our fellow Australians, and...
- National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
I rise today to inform members of some of the activities and achievements of volunteers in my electorate of Robertson. As members are aware, it is National Volunteer Week. This is the time when...
- Budget (1 speech)
In the few minutes available to me I would like to focus on some of the infrastructure undertakings and debate that has resulted from this week’s budget. I spoke earlier in the parliament...
- Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
I rise today to reflect on the devastating loss suffered by the Australian community, and especially the Victorian communities, during the Victorian bushfires this summer. This disaster touched...
