House debates
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
- Members Sworn (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I have received the return to the writs which I issued on 30 October 2009 for the election of members to serve for the electoral division of Higgins in the state of Victoria, in place of the Hon....
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Trade will be absent from question time this week. He is in South Africa to promote Australia’s trade investment interests in Africa at the Mining...
- Haiti (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, on indulgence: members of the House will be aware of the catastrophic earthquake that occurred in Haiti on 12 January—an earthquake of a magnitude of 7.0, striking the most...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Emissions Trading Scheme (2 speeches)
When I first challenged the Prime Minister to a public debate on climate change, he refused, saying that the coalition had no policy. Well, Mr Policy—Mr Speaker; first time nerves, Mr...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the long-term challenges outlined in the Intergenerational report?
- Emissions Trading Scheme (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to a briefing provided by the government to the Daily Telegraph last November which indicated that the government’s...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House the implications of an ageing and growing population for Australia’s future economy?
- Emissions Trading Scheme (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister, and I refer the Prime Minister again to his great big new tax. Is the Prime Minister aware that the annual cost increase from his proposed emissions trading...
- Interest Rates (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on the outcome of today’s meeting of the Reserve Bank?
- Emissions Trading Scheme (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Given the fiasco at Copenhagen, why is the government still insisting on foisting a great big new tax on everything on the Australian people by reintroducing...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
Before giving the call to the member for Leichhardt, I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon the President of the Senate of Chile, His Excellency Mr Jovino Novoa,...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Emissions Trading Scheme (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline why the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is the best way to tackle climate change?
- Climate Change (0 speeches)
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I seek leave to move the following motion: That this House calls on the Prime Minister to be upfront with the Australian people and small business about the impact of his great big new tax...
- Auditor-General’S Reports (0 speeches)
- Report Nos 16 to 19 of 2009-10 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General’s Audit reports Nos 16 to 19 of 2009-10 entitled No. 16—Performance audit—Do Not Call Register—The Australian Communications and Media...
- Commonwealth Ombudsman (0 speeches)
- Report (1 speech)
I present the report for 2008-2009 on the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s activities under Part V of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979. Ordered that the report be made a parliamentary paper.
- 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 and I move: That the House take note of...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Higher Education Revolution (4 speeches)
by leave—Australia’s universities have a critical part to play in making this country smarter, fairer and more prosperous. Universities preserve, create and transmit knowledge. They...
- Afghanistan (4 speeches)
by leave—I wish to update the House on Afghanistan. Last week I attended the London Conference on Afghanistan. Australia was one of more than 70 countries and international organisations...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Flinders proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the...
- Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2009-2010 (0 speeches)
- Referred to Main Committee (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the bills be referred to the Main Committee for further consideration. I indicate to honourable members that this motion enjoys the support of the acting Chief...
- Appropriation (Water Entitlements) Bill 2009-2010; Appropriation (Water Entitlements and Home Insulation) Bill 2009-2010; Fair Work Amendment (State Referrals and Other Measures) Bill 2009; Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2009; Income Tax (TFN Withholding Tax (Ess)) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Message received from the Senate returning the bills without amendment or request.
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Amendment (Household Assistance) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Appropriation (Water Entitlements and Home Insulation) Bill 2009-2010; Appropriation (Water Entitlements) Bill 2009-2010; Social Security Amendment (National Green Jobs Corps Supplement) Bill 2009; Access to Justice (Civil Litigation Reforms) Amendment Bill 2009; Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 5) Bill 2009; Higher Education Support Amendment (Vet Fee-Help and Tertiary Admission Centres) Bill 2009; Federal Justice System Amendment (Efficiency Measures) Bill (No. 1) 2009; Auscheck Amendment Bill 2009; Fair Work Amendment (State Referrals and Other Measures) Bill 2009; Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Bill 2009; Tax Laws Amendment (Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists) Bill 2009; Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Amendment Bill 2009; Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2009; Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Participation Requirement) Bill 2009; Personal Property Securities Bill 2009; Personal Property Securities (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009; Income Tax (TFN Withholding Tax (Ess)) Bill 2009; Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2009; National Consumer Credit Protection Bill 2009; National Consumer Credit Protection (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2009; Acis Administration Amendment (Application) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Assent (0 speeches)
Messages from the Governor-General reported informing the House of assent to the bills.
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill, explanatory memorandum and regulation impact statement presented by Mr Combet. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In the final hours of parliamentary sittings last year the government made the commitment that on the first sitting day this year,...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill—by leave—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 2010 contains consequential and transitional provisions relating to the...
- Australian Climate Change Regulatory Authority Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill—by leave—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 would establish the Australian Climate Change Regulatory Authority—a new statutory authority that would be responsible for...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — Customs) Bill 2010 (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 2010 (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 also part of the legislative package to establish the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, is another one of three technical...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — General) Bill 2010 (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 also part of the legislative package to establish the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, is one of three technical bills...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill—by leave—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 seeks to establish in legislation the CPRS fuel credit measure. It will provide transitional assistance to eligible industries and...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill—by leave—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 2010 will legislate amendments to the Fuel Tax Act...
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) Bill 2010 (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 seeks to amend the Excise Tariff Act 1921 to confirm in legislation the government’s commitment in the Carbon Pollution Reduction...
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) Bill 2010 (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 seeks to amend the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to confirm in legislation the government’s commitment in the Carbon Pollution...
- Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Amendment (Household Assistance) Bill 2010 (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 delivers on the government’s commitment to assist low- and middle-income households with the expected increases in the cost of...
- Notices (0 speeches)
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The following notices were given:
- Request for Detailed Information (0 speeches)
- Parliament House: Energy and Water Measures (1 speech)
to ask the Speaker an amended question from 23 November 2009: What measures have been taken to save energy and water use in Parliament House.
- Parliament House: Water Harvesting (2 speeches)
asked the Speaker, in writing, on 26 November 2009:(1)What water harvesting arrangements are in place at Parliament House, including where and how it is stored, and the storage capacity.(2)What...
- Internet Content Filtering (2 speeches)
asked the Speaker, in writing, on 17 September 2009:(1)How many (a) Members, (b) Senators, (c) ministerial staff, and (d) Members’ and Senators’ staff, are eligible to opt for...
