House debates
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That consideration of government business order of the day No. 1 be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- International Arbitration Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Referred to Main Committee (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the bill be referred to the Main Committee for further consideration. I advise all honourable members that this motion enjoys the support of the Chief Opposition Whip,...
- Carer Recognition Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms Macklin. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time.
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms Macklin. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill is the government’s commitment to enshrine in law the Australian government’s national recognition of the exceptional...
- Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Amendment Bill 2010 (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 Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Amendment Bill 2010 is another step in the government’s plans to cut red tape and increase...
- Insurance Contracts Amendment Bill 2010 (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. Insurance is vital for Australia’s community to function. People and organisations are able to participate in social and economic...
- Tax Laws Amendment (Transfer of Provisions) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Griffin. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, I introduce a bill that rewrites five areas of income tax law. It removes 149 pages from the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. The rewrite...
- Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 2) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Griffin. 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 non-commercial...
- Territories Law Reform Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Brendan O’Connor. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Introduction The Territories Law Reform Bill 2010 implements significant reforms to improve the governance of Norfolk Island and strengthen the...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That business intervening before notice No. 10, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Dr Emerson. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010 is a bill to amend the Trade Practices Act 1974, the Australian...
- Ministers of State Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Dr Kelly for Mr Tanner. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Section 66 of the Constitution prescribes the maximum annual amount that can be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the salaries of...
- Defence Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Dr Kelly. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The purpose of the bill is to address five separate measures: The first measure amends the Defence Act 1903 to establish the Defence Honours and...
- Immigration (Education) Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Laurie Ferguson. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Rudd Labor government is committed to providing English language tuition to newly arrived migrants through a targeted, well-designed program...
- Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2010 Measures No. 1) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Butler. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill makes a number of amendments to improve the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. As I...
- Anti-People Smuggling and Other Measures Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (19 speeches)
Debate resumed from 16 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.
- Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2009 Measures No. 3) Bill 2009; Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (4 speeches)
Debate resumed from 25 November, on motion by Mr Butler: 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.
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 [No. 2] (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Senate Message (5 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...
- Battle of Fromelles (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
On indulgence, I have some remarks concerning the identification of soldiers at Fromelles. Members would be aware that the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916 left more than 5,000 Australian...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Home Insulation Program (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister and it relates to the 106 house fires that have been linked to his disastrous home insulation scheme. I draw the Prime Minister’s attention to comments...
- Hospitals (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. What action is the government taking to provide better health and better hospitals for working families?
- Home Insulation Program (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the confirmation by the Insurance Council of Australia yesterday that, under the government’s failed home insulation...
- Hospitals (5 speeches)
Mr question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. Will the minister advise the House of the implications of cutting the forward estimates for health spending?
- Asylum Seekers (4 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his promise on the day before the last election when he said in relation to boats seeking to enter Australian waters...
- Medical Workforce (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Why is health workforce reform important and how does the government’s policy differ from past approaches?
- Asylum Seekers (17 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the findings of the inquiry into the explosion on SIEV 36 handed down today, and the naming of three individuals found to be...
- Pensions and Benefits (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...
- Asylum Seekers (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. It is simple, it is clear and it should not require him to read any briefing notes.
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What role has business played in the success of our economy during the global recession and why is it important that government, business and the community work...
- Green Loans Program (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister and relates to the Green Loans Program. Prime Minister, given that many applicants have been waiting since before Christmas to receive their acceptances and...
- Paid Parental Leave (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Minister, how is the government supporting families to make their own work and family choices? How...
- Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his previous answer, when he said he had to await the outcomes of the coronial investigation and the DPP investigation before...
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Social Inclusion. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on recent comments...
- Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General, representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Given the Prime Minister has just confirmed that the decision to grant permanent protection...
- Rudd Government: Legislative Program (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government and Leader of the House. Why is the passage of government legislation through the...
- Building the Education Revolution Program (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Minister for Education and the Minister for Social Inclusion. I refer the minister to the case of the Gordon East Public...
- Native Vegetation (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Is the minister aware of concerns in rural communities about state native vegetation laws? How has the government responded...
- Asylum Seekers (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his confirmation in question time today that the decision to grant permanent protection visas, rather than temporary safe haven...
- Hospitals (43 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister—
- Fiji (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
On indulgence, I want to take this brief opportunity to advise the House on Australian assistance to the people of Fiji in the wake of the recent cyclone and the declaration of a state of natural...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (12 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- 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...
- Parliamentary Zone (0 speeches)
- Approval of Proposal (2 speeches)
by leave—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 which was presented to the...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Sri Lanka (2 speeches)
by leave—I wish to update the House on the situation in Sri Lanka since my last report to the House in September last year. In particular, I wish to update the House on the ongoing...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Agriculture in Australia (10 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for New England proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The future of...
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 [No. 2] (0 speeches)
- Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 (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...
- Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2010 (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.
- Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 25 November, on motion by Mr Butler: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. Message from the Governor-General recommending...
- 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.
- Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- (0 speeches)
Consideration resumed from 8 February.
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
I present the explanatory memorandum to the bill and I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill implements the decision, announced by the government on 23 December 2008, to...
- Social Security and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Weekly Payments) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Senate Message (1 speech)
Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation for requested amendments announced. Bill returned from the Senate with amendments. Ordered that the amendments be considered...
- Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! It being 7.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
- Australian Labor Party (3 speeches)
This week we have seen the first public signs of the internal battles going on in the background within the Rudd government. An explosive article by James Massola and Chris Johnson appeared in...
- Health (1 speech)
I put on the record tonight my support for the government’s efforts to improve Australia’s health system. We want the health system to work better. The Australian people are looking...
- Fadden Electorate: Young Leaders (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the new student leaders within the schools of Fadden. I believe it is important for the Commonwealth to recognise the roles and responsibilities of our young leaders as they...
- Ballarat Electorate: Leadership Ballarat and Western Region Program (1 speech)
May I commend the member for Fadden on his speech. I too want to talk about exceptional leadership within my own electorate of Ballarat. This week, the federal parliament has been host to around...
- Mr Reg Parker; Paterson Electorate: Forster Surf Rescue (1 speech)
I rise tonight to call on the generosity of those within my electorate of Paterson, who time and time again rally together to achieve truly amazing things. I would also like to acknowledge a true...
- Health (1 speech)
I thank the member for Paterson for his contribution. I understand exactly the difficulties that lifesavers have in relation to the equipment issues that he spoke so eloquently on tonight....
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Western Australia: Economy (2 speeches)
Prior to the last election, Kevin Rudd stood in Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia, overlooking the backdrop of the CBD. He promised in very vague terms that, under him, Western Australia...
- Corio Electorate: Flamefest (1 speech)
This is a great time of year in Geelong as the city makes the most of the glorious autumn sunshine and readies itself for another triumphant football season. This coming weekend will be filled...
- Osteoporosis (1 speech)
This morning a number of members and senators attended a presentation by Osteoporosis Australia. I know that osteoporosis is of concern to a great many people within the electorate of Cowan. I...
- Isaacs Electorate: Bonbeach Swim and Edithvale Bowling Tournament (1 speech)
Today I rise to talk firstly about the Bonbeach Lifesaving Club open water swim which I took part in last Sunday alongside more than 240 other swimmers in beautiful sunshine and fantastic...
- Groom Electorate: St Andrew’s Hospital Cancer Care Centre (1 speech)
I rise today to applaud the work of St Andrew’s Hospital Cancer Care Centre in Toowoomba and to bring to the parliament’s attention its extraordinary record since it was opened just...
- Throsby Electorate: Shellharbour (1 speech)
Shellharbour City can look forward to another exciting project funded under the second round of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. As we know, this program has provided the...
- Mitchell Electorate: Motor Neurone Disease (1 speech)
I rise this morning to bring awareness of motor neurone disease in Australia. Motor neurone disease is a devastating neurological illness that affects around 1,400 people across Australia. Of...
- Armenia (1 speech)
Next month, on 24 April, there will be an extra layer of sadness for Armenian Australians as they gather to remember the shocking events of nearly a century ago, events that continue to leave an...
- McMillan Electorate: Mr Ranald Webster (1 speech)
Madam Deputy Speaker, I must admit that I missed the little sign outside McGregor Gardens that said ‘Rita and Ranald will play today at two o’clock’, but once I was inside the...
- Health Care (1 speech)
Health care is shaping up as one of the critical areas of difference in the contest between the Rudd government and the opposition to be decided at the forthcoming federal election. It will also...
- South Australia: Water (2 speeches)
South Australian Premier Mike Rann has been caught out again with his spin, trying to suggest that he has delivered another 400 gigalitres to the state. What has delivered it has been the...
- Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (11 speeches)
Debate resumed from 4 February, on motion by Mr Clare: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Committees (0 speeches)
