House debates
Monday, 21 March 2011
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Petitions, and in accordance with standing order 207, I present the following petitions:
- Responses; Asbestos (0 speeches)
Dear Mr Murphy Thank you for your letter of 24 November 2010 on behalf of the Standing Committee on Petitions concerning the petition on preventing the mining and export of asbestos and promoting...
- Statement (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to today to speak in a little more detail about matters relating to petitioning. Over the last few months at this time on a Monday I’ve...
- Main Committee (0 speeches)
- Private Members’ Motions (1 speech)
The Acting Speaker: In accordance with standing order 41(g), and the determinations of the Selection Committee, I present copies of the terms of motions for which notice has be given by the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Home Insulation Program (Commission of Inquiry) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (2 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Hunt.
- Auditor-General Amendment Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- (0 speeches)
Consideration resumed from 28 February.
- Second Reading (11 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I note the contribution of the previous speaker, the member for Flinders, about the Home Insulation Program and I would hope that he also...
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Abolition of Alpine Grazing) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- (0 speeches)
Consideration resumed from 28 February.
- Second Reading (11 speeches, 1 comment)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I have been on the record, as have the Greens, for quite some time now highlighting the necessity for the Commonwealth to take urgent action to...
- Abolition of Age Limit on Payment of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 28 February.
- Second Reading (12 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Aviation Crimes and Policing Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Identity Crimes and Other Measures) Bill 2010 [2011] (0 speeches)
- Assent (0 speeches)
Message from the Governor-General reported informing the House of assent to the bills.
- Statute Law Revision Bill (No. 2) 2010 (0 speeches)
- National Health and Hospitals Network Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Senate Message (2 speeches)
Bill returned from the Senate with amendments. Ordered that the amendments be considered immediately. Senate’s amendments— (1) Clause 5, page 3 (after line 7), after...
- Evidence Amendment (Journalists’ Privilege) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Senate Message (5 speeches)
Bill returned from the Senate with amendments. Ordered that the amendments be considered immediately. Senate’s amendments— (1) Schedule 1, item 1, page 3 (lines 13...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Schools Assistance Amendment (Financial Assistance) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (25 speeches)
Debate resumed from 3 March, on motion by Mr Andrews: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Leichhardt Electorate: Marine Wildlife (1 speech)
I received an email on Friday that I would like to read to this House. It said: Last night four dugong were killed and hauled on the beach at Horn Island. The night before eight dugong including...
- Greenway Electorate: Regenesis Program (1 speech)
On Friday 11 March, along with the member for Chifley, I attended the Regenesis celebration event and the launch of the Regenesis tool kit at Mujar Bija Reserve in Blacktown which was...
- Bonner Electorate: Commendation for Brave Conduct (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to speak in honour of two highly commendable volunteers of Coast Guard Brisbane on the recent announcement that Craig Bowen and Steve Creevey will receive a commendation for...
- Dr Ken Henry (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the contribution of Dr Ken Henry to economic policy making in Australia as a major player in Australian economic policy making for 2½ decades and as Secretary to the...
- Leukaemia Foundation: World’s Greatest Shave for a Cure (1 speech)
On Saturday 12 March I participated in the Leukaemia Foundation’s shave for a cure. Blood cancer is the second largest cancer killer and tragically claims someone’s life every two...
- Matt Goss and Mr Eddie Ockenden (1 speech)
I rise to talk about some outstanding Tasmanian athletes but, particularly, about a cyclist. I also want to mention Eddie Ockenden who is the TIS Athlete of the Year. He captained the Australian...
- Murrindindi Shire (1 speech)
Two weeks ago I had the opportunity of what I hope will be the first of many electorate tours, in the redistributed boundaries of Indi, throughout the shire of Murrindindi. It is home to some of...
- Mr Charles Lucre (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to the late Charles Lucre, a man much loved in the Canberra community for his generosity of spirit and many acts of kindness. For 37 years, Charles Lucre was a...
- Electorate of Mitchell: Transport Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the state of transport infrastructure in my electorate of Mitchell in north-west and south-west Sydney one final time in the dying days of the New South Wales Labor...
- Mr Lachlan Jones (2 speeches)
Today, I want to acknowledge the musical achievements of Mr Lachlan Jones, a young Throsby constituent who is the only student from the Illawarra arts unit’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble. I can...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Japan Disaster (3 speeches)
I move: That the House:(1)express its deep shock and sorrow at the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency that have struck Japan;(2)extend its profound sympathies to the many families whose...
- Main Committee (0 speeches)
- Japan Disaster; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That the resumption of debate on the Prime Minister’s motion of condolence in connection with the Japan disaster be referred to the Main Committee. Question agreed to.
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Earthquake in New Zealand (3 speeches)
I move: That the House:(1)express its condolences at the tragic loss of life and damage to property suffered by the people of New Zealand in the Christchurch earthquake;(2)extend its profound...
- Main Committee (0 speeches)
- Christchurch Earthquake; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That the resumption of the debate on the Prime Minister’s motion of condolence in connection with the earthquake in New Zealand be referred to the Main Committee. Question agreed to.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (24 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Housing Industry Association estimates that there are 240 tonnes of carbon dioxide generated building an average house and related infrastructure and, at...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why does Australia need to invest in a clean energy nation by making the top 1,000 big polluters pay for the carbon pollution they create?
- Emissions Trading Scheme (15 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to her press conference on 24 February where she committed the government to a ‘full cap-and-trade emissions trading...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon the Minister of Education, Employment and the Family from the Republic of Malta, the Hon. Dolores Cristina. The minister is...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (18 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House the importance of putting a price on carbon to transform our economy for a low carbon future?
- Climate Change (16 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to her statement on ABC’s Q&A program last week that if she had won an outright majority at the election she would now...
- Defence: Anglesea Barracks (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, Tasmania occupies a remarkable place in Australian military history. Anglesea Barracks in Hobart is the oldest Army barracks in Australia,...
- Climate Change (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Why is the government committed to taking strong action on climate change, how has this commitment been received and is...
- Asylum Seekers (7 speeches)
Thank you, Mr Speaker. My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister’s statement on Sunday 13 March in response to the break-out of detainees on Christmas Island that...
- Libya (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister update the House on international efforts to protect civilians and bring an end to the Gaddafi regime’s violence in Libya?
- East Timor (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Can the Minister for Foreign Affairs confirm that, eight months after the Prime Minister’s announcement of a regional processing centre...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on the importance of maintaining a responsible fiscal policy and returning the budget to surplus as planned?
- Asylum Seekers (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. I refer the minister to the advertisement in today’s Australian seeking applications for an additional six public affairs and...
- Indigenous Communities (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs: what action is the government taking to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve living conditions...
- National Education Standards (6 speeches)
My question today is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to her very sensible comments yesterday when she said it was impossible to understand Western literature without...
- Alpine Grazing (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Will the minister update the House on recent developments concerning the Victorian government...
- Japan Natural Disasters (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
On indulgence, for the benefit of the House, we have just been advised by the crisis centre of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that they have now contacted or otherwise confirmed the...
- 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...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Migration Committee; Membership (2 speeches)
I have received advice from the chief government whip that he has nominated Mr Georganas to be a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration in place of Mrs D’Ath.
- Schools Assistance Amendment (Financial Assistance) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Defence Legislation Amendment (Security of Defence Premises) Bill 2010; Screen Australia (Transfer of Assets) Bill 2010; Corporations and Other Legislation Amendment (Trustee Companies and Other Measures) Bill 2011; Health Insurance Amendment (Compliance) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Message received from the Senate returning the bills without amendment or request.
- Australian Civilian Corps Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Rebate) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (10 speeches)
Debate resumed from 23 February, on motion by Mr Garrett: 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.
- Human Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Replacement Explanatory Memorandum (1 speech)
For the information of honourable members I present a replacement explanatory memorandum for the Human Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2010.
- Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive Remuneration) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Replacement Explanatory Memorandum (1 speech)
For the information of honourable members I present a replacement explanatory memorandum for the Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive Remuneration) Bill 2011.
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulatory Levies Legislation Amendment (2011 Measures No. 1) Bill 2011; Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulatory Levies (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (6 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 February, on motion by Mr Laurie Ferguson: 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.
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulatory Levies (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 February, on motion by Mr Martin Ferguson: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. Message from the Governor-General...
- 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.
- Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation 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.
- Personal Property Securities (Corporations and Other Amendments) Bill 2011 (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.
- Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Election Commitments and Other Measures) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (12 speeches)
Debate resumed from 10 February, on motion by Ms Macklin: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Private Members’ Business (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (15 speeches)
I move: That this House:(1)agrees that putting a price on carbon is an essential step in reducing carbon pollution and transforming our economy to achieve a clean energy future;(2)notes that in...
- Milk Pricing (17 speeches)
by leave—I move: That this House:(1)notes with concern the impact on the Dairy Industry of the Coles milk pricing strategy, and that:(a)dairy farmers around the country are today seriously...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! It being 9.30 pm, I propose the question: That the House do now adjourn.
- Hon. Grant Tambling OA; Solomon electorate: events (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak about a number of activities and events that I have been involved in over this past month, and to speak about the outstanding achievements of one of my constituents...
- Multiculturism (1 speech)
other members, today I am wearing an orange ribbon. That signifies Harmony Day, which recognises the multicultural basis of our nation. It is also a way of recognising the individuals who have...
- Carbon Pricing (1 speech)
I rise this evening to voice my opposition and that of my electorate to Labor’s proposed carbon tax. The impact of this tax will be most felt by the hardworking communities in rural and...
- Blair Electorate: Building the Education Revolution (1 speech)
The federal Labor government’s $42 billion nation-building and economic stimulus plan, which we announced in February 2009, was a plan to support local jobs and stimulate local economies. I...
- O’Connor Electorate: TradeStart Offices (1 speech)
I draw the House’s attention to a significant regional issue for my electorate of O’Connor and the state of Western Australia: the opportunities for businesses in regional WA to...
- Fremantle Electorate: International Women’s Day (1 speech)
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending various events in Fremantle and Perth to celebrate the important occasion of the centenary of International Women’s Day. International...
- Harmony Day 2011 (1 speech)
I am pleased to rise tonight to pay tribute to Harmony Day 2011. As many in this parliament would be aware, Harmony Day was first recognised and celebrated in 1999 as a result of a 1996 election...
- Women in the Workforce (1 speech)
Research is increasingly showing that greater gender diversity in organisations can boost performance, yet women remain underrepresented on Australian boards. While women make up 45 per cent of...
- Brisbane Flood Donation (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about a very special donation to the Brisbane flood recovery. As a result of the flood that so devastated the great city of Brisbane, my office and I wanted to do...
- International Year for People of African Descent (1 speech)
On 18 December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2011 the International Year for People of African Descent. It declared that 2011 is aimed at: … strengthening national...
- Kusal Waraka Adidi (1 speech)
When the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion was formed in 1942, it was composed of 880 men who volunteered from across the Torres Strait, leaving only 10 men of eligible age in the outer...
- Illawarra Flooding (2 speeches)
Tonight I wish to update the House about the unfolding flood situation in the Illawarra and in my electorate of Throsby. Over the past 72 hours the Illawarra has been buffeted by torrential rain,...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
The following notices were given:
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Macarthur Electorate (1 speech)
Today I want to mention a beautiful township in my electorate of Macarthur, the township of Appin, and its 200-year celebrations. The week of 13 May 2011 holds great significance for the historic...
- Blacktown Girls High School (1 speech)
Last Monday I had the pleasure of attending the morning assembly of Blacktown Girls High School, in my electorate of Greenway, to confer badges on two of the school’s new flag monitors and...
- Dornan, Mrs Dimity, AO (1 speech)
As I said in my maiden speech, I draw great inspiration from the remarkable people living in my electorate of Ryan. One such person—and she is truly remarkable—is Mrs Dimity Dornan,...
- Wakefield Electorate: Leopard Tank (1 speech)
Last week it was my great pleasure to welcome to the town of Two Wells in my electorate a Leopard tank. This decommissioned tank has already become a great local icon. The Plains Producer, which...
- Gordon East Public School (1 speech)
I rise to speak about Gordon East Public School in my electorate. Last year I asked a question of the then Minister for Education about the Building the Education Revolution works at Gordon East...
- Fraser Electorate: Social Justice Summit (1 speech)
The community sector is vital to helping disadvantaged Australians. It is often overlooked in politics. In my time in office I intend to make it a priority to connect with and support community...
- National Harmony Day (1 speech)
Yesterday I had the pleasure of celebrating National Harmony Day in my electorate with several hundred members of the local Indian community. The venue was the Sant Nirankari Mission, which is...
- Epilepsy: Purple Day (1 speech)
Half a million Australians will be affected by epilepsy in their lifetime. Purple Day will be held on 26 March 2011. It is a global grassroots effort dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy...
- Sham Contracting (1 speech)
The Australian Building and Construction Commissioner has announced hearings for an inquiry into so-called ‘sham’ contracting in the construction industry. But, given the response by...
- Thu Duc Ex-Reserve Officers Association (2 speeches)
Recently I had the pleasure of attending two functions organised by the Thu Duc Ex-Reserve Officers Association. Since 1987, the association has been working with and on behalf of veterans who...
- Private Members’ Business (0 speeches)
- Flooding of Communities in the Torres Strait (19 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Entsch: That this House:(1)notes the severe flooding effects taking place in the outer islands of the Torres Strait and the dire conditions the Torres Strait...
- Live Animal Exports (19 speeches, 1 comment)
Debate resumed, on motion by Ms Saffin: That the House:(1)notes:(a)that the Commonwealth is responsible for regulating the export of live animals, and for negotiating the arrangements and...
- Education and High School Retention (7 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Hayes: That this House:(1)notes that:(a)the importance of high school completion in equipping young people with the skills and education levels to translate into...
- Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (11 speeches)
Debate resumed from 3 March, on motion by Ms Kate Ellis: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Personal Property Securities (Corporations and Other Amendments) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 23 February, on motion by Mr McClelland: That this bill be read a second time.
- Private Members’ Business (0 speeches)
- World Veterinary Year (6 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr John Cobb: That this House:(1)notes that:(a)this year marks the two-hundred and fiftieth anniversary of veterinary education with the establishment of the first...
- Biosecurity and Quarantine (9 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Georganas: That this House acknowledges that:(1)a strong biosecurity and quarantine system is critical to Australia’s rural and regional industries, jobs,...
- World Tuberculosis Day (13 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Laurie Ferguson: That this House:(1)recognises that 24 March is World Tuberculosis Day, in observance of a disease that still claims the lives of 1.7 million...
- Disability-Inclusive Australian Aid Program (5 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Ms Parke: That this House:(1)recognises that:(a)there are 650 million people living with disabilities worldwide and that approximately 80 per cent of those people...
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Debate resumed from 28 February.
- Grandparent Carers (1 speech)
This evening in the grievance debate I grieve for grandparents who are carers. I grieve for grandparents who are carers because they are in a special category in Australia. I have spoken about...
- Nuclear Power (1 speech)
The debate on nuclear power in this country is now over. The recent terrible events in Japan and the ongoing emergency at the Fukushima nuclear power plant have shown very clearly the dangers of...
- Battle of Long Tan Awards (1 speech)
On 9 March I had the extraordinary honour of presenting Battle of Long Tan veteran Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith with his Star of Gallantry award at the Maryborough Military Museum. It is...
- Deakin Electorate: Ringwood Aquatic Centre (1 speech)
I rise in this grievance debate to talk about the Ringwood Aquatic Centre, which I spoke about in this House back on 28 February this year. My grievance at the time was with Maroondah City...
- Moreton Electorate: Archerfield Airport (3 speeches)
I rise tonight inform the House about developments at Archerfield Airport, in my electorate, and to highlight the growing concerns of many of my constituents. Archerfield Airport is owned by the...
- Chisholm Electorate: Box Hill Institute of TAFE (1 speech)
Tonight, I do not want to grieve. Having watched the news tonight, I think we need to be speaking about some wonderful things in our community as opposed to all the traumas that are happening out...
- Cowan Electorate: Coptic Orthodox Church (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to congratulate the new Coptic Orthodox church in the suburb of Wanneroo within the electorate of Cowan. The St Mark and St George Coptic Orthodox Church has recently come...
