House debates
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
- Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Fibre Deployment) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Albanese. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Fibre Deployment) Bill 2011 amends the Telecommunications Act 1997 to support the...
- Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Air Cargo) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Albanese. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The legislative framework of Australia’s aviation security regime consists of a suite of measures designed to deter and prevent acts of...
- Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr McClelland. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 contains amendments to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979, the...
- Child Support (Registration and Collection) Amendment Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms Plibersek. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to introduce the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Amendment Bill 2011. The bill has two objectives. Firstly, the bill...
- Customs Amendment (Export Controls and Other Measures) Bill 2011 (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. This bill is part of the government’s initiatives to increase the level of security in the export cargo environment by strengthening the...
- Customs Tariff Amendment (2012 Harmonized System Changes) Bill 2011 (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. The Customs Tariff Amendment (2012 Harmonized System Changes) Bill 2011 contains approximately 800 amendments to the Customs Tariff Act 1995....
- Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011 (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. I am pleased to introduce the Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011. This bill contains amendments that are integral to the...
- Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms Kate Ellis. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill implements the government’s response to the review of the Comcare scheme, as well as introducing certain other associated...
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Job Seeker Compliance) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms Kate Ellis. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The bill introduced today delivers on our government’s election commitment to modernise Australia’s welfare system and introduce...
- International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Shorten. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today I introduce this bill which will amend the International Tax Agreements Act 1953 in two ways. Firstly, schedule 1 to the bill will modify...
- Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2011 Measures No. 1) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms King. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill will make changes to the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 to further enhance the regulatory framework for therapeutic goods and provide...
- Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Further Election Commitments and Other Measures) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Ms Collins for Ms Macklin. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill delivers on three important election commitments made by the government during the 2010 election campaign to improve support for...
- Parliamentary Zone (0 speeches)
- Approval of Proposal (1 speech)
On behalf of the Minister for the Arts, I move: That, in accordance with section 5 of the Parliament Act 1974, the House approve the following proposal for work in the Parliamentary Zone which...
- Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment (Child Care and Other Measures) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Referred to Main Committee (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the bill be referred to the Main Committee for further consideration. Question agreed to.
- Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Provisional Voting) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (33 speeches)
Debate resumed from 22 March, on motion by Mr Gray: 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.
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Dividend and Other Measures) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (8 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 February, on motion by Mr Albanese: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Newman, Mr Campbell (1 speech)
I stand today to support and endorse Campbell Newman as the next Premier of Queensland. We also need a Liberal National Party member to represent the people of Ashgrove, a state seat within my...
- Buckingham, Mr Don (1 speech)
I would like to say a few words in memory of Don Buckingham, a Fremantle constituent and a true friend. Don died on Labour Day, 7 March, which is appropriate for a man who gave such a great deal...
- Mount Barker Community Resource Centre (1 speech)
I recently had the opportunity to visit the community of Mount Barker in my electorate of O’Connor and meet with a dedicated group of volunteers who have spent the last five years...
- Illawarra Floods (1 speech)
On Monday this week I advised the House of the terrible floods that have affected my electorate of Throsby in the Illawarra of New South Wales. During Monday night and Tuesday morning over 290...
- Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (1 speech)
foetal alcohol spectrum disorder or foetal alcohol syndrome is the greatest cause of non-genetic permanent intellectual and physical disability in newborns in Australia. In fact, if you drink...
- Tasmanian Institute of Sport Awards (1 speech)
It would be remiss of me not to mention the Sheffield Shield. I congratulate Tim Coyle, the coach of the Tassie Tigers, and George Bailey, the captain, on a wonderful victory for the best state...
- Proston Show (1 speech)
On Saturday, 12 March, I had the pleasure of opening the Proston show in the south of my electorate of Flynn. The Proston show is the first of the regional shows, and is a credit to their...
- Cane, Maureen (1 speech)
I wish to acknowledge the outstanding contribution to the Canberra community by Maureen Cane, who recently retired after 10 years as chief executive officer of Communities@Work. Over the decade...
- Coptic Community (1 speech)
The Coptic people make up a valued and active part of the community in my electorate of Hughes. Three Coptic parishes surround the boundaries of the Hughes electorate, and we are privileged to...
- Surf Life Saving Tasmania (2 speeches)
I rise to offer a bouquet to Surf Life Saving Tasmania for their wonderful work in organising schools and school-age children with disabilities, taking them to surf beaches during last summer....
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (64 speeches, 2 comments)
My question is to the Prime Minister, and I ask this question on behalf of the thousands of people gathered outside Parliament House today who the Prime Minister would not talk to. I ask the...
- Petrol Sniffing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Health. The implementation of low-aromatic fuels in remote communities of Australia as a tool to combat the petrol sniffing epidemic is vitally...
- Renewable Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why is it important that Australia not be left behind in the international race to create clean energy? How will the government secure jobs and investment in...
- Carbon Pricing (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the fact that BlueScope Steel is one of the most environmentally responsible steelmakers in the world and that, if a carbon tax...
- Climate Change (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Will the minister update the House on the government’s action to tackle climate change and how this has been...
- Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. When, and on how many occasions, did he or his office receive warnings about the potential for increased violence on Christmas...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Will the minister outline the impacts of climate change on Australia’s environment? What...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I advise members that we have in the gallery the Hon. Gary Nairn, a former member for Eden-Monaro and former minister. On behalf of the House, I acknowledge him in a very warm and friendly manner.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. I refer to the minister’s last answer. Is it true that the only warnings he received were the two reports he referred to...
- Climate Change (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Is the minister aware of recent comments made by officials from BlueScope about the government’s plans to tackle...
- Asylum Seekers (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Have the detainees involved in last week’s riots—
- Carbon Pricing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the government consulting with business and other important sections of the community on the implementation of a price on carbon?
- Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to evidence provided in Senate estimates last October that the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship took no steps to exercise...
- Australian Natural Disasters (15 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the progress of the government’s efforts to fund the reconstruction of regions impacted by recent natural...
- Wallace Brown Award (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
—on indulgence—I congratulate Sky News journalist Ashleigh Gillon for winning the 2011 Wally Brown Award for young journalists. The citation says: Ashleigh submitted broadcast...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Question Time (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, today over six busloads of citizens from my electorate of Hughes joined with thousands of others in a protest out the front of Parliament House to protest against the Prime...
- Auditor-General’S Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 33 of 2010-11 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General’s Audit report No. 33 of 2010-11 entitled The protection and security of electronic information held by Australian government agencies. Ordered that the report...
- 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...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Immigration Detention (46 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Cook proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The rolling crisis in the...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Economic Impact of Recent Natural Disasters (2 speeches)
Over the past few months we have witnessed a series of truly tragic natural disasters—both here and abroad. At home, our country has been ravaged by floods, with Cyclone Yasi in the north...
- Afghanistan (2 speeches)
As I said during last year’s parliamentary debate on Afghanistan, ‘There can be no more serious endeavour for any country or government than to send its military forces into...
- Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Amendment Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Gray. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The purpose of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Amendment Bill 2011 is to update and modernise the operation of the...
- Statute Stocktake Bill (No. 1) 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Gray. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Statute Stocktake Bill (No. 1) 2011 seeks to reduce red tape in the government’s internal administration by repealing redundant special...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for...
- Public Works Committee; Approval of Work (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing...
- Parliamentary Budget Office Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Select Committee on the Parliamentary Budget Office, I present the committee’s report entitled Inquiry into the proposed Parliamentary Budget Office, together with...
- Telecommunications Interception and Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2011; Statute Law Revision Bill 2011; Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Assent (0 speeches)
Messages from the Governor-General reported informing the House of assent to the bills.
- Schools Assistance Amendment (Financial Assistance) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Bill 2010 [2011] (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill received from the Senate and read a first time. Ordered that the second reading be made an order of the day for the next sitting.
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2010 [2011] (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill received from the Senate and read a first time. Ordered that the second reading be made an order of the day for the next sitting.
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill received from the Senate and read a first time. Ordered that the second reading be made an order of the day for the next sitting.
- Customs Amendment (Serious Drugs Detection) 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.
- Therapeutic Goods Legislation Amendment (Copyright) 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.
- Human Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Report from Main Committee (1 speech)
Bill returned from Main Committee with amendments, appropriation message having been reported; certified copy of the bill and schedule of amendments presented. Ordered that this bill be...
- 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.
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Dividend and Other Measures) Bill 2011 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (5 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 February, on motion by Mr Albanese: 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. I thank the opposition for their cooperation. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the House do now adjourn.
- SS Yongala (1 speech)
I rise this evening, on 23 March 2011, to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the passenger ship SS Yongala. Its name means ‘good water’ in the Nadjuri language of South...
- Organ Donation (1 speech)
I rise on this occasion to speak about the importance of organ donation. Recently, Australians celebrated DonateLife week, which aims to highlight the importance of organ donation and speaking to...
- Dawson Electorate: Digital Television (1 speech)
I rise tonight to highlight issues relating to the digital television switch-over in my electorate of Dawson. The residents of Dingo Beach and Hideaway Bay in the Whitsundays are justifiably...
- Queensland Floods (1 speech)
It is now around three months since the tragic floods ripped through my electorate, damaging or destroying 4,200 homes and, unfortunately, more than 1,000 businesses. Some of those were quite...
- Rural Medical Workforce (1 speech)
I rise tonight to urge the Minister for Health and Ageing and the Prime Minister to listen to the concerns of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia, which continues to highlight the very...
- Holi Festival (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak about a very noteworthy event that I attended in my electorate of Holt. It was my great honour to participate in the annual the Holi festival last Saturday at the Shri...
- Suicide Prevention (1 speech)
I rise again tonight to make an urgent plea to the government for the lives of young people in the Dawson electorate. The Mackay region is generally regarded as financially advantaged, and in...
- Lyons Electorate: Local Festivals (1 speech)
I would like to speak tonight about the communities that I represent and the great festivals that are a great part of the Tasmanian scene, especially at this time of year—the celebration of...
- Australian Service Clubs; HMAS Sydney II Memorial (1 speech)
I rise this evening to remind this House of the very hard and important work done by service clubs around Australia and, specifically, I wish to bring to the House’s attention the work done...
- US-Australia Retail Price Differences (1 speech)
Back in January, we witnessed the launch of a campaign by major retailers to start adding the GST to the purchase of products sourced overseas via the net. It was a short-lived campaign for a...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
I rise tonight in this adjournment debate to address the important issue of mental health, particularly as it affects young Australians. What we all know in this House is that mental health...
- Fisher Electorate:; National Ride2School Day; Fisher Seniors Forum and Expo; Dance For Daniel (1 speech)
I speak today about an event held on 16 March: the fifth annual National Ride2School Day. National Ride2School Day promotes health and physical activity for children. Teachers, parents and...
- Port Macquarie Base Hospital (2 speeches)
In the short time I have I would like to congratulate the many in the local community of Port Macquarie who have lobbied and advocated so hard for the expansion of Port Macquarie Base Hospital....
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (7 speeches)
The following notices were given:
