House debates
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
I move: That the House record its deep regret at the death on the morning of 22 August of Private Matthew Lambert during combat operations in Afghanistan, place on record its appreciation of his...
- Lambert, Private Matthew; Reference to Main Committee (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the order of the day in relation to the death of Private Matthew Lambert be referred to the Main Committee for debate Question agreed to.
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Norway Massacre (1 speech)
On indulgence, I was asked earlier today by some members of parliament about whether or not we would be having any condolence or commemorative activity for the losses suffered in Norway. I advise...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Steel Industry (9 speeches)
Mr Speaker, my question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the appointment in 2009 of a steel supplier advocate whose job was to work with the Australian steel industry to...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the government investing in jobs and a strong economy? And why is it the right decision to undertake the reforms necessary for the nation's future?
- Carbon Pricing (5 speeches)
My question is again to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to her statement that she cannot release the names of businesses who will pay the carbon tax because it 'breaches secrecy...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline for the House the importance of putting in place policies to support the economy and jobs? What other options have been put forward and...
- Member for Dobell (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Has the Prime Minister satisfied herself that any additional gifts or loans to the member for Dobell in relation to the settling of his defamation action...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Given the current issues created by the resource sector by the Australian dollar and its impact on manufacturing, tourism and agriculture, would the Treasurer...
- Carbon Pricing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Would the minister outline the government's plan to use a market mechanism to move Australia to a clean energy future?...
- Member for Dobell (24 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Can the Assistant Treasurer, in his capacity as the minister responsible for the Australian Taxation Office, advise whether the payment from the...
- Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling — Palm Oil) Legislation (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade. Will the minister inform the House of developments on the Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling—Palm Oil) Bill 2011. What are the possible...
- Steel Industry (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer, the member for Lilley. If as the Prime Minister claimed yesterday the loss of thousands of manufacturing jobs has nothing to do with the carbon tax, why is the...
- Carbon Pricing (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Why is it important to access the least cost abatement and link with international carbon markets as part of the...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources and Energy and the Minister for Tourism. How is the government managing the pressures of a patchwork economy and spreading the benefits of the booming...
- Carbon Pricing (14 speeches)
Can the Prime Minister tell the House the level of carbon tax to be paid by steelmakers in China? A government member: That's out of order!
- Vocational Education and Training (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth and Minister representing the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations. Will the...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Procedure (8 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I recognise that it is an extremely difficult job being the Speaker in such a parliament, but I am wondering whether you could provide clarity to the House in relation to a decision...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (103 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek to make a personal explanation.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Broadcast of Parliamentary Proceedings (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I have sought advice as to why the broadcasting lights were not on during the condolence motion for the fallen soldier. The broadcasting lights came on only when we started question...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (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.
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (16 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Indi proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The adverse impact of the...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Disability Services (1 speech)
I place on record today my views on the need to provide a better deal for people with disabilities and their carers. I recently attended two events in my electorate which have focused on people...
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month (2 speeches)
August is the month for spinal muscular atrophy awareness. I seek to draw the attention of the House to this condition. It is, quite frankly, alarming. It is the leading genetic killer of infants...
- Member for Dobell (1 speech)
I rise to make a statement regarding the controversy surrounding the member for Dobell. There are obviously many accusations swirling around the member right now, arguably the most important...
- Employment (3 speeches)
Colleagues may be aware that my electorate in the north-west of Tasmania, which includes the west coast, has met and is still meeting challenging times. We share that with a number of other...
- Petition: Headspace Centre for Knox (2 speeches)
I rise tonight to table a very important petition. This petition which I have in front of me has over 10,000 signatures—10,284 to be precise. This makes it the second-largest petition in my...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
I join with you, Mr Deputy Speaker Slipper, and applaud the member for Aston for his contribution. Despite the relentless campaign of climate change denial orchestrated by the Leader of the...
- Convoy of No Confidence (1 speech)
I rise this evening to bring to the attention of the House my distaste for the contemptuous treatment of a great bunch of Australians who were moved by their dissatisfaction to travel from all...
- Ipswich Rugby League (1 speech)
I congratulate Ipswich Rugby League and all its many sponsors and proud partners on its presentation night. The event was held at the federally funded North Ipswich reserve conference centre. The...
- Sandakan Mateship Trek (2 speeches)
In early April this year I teamed up once again with my good friend and colleague the member for Blaxland, the Minister for Defence Material who is at the table, to embark on our second mateship...
- Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (1 speech)
We are all used to the man of stunts in federal politics but I want to make the House aware of his new apprentice down in Victoria, Premier Ted Baillieu. Today in a stunt the premier went to the...
- Dung Beetles (1 speech)
I raise the issue this evening of dung beetles in Australia. People might find this a little unusual but dung beetles would provide an incredible addition to Australia's carbon tax debate. This...
- Local Government (2 speeches)
Local government plays an incredibly important role in the Australian community. It represents local communities, provides essential services close to where people live and coordinates local...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
The following notice(s) were given:
- Questions in Writing (0 speeches)
- Defence: Protection Equipment (Question No. 382) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Defence, in writing, on 25 May 2011: Is Defence acquiring add-on extremity protection for soldiers, specifically to protect the pelvic area and groin; if so, is this part...
