House debates
Thursday, 22 March 2012
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Supplementary Questions (1 speech)
On 7 February I informed the House of my desire to make question time more spontaneous by allowing as many as five supplementary questions each day. In setting out the details of my proposal I...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That notice Nos 5 and 7, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- 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...
- 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...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- 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...
- Economics Committee; Report (5 speeches)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Economics I present the committee’s report entitled Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2011 (First Report), together with the...
- Economics Committee; Report and Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. Question agreed to.
- Publications Committee; Report (1 speech)
by leave—I present the report from the Publications Committee sitting in conference with the Publications Committee of the Senate. Copies of the report are being placed on the table....
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Register of Members' Interests (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
As required by resolution of the House I table copies of notifications of alterations of interests received during the period 24 November 2011 to 21 March 2012.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (2 speeches)
I move: That standing order 31 (automatic adjournment of the House) and standing order 33 (limit on business) be suspended for the sitting on Thursday, 22 March 2012
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Business (2 speeches)
I wish to voice my disappointment and concern at the way this government has trivialised the importance of successful businesspeople in this country, particularly Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer and...
- Letaille, Mr Jean, OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the passing of Mr Jean Letaille OAM, who passed away recently in Bullecourt, France. Some members who have travelled to France are aware of the...
- Sterle, Senator Glenn (3 speeches)
I wish to bring up an unfortunate incident that occurred at Canberra airport on Sunday night. I was not going to bring it up but a newspaper report yesterday into an incident that occurred in the...
- Tetley, Mr Arthur Norman (1 speech)
As we approach Anzac Day I would like to reflect on and honour the story of one Anzac from my electorate of La Trobe who died in the service of this country. Berwick local Arthur Norman Tetley...
- Federal Grant Funding (2 speeches)
I rise to shine a light on the government's shameful lack of transparency and accountability in the administration of federal grant funding. In July 2009 in a document titled Commonwealth grant...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Budget (11 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. At the time of the last budget the Treasurer promised Australians that the deficit would be $23 billion. It is now expected to be at least $37 billion, a...
- Economy (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the government managing the economy in the interests of working people and getting things done for the many, not the few?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I welcome to the gallery the Premier of South Australia, the Hon. Jay Weatherill MP. Sir, on behalf of all honourable members I extend to you a particularly warm welcome. Honourable members:...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy Security Fund (6 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to the Energy Security Fund program, which has been allocated funding of $1 billion in 2011, over $1 billion in 2013 and $1 billion again in...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the government getting the big reforms done to support our economy and jobs?
- Government Spending (8 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Given the unprecedented levels of waste, debt and deficit we have seen from this government, does the Treasurer think it appropriate that the government is...
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing. Minister, do you acknowledge that aged-care workers are paid significantly less than aged-care workers in the public health system and...
- Automotive Industry (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. How will the government's co-investment with Holden benefit the quarter of a...
- Veterans (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the case of 84-year-old war veteran Mr Alan Collis, who before Christmas needed major surgery on his face. His veteran's...
- Transport Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Will the minister update the House on how the government is getting the job done when it comes to long-term reforms in transport...
- Carbon Pricing (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I again remind her that every council, sports club, charity and community group across Queensland will soon be paying higher power bills under her carbon tax...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (37 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Member for Warringah moving immediately—That this House calls on the Prime Minister to apologise...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Veterans (1 speech)
In response to the question I received from the member for Macarthur, I can advise him and the House that there has been no cut to the funding for transport services for eligible veterans, war...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
On indulgence, Mr Speaker: at the close of my contribution to the suspension of standing orders debate I said something across the table which I should not have. I used a metaphor that I regret,...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (23 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 and I move: That the House take note of...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 49 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of bills. The report will be printed in today’s Hansard. Copies of the report have been placed on the table....
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (1 speech)
On indulgence, I will update the House on the day's proceedings. The government will be dealing with a financial bill before we rise this evening. We will go to the matter of public importance...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Budget (34 speeches)
I have received letters from the honourable member for Chifley and the honourable member for North Sydney proposing that definite matters of public importance be submitted to the House for...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
I seek clarification from you, Madam Deputy Speaker, on why you decided that the discussion has concluded when there were still members who wished to speak on the MPI.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Orders of the Day (1 speech)
I move: That Federation Chamber orders of the day, private Members’ business, be returned to the House for further consideration and the resumption of each debate made an order of the day...
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following items of private Members’ business being called on, and considered...
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
I move: That leave of absence be given to every Member of the House of Representatives from the determination of this sitting of the House to the date of its next sitting. Question agreed to....
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Coal Seam Gas (1 speech)
I want to talk this morning about the new wealth that has been generated in regional Queensland, particularly in my own electorate of Maranoa as well as the electorate of Flynn. I have referred...
- Clare, Mr Chris (1 speech)
I rise to note the passing earlier this year of Chris Clare, the former CEO of Warmun. Chris was born in 1942 and raised in Chatswood, Sydney. He was an excellent athlete with a love of Rugby...
- Casey Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Manchester Primary School fete in the suburban part of the Casey electorate. I want to pay tribute to the teachers and the dedicated group of...
- Bass Electorate: Freight Transport (1 speech)
I rise today to again talk about an important issue in my electorate of Bass in Northern Tasmania, that being the current state of container shipping from the port of Bell Bay. Last year, the...
- Flynn Electorate: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Delegation (1 speech)
Recently a UNESCO delegation visited my electorate, inspecting the conditions and development of the Gladstone Harbour and the Great Barrier Reef. The delegation met with many stakeholders. These...
- Fremantle Electorate: Magellan Powertronics (1 speech)
I rise today with the exciting story of an innovative power electronics engineering enterprise, Magellan Powertronics, operating in the burgeoning commercial-industrial district of Bibra Lake,...
- Wild Dog Aerial Baiting Trial (1 speech)
I would like to take the opportunity today to respond to media reports in Victoria that a proposed wild dog aerial baiting trial has been put on hold because it has not been approved under the...
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research (1 speech)
Recently I had the opportunity to visit the construction site of what will become the most advanced medical research facility in Australia, and quite possibly in the world, the Ingham Institute...
- Queensland State Election (1 speech)
Saturday 24 March is, of course, the day when Queensland goes to the polls after an extraordinarily long period of campaigning, with an announcement prior to the cessation of parliament in...
- International Purple Day, Tibet (1 speech)
I want to note in this place that this Sunday 26 March is International Purple Day supporting epilepsy around the world—a day to raise epilepsy awareness. We have been asked by Epilepsy...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Stynes, Mr Jim (4 speeches)
As a Victorian and an ardent 'Shinboner' I understand the role football plays in our community. For us as Victorians it is more than just a game, more than just a sport; it is a way of life. And...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That business intervening before order the day No. 4, committee and delegation reports, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Law Enforcement Committee; Report (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement inquiry into unexplained wealth legislation and arrangements. This inquiry was a very important one because...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Longman Electorate: Longman Environmental Reference Group (1 speech)
During my time in this place, I have made no secret of the fact that Longman is home to some breathtaking environmental scenery. From the Pumicestone Passage to our very own sand island, Bribie...
- Dress as a Teenager Day, Tuggeranong United Football Club, Fry, Mr Adam (1 speech)
Today I would like to speak about two events that are happening and have happened in my electorate that really showcase the sense of community that we have here in Canberra. Canberrans are great...
- University of Queensland Research Facilities (1 speech)
I was delighted to visit the University of Queensland earlier this month for a guided tour of the university's state-of-the-art research facilities. I thank Professor Max Lu, Senior Deputy...
- IT Price Discrimination (1 speech)
The other night it took me four minutes and 55 seconds to order the latest iPad from Apple Australia's website. Very impressive. Easy to select options, along with the chance to customise the...
- Taxation (1 speech)
I rise to talk about tax reform, but before I do I also strongly support the comments of the member for Chifley about price discrimination. I would also add the issue of product differentiation...
- China (1 speech)
One of China's foreign policy think tanks, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, has suggested that Australia is seriously beginning to lag behind rival nations in its...
