House debates
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Holt, Mr Peter, Timbercorp (1 speech)
I am speaking today to speak on behalf of the victims of Peter Holt. Holt is a financial adviser and accountant who robbed the life savings of dozens of local residents in my electorate. Over the...
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Bureau of Meteorology (1 speech)
I wish to update the House on the seasonal conditions around the Wimmera and the Mallee. The electorate of Mallee is one-third of the state of Victoria, and the season has been quite varied....
- Rankin Electorate: Trade Training Centres (1 speech)
In September of 2013 I was really proud to join my colleague the member for Blaxland as we announced at the YMCA school in Kingston in my electorate our commitment to trade training centres...
- Bennelong Electorate: Smith, Ms Emily (1 speech)
I would like to tell the chamber about a remarkable young woman in my electorate. Emily Smith will shortly be honoured with the Queens Young Leader's Award. Only 60 people internationally will be...
- Lalor Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
I want to share with the House a visit I had in my electorate last week from the member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek. She came and joined community groups, local government representatives, Deakin...
- Pie of Origin (1 speech)
Last week I launched for the fourth year in a row the annual Pie of Origin contest. Rob Pirina of Glenorie Bakery, from my electorate, is representing New South Wales and has challenged...
- Marriage Equality (1 speech)
Everyone deserves the right to marry. We have seen in very recent days in Ireland scenes of incredible joy. We are seeing lives transformed through the democratic process and through recognition...
- Pie of Origin (2 speeches)
It is with great pride on behalf of Beefy's family bakery on the Sunshine Coast that we accept the challenge on behalf of all good Queenslanders. There may be only 4.6 million of us and 7.5...
- Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues (1 speech)
Queensland might have its footy; Victoria has its culture and Wangaratta is one of the shining jewels of Indi's crown. In the first week of November, the jazz festival becomes a mecca for music...
- Out for Australia (1 speech)
I would like to add my support for a great Queensland business: go Beefy's pies! Last Thursday evening in Brisbane, it was my great pleasure to be the guest speaker at the Queensland launch of...
- Community Services (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker, as you know, I have been very vocal in my outrage and disappointment over the cuts made in the Department of Social Services latest funding round. As we know, this year's budget...
- Banks Electorate: Nepal Earthquake Fundraising Dinner (1 speech)
On Friday, 22 May I hosted a fundraising dinner to support victims of the earthquake that devastated Nepal on 25 April. The event was held at Penshurst RSL, which co-hosted the event...
- Fishing: Supertrawlers (1 speech)
This morning I attended a presentation by Dr Daniel Pauly, a world-renowned professor at the Fisheries Centre of the University of British Columbia, on the effects of fishing on the world's...
- Urannah Dam (1 speech)
The budget announcement of a $5 billion northern Australia infrastructure facility could pave the way for the development of the Urannah Dam, a project which will create hundreds of jobs in North...
- Kingsford Smith Electorate: Coast Golf Club (1 speech)
The electorate of Kingsford Smith is blessed with stunning natural beauty, and one of the best ways to take it in is with a game of golf. My electorate is blessed with nine magnificent golf...
- Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
I rise to throw my support behind the new GP Rural Incentives program, announced last week. This large government investment will assist nearly 450 towns, seven of which are in my electorate of...
- Indigenous Affairs: Anniversary (1 speech)
Today marks the anniversary of Australia's most successful referendum and a defining event in our nation's history. It has been 48 years since over 90 per cent of Australians voted to give the...
- Parkes, Sir Henry (1 speech)
Today is Sir Henry Parkes' birthday. Two hundred years ago the 'Father of Federation' was born in Warwickshire, England. As the member for the federal seat of Parkes, which was proclaimed in...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
This week in Senate estimates it has been revealed that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's cleaners will cop a $6000 a year pay cut. This is happened because this government abolished...
- Leichhardt Electorate: Cairns Hockey Association (2 speeches)
On 23 May Cairns Hockey Association celebrated the installation and opening of their new $400,000 artificial turf. The celebration included a march past by junior players and welcome to country...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Same-Sex Relationships (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, I and many Australians believe the time is right in Australia for marriage equality. Will the Prime Minister join with Labor and allow time...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, will you please update the House on how Australian small businesses can take advantage of the tax cuts in this year's budget; and what has...
- Goods and Services Tax (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Given the rare opportunity the government has right now, with the states being offered more revenue by extending the GST to Netflix and downloads, I again...
- Medical Research (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will he inform the House of the benefits of the government's Medical Research Future Fund, and how will the fund help improve the health of all Australians?
- Budget (2 speeches)
According to the Prime Minister, NATSEM is Australia's most authoritative modelling organisation. NATSEM's modelling shows that nine out of 10 of Australia's highest income families will be...
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. What is the government doing to make medicines more affordable and how will this benefit consumers in my electorate of Cowan?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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I inform the chamber that we have with us the Honourable David Ridgway, MLC, the Leader of the Opposition in the South Australian Legislative Council. We make him most welcome. Honourable...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Budget (21 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's answer a few moments ago in which he criticised NATSEM modelling showing Australian families losing $6,000 because it does...
- Health Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the government's decision to cut funding from the Inborn Error of Metabolism Program, affecting children suffering from PKU, a rare genetic...
- Defence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Will the minister update the House on the government's progress in restoring defence funding to two per cent of gross domestic product in this year's...
- Budget (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that page 100 of his own budget paper No. 2 shows that he has cut $125 million from children's dental care.
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister please inform the House on the action the government is taking to counter the threat of terrorism, particularly foreign...
- Budget (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that he has abolished the GP after-hours helpline in this budget—a service that provides medical advice to over 200,000...
- Education (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education and Training. How will the minister's proposal to ask the states and territories to make science or maths compulsory in years 11 and 12 and other...
- Great Barrier Reef (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment. Will the minister update the House on the unprecedented action the government is taking to protect our Great Barrier Reef for future generations?
- Education (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Since the Prime Minister crudely ruled out the proposal to teach primary school children coding in his last answer, how does he reconcile his remarks with...
- National Broadband Network (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications, and it certainly will not be in code. Will the minister outline to the House the progress made on the rollout of the NBN and what the government...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island: Remonstrance (1 speech)
I inform the House that I have received from the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island a remonstrance of the Legislative Assembly praying that the Commonwealth parliament affirm...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Question Time (1 speech)
Madam Speaker, I wish to raise an issue of some gravity in question time today. For the Dorothy Dix questions coming from the government, six came from Queensland MPs and none came from New South...
- Questions in Writing (2 speeches)
Madam Speaker, in accordance with standing order 105(b), I ask that you write to the Minister for Defence seeking reasons for the delay in answering a question in writing. The relevant question...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the Selection Committee report No. 25 relating to the consideration of committee and delegated business and private member's business on Monday, 1 June 2015. The report will be printed...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Question Time (1 speech)
With regard to the question from the Manager of Opposition Business and my attendance at party room meetings, I would simply refer him to the practice that that is the way of Ausminster.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Budget (18 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for McMahon proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 5, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Centenary of Anzac (10 speeches)
I was in the process of bringing my remarks to a close, considering Anzac Day in Indi. At this part of my speech, I would like to close by making mention of my grandfather, Gladstone Robert...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Community Television (1 speech)
I rise this evening to discuss the important issue of the future of community television. We on this side of the House have a proud record of supporting community television. We believe community...
- Wright Electorate (1 speech)
Those who become members of either side of this House wish in the most honourable way to serve their community. When we leave this place, whether it is by our own determination or as a result of...
- Lalor Electorate: Werribee Mercy Hospital (1 speech)
I rise to speak about health in the electorate of Lalor. I have spoken about the needs of our local community in terms of health and, in particular, the Werribee Mercy Hospital on several...
- Multiculturalism (1 speech)
When migrants become Australian citizens they make an affirmation or an oath which reads: From this time forward, under God, I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic...
- Indigenous Affairs (1 speech)
Yesterday, May 26, marked National Sorry Day, a significant and solemn day on the national calendar. National Sorry Day is a time to reflect in our workplaces, in our classrooms and in our homes...
- Calare Electorate: Columbia Aged Care Services (1 speech)
I rise in the House this evening to proudly speak about a new aged-care facility that is opening in my electorate of Calare. I will have the great honour of opening the Columbia Aged Care...
- Cleaners (2 speeches)
Last year we warned the government that if they changed the Clean Start guidelines it would lead to a reduction in wages for cleaners, those cleaners who clean our offices and offices of the...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Vietnam (1 speech)
This year, 30 April marked the 40th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was one of the longest conflicts in which Australian troops were involved,...
- National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
Today, I take the opportunity to highlight several constituents who deserve recognition for their substantial contribution as volunteers. They are by no means the only individuals of note, but...
- Lord Howe Island: Internet (1 speech)
I want to draw the attention of the House to the experience of my residents on Lord Howe Island, a tiny, beautiful little green speck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, that sadly has a very...
- National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
As the co-convener of the parliamentary end of life care group, I was delighted to be part of National Palliative Care Week yesterday and the launch of the Palliative Care Australia community...
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
The live animal export industry is systemically cruel, is not in Australia's economic self-interest and lacks popular support. That a succession of coalition and Labor governments have allowed...
- Moore Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Rapid residential growth in Perth's northern suburbs has resulted in significant increases in traffic volumes. I have worked hard to improve road safety, in close cooperation with my local...
- Melbourne Ports Electorate: Oaktree Anglican Church (1 speech)
One could feel the spirit of the great English Christian William Wilberforce at the recent unification service that I attended at St Mary's and St Clement's, which have combined into Oaktree...
- Calare Electorate: Roads to Recovery (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to rise and speak about the benefits of Roads to Recovery and what it is actually doing in the electorate of Calare. Four councils have got their latest...
- Bendigo Electorate: Hazeldene's Chicken Farm (1 speech)
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with Hazeldene's management and a delegation of Hazeldene's employees. Hazeldene's is a chicken manufacturer in my electorate. Their facility is at...
- Casey Electorate: Kirkbrae Homes, Kallista Kindergarten (2 speeches)
Last Friday I visited Kirkbrae Homes in Kilsyth in the heart of the Casey electorate. Kirkbrae Homes is part of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. It is an aged-care facility that began some 55...
- Bills (0 speeches)
