House debates
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Zone (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
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 was presented to the House on 23 June...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That order of the day No. 1, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Human Rights Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights I present the committee's 24th report of the 44th Parliament, entitled Human rights scrutiny report. Ordered that the report be made...
- Public Works Committee; Report (3 speeches)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works I present report 5 of 2015 of the committee relating to the 17th Construction Squadron relocation infrastructure project, and I...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 11, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Centenary of Anzac (2 speeches)
It is a great privilege for all members of this House to be able to participate in this debate on behalf of all our electorates around the country and to ensure that, for all time, the...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1 speech)
This morning the Parliamentary Friends of the ABC hosted a briefing by ABC Managing Director, Mark Scott, and ABC Regional Director, Fiona Reynolds, concerning the creation of a new ABC regional...
- Bonner Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the hard work of small businesses in my electorate of Bonner. Bonner is home to over 12,317 small businesses. This is a significant portion of my constituents who...
- Assyrian People (1 speech)
On many occasions in the past this House has considered the plight of the Assyrian people of Iraq and Syria and today, unfortunately, I have to rise again and update the House on their plight....
- Mallee Electorate: Sunraysia Gang Show (1 speech)
I would just like to associate myself with the words of the shadow Treasurer. They were very wise words. One of the great things about the people who live in the electorate of Mallee is the...
- National TAFE Day (1 speech)
This morning I had the great pleasure of joining with the opposition leader and the shadow minister for vocational education at a visit to the Canberra Institute of Technology down in...
- Green Army Program (1 speech)
I rise to compliment the government on its vision and its direction—in particular its investment into the environment via the Green Army projects. I have no less than nine Green Army groups...
- International Aid (1 speech)
The number of out-of-school children is on the rise at the same time as financing for education is in decline worldwide, and it is no surprise that the feeling of that echoing in Australia is...
- Infrastructure (1 speech)
South Australia is benefitting from the federal government's record spend on infrastructure. The government is investing $2 billion to build infrastructure in South Australia, including $435m for...
- Turner, Mr Stan (1 speech)
Since 1945, Stan Turner, the only surviving founding-member of the Transport and General Workers' Union, has campaigned in every British election. Of the heroic Attlee generation that saw in the...
- World War II Veterans (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago, I attended an event at the Brighton RSL in my electorate, organised so that members could be presented with certificates under the Australian government's Saluting Their...
- Armstrong, Mr Leo (1 speech)
Earlier this week, Leo Armstrong—'Uncle Leo' to me—passed away at the age of 92. He lived a life that seemed impossibly dramatic to me as a child. Leo was a navigator in the 'G for...
- La Trobe Electorate: Monash Freeway (1 speech)
When the Labor government announced the completion of the Monash Freeway many years ago in Victoria, claiming it was built under-budget and early, they conveniently forgot to mention they cut off...
- Indi Electorate: Leadership (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge, honour and thank all the young people in my electorate who take on leadership roles. I would particularly like to welcome to the parliament today,...
- Forde Electorate: Youth Mental Health (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the hardworking team at headspace Meadowbrook for the official opening of their new centre on Friday. Facilities such as headspace are so...
- Perth Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
The member for Canning is aggrieved that I asked questions about the broadband proposed to be laid out in Armadale and Kelmscott. He asks: How dare I? This is not my electorate. Firstly, having...
- Gilmore Electorate: Youth (1 speech)
Last weekend we saw a celebration of Gilmore youth. On Friday I had the privilege of opening the new Southern Youth Community Hub in Warilla. Narelle Clay, the dynamo champion of disadvantaged...
- Pensions (1 speech)
The Abbott government's changes to the asset limits and taper rates of pensioners will cut the income of 327,000 Australians. Ninety-one thousand people will lose all of their part pensions and...
- Mining (1 speech)
Labor has sided with the Greens to block legislation in the Senate that would see a potential major mining project on the north-west of Tasmania up and running sooner while maintaining high...
- National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day, a day when we recognise the work that is done by TAFE colleges throughout Australia. I met with TAFE teachers today and I thank them very much for coming to Canberra...
- McMillan Electorate: China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (2 speeches)
Jobs, jobs, jobs and more jobs—that is what the China free-trade agreement means to the dairy farmers of McMillan. It provides unprecedented access to what is already the nation's top...
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Justice will be absent from question time today while he attends a community event in Sydney to mark Ramadan. The Minister for Foreign Affairs will answer...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Attorney-General, Minister for Foreign Affairs (22 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General. I refer to the letter the Attorney-General received from Man Haron Monis on 9 October 2014. According to Senate testimony last...
- Abbott Government (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister inform the House how the government is delivering on its plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians?
- Attorney-General, Minister for Foreign Affairs (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Attorney-General and the Minister for Foreign Affairs knew on Monday, 1 June that they had provided false information to the parliament. Prime Minister,...
- Infrastructure (6 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the government is helping to build...
- Attorney-General, Minister for Foreign Affairs (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General. Today, the minister said she was informed during question time after 3 pm on Thursday, 4 June that the letter written by Man...
- Telecommunications (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. Minister, as you know, mobile phone telecommunications infrastructure is essential throughout Australia but particularly in regional Australia....
- Budget (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline the importance of fixing the budget? What does this mean for my constituents in Dobell?
- Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (13 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that on 1 June at 5.30 pm his own department sent an email to Attorney-General's to indicate that Minister Bishop had referred...
- Agriculture (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture. Will the minister inform the House how the government is assisting agriculture and farmers in Australia to prosper, both in my electorate of Dawson...
- Minister for Foreign Affairs (4 speeches)
My question is directed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I refer to evidence given by Deputy Secretary Tony Sheehan, where he referred to advice that stated the following: PM&C had...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Minister for Foreign Affairs, Attorney-General and Prime Minister; Attempted Censure (11 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Manager of Opposition Business moving the following motion forthwith: That so much of the standing and...
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the threat posed to Australians by foreign fighters such as Elomar and Sharrouf? What is the government...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I advise the House that we have in the Speaker's Gallery the former Senator for Queensland, Mr Russell Trood. We make him most welcome. Honourable members: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Minister for Foreign Affairs (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Can the minister explain why, when the Attorney-General's Department and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet were discussing the need...
- National Education Standards (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education and Training. Will the minister update the House on the steps the government is taking to ensure that our young people are adequately prepared for the...
- Minister for Foreign Affairs (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister the Foreign Affairs, representing the Attorney-General. Yesterday, the Deputy Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, Mr Tony Sheehan, told the Senate that...
- Green Army Program (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment. Will the minister update the House on the progress of the Green Army program? What outcomes is this program delivering for the environment and...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- 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)
- Report (1 speech)
Before I call the Leader of the House, I have to advise that I present report No. 29 of the selection committee relating to the consideration of private members' business on Monday, 10 August...
- 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)
- Economy (15 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable the member for Cunningham proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The government...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Centenary of Anzac (9 speeches)
I thank the government and, I am sure, the cooperation of the opposition for continuing the debate on this important motion in this chamber rather than the Federation Chamber. I think it is an...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Intelligence and Security Committee; Membership (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That in accordance with the provisions of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, Mr Clare and Mr Dreyfus be discharged from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Centenary of Anzac (1 speech)
I stand here today in this place to reflect upon the impact and significance of what began that day we now refer to as Anzac Day—25 April 1915. On that day the Anzacs began a tragic yet...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Budget (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight to the House the Abbott government's continued attack on South Australian communities, particularly their refusal to reverse their decision for the $270 million cuts to...
- Chiu, Dr William (1 speech)
I am always a little disappointed to follow speeches where requests are made for additional funding for programs but no ideas are proffered about where the Commonwealth is going to get the money...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Earlier in the day in debate on one of the bills before the House I talked about entry-level jobs and a recent finding by the Fair Work Ombudsman on the Baiada chicken company. I quoted one of Mr...
- Gilmore Electorate: PCYC, Illicit Drugs (1 speech)
I have spoken many times in this House about the liaison work done at the PCYC, where the police work tirelessly to bridge the divide and mentor young people in Gilmore. This weekend we will see...
- War Powers Reform (1 speech)
Today I was pleased to co-host, together with the member for Denison and Senator Scott Ludlam, a book launch organised by Australians for War Powers Reform. The book, titled How Does Australia go...
- Cowan Electorate: Wanneroo Districts Netball Association (2 speeches)
Tonight I wish to speak about the biggest sporting body in the electorate of Cowan and an organisation which I have had a long association with. It is a positive and constructive organisation...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Blair Electorate: Country Shows (1 speech)
I am pleased to report on another season of success of agricultural and country shows across the electorate of Blair. The season began in April with the Kilcoy Show in the very northern tip of...
- Dawson Electorate: Abbot Point (1 speech)
I have grave news to report to the chamber this morning for the economic development in my electorate in North and Central Queensland. Admittedly, this news is coming from The Guardian, which is...
- Bendigo Electorate: Young Carers (1 speech)
Last week in parliament I had the great opportunity, like many, to meet with a group of young carers. They were here with Carers Australia to share their experience of what it means to be a young...
- Corangamite Electorate: LAND 400 Defence Project (1 speech)
The LAND 400 combat vehicle Defence project is one of the most significant defence contracts in a generation. In contrast to South Australia, our region—the great Geelong and Corangamite...
- Fowler Electorate: Autism (1 speech)
No doubt everyone here will know that raising a child requires constant love, support and sometimes much patience. But please, take a moment to consider raising a child with autism. Think about...
- Infrastructure Funding (1 speech)
Over the past four years, my office has been working on an infrastructure funding concept as an alternative to the current grants and loans systems without incurring a large government debt....
- National TAFE Day (1 speech)
Today is National TAFE Day—a day when we should celebrate the role that TAFE has played within Australian society for many decades. In doing so, it is important to know that it is an...
- Swan Electorate: Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment (1 speech)
I rise today to update the House about an important infrastructure project in my electorate of Swan, which I have been working very hard with both my federal and my state colleagues to secure...
- Lalor Electorate: Road Funding (1 speech)
Since this Prime Minister has come to office, he has doubled the deficit. He has also found ways to raise the cost of living for Australian families, including the petrol excise. This was done by...
- Gippsland Electorate: Orbost Regional Health (1 speech)
I appreciate the opportunity to raise concerns on behalf of the Orbost Regional Health service in relation to the sustainability of the current funding models for aged care as part of the...
- Parramatta Electorate: Solar Energy (1 speech)
On Friday night I hosted a forum in Parramatta called Empower Parramatta. It was an attempt to bring people who care about solar power together with business to see whether we can grow the...
- Solomon Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
The Solomon local sporting grants program is a fantastic initiative that helps so many budding Territory sporting stars. For those aged between 12 and 18, it helps towards the cost of travel,...
- Matildas and Queensland Firebirds (1 speech)
Queenslanders love their sport, and this week we have been treated to two of the best sporting moments in our recent history. The first was the victory of the Matildas over Brazil in round 16 at...
- Dobell Electorate: Schools Speech Competition (1 speech)
As a member of parliament, one of the most enjoyable experiences is visiting schools and meeting students who are the future of our great nation. During my visits, I am always amazed to hear...
- Indi electorate: Bhutanese Community (1 speech)
I second the comments from the member for Dobell. What a great idea! Mrs McNamara interjecting— Yes, I would like to take it up. Last week was Refugee Week and on Thursday, I had the...
- Hume Electorate: Budget (1 speech)
Small businesses in Hume are spending up big before the end of the financial year to realise the instant asset write-offs for business purchases. This is just what we wanted small businesses to...
- Trade with China (1 speech)
I have received correspondence signed by the national secretaries of eight trade unions: Paul Bastian from the AMWU, Michael O'Connor from the CFMEU, Michele O'Neil from the Textile, Clothing and...
- Albury-Melbourne Train Service (1 speech)
Would you believe that on every journey of the Albury to Melbourne train the catering staff close the canteen when the train arrives at Violet Town station, in my electorate, and are then...
- Newcastle Electorate: Shipbuilding (1 speech)
The shipbuilding industry in Newcastle dates back some 185 years to the 1830s, when steamers were built for the growing colony. Today the most recent build has been the Navy's three Air Warfare...
- Riverina Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
Five years ago this very day a person who described herself as 'an insignificant girl from Guyra' gave her valedictory speech in the House of Representatives. Recently that same person, Kay...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave: The order of the day No. 1, committee and delegation reports, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
