House debates
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 33 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday, 12 October 2015. The report will be...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, I present the committee's eighth report of 2015 on referrals made in June 2015. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Parkinson's Disease (1 speech)
It was a privilege to attend a breakfast event this morning hosted by Parkinson's Australia to mark the launch of the Deloitte report titled Living with Parkinson's disease: an updated economic...
- Forrest Electorate: Bunbury Port (1 speech)
The port of Bunbury is a vital part of economic life in the South West. There are some excellent plans afoot to expand the social aspects of the port of Bunbury, including proposals for a marina...
- Nicol, Mr John, OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to local man John Nicol OAM, who left us on 26 August. John Nicol was a great community member. He came to Werribee as shire engineer on our council and stayed to...
- Lyons Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I want to congratulate two young women in my electorate of Lyons—both, as it happens, from the town of Evandale in the Northern Midlands. Firstly, I congratulate Meg Phillips, who is 19...
- Filipino-Australian Community Association (1 speech)
On 5 September, I was privileged to join members of our local Filipino community for the establishment of the Filipino-Australian Community Association, Eastern Sydney, and the induction of their...
- Gateway WA (1 speech)
The Grand Gateway section of the Gateway WA project, Western Australia's largest ever road project, has been completed, four months ahead of schedule and reportedly under budget, under the...
- Hussaini, Mr Rohullah (1 speech)
At 11 o'clock this morning I went out the front of Parliament House to meet a young man, Rohullah Hussaini. Rohullah is from a Hazara background, and he had ridden a bicycle from Swan Hill via...
- Battle of Britain: 75th Anniversary (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Battle of Britain Day is the name given to 15 September 1940, when the Luftwaffe launched its largest and most...
- Herbert Electorate: Football (1 speech)
It is football final season in Townsville, and it is all over the place. In the local TDRL finals, the Burdekin Roosters beat the Herbert River Crushers, who were the favourites. In the NRL this...
- Newcastle Electorate: Arts (1 speech)
Today I want to pay tribute to the creative spirit of Novocastrians and to celebrate the contribution that artists and creative minds make to our city. Newcastle is home to more artists per...
- Science in Australia Gender Equity Pilot (1 speech)
This afternoon, I attended the launch of the Science in Australia Gender Equity Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter, which aims to help improve gender equity and diversity in science, technology,...
- New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission (1 speech)
I rise to speak on a recent decision by the New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission on what they call the resource recovery facility at Moorebank. It is more accurate to call this a...
- Chandler, Mr William (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge William Chandler from Centenary State High School who is undertaking work experience here in Canberra. William has spent the past two days at the Australian War Memorial and...
- Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption (1 speech)
I do not really care how anyone votes—you would be shocked if you knew that, in this country, in this day and age, kickbacks were being paid to union officials as part of agreements with...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Today I rise to welcome the announcement that finally we have a start date for the NDIS in Victoria. It is great to be able to stand here and say that my area of Bendigo, the City of Greater...
- Cowan Electorate: Koondoola Primary School (1 speech)
I would like to speak about Koondoola Primary School, in the south of the Cowan electorate and in the suburb of Koondoola. The good news is that Koondoola Primary School has been providing...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Before I was elected to this place, I spent many years as a community worker, including many years working for people with disabilities—including young kids with developmental disabilities...
- Moore Electorate: City of Joondalup (1 speech)
I am pleased to support the City of Joondalup in its endeavour to develop a regional performing arts and cultural centre in the heart of Joondalup. Recently, I facilitated a meeting between Mayor...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I want to say huge congratulations to everyone who has been involved in getting the agreement signed between the Commonwealth, the Victorian and New South Wales governments to see the full...
- Macquarie Electorate (2 speeches)
The bushfire building expo and community forum will be held at the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub at Springwood, and I look forward to attending it. The funding was delivered for this...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister famously, previously, said: I will not lead a party that is not as committed to effective action on climate change as I am. Isn't that...
- Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the challenges facing the economy, particularly for families in Western Australia and Canning? How will the...
- Carbon Pricing (18 speeches)
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- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Will the Deputy Prime Minister inform the House of action the government is taking to assist...
- Climate Change (7 speeches)
My question is again to the current Prime Minister. The Australian Industry Group has calculated that achieving the government's 2030 emission reduction targets through government payments under...
- Employment (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Before the last election, the Liberal Party identified an urgent need— Mr Ewen Jones interjecting—
- Trade with China (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the government's efforts to further engage with China and advance our economic and political relationship...
- Renewable Energy (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister join Labor in adopting a policy to ensure that 50 per cent of Australia's energy is sourced from renewables by 2030? Mr Hutchinson...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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Before I call the member for Tangney, I wish to inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon Mrs Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration in the Hong Kong Special...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Trade with China (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. Will the minister update the House on why it is important for our economy, particularly in Western Australia, that our historic trade...
- Murray-Darling River System (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister rule out reselling environmental water entitlements in the Murray-Darling back to irrigators? Has the Prime Minister abandoned his...
- Economy (7 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House the challenges facing our economy and how the government is responding to those challenges? How will the government's...
- Taxation (10 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer's multinational tax bill introduced in the House today cover activities in known tax havens such as Bermuda, the Isle of Man and the Cayman...
- Trade with China (7 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Employment. Will the minister update the House on the benefits to growth and jobs of the export agreement...
- Turnbull Government (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On Monday, the Minister for Defence described the Prime Minister as 'someone whose focus seems to have been entirely on himself and in undermining the...
- Agriculture (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture. Will the minister update the House on the forecast value of Australia's gross farm production? How is this government's economic plan and our...
- International Development Assistance (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm how much money he will restore to the foreign aid program after the cabinet that he was part of cut the budget by $11.3 billion?
- Trade with China (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister outline to the House the impact of the job-creating China-Australia Free Trade Agreement on expenditure on social services,...
- Marriage (19 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Just last month, when speaking about marriage equality, the Prime Minister said: The reason I haven't advocated a plebiscite after the next election is that...
- Carbon Pricing (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment. Will the minister update the House on the savings delivered to households and businesses in Western Australia from the repeal of the carbon...
- Turnbull Government (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In 2010, the current Prime Minister said: I think people know what I stand for. You know they know that I have strong convictions, committed principles and...
- Illicit Drugs (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice. Will the minister update the House on action the government is taking to combat the use of ice? How is this government working to keep members of my...
- 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)
- Turnbull Government (24 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Port Adelaide proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Prime Minister's...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Operations in the Middle East (2 speeches)
by leave—I rise today to update the parliament and the Australian people about Australia's defence operations in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, the broader Middle East region and our maritime...
- Syria (2 speeches)
by leave—I take this opportunity to update the House on Australia's response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Middle East—in particular, Syria. The images have been...
- 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...
- Public Works Committee; Reference (3 speeches)
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)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Turnbull Government (3 speeches)
It has been an exciting week—a week that has been reminiscent of an episode from Game of Thrones. Indeed, we have a new king on the iron throne. It has been a week of intrigue, but also of...
- Capricornia Electorate (3 speeches)
I had a call today from a reporter asking me what I thought of the odds issued by Sportsbet on the next federal election. In Capricornia, Sportsbet apparently lists Labor at odds on $1.17. They...
- Shortland Electorate: Broadband (1 speech, 1 comment)
Tonight I rise to talk about the availability of the internet, ADSL and the NBN in Shortland electorate. On Monday, Shortland electorate will have the fibre to the node turned on, and that will...
- Medical Research Future Fund (1 speech)
The Medical Research Future Fund, which I will refer to as the MRFF, was established in August and, in my opinion, has not received the recognition it deserves. The $20 billion MRFF, the biggest...
- Turnbull Government (1 speech)
It saddens me to inform the House that we have seen in the past few days a repetition of the trashing of the Westminster traditions that have given Australia stable, reliable and predictable...
- Forrest Electorate: Bushfires (1 speech)
The bushfire season in the South West of Western Australia generally occurs between November and April each year. It is a time that represents increased risk to all, but especially to those who...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix (1 speech)
On Saturday, I regret to say, the Victorian Premier announced a three-year extension to the Melbourne Grand Prix—it is now locked in till 2023. In my view and the view of most local...
- Stirling Electorate: 2015 Anzac Day Schools' Awards (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate one of the great schools in my electorate of Stirling, Yuluma Primary School, on winning one of the 2015 Anzac Day Schools' Awards. Yuluma was this year's winner in...
- Education (1 speech)
I rise today to share with the parliament some thoughts on the importance of teaching STEM in our schools, and to share some experiences from the wonderful electorate of Adelaide that I am so...
- Illicit Drugs (1 speech)
I rise to speak on an insidious drug that is tearing families apart not only in our cities but also in our rural, regional and remote towns and communities. Of course, the drug I speak of is ice,...
- Lilley Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
This year, 2015, is big year for local schools in the Lilley electorate, with two schools celebrating significant milestones: Aspley State School, celebrating its 125th birthday and Nundah State...
- Murray-Darling Basin (1 speech)
The imminent return of water to the Agriculture portfolio is long overdue. Not only was it a motion unanimously passed at the weekend's National Party conference in Canberra, but it was also one...
- Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
Health is one of the key issues in my electorate of Indi. Today I would like to speak about funding for multipurpose services. MPSs were established in Victoria in the early 1990s, and they have...
- Turnbull Government (1 speech)
I have seven seconds to agree with the member for Indi that regional health services are indeed important, but that is not why I am here today. I would like to speak today about the historic...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the challenges being faced by kindergartens in my electorate of Hotham. For decades now, we have known that early learning is what matters most to setting children on the...
- McPherson Electorate: Elanora State High School (3 speeches)
I rise today to talk about a fantastic school in my electorate, Elanora State High School. Just a few weeks ago I presented the school with a new flag and I had the opportunity to speak with...
- Petition: Gold Coast Airport (1 speech)
I am presenting, on behalf of constituents, a petition that was considered by the Petitions Committee and is in order. This is a petition that relates to a proposed new flight path on the Gold...
- Walsh, Mr Brian, Gaze, Mr Lindsay (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the contribution and the life of Brian Walsh, of our area, who recently and sadly passed away. Brian was a presence in our local area. He was a loyal Labor Party member, but...
- Member for Warringah (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute today to the member for Warringah, our former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a man whom I respect enormously for his passion, his determination and his dedication to public...
- Lalor Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
It is the last week of term 3 in Victorian schools. Term 3 is an incredible term. People work tirelessly across the term preparing senior students and, of course, students are finishing the last...
- Bradfield Electorate: Sydney Adventist Hospital (1 speech)
I am very pleased to rise to mention some significant developments at a very major institution within my electorate, the Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the 'San'. The San is an...
- Domestic Violence (1 speech)
According to a recent posting, as of 10 September this year, 62 women have died from domestic violence incidents. That is an average of nearly two deaths a week. If the domestic violence deaths...
- Macarthur Electorate: National Broadband Network (1 speech)
This week I received correspondence from Google that included new research from PricewaterhouseCoopers entitled 'Small business digital growth: the potential for internet and mobile technologies...
- Turnbull Government: Tasmania (1 speech)
What we have seen this week is something that the coalition government said they would never do. We have seen the tearing down of a first-term Prime Minister. In my home state of Tasmania, we...
- Lindsay Electorate: Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Awards (2 speeches)
On Friday we saw a wonderful event take place at Panthers—the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation annual night of nights, where we as a community got to acknowledge some of the best and...
