House debates
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Recording Equipment (1 speech)
I have a very short statement to make. Particularly those members who are at the table will notice a new device that is there on the table. I wish to advise members that that relates to a project...
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Education and Employment Committee; Report (3 speeches)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Education and Employment, I would like to present the committee's report entitled Getting business booming, together with the minutes of proceedings and...
- Education and Employment Committee; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
With your indulgence, Mr Speaker, I thank the member for Perth for her bipartisanship and the investment she made in the timely completion of the report. We also wish our committee secretary, Mr...
- Joint Standing Committee on Treaties; Report (2 speeches)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties I present the following reports: Report 159, Treaty Tabled on 1 December 2015, and Report 160, A history of the Joint Standing Committee on...
- National Capital and External Territories Committee; Report (4 speeches)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories, I present the committee’s report entitled Governance in the Indian Ocean Territories—Final...
- National Capital and External Territories Committee; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I move: That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. Question agreed to.
- Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Committee; Report (2 speeches)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities, I present the committee's report entitled Smart ICT: report on the inquiry into the role of smart ICT in the design...
- Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Committee; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I move: That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. Question agreed to.
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Syria (1 speech)
The Syrian crisis began five years ago today, with all parties to the conflict having committed war crimes and human rights violations during this time. Around half a million people have lost...
- Banks Electorate: Penshurst Toastmasters (1 speech)
On 7 March I attended the Penshurst Toastmasters contest night and would like to thank the Toastmasters for their invitation and for all their efforts in our community. There are over 800...
- Defence Procurement (1 speech)
The Turnbull government's decision that Navantia is the preferred bidder for two naval supply vessels is another cruel blow to Australia's ship workers and steelworkers. The government's lame...
- Hindmarsh Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
Over the last few weeks it has been my absolute privilege to support a number of great local projects which have received support through the government's Stronger Communities Program. This...
- Defence Procurement (1 speech)
Today we found out that a second Spanish paper—Sabemos in Madrid—has reported 'El exito de Navantia desata la polemica en Australia', which translates to 'The success of Navantia...
- O'Connor Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending three major events in O'Connor, spread over 1,250 kilometres. On Friday, I attended the 107th Wagin district agricultural show. It is also the 44th...
- Election of Senators (1 speech)
I take no pleasure in rising today to talk about Greens preferences in the upcoming federal election. It is an issue that I wish I did not have to spend time on, but Senator Di Natale's recent...
- Law Enforcement (1 speech)
It is time for the National Anti-Gangs Squad to take on the new gang which many of you may have heard of—that is, the Apex gang, based in Melbourne. Founded in an average...
- Veterans (1 speech)
I rise today to condemn the Turnbull Liberal-National government for closing the office for Tweed Heads veterans. The office was previously located at the Centro shopping centre at Tweed Heads,...
- Clark, Mr Robert (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I was honoured to be appointed patron of the North Sydney RSL sub-Branch. As someone who has never served in uniform, it was a humbling experience to be asked to be patron for...
- Indi Electorate: Thoona Wheelie Bin Championships (1 speech)
Colleagues, Thoona, a jewel in the crown of Indi, just west of Benalla, has a population of 200. Next weekend it is going to swell to the grand population of over 500. Why? Residents of Thoona...
- Bennelong Electorate: Sound Expression Music Therapy Centre (1 speech)
I would like to inform the House about Sound Expression, a wonderful music therapy centre in the heart of Bennelong which helps children with special needs. Last week I observed their inspiring...
- Syria (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the Syrian conflict and the more than a quarter of a million people who, sadly, have lost their lives. I do that knowing that the parties are sitting down in Geneva now to...
- VetRide (1 speech)
I rise today to commend those Vietnam veterans who are participating this week in the VetRide 2016. The Service and Sacrifice Tour over six days commenced yesterday north of Melbourne at Seymour,...
- Syria (1 speech)
Today marks five years since the commencement of the conflict in Syria. So it is appropriate that this day, though a very sad day, should be acknowledged in this place. Today—and, indeed,...
- Paterson Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Today, I raise the issue of Cessnock Road, at Testers Hollow, which is to become a new part of Paterson. Testers Hollow is one of those unusual situations where—during floods, as occurred...
- Community Legal Centres (2 speeches)
Figures released today reveal that community legal centres have been forced to turn away more than 160,000 people in need each year, yet next year the Turnbull government is planning not to...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, on indulgence, the Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter-Terrorism will be absent from question time this week while he attends a number of...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Budget (2 speeches)
Treasurer, we already know that the budget is scheduled for 10 May. Is that the date the Treasurer will actually deliver it?
- Election of Senators (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House of the need to amend the Commonwealth Electoral Act to ensure that both houses of parliament reflect and respect the...
- Economy (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on how the government is successfully managing the transition from the resources boom to a new, stronger and more...
- Election of Senators (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Isn't it the case that the Prime Minister is changing the Senate voting rules so that if he wins the next election he can ensure that students will be paying...
- Superannuation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. The average Australian family contributes around $20,000 a year to superannuation. A large percentage of Australians will be dead before they are eligible to use...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I would like to advise the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon former member of this House Mr Barry Haase. Welcome back. Honourable members: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Agriculture (4 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the government's policies are facilitating...
- Prime Minister (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Treasurer, in his last answer, and the Prime Minister have been deeply critical of the member for Fairfax's actions in relation to Queensland Nickel. The...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question, of substance, is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer advise the House of the importance of a strong budget to support jobs and growth in our transitioning economy? Is the Treasurer...
- Prime Minister (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to his previous answer. Why, according to reports, did the Prime Minister cause an agreement to be reached to ensure that his private company would...
- Building and Construction Industry (7 speeches)
I heard, thank you, moron. My question—
- Taxation (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Last year the Treasurer was critical of Labor's tobacco excise increases but today it is reported that the government is also considering an increase in the...
- Defence Procurement (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister advise the House how the defence white paper and the Defence Industry Policy Statement will support defence industry jobs in...
- Taxation (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. It is reported today that the government is considering increasing the tobacco excise. Just two weeks ago, the former Prime Minister described this plan as...
- Liquefied Natural Gas (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia. Will the minister update the House on the significance of the first gas being produced at the Gorgon LNG facility in...
- Taxation (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last year when speaking about Labor's responsible plan on tobacco excise, the health minister said: …this is a grab for money, it's a political...
- Asylum Seekers: Children (8 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Will the minister please update the House about the impact of the government's successful border protection policies have had...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Last year, the Treasurer said: The Government has made it crystal clear that we have no interest in increasing taxes on superannuation either now or in the...
- Sydney Harbour (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment. Will the minister advise the House of what steps the government is taking to protect and open to the public foreshore land on Sydney Harbour,...
- Superannuation (4 speeches)
Mr Speaker, my question is to the Prime Minister. The Treasurer has today confirmed the government will make changes to superannuation concessions, but just two weeks ago the former Prime...
- Water (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, my question is to the Prime Minister. I was delighted to host you recently on a visit to Rockhampton and talk about water infrastructure, namely the raising of Rookwood and Eden Bann...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to his previous answer in which he indicated that the government's tax policy would be announced on budget day. Previously, the government's position...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (8 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek to make a personal explanation.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's Audit reports No. 25, Delivery and evaluation of grant programmes: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science; Department of Infrastructure and Regional...
- 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)
- Medicare (26 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Ballarat proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government undermining...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Syria (1 speech)
) ( ): Tonight, I would like to raise the issue of the Syrian Civil War. Today is the fifth anniversary of the protest against the Assad regime that was met by gunfire. It started as a protest...
- Taxation (1 speech)
Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing put jobs and growth at risk. One-third of all new dwelling construction is financed by investors every year. Changes to negative gearing will result...
- Turnbull Government (1 speech)
It is six months since the member for Wentworth, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, became Prime Minister—and hasn't that been the world's longest disappointment? It is absolutely clear that the...
- Herbert Electorate: Queensland Nickel Industries (1 speech)
Queensland Nickel has operated in Townsville since the 1970s. Many things have changed in this business, and many challenges have been faced, but all challenges have been overcome until now....
- Tuberculosis (2 speeches)
If I mentioned tuberculosis, most Australians would believe that this is a disease that was eradicated in the 20th century; it was something that we tackled in the past and got rid of in our...
- Mount Druitt Swimming Centre (1 speech)
Before I begin my comments, I want to echo the sentiments expressed by the member for and the member for Kingsford Smith. I proudly signed up to the Barcelona Declaration. I think that the words...
- Interrelate Bullying Awareness Program, Burrumbuttock Hay Runners (1 speech)
Bullying is never acceptable, and I am very proud of two local girls from the Alstonville Public School who have won awards in a state-wide antibullying competition. More than 5,000 year 5 and 6...
