House debates
Thursday, 13 October 2016
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Coalition Government (18 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion, which may well have the unanimous support of the House: That the House: (1) notes that in the first 10 sitting days of the 45th Parliament: (a) the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Publications Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the report from the Publications Committee sitting in conference with the Publications Committee of the Senate. Copies of the report are now being placed on the table. Report—by...
- Register of Members' Interests (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
As required by resolution of the House, I table a copy of the Register of Members' Interests, volumes 1 to 4, for the 45th Parliament and ask leave of the House to present copies of notifications...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Petition: Pharmacies (1 speech)
I rise today to table a petition which has been approved for presentation by the Standing Committee on Petitions from the residents of Fletcher, Maryland, Minmi and surrounds. The petition read...
- La Trobe Electorate: Electricity Infrastructure (1 speech)
Last weekend gusts of wind exceeded 100 kilometres per hour in some parts of Victoria. This caused a lot of damage and cut power to 80,000 homes, roads, public places and countless businesses....
- Australian Public Service: Workplace Relations (1 speech)
There are over 300 people in my local community who are employed in the Australian Public Service. These locals are Australians with mortgages, bills to pay and families to feed. For over 1,000...
- North Sydney Electorate: Anzac Park Public School (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge in this parliament a very important event in the life of my electorate, the opening of the new Anzac Park Public School in Cammeray. My area of Sydney is home to many great...
- Bruce Electorate: Youth Links (1 speech)
I call on the government to match Labor's election commitment to purchase a property for a wonderful organisation in my electorate, Youth Links in Noble Park. Youth Links is a crucial support...
- Republic of Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh (1 speech)
I rise to support the words that my friend and colleague the member for North Sydney delivered earlier this week in recognition of the 25th anniversary of independence for the modern Republic of...
- Local Council Elections: Victoria (1 speech)
As we speak, citizens in the great state of Victoria are in the process of deciding who will form the councillors and mayors of the local governments throughout the state. It is an important job...
- Chisholm Electorate: Huntingtower School (1 speech)
My strong view is that the people and leadership of any organisation define its culture. A culture of warm embrace and intellectual and creative achievement is in the heart of my electorate in...
- Kingsford Smith Electorate: Children's Cancer Institute (1 speech)
In 1975, two parents heard some of the most devastating words imaginable, 'Your child has cancer.' For Jack Kasses and John Lough this terrible news was compounded by the realisation that at the...
- Mallee Electorate: Paw Po Products (1 speech)
Quite a number of years ago, a business in a small town in my electorate of Mallee called Luv-a-Duck needed to get workers and they started to bring in Karen refugees. That has been a real...
- Menzies, Mr William 'Yarm' (1 speech)
On 1 July I officially welcomed Norfolk Island into my electorate of Canberra. I made it a priority to visit shortly after the election. It was not my first time to Norfolk Island. I have been to...
- headspace (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge that national headspace day has occurred this week as part of Mental Health Week here in Australia. This is important because it is about raising awareness about young...
- Alpine Better Places (1 speech)
Today I would like to congratulate the communities of Porepunkah and Myrtleford, and the Alpine Shire, for their hard work in securing just under a million dollars for the Alpine Better Places...
- McMillan Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I opened the technology wing of Chairo Christian School recently, and took the opportunity to commend the executive principal, Rob Bray, for his tireless work on behalf of that particular school...
- Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (1 speech)
The idea of hundreds of motorcycles riding through Perth's leafy western suburbs may have alarmed a few of the local residents, but last month around 500 Western Australian bikers, including...
- Wright Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
I rise to advise the House of a new and emerging business that has just opened its doors in my electorate. I was fortunate enough to be at this small business restaurant opening the other night....
- Gender Balance in the 45th Parliament (1 speech)
I rise today to welcome the 37 new members to the people's house for the 45th Parliament. On this side of the chamber we have 22—11 women and 11 men—in the Labor ranks joining us now....
- Marriage Act (1 speech)
I was surprised to read a statement earlier this week by the member for Isaacs and the member for Griffiths, taking issue with freedom of religious protections contained in the government's...
- Working Holiday Maker Program (2 speeches)
This week we have had a lot of huff and puff from the government and members of the National Party about the backpacker tax, demanding that Labor support the backpacker tax changes, even though...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. After the election, the Prime Minister said that he had learnt a clear lesson about his attacks on Medicare, but last night, in a train wreck of an interview...
- National Economic Plan (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the delivery of the government's National Economic Plan? In particular, how will our tax cuts benefit more than...
- Health Care (11 speeches)
My question is to the minister for health. During the election campaign, the minister said: I've said to doctors I want that freeze lifted as soon as possible but I appreciate that Finance and...
- Department of Human Services (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Human Services. Will the minister explain the importance of the minister's portfolio in protecting the key trademarks and brands of the Australian government...
- Taxation (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Last night, for the first time in the history of Federation, an opposition second reading amendment passed the House on a bill...
- University of Tasmania (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The University of Tasmania's proposed STEM facility will transform Hobart and Tasmania. It is a $400 million project that ultimately would accommodate 5,200...
- Ten Year Enterprise Tax Plan (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Would the Treasurer update the House on how the government's enterprise tax plan will drive jobs and wages growth? How will increasing the turnover threshold...
- Taxation (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Given that the minister was not present in the House last night when detailed questions on the International Tax Agreements...
- Infrastructure (2 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 the government's investment in water...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Given that the minister cannot answer basic questions about her legislation, contradicts the Prime Minister on house prices and...
- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Will the minister update the House on the progress of the government's $50 billion Infrastructure Investment Program,...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
It is my pleasure to inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, the Hon. Ruveni Nadalo. On behalf of the House I extend a...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Minister for Justice (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice. A few weeks ago the government lost control of the House when the minister went home early. Yesterday the government voted against itself when the...
- Electricity Infrastructure (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. I refer the minister to a statement yesterday by Manufacturing Australia that outlines the threat to South Australia and...
- Turnbull Government (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Given that the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services cannot answer basic questions about her legislation in parliament, contradicted the Prime Minister...
- Electricity Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy. In light of the recent state-wide blackout in South Australia and the importance of energy security, will the minister outline to...
- Attorney-General (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Former Solicitor-General Dr Gavan Griffith QC has said the Attorney-General's actions in relation to the Solicitor-General bring to mind 'the image of a dog...
- Welfare Reform (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister update the House on how the government intends to improve the lives of vulnerable Australians through the priority investment...
- Attorney-General (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister explain to the House how the Attorney-General was able to consult with the Solicitor-General about a direction which did not exist,...
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter-Terrorism. Will the minister update the House on what this government is doing to keep our...
- Turnbull Government (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that he fronts a government with a health minister destroying Medicare, a revenue minister not up to the job, a justice...
- Medical Research (2 speeches)
My constituency question is to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. Could the minister update the House on the actions that the Turnbull government is taking to boost medical...
- Turnbull Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Leader of the House. Given that in the first week of this parliament the government became the first majority government in over 50 years to lose control of the House of...
- McMillan Electorate: Infrastructure (5 speeches)
My constituency question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. I refer to the government's commitment to upgrading the South Gippsland Highway. How will this and other government...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are presented in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (4 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek your permission to make a personal explanation.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Education (22 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable Deputy Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Employment (1 speech)
It has been one of those weeks where sometimes I have shaken my head at some of the conversations that have been going on in hallways and what has been talked about in the media. It appears the...
- Taxation (1 speech)
It is a good lead-in to have the member for Bendigo talk about backpackers because obviously she does not understand the necessary labour force that is so critical for areas not only in...
- Blair Electorate (1 speech)
I rise to recognise some significant anniversaries in my electorate: 60 years of marriage, 25 years of pastoral ministry and 30 years of service to the Ipswich community. Des and Dawn McLucas...
- Edith Cowan University (1 speech)
The coalition government is committed to investing in Australia's critical research infrastructure with reforms to research funding to promote improved collaboration between researchers, industry...
- Mental Health Week (1 speech)
I want to take the opportunity, as this sitting week comes to an end, to reflect on some of the important conversations and events that occurred as we went through Mental Health Week this week....
- Cybersecurity (1 speech)
Cyber attacks are a clear and present danger to this government and this nation. Australia has not yet suffered a cyber attack yet the threat to the Australian government,...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Blair Electorate: National Police Remembrance Day 2016 (1 speech)
I rise today to remember and honour those police men and women in Queensland who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. I recognise the commitment, dedication and bravery of all...
- Higgins Electorate: Sky Rail (1 speech)
I rise today to address state Labor's sky rail project. Some freedom of information requests I have made have been very revealing. Two of these requests have demonstrated a concerning level of...
- Conroy, The Hon. Stephen (1 speech)
I rise today to put on the record and pay tribute to the work of Stephen Conroy as he leaves the other place and goes on a new journey. Lots of things are said about my friend Stephen Conroy and...
- Robson, Ms Sandy (1 speech)
As the month of October draws closer to an end, so does the monumental journey of a Western Australian woman, Sandy Robson. Around the 23rd of this month Sandy will end an epic sea-kayaking...
- Conroy, The Hon. Stephen (1 speech)
I want to use this constituency statement to recognise the extraordinary career of one of my constituents and friends, Stephen Conroy. Stephen has been one of the biggest figures on the...
- Gone Fishing Day (2 speeches)
Do you love fishing? If so, Sunday is your special day. It is Australia's national Gone Fishing Day, the best reason yet to go for a fish. Even more importantly, this year Gone Fishing Day is...
- Broadband (1 speech)
On the topic of hunger: I am also very hungry but not for fish. I am hungry for a fast, decent and reliable national broadband network, which is yet to find its way over to the far-flung...
- Armenian-Australian Community (1 speech)
On 21 September this year, one of the world's newest and smallest nations celebrated its 25th year of independence. There are few nations that deserve to celebrate such an occasion more than...
- Moreton Electorate (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a meeting I had on 7 October with Wendy Francis from the Australian Christian Lobby. This was not a meeting about the marriage equality plebiscite or anything like that....
- Bradfield Electorate: Sydney Taiwan Festival (2 speeches)
Recently, I had the great pleasure to be at the opening of the Sydney Taiwan Festival. This is the fifth Sydney Taiwan Festival to have been held. It was held in Victoria Avenue in Chatswood,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Shipping (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to talk about shipping and the potential impact on our environment of shipping in two areas: firstly, the Great Barrier Reef, and secondly, in my electorate of Grayndler....
- Dunkley Electorate: Langwarrin (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about a wonderful and dynamic part of the Dunkley electorate, Langwarrin. Although Langwarrin covers a geographical area of only 24 square kilometres, almost 22,000 people...
- Human Rights: The Philippines (1 speech)
I would like to talk about the human rights issues that I see currently developing in the Philippines. I recently met with representatives of Human Rights Watch concerning developments in the...
- Western Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Initiative (1 speech)
I rise today to express my sincere gratitude and also to highlight to the House, and hopefully a wider audience, the great work that has been done by the Western Australian Preterm Birth...
- Gellibrand Electorate: Australian Islamic Centre (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the Newport Islamic Society and the community in Hobsons Bay in the construction of the new Australian Islamic Centre in my electorate. I have...
- Murray Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
Last week was an amazing week for aged care in the Goulburn Valley in the seat of Murray. We had an announcement through the National Stronger Regions Fund, which is headed by Fiona Nash, that a...
