House debates
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Gun Control (27 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion: That: (1) the House notes that: (a) this morning, there are reports the Prime Minister will do a deal on gun laws to pass the Abbott Government's...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
For many Australians, the dream of home ownership remains completely out of reach. Today only four in 10 25- to 34-year-olds own a home, compared to six in 10 in 1982. Why? There are a number of...
- Mitochondrial Disease (1 speech)
Today, I seek the support of the opposition and the consideration of my colleagues to change the human cloning laws of 2002. There is no better reason than mitochondrial disease. The United...
- Dobell Electorate: Wyong Hospital (1 speech)
Thousands of people joined a community rally at Morry Breen Oval in Kanwal on Sunday, opposing the New South Wales government's decision to privatise Wyong Hospital. This is our community...
- WorldSkills Australia National Competition (1 speech)
Recently I told the House about Jake Hiscock. Jake is a local Lismore mechanic who took home the gold medal at the regional automotive mechanics competition in Kingscliff. As part of winning the...
- Carers (1 speech)
This week is National Carers Week, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contribution that Australia's unpaid carers make to our nation. These people contribute an estimated $60...
- Berowra Electorate: Greenway Giants Baseball and Softball Club (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate the Greenway Giants Baseball and Softball Club on an outstanding 2016-17 season. The Greenway Giants baseball club has been a much valued and energetic part of the...
- Ley, Dr Kem (1 speech)
As this Sunday is the 25th anniversary of the 1991 Paris Peace Accords for Cambodia, I rise to record my sadness and disgust at the murder of Dr Kem Ley. On the morning of 10 July, 2016, Dr Ley...
- Maranoa Electorate: Warwick Rodeo (1 speech)
Monday marks the commencement of the 2016 Warwick Rodeo, which is Australia's most famous rodeo. Warwick Rodeo was immortalised in a song by Australian country music legend Buddy Williams in the...
- Makeev, Mrs Tamara, OAM (1 speech)
Tamara Makeev's parents left Russia for Poland during the Russian Revolution. It was there Tamara was born in 1923. Then the Soviets advanced on Poland, deporting every former Tsarist Army...
- McDonald, Mr John 'Cracka' (1 speech)
I rise to speak of a beloved son of Toowoomba, a great Australian and, above all else, a devoted family man. I refer to John 'Cracka' McDonald. John recently retired after 16 years as President...
- Maldon-Dombarton Rail Link (1 speech)
There was a time when this parliament was fascinated with nothing more than the building of infrastructure. But, sadly, that time has passed, and we discovered yesterday in Senate estimates...
- Tangney Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
As we approach the end of the school year, I wish all the Tangney high-school students heading to exams the very best of luck: study hard, apply your effort, and I know you will do well. Tangney...
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Australia's live export sector is critical to many of our producers, particularly in the north, and indeed to the Australian economy. It is a sector which has my strong support. But two issues...
- Flynn Electorate: Bauhinia (1 speech)
Bauhinia is a proud, vibrant, proactive and caring community in my electorate of Flynn that I had the pleasure of visiting on a recent trip. Situated on the Dawson Highway and Fitzroy...
- Lalor Electorate: Education (1 speech)
In Werribee, October reminds us of lots of things—most importantly the spring racing carnival. The equestrian centre in Werribee becomes the quarantine centre for all of our international...
- Dawson Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
This morning, I issued a call for North Queenslanders to suggest a new name for a new bridge that has just been completed on the Bruce Highway. The 120 metre long bridge is part of flood-proofing...
- Kent, Mr Alasdair (1 speech)
I am very proud to rise to congratulate Western Australian Alasdair Kent on taking out the 2016 Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award, one of the country's most prestigious...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
After so many reports of bribery, bullying, intimidation and links to organised crime, it is an absolute disgrace that Labor continues to operate a protection racket for union thuggery. It is no...
- Hindmarsh Electorate: Walk Together (1 speech)
On Saturday, 22 October, the annual Walk Together walk is being held around the country. In Adelaide, it will start at 11 am at the Torrens Parade Grounds. Walk Together 2016 will be a huge...
- Fallas, Mrs Patricia (2 speeches)
I rise today to pay tribute to Patricia Fallas on her 50 years—a herculean performance—of service to Meals on Wheels in the Mount Gambier community. Volunteers, as all on this side...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Iraq (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, on indulgence, I rise to update the House on the battle against Daesh. As honourable members are aware, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, has announced that Iraqi security...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Gun Control (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This morning the Prime Minister was asked what should be the easiest question that a Liberal or Labor Prime Minister is ever expected to answer. Given the...
- Australian Building and Construction Commission (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House on the importance of re-establishing the Australian Building and Construction Commission? How will the ABCC improve...
- Gun Control (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Since coming to office in 2013, has the coalition government or any of its ministers offered or agreed to weaken Australia's gun laws in return for support...
- Iraq (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister outline to the House how the government is providing humanitarian assistance to Iraq, especially those affected by the Mosul...
- Gun Control (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice. Since coming to office in 2013 has the minister ever offered to weaken Australia's gun laws for support in the Senate?
- Veterans (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, Ray Williams was a peacekeeper in Beirut during the civil war. He was shot at and shelled but had no weapon, body armour or support. He...
- Water (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. What is the government doing to ensure that all Australians, including the great Australians in...
- Gun Control (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice. I refer to this email from your office to Senator Leyonhjelm's office, dated 12 August 2015 at 10.36 am, which confirms the minister and Minister...
- Building and Construction Industry (4 speeches)
A question to the Treasurer: will the Treasurer advise the House on the economic benefits of a strong and efficient construction sector? Treasurer, how does lawlessness and corruption in the...
- Gun Control (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice. I refer to the minister's previous answer where he explained that the only influence for lifting the ban on rapid-fire lever-action shotguns after 12...
- Building and Construction Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry, representing the Minister for Employment. Will the minister update the House on why restoring the Australian Building and Construction...
- Gun Control (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that he has spoken directly to Senator Leyonhjelm about the ban on the lever-action Adler shotgun? And has he seen reports...
- Border Protection (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Will the minister update the House on steps the government is taking to improve community safety by cancelling the visas of...
- Gun Control (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Justice. I refer to the email from the minister's office to Senator Leyonhjelm which refers to the promise to sunset the ban on lever-action shotguns—and...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Gun Control (17 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion: That the House condemns the coalition government for being willing to trade John Howard's gun laws for votes in the Senate. Leave not granted. I move:...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are presented as listed in the schedule circulated to honourable members. Details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Centrelink (39 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Barton proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That orders of the day Nos 2 and 3, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Consideration of Legislation (20 speeches)
I ask leave of the House to amend the notice relating to suspension of standing orders for the consideration of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013 and the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Freind, Major Geoffrey (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to Geoff Freind, a constituent of the federal electorate of Perth, my electorate, and a major in the Salvation Army, who tragically passed away in September whilst on a...
- Freind, Major Geoffrey, South Perth: Mends Street (1 speech)
I add my words of condolence to those of the member for Perth for Major Freind, who was a great servant of the community in Western Australia. Those of you who know Western Australia—I know...
- Attorney-General (1 speech)
Over the past week we have seen an extraordinary and disastrous performance by the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis, who has doubled down on his deception. Senator Brandis has misled the...
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (3 speeches)
Early last year, on 7 January, we watched our television sets and were horrified at the massacre by Islamic terrorists of cartoonists at Charlie Hebdo. We thought: how could it be that people...
- Malabar Headland (1 speech)
In May this year the Turnbull coalition government stitched up a secret, dirty backroom deal to lock the community that I represent out of 177 hectares of historically and environmentally...
- Tobacco (2 speeches)
Thanks to the nocturnal antics of the opposition, I have unfettered access to the entire House for this graveyard shift. I might as well use the five minutes available before the House concludes...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
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I inform the Federation Chamber that it has been agreed that members’ constituency statements will commence at 4pm.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Western Sydney (1 speech)
I grew up and continue to live in Sydney's western suburbs. Through the years of growing up and chasing work, I, like many Western Sydney residents, have had to endure that regular exodus from...
- Hummingbird House (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate the opening of Hummingbird House in Brisbane. I was humbled to represent Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and health minister Sussan Ley recently at the opening of...
- Greenway Electorate: Family and Domestic Violence (1 speech)
I rise to raise some incredible initiatives in my local community to combat the scourge of family violence. On 21 November the Blacktown Workers Club will again host their annual White Ribbon...
- Allen, Ms Lorna, Page Electorate: Cricket, Page Electorate: Northern Rivers Business Awards (1 speech)
For many people, getting older means winding down and having a quieter life. This is definitely not the case for 97-year-old Lorna Allen. Lorna lives in her own self-care unit. Her week revolves...
- Lysicrates Foundation, Multicultural and Indigenous Media Awards (1 speech)
The Lysicrates Foundation was created to support and inspire original Australian theatre. The Lysicrates monument in the Sydney botanic gardens has recently been refurbished. It is next to the...
- Swan Electorate: Mr Gem Gautam (1 speech)
As you know, all of our electorates have characters, and I rise to talk about one of my constituents, Gem Gautam. Gem is the owner of the Busy Bee Deli in the suburb of Como in my electorate. It...
- Barton Electorate: Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre (1 speech)
I have always been passionate about ensuring vulnerable people have access to services they need. I understand the importance of community support. In the electorate of Barton, we are lucky to...
- Welfare Reform (1 speech)
Nothing is more at the heart of Australia's psyche than a fair go and making a fair effort in return for someone's kindness. Welfare is not an entitlement; it is a privilege that we in Australia...
- Broadband (2 speeches)
Deputy Speaker, I am bringing up an issue that you, as the member for Canning, will be well familiar with in your electorate. It has been nearly a year since the Prime Minister launched his...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
- Broadband (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to be here, to stand up and speak in the grievance debate. It gives us the opportunity to talk about infrastructure and other things that are happening within our...
- Building and Construction Industry (1 speech)
I rise to support the government's tenacity in re-establishing the Australian Building and Construction Commission. I am proud to be part of a government that seeks to clean up the building and...
- Building and Construction Industry, Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The contribution of the previous speaker, the member for Fisher, is totally bizarre. If the government had not gagged debate on the ABCC bill he could have made that presentation downstairs where...
- Pakistan: Human Rights (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak about a matter of great importance to me and many people in the Australian community and, I hope and believe, to many people throughout our world: that is, the...
- The Northern Territory: Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
This evening, in this grievance debate, I would like to talk about family violence, particularly in the Northern Territory. Nationally, police deal with 5,000 domestic violence matters, on...
- Mallee Electorate: Education (8 speeches)
Mr Deputy Speaker Coulton, it gives me great pleasure to speak in front of someone such as you—someone who understands rural Australia and can relate to some of the social disadvantages I...
