House debates
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Chanukah (1 speech)
During the break between sitting weeks this year and next year, many Australians will be celebrating Chanukah so, while it is a bit early, this is the only chance to send some wishes. I am...
- Small Business (1 speech)
During the election campaign I spoke to many small businesses in Dunkley. Dunkley is home to over 16,000 small businesses, one of the contributing factors to why we have the highest economic...
- Tuggeranong Charity Christmas Cards (1 speech)
Barbara Parsons established Tuggeranong Charity Christmas Cards 14 years ago. When she arrived in Tuggeranong from South Africa she noticed that if you wanted to buy a charity Christmas card your...
- Working Holiday Maker Program (1 speech)
I will take this opportunity to can congratulate Barnaby Joyce and Malcolm Turnbull on their leadership, in relation to the resolution of the backpacker tax issue. We have had the industry asking...
- STACEY, Mr Charles (1 speech)
Last week, Charles Stacey of Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast passed away, aged 94. My grandparents were early settlers and cane farmers in the area, and Charlie was by uncle. He was a cane farmer...
- Wright Electorate: Defence Force (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House that soldiers serving abroad will very soon get a taste of country hospitality from my electorate. The Fassifern Rotary Club has put together 60 gift packs to send over...
- Braddon Electorate: Safer Communities Fund (1 speech)
I am deeply concerned that the government have failed to keep another of their promises to the Braddon electorate. During the 2016 federal election campaign, the former member for Braddon, Brett...
- Leichhardt Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
Last Friday, the NBN network was switched on for more than 4,100 premises in Leichhardt, including 900 fibre-to-the node premises in Cooktown town centre; 340 fixed wireless premises around...
- Kingsford Smith Electorate: Community Service Awards (1 speech)
On 16 November, local volunteers came together in November for the third annual Kingsford Smith Community Service and Vi Robbins Volunteer of the Year awards. The Community Service Awards are an...
- Brisbane Electorate: Queensland Country Women's Association (1 speech)
On the weekend, I am very, very proud to say I became the first male in Brisbane to become a member of the Queensland Country Women's Association. I wanted to put on record a few words about the...
- Perth Electorate: Charlies Fresh Food Market (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate a wonderful Australian story that is a vital part of my home community in the federal electorate of Perth. It is the story of Charlie and Rose Tricoli. Charlie was born in...
- Sloper, Commodore Graham (1 speech)
Commodore Graham Sloper—what more can I say? Your dedication to the Australian Navy, to all those who have dedicated their own lives in service to our country and to our community on the...
- Israel: Military Law (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the consequences of the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank—a young Palestinian girl arrested and tried by military courts. Israel has two separate legal...
- Boothby Electorate: Belaire Medical Centre (1 speech)
On Wednesday, 17 November I was given the honour of opening the new Belair Medical Centre in my electorate of Boothby. I was pleased to be joined at this new allied health facility, complete with...
- Financial Planning (1 speech)
Colleagues, it gives me great pleasure to welcome into the House today five members of the Albury Wodonga chapter of the Financial Planning Association. Wayne, Megan, Neil, Ron and Taki, thanks...
- Working Holiday Maker Program (1 speech)
I wish to thank all of our local orchardists from the Calare electorate, who have worked so hard to find a resolution to the backpacker tax issue. They always lead the state and nation in...
- Burt Electorate: Rail (1 speech)
The federal Labor government left office with $500 million locked into the budget for rail in Perth—and what was the first thing the Abbott-Turnbull government did when it came in? It...
- Canning Electorate: Mandurah Junior Council (1 speech)
Two weeks ago, I attended the Mandurah Junior Council graduation ceremony at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, overlooking the beautiful estuary at the heart of my electorate. The junior...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Micah Australia while they were in Canberra for the Voices for Justice National Gathering. Their commitment to social justice...
- Forrest Electorate: White Ribbon Gala Dinner (2 speeches)
I would like to thank the foreign minister for providing a very important message to the White Ribbon gala dinner in my electorate, in Bunbury, over the weekend. The funding from that particular...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing Affordability (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. An hour ago the Premier of New South Wales confirmed it is the position of his government that negative gearing reforms should be considered. Given that the...
- Employment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on how the government's economic reforms are delivering strong jobs growth? How will the restoration of the...
- Working Holiday Maker Program (12 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Was the president of the National Farmers' Federation accurate this morning when, in describing the government's chaotic handling of the backpacker...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on the findings of the latest OECD report on the continued strong performance of the Australian economy? How is the government...
- Murray-Darling Basin (3 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Last week in question time, the Deputy Prime Minister said the current funding for the promised 450 gigalitres was insufficient, saying, 'You have not...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
We have present in the gallery this afternoon two former members of this House: the former member for Solomon, Natasha Griggs, and the former member for Greenway, Louise Markus. We welcome you...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Environment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy. In a Senate committee report tabled yesterday, Australia's biggest power company, AGL, which runs coal-fired generators like Loy...
- Australian Building and Construction Commission (11 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Will the Deputy Prime Minister outline to the House how the ABCC will benefit the agricultural sector...
- Murray-Darling Basin (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. I refer to the Deputy Prime Minister's earlier answer. As a result of water entitlement prices doubling in some major catchments of the Murray-Darling...
- Building and Construction Industry (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry representing the Minister for Employment. Will the minister outline why it is important to restore the rule of law on building sites across the...
- Murray-Darling Basin (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Can the Deputy Prime Minister assure the House that there are no documents which confirm that the government considered cutting funding to the...
- Foreign Policy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister advise the House on the importance of strengthening international relationships in support of our national interest? Is the...
- Attorney-General (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday in question time the Prime Minister was asked whether the Attorney-General had given the Solicitor-General a verbal instruction not to run a...
- Skilled Migration Program (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Can the minister update the House on the steps that the government is taking to ensure the effective management of the 457...
- Attorney-General (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Commonwealth, waive legal privilege in relation to the government's communications with the Solicitor-General about...
- Trade with China (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment. Will the minister update the House on how the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is delivering new export opportunities for...
- Attorney-General (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to his previous answer. The Bell Group case began in the High Court in November 2015. A barrister appeared for the Commonwealth in the High Court on...
- Building and Construction Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Urban Infrastructure. Will the minister explain to the House the importance of restoring the rule of law to construction sites, ensuring hardworking Australians...
- Attorney-General (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. At exactly this time last year, the Prime Minister stood at the dispatch box and expressed full confidence in ministers Briggs and Brough, and in the member...
- Veterans (2 speeches)
My constituency question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Could the minister please advise that House how the government plans to harness the skills and increase employment of veterans...
- Minister for Revenue and Financial Services (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer and the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, and it refers to the answer she gave yesterday in relation to her responsibilities for the ATO. Has...
- Renewable Energy (2 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy. Despite Australia having an abundance of cheap, natural energy sources, especially in the regions—such as my electorate of...
- Prime Minister (10 speeches)
) ( ): My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's previous answers and to a new report that he has divested his interest in a vulture fund which profited from...
- Infrastructure (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. My electorate of Wright has many vegetable growers who supply an immense amount of product both domestically and abroad. We have...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Answers to Questions without Notice (2 speeches)
My question refers to page 567 of House of Representatives Practice and goes to when questions are taken on notice. We have a formalised procedure under standing orders when questions are put on...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (2 speeches)
Pursuant to the resolution of the Senate on 6 September 1984 and the House of Representatives on 11 October 1984, I present reports on access to committee documents.
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Youth Unemployment (39 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Chifley proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government’s...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Oxfam Australia: Straight Talk (1 speech)
Good evening and 'wunya'. I just said ' hello ' to you in Gubbi Gubbi language, D eputy Sp eaker. Recently , Oxfam Australia's Straight Talk National Summit provided an opportunity for Aboriginal...
- Rickuss, Mr Ian (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to stand here tonight in the federal parliament and acknowledge the contribution of all the members not only here but also in our state houses. To serve in public...
- Indi Electorate: Wodonga (1 speech)
Tonight I would like to honour and acknowledge the people of the major town of Wodonga, in my electorate of Indi. My connection with Wodonga goes back a long way, and tonight I would briefly like...
- Petition: Halal Certification (1 speech)
I rise tonight to table a petition regarding third party food certification—specifically, halal certification schemes in Australia. I note that the petition, with 2,263 signatures, has been...
- Calwell Electorate: Interfaith Dialogue (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate two communities in my electorate who have shown great leadership in promoting interfaith dialogue and social cohesion in our local community. I am speaking of the...
- Welfare Reform (1 speech)
Tonight, I want to talk about social welfare and the need to reform it. It is an important economic issue, but it is also an important moral issue, as well. As I have noted before, we are...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Lunar New Year (1 speech)
During the break, many Australians will be celebrating Chinese New Year and Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Parliament will not be sitting at the time, so, even though I am a little early, I would...
- Wide Bay Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
In my maiden speech, I spoke of the challenges we face as a nation with an ageing population which will result in increasing demands on our aged-care sector whilst facing very difficult economic...
- Brand Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Summer is fast approaching, with the days becoming brighter as they fill with festivities across the electorate of Brand. Thanks to the dedication of community organisations, volunteers and...
- Kingaroy Peanut Van, Carr, Mr Dave (1 speech)
Today I would like to congratulate Rob and Chris Patch from Kingaroy, who own the famous Peanut Van, for their business nous and entrepreneurship. The iconic Peanut Van sells 100 tonnes of...
- Eden-Monaro Electorate: Child Care (1 speech)
I rise today in grave concern about the situation of our mothers in the South West Slopes of my region. There is a proposition that is afoot at the moment in accordance with the government's...
- Groom Electorate: Oakey Beef Exports, Rail (1 speech)
Today I want to inform the chamber of a subject about which I am particularly bullish, and that is that, at seven o'clock this morning, a freight train at Quilpie, in Western Queensland, began to...
- Lyons Electorate: Derwent Valley, Working Holiday Maker Program (4 speeches)
During my campaign, I was able to secure funding of $2 million for the construction of a grandstand and associated improvements to Boyer Oval, in the Derwent Valley, but of course only if Labor...
- Capricornia Electorate: Clermont (1 speech)
Small communities are the hubs of rural Australia. One community in the far western reaches of my electorate of Capricornia is Clermont. Clermont is a region rich in cattle production and...
- Canberra Electorate: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (2 speeches)
Before I start, I would like to acknowledge the community in the gallery from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. They have been very, very patient this afternoon in waiting for me to...
- Western Australian State Election (2 speeches)
The WA state election in March next year will be one of the most important elections in WA for decades. This election will have serious consequences for the WA economy, for jobs and for our...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Infrastructure (6 speeches)
I am pleased to speak about infrastructure, which impacts on my electorate in multiple ways. In the Hawkesbury, a region long ignored by the Liberals, we need to see a pointless Windsor Bridge...
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
- Health Care (1 speech)
In the grievance debate tonight I want to speak about the parlous state of our healthcare system under the Turnbull government. We saw during the course of the election campaign that people voted...
- Parliamentary Inquiries (1 speech)
Australia's political discourse, alongside democratic systems around the globe, sits at a critical juncture. Increasing civic disengagement and dissatisfaction with major political parties is...
- Western Sydney Airport (1 speech)
I wanted to dedicate my grievance tonight to a project in Western Sydney that has been known for years as Badgerys Creek Airport. It is now rebadged as Western Sydney Airport, because the...
- Chisholm Electorate: Education (1 speech)
As the year end fast approaches, so does the end of the school year. December is a significant time for teachers, students, parents, grandparents and guardians. There are so many events to wind...
- Whitlam Electorate (1 speech)
There are many things that my constituents are aggrieved about: the pathetic broadband that is being rolled out through the suburbs relying on rotten and outdated copper technology, the seeming...
- International Day of People with Disability (2 speeches)
( This Saturday across the world will mark the International Day of People with Disability, an event that celebrates progress and breaking down barriers for people with disability. I rise tonight...
