House debates
Thursday, 25 May 2017
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Environment (1 speech)
Just before Easter this year, I received an email from concerned grade 3 students from Wilmott Park Primary School, in my electorate of McEwen. Amalia, Kiana, Montana and Phoenix told me that...
- Veterans (1 speech)
Members of the Australian Ex-Services Atomic Survivors Association were present at a morning tea, which I held with the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, at the Belmont RSL last week—at the...
- National Security (1 speech)
On behalf of Labor, I want to again express my utmost condolences to the families of Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson, who tragically lost their lives in the Lindt Cafe siege in 2014. This was a...
- Bowman Electorate: Radio Facility (1 speech)
There is a very important radio receiving facility in Birkdale, Queensland along Old Cleveland Road East. It was there that General Macarthur had his communications with the entire Pacific...
- National Institutions: Funding (1 speech)
Yesterday's estimates confirmed what we already know about the Turnbull government's harsh, cruel cuts to our national institutions. The Turnbull government's cuts to our national institutions...
- Queensland Government (1 speech)
The Queensland Labor government has shown complete ineptitude in its ability to deliver job-creating projects for Central Queensland. The Palaszczuk government has once again shown its inability...
- Wombats: Sarcoptic Mange (1 speech)
It gives me no pleasure to rise in my place today to talk yet again about the terrible situation with sarcoptic mange affecting Tasmania's wombats—95 per cent dead in Narawntapu National...
- Education (4 speeches)
I would like to ensure that my constituents in the electorate of Hughes are not hoodwinked by the deceptive claims of cuts to school funding. The fact is, if we compare this year to next year, my...
- Indonesia: Human Rights (1 speech)
Australia values its close relationship with Indonesia. We enjoy a high degree of cooperation, and so many Australians have experienced the warmth of Indonesian hospitality and the vibrancy of...
- Shipping (1 speech)
Next week marks the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the Iron Chieftain off Newcastle. It is a little known fact that, outside of Bomber Command, merchant mariners suffered more casualties than...
- Energy (1 speech)
I wish to highlight the damage that rising electricity prices are doing in my electorate of Farrer. The High Court decision to reject restrictions on the amount electricity networks can charge...
- Education (1 speech)
Today is Public Education Day. On this side of the House, it is a day we celebrate. It is a day on which we also recommit ourselves to the fight for fairness when it comes to public education in...
- Illicit Drugs (1 speech)
The sheer devastation associated with ice use is perhaps one of the most confronting issues facing communities right across my electorate of Maranoa. While sadly weaving a paralysing path through...
- Education (1 speech)
Today is Public Education Day, and I stand here absolutely astonished that we in this place have been debating the fact that $22.3 billion has been cut from the education system. The public...
- Red Shield Appeal (1 speech)
It was a great honour to attend and speak at the launch of the 2017 Toowoomba Red Shield Appeal official opening function at Fitzy's Tapestry Function Room last week. Together with local business...
- National Indigenous Youth Parliament: Aretha Stewart-Brown (1 speech)
Today, on Public Education Day, I want to rise to congratulate an outstanding public school student from my electorate, Williamstown High School student and Gumbaynggirr woman, Aretha...
- Veterans (1 speech)
The budget announcement that the government will provide DVA gold cards to participants in the British nuclear testing program of the 1950s and '60s is welcome relief for our veterans—then...
- Solomon Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Today marks national public school day, and I want to thank the teachers and staff of the public schools around our great nation. There is a school in my electorate in Darwin called Anula Primary...
- South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees, Manchester: Attacks (2 speeches)
I have received a letter from the South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees, outlining their concerns about the plight of refugees. I would like to table that letter. Leave granted. This...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Pauline Hanson's One Nation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On Monday the Prime Minister said he would seek advice over the course of the next day from the AFP Commissioner about allegations involving One Nation, but...
- Global Security (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the steps the government has taken and continues to take to keep Australians safe and secure, including in my...
- Schools (25 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I have a document from the Prime Minister's own office which states that the government's schools policy is a $22 billion cut compared to Labor's policy....
- Mental Health (2 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Health. The NDIS will support approximately 58,000 of the 489,000 Australians who have severe mental illness. That is just 12 per cent of those diagnosed,...
- Schools (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy, representing the Minister for Education and Training. Will the minister inform the House of how the government's needs based funding...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I have just been informed that the former member for Perth, Alannah MacTiernan, is in the gallery this afternoon. I give her a warm welcome on our behalf. Honourable members: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Schools (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The executive director of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, Mr Stephen Elder, has said about the Prime Minister's schools policy, and I quote:...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House the importance of providing certainty for Australians with disability as well as their families, their friends and their...
- Schools (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, this week the member for Gilmore said about the reaction of school principals to the government's funding: 'They have certainty of funding...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister update the House on the government's commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and ensuring that it is fully...
- Schools (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister agree with the National Catholic Education Commission, which said today that the government's own modelling of its schools plan...
- Health (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister outline to the House how the government is taking action to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme and guarantee...
- Budget (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Labor's plan to retain the budget repair levy and protect low- and middle-income earners from a tax increase is a fairer and more responsible way to raise...
- Economy (7 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and minister representing the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia. Will the Deputy Prime Minister outline to the House how the government is...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. There is a $2 billion black hole in the budget from the bank tax. Will the Treasurer advise the House how he intends to fill it—or is he simply going to add...
- Regional Australia: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, representing the Minister for Regional Development. Will the minister update the House on the government's $75 billion infrastructure...
- Budget (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This week the Prime Minister said: … the bank levy is designed, its purpose is to raise the revenue we need to bring the budget back into balance and...
- National Rail Program (5 speeches)
Thank you, Mr Speaker—not to be mistaken for the member for Lilley!
- Schools (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, how is the government's funding system fair and needs based when New South Wales public schools lose $846 million over the next two years,...
- Small Business (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Will the minister update the House on how the government's small business tax cuts and instant asset write-off scheme are being welcomed by...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Department of Parliamentary Services (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I have three questions for you. Firstly, could you update the House on the review into the Department of Parliamentary Services data breach that occurred in March this year; secondly,...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Budget (18 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for McMahon proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government’s...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Law Enforcement Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement, I present the following reports: Examination of the Australian Crime Commission annual report 2014-15 and Examination of the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Economy, Environment (1 speech, 1 comment)
Mr Speaker, thank you for earlier this year visiting Banksia Park International High School in the electorate in Makin and spending an hour with the students there in a very interesting Q&A...
- Gilmore Electorate: Motor Sports (1 speech)
Today I have the sad task of confirming that the Yerriyong motor sports proposal, which could have been such a catalyst for our region by helping to reduce unemployment and increase business...
- Global Security, National Indigenous Youth Parliament 2017 (1 speech)
As we adjourn today at the end of this sitting week, I am going to be flying home to see my family. I cannot wait to see them. This week, I think all of our thoughts have been very much with the...
- Budget (1 speech)
I am very pleased to rise in the chamber today to share some of the positive reaction and reception that the 2017 budget has received in my electorate of Forde. Before I get to that, I would like...
- headspace (1 speech)
I would like to add my support to the proposal for a standalone headspace centre in Braddon. While headspace currently services Devonport through an outreach centre, the demand is so significant...
- Bonner Electorate: Australian Innovative Systems (2 speeches)
Today I would like to shine a spotlight on Australian Innovative Systems, an outstanding company in my Bonner electorate that continues to impress, year on year. Last week, the Prime Minister and...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Turnbull Government, Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Recently I hosted a forum in my electorate to hear from local seniors, to hear the issues that they were concerned about. While I was listening to those local seniors, one phrase in particular...
- Simpson, Mr Gordon (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak of the passing of a great Sunshine Coast servant, Gordon Simpson. Gordon was what we call a man's man. He was strong in his faith, strong in his convictions and strong in...
- Australian Maritime College (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about Australia's pre-eminent institute for maritime education, training and research: the Australian Maritime College in Launceston. The AMC is one of seven founding...
- Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum (1 speech)
Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of visiting the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum located in the city's portside precinct on the Mary River. It is a great museum that each year attracts...
- Tasmania: Whisky Industry (1 speech)
It may be early in Canberra—just before 10 am—but, when it comes to whisky, it is always the right time! This Sunday marks 25 years to the day that Bill and Lyn Lark were awarded a...
- ParentsNext (1 speech)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Prime Minister and the Minister for Employment for coming to Rockhampton last week to announce the expansion of ParentsNext. Secondly, I want to add my...
- Hooper, Mr Jason, Good Morning Bangladesh (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity direct to recognise a mega Chifley champion, Jason Hooper, and his outstanding efforts. He won an impressive—get this—three gold medals and one silver...
- Higher Education (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the Geraldton Universities Centre model and the funding commitment in the budget to expand this model. Madam Deputy Speaker, you may not be aware, but this model has been...
- Beverley Park Special School (1 speech)
I speak today about Beverley Park Special School in Campbelltown in my electorate of Macarthur. The school arose out of the need for schooling for the children residing in the Beverley Park Home...
- Fisher Electorate: Defence Industry (4 speeches)
Last week I was very pleased to host the Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, to the Sunshine Coast, where we held a defence industry forum. The federal government is allocating $200...
- Bills (0 speeches)
