House debates
Monday, 19 June 2017
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
Today, I present the 12th report of the Petitions Committee for the 45th Parliament, together with 19 petitions and 12 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented.
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Responses (1 speech)
I present 12 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented.
- Statements (1 speech)
It is great to see so many petitions being received electronically. The committee have also recently launched an inquiry into the e-petitions system to seek comment on the current e-petitions...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek to make a personal explanation.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
Pursuant with standing order 113, I fix the next sitting Monday as the day for presenting the Religious Certification (Non-Discrimination) Bill 2017.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Steel Industry: Employment (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) expresses its support of Adani's decision to purchase $74 million worth of steel rail from Arrium's Whyalla steel works; (2) recognises that the: (a) order will help...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Major Bank Levy Bill 2017, Treasury Laws Amendment (Major Bank Levy) Bill 2017; Second Reading (5 speeches)
The Nick Xenophon Team is a strong supporter of the Major Bank Levy Bill 2017, and we support this additional contribution from Australia's most profitable sector, the banking sector, towards...
- Major Bank Levy Bill 2017, Treasury Laws Amendment (Major Bank Levy) Bill 2017; Third Reading (9 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time.
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Major Bank Levy) Bill 2017; Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Medicare Guarantee Bill 2017, Medicare Guarantee (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017; Second Reading (21 speeches)
Let us be very clear. There is one side of this House that supports Medicare, and that is this side of the House. This is an excuse. This bill, the Medicare Guarantee Bill 2017, is an alibi, an...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Oxley Electorate: Inala Youth Service (1 speech)
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a fantastic music video entitled 'Our Hood', which was made by 12 young people who are engaged with the Inala Youth Service Sittella...
- Ward, Mr Lachlan (1 speech)
My electorate is home to the greatest of Rugby family, junior and senior suburban clubs and premiership Rugby Union clubs, the Warringah Rats. Over the Queen's Birthday long weekend on 10 June,...
- Kingsford Smith Electorate: Clovelly Crocodiles Junior Rugby League Football Club (1 speech)
I wish to congratulate all of the players and supporters of the Clovelly Crocodiles Junior Rugby League Football Club which celebrated its 100th anniversary on the weekend with a special gala...
- Centrelink (1 speech)
Older constituents in Leichhardt need to be extra cautious if they receive phone calls from people claiming to be from Centrelink. Thanks to Bob Madden and Kevin Molleneux, who both recently...
- Parliamentary Friends of Museums, Libraries and Galleries, Northern Territory: Cultural Institutions (1 speech)
I am pleased to announce the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Museums, Libraries and Galleries, which I will co-chair with Senator James Paterson. The group will provide a forum for members...
- BGI Australia (1 speech)
I want to inform the House today of something very exciting and world-changing happening in Brisbane. I was recently back at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, in Herston, and met with...
- Lalor Electorate: Tarneit Childcare Centre (1 speech)
I rise to share a narrative with the House about a tragic event in Tarneit across the last two weeks, where we had a car crash into a childcare centre and the childcare centre was destroyed in a...
- Aged Care (1 speech)
One of the most important duties we have as a nation and as representatives in this place is to care for and represent those who cannot care for or represent themselves. We were reminded of this...
- Canberra Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
Today is the national day of action on fair funding for schools. As part of that campaign, I want to share extracts from a letter I was copied into last Friday from the ACT's Barnardos Mother of...
- Medical Workforce (1 speech)
There is a chronic shortage of doctors in country Australia. The proposed Murray Darling Medical School aims to fix this problem. There is currently a review on the issue being undertaken by the...
- Refugee Week (1 speech)
This year Refugee Week is being celebrated in Australia on 18 to 24 June, and it encompasses United Nations World Refugee Day on 20 June. The first Refugee Week events were organised in Sydney in...
- Local Government Week (1 speech)
It is Local Government Week in Canberra, with more than 800 delegates attending the Australian Local Government Association's National General Assembly of Local Government. Mayors, councillors...
- Canning Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
As Australians, it is our duty to care for the elderly, the infirm and those who cannot look after themselves later in life. I am pleased to advise that Bedingfeld Park, an assisted living centre...
- Employment (1 speech)
On the weekend I attended the Labor Women's National Conference, where I had the pleasure of attending an excellent workshop conducted by Queensland's newly-formed Labor Enabled. The workshop was...
- Corangamite Electorate: Heritage Listing, Regional Libraries (1 speech)
Yesterday was a terrific day for people power in my electorate of Corangamite. I was delighted to announce on behalf of the federal environment minister, the member for Kooyong, that the Turnbull...
- Indi Electorate: La Fiera Festival (1 speech)
Colleagues, it gives me great pleasure today to talk to you about one of the most lovely things about north-east Victoria—the contribution that our migrant communities has made. Today, I...
- Mr Carroll, Sam (1 speech)
Sam Carroll, three years ago at nine years of age, through that he had an ear infection. After a week of diagnosis, Sam, along with his mum Angela, dad Adam, brother Hugh and sister May got the...
- Black Lung Disease (2 speeches)
I rise today to condemn the comments of One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts. Last week in the other place, Senator Roberts said: Black lung is not an inherent problem when it is managed properly....
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (17 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On 1 July Energy Australia electricity prices for the average household in New South Wales will rise by nearly 20 per cent or about $320 per year. Energy...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that we have on the floor of the House today the South African High Commissioner, Her Excellency Ms Beryl Sisulu. On behalf of the House I extend a very warm...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on the government's efforts to drive down energy costs for hardworking Australians and their businesses?
- Schools (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This document from the Prime Minister's own office confirms that his government is cutting $22 billion from schools.
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I welcome today in the gallery Mr Mike Symon, the former member for Deakin. On behalf of the House, I extend a very warm welcome to you. I also welcome the two members from the Queensland...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Hobart City Deal (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, on your visit in November last year it was reported on the front page of The Mercury that you were 'very open, in fact enthusiastic' about a...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Environment and Energy. Will the minister update the House on how the government is taking a technology-neutral all-of-the-above approach to energy policy? Is...
- Education (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is it fair that under this Prime Minister funding for students with disabilities in Tasmania will be cut by one-third or $12 million in 2018?
- Agriculture Industry (3 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 what action the government has taken over the...
- Schools (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Today the National Catholic Education Commission tweeted: School choice is under significant threat because of Minister's funding model. Would raise...
- Defence Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry. Would the minister explain the benefits to the nation of the national naval shipbuilding project and any threats that put that project at...
- Schools (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria said of the government's cuts to schools: 'For Victoria's Catholic schools, that funding cut will add up to...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment. Will the minister outline to the House the importance of affordable and reliable energy for Australian exporters, particularly...
- Schools (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Media reports state that the Parliamentary Budget Office has confirmed that the government is cutting $3.1 billion from Catholic schools. The Department of...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Will the minister update the House on action the government is taking to protect small businesses from the impact of unreliable energy supply?...
- Schools (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister—that is you, Mr Frydenberg. Mr Prime Minister, it is reported that 151 public schools in the Northern Territory will have their funding cut because of...
- National Security (3 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Will the minister please update the House on steps the government is taking to strengthen the requirements for obtaining...
- Schools (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Under this Prime Minister, public schools in my electorate faced a $15 million cut, including Reynella East College, Hallett Cove School and Christies Beach...
- Small Business: Cybersecurity (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cyber Security. Will the minister inform the House how the government is assisting Australia's small businesses to protect...
- Schools (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is it fair or needs based that the Prime Minister is cutting $846 million from public schools in New South Wales over the next two years alone but is...
- Gun Control (3 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 the proposed National Firearms Amnesty? What...
- 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.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I got a text message from a friend a couple of weeks ago, and this is what it said: If it means anything… I couldn't be prouder of Labor right now. My dad has MS and has been in a...
- LNG Marine Fuel Institute (1 speech)
For many decades, liquefied natural gas has been a strategic energy source for Australia and a key industry for our nation's economy. I am pleased to inform the House that a number of visionary...
- Identity Theft (1 speech)
In Australia, someone has their identity stolen every 45 seconds. Online criminals are at work around the clock, trying and succeeding in stealing our identities for nefarious purposes. And a lot...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Tonight, I rise to note my constituents' concern around Australia's liquid fuel security. I have spent the last few months conducting town hall forums in my electorate of Canning. There is no...
- Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
I do rise today to talk about a very important issue that a lot of young people in my electorate are calling for, and that is an investment in skills. The big concern is about this government...
- Corangamite Electorate: Turnbull Government (1 speech)
It is my great pleasure to rise and talk about the many ways in which the Turnbull government is building and delivering in Corangamite. In doing so, I reflect on the comments by the member for...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Dunkley Electorate: Turnbull Government (1 speech)
I was recently in Frankston with the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, where we held a town-hall-style Q&A for local residents. It was a great success, with standing room only at the...
- Swan Electorate: Westralian Centre (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the city of South Perth's proposed Westralian Centre, a multipurpose interpretive facility, public space and major tourist attraction on Sir James Mitchell Park. I...
- Health Care (1 speech)
As the co-chair of Parliamentary Friends of Heart and Stroke Foundations, I am very pleased to work in parliament to raise awareness of heart disease generally and in this week in particular to...
- Cantello, First Lieutenant George Leo (1 speech)
On 8 June, 75 years ago, Sydney came under direct attack for the second time in its history. Eight days earlier, three Japanese midget subs had entered Sydney Harbour, firing a torpedo which hit...
- Willy Lit Fest (1 speech)
I was pleased on the weekend to be able to attend one of the fabulous festivals in Melbourne's west, the annual Williamstown literature festival—the Willy Lit Fest. Judging by the audience...
- Mining Industry: Rehabilitation (1 speech)
I want to highlight the significant economic opportunities that arise from rehabilitating old mine sites. There must be 1,500 around the world. It is fascinating that an Australian company is...
- Broadband (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the utter travesty that is the Turnbull government's pathetic second-rate NBN. Before the 2013 election, now Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull promised he would deliver minimum...
- Berowra Electorate: Community Theatre Productions (1 speech)
May was musicals month in Berowra and I was delighted to see two extremely high quality community theatre productions. I attended the Dural Musical Society's entertaining production of Oliver!...
- Trade Measurement (1 speech)
I rise to talk to something that I am very hopeful will at least start from a bipartisan or even non-partisan sentiment. That relates back to those good old days where, as kids, we used to fondly...
- QCF Philanthropist of the Year Awards (2 speeches)
The 2017 Queensland Community Foundation's Philanthropist of the Year Awards were announced on Friday 16 June, held as part of the Queensland's Philanthropy Week. Now in their seventh year, these...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Illicit Drugs (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) illicit drugs can cause untold harm in our communities and on our streets; and (b) the Government: (i) is committed to targeting the supply, demand,...
- Live Music Tickets (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) music fans are missing out on tickets because bots have bought up tickets in bulk and these tickets are being on-sold at inflated prices; (b) music...
- Tibet (4 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) that the Australian Government grants free access and unrestricted travel to officials, journalists and citizens from the People's Republic of China, and...
- Veterans: Health Care (4 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that the Australian Medical Association's survey highlights that the freeze of the Repatriation Medical Fee Schedule (RMFS) is leading to some healthcare...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Kangaroo Island Food, Wine and Tourism Awards (1 speech)
Last Friday evening in Kangaroo Island—a beautiful and very innovative part of my community—there was hosted the second annual Kangaroo Island Food, Wine and Tourism Awards. It was...
- Flynn Electorate (1 speech)
Last weekend I visited north and south Burnett in the south of my electorate. I visited Gayndah, which is approximately 400 kilometres south-west of Gladstone. Gayndah is the oldest town in...
- Macquarie Electorate: Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
Anyone in the chamber who lives in a bushfire area knows that it is that time of year: the Rural Fire Service AGM season. There are more than 40 individual brigades in the Blue Mountains and the...
- Barker Electorate: Queens Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Every minute of every day in our community there are people volunteering their time to strengthen our community. In my electorate of Barker, we are blessed to have a large and varied army of...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
There is no social or economic argument for cutting penalty rates and for taking money out of the pockets of workers who tend to be part time and low paid, workers who are more often young and...
- Durack Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the visits that I had here in parliament last week from school students from Geraldton Grammar School, Port Hedland School of the Air, Carnarvon School of the Air and the...
- Herbert Electorate: Refugee Week (1 speech)
I rise in this place to celebrate Refugee Week, which began on Sunday, 18 June and will finish on Saturday, 24 June. The theme this year is 'With courage let us all combine'. The United Nations...
- Fadden Electorate: Seniors (1 speech)
It is that wonderful time of the year when the nation's largest seniors forum run by a member of the House or the Senate is once again on in July. The Northern Gold Coast Seniors Expo is a forum...
- Schools (1 speech)
There are a lot of facts around school funding that are flying around at the moment. Today, I want to use the opportunity of my 90-second statement to actually deliver the facts. The fact: under...
- Gilmore Electorate: City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod (1 speech)
Last Saturday was the 33rd annual City of Shoalhaven Eisteddfod Stars of the Eisteddfod performance. The opening act by the dance troupe from Batemans Bay Public School was so good that I thought...
- Cox, Mrs Jo (1 speech)
Just over a year ago, Jo Cox, the UK Labor MP, was cruelly, brutally and senselessly murdered in the course of going about her business in her constituency, doing the job that all of us here do....
- Telecommunications (1 speech)
I rise to draw attention to today's Productivity Commission report into the future of Australia's telecommunications universal service obligation. In the short time I have here, I wish to...
- Singh, Private Sarn 'Saran' (1 speech)
It was a great pleasure to join with the Governor of South Australia, many other dignitaries and the Sikh community on Friday to recognise the centenary of the death of Private Saran Singh....
- Bonner Electorate: Moreton Bay College (1 speech)
Today I would like to speak about my recent visit to Moreton Bay College in my electorate. I, along with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Leader, the Honourable Julie Bishop, met the...
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
In 10 days time, Queensland's only state-wide domestic violence legal helpline will be forced to cut its services. Half of the vulnerable women who receive advice from this service live in rural,...
- School Chaplains (1 speech)
It is with great pleasure that I rise today to speak about the fantastic work that our chaplains do in our local schools. On a day when debate is raging about what is best for our schooling...
- Port Adelaide Electorate: Vietnamese Community (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute again to the work of the South Australian chapter of the Vietnamese Community Association, which works particularly in the western and northern suburbs of Adelaide; to...
- Fisher Electorate: School Chaplains (1 speech)
Scripture Union Queensland is one of the largest providers of school-based chaplains in Australia. They focus on bringing hope to a young generation by enabling them, with skills and strategies,...
- Grayndler Electorate: WestConnex (1 speech)
I want to take the opportunity to raise the impacts of the WestConnex project on St Peters, a community in my electorate. The fact is that St Peters has suffered substantially not just from the...
- Robertson Electorate: Science and Engineering Challenge (1 speech)
Over the next two days, 500 students from 16 high schools across the Central Coast will take part in the annual Science and Engineering Challenge in East Gosford. The challenge started in my...
- Tibet (2 speeches)
Australia grants unrestricted access to citizens of the People's Republic of China to all parts of Australia, and the same level of access and freedom to travel to Tibet is not afforded to...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- National Security (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that on Friday, 28 April 2017 four individuals faced court charged with terrorism offences in relation to a 2016 Christmas Day terror plot to attack Melbourne...
- Craft Brewing Industry (15 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes the growth of the craft brewing sector in recent years as a generator of employment, tourism and exports in capital cities and regional communities; (2) further...
- Crime in Victoria (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) there has been a significant increase in crime in Victoria; (b) the latest figures from Victoria's Crime Statistics Agency show that the total number...
