House debates
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 14 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business, and private members' business on Monday 14 August 2017. The report will be...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Werriwa Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
On Wednesday, 18 July, I was very pleased to able to host a morning tea and celebrate with 15 of Werriwa's volunteer heroes. Volunteers are the backbone of our community, allowing participation...
- Weipa 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate the organisers of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the town of Weipa in Far North Queensland last July. Weipa is situated on Albatross Bay on the western cape...
- Tasmania: Tourism, Tasmanian Government (1 speech)
It is that time of the year, when we start to receive answers to questions taken on notice during Senate estimates. This year's answer to a question relating to the Cradle Mountain master plan...
- Brisbane Electorate: Defence Procurement (1 speech)
I would like to record my support and enthusiasm for the recent announcement on the LAND 400 Army contract. It's a multibillion dollar project to build around 650 state-of-the-art defence...
- Parramatta Electorate: Catholic Diocese of Parramatta (1 speech)
On 1 July Sister Catherine Ryan was appointed Chancellor of Parramatta Catholic Diocese. As a non-Catholic, I have to say that it looks like a fantastic decision. For a start, she is a Sister of...
- Johnson, Mr John Richard 'Johno', KCSG (1 speech)
I rise to mourn John 'Johno' Johnson, for 13 years president of the New South Wales Legislative Council—a fine Australian, a great servant of the Labor Party and a friend to many on this...
- Connors, Mrs Robyn (1 speech)
I too would like to put on the record my support for the member for Warringah. I think that is the first time I have ever actually agreed with anything that he has had to say! Johno Johnson was...
- Harris, Ms Jenny (1 speech)
On the northern beaches, we believe in protecting and preserving our way of life. People move to Mackellar to enjoy a lifestyle only possible when one is surrounded by the bush and the beach, so...
- Melbourne: Transport Infrastructure (1 speech)
The East-West Link put Melbourne's liveability under threat, and the community fought it off. You would think that Labor and Liberal governments planning toll roads would have learnt their lesson...
- Chenoweth, Professor Lesley, AO (1 speech)
In this place we focus on delivering opportunity for all Australians, but we know we cannot do this work in isolation. We work in partnership with hundreds of vital institutions across our...
- Murray, Mr Les James, AM (1 speech)
On 31 July we lost Les Murray. He was a giant of football, yes, but as a person he was so much more: a loving partner to Cidinha; a loving father to his two daughters; a wonderful mate to his...
- Murray Darling Medical School (1 speech)
There is a chronic shortage of doctors in rural Australia. The cold, hard truth is that, despite well-intentioned efforts, the current system of medical training has not been able to bridge this...
- Marriage (1 speech)
Like many Australians, I am shocked at the government's utterly mad decision to spend $122 million on a non-compulsory, non-binding, potentially illegal, postal opinion poll about marriage...
- Moore Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I thank the Prime Minister for opening the six-kilometre extension of the Mitchell freeway to Hester Avenue last week. This landmark is the culmination of years of work by the local community and...
- Western Sydney: Roads (1 speech)
Having lived in Western Sydney since I was a kid, I've learned that this is true: you pay a high price for living on the edge of an urban fringe. You face the prospect that governments will...
- Defence Procurement (1 speech)
Last week I was delighted to join my Victorian federal coalition colleagues the member for Menzies, Senator James Paterson and Senator Jane Hume for the very exciting announcement that BAE...
- Johnson, Mr John Richard 'Johno', KSCG (1 speech)
I pay tribute to my good mate and stalwart of the Labor Party, John 'Johno' Johnson, who passed away overnight. They simply do not make them like Johno anymore. He was a man of faith, family,...
- Invictus Games (1 speech)
The Invictus Games—invictus is Latin for unconquered—is the international sporting event for wounded and injured servicemen and women. The 2017 Invictus Games are being held in Canada...
- Skilled Migration Program (2 speeches)
I rise to draw attention to the House the ongoing abuse of temporary work visas in the meat industry, in particular, section 457 visas. Because of this abuse, Australian workers find they have...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (5 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Under this government Australians are struggling with rising electricity and gas bills. Why is the Prime Minister wasting $122 million of taxpayers' money on...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I'd like to welcome a couple of special guests to question time today. Joining us in the gallery is the Hon. Lauren Moss MLA, Northern Territory Minister for Corporate and Information Services;...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House on the action the government is taking to reduce retail electricity prices for millions of Australians?
- Marriage (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware that the $122 million he's wasting on his voluntary non-binding postal plebiscite could instead fund more than 1,800 residential...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on action the government is taking to put downward pressure on the cost of living for all Australians? How is the government...
- Marriage (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Today, the member for Warringah warned Australians to vote no in the plebiscite, for reasons unrelated to marriage equality, claiming: If you're worried...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The National Disability Insurance Scheme is an important reform, and in principle I support budget measures to better fund it. However, my constituents tell...
- Agriculture Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister, . Will the Deputy Prime Minister outline how the government is securing the future of agricultural production in Australia, including in my electorate...
- Energy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. According to analysis by National Seniors, increasing power prices, combined with this government's plan to cut the energy supplement to new pensioners, will...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Before I call the member for Banks, I would also like to inform the House that we have just had join us in the Speaker's gallery this afternoon a visiting delegation from the Republic of Korea....
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (4 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy. Will the minister update the House on what the government is doing to put downward pressure on energy bills? What obstacles stand in...
- North Korea (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister update the house on recent developments on the Korean Peninsula?
- Donations to Political Parties (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the government's responsibility for the Commonwealth Electoral Act. Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy is engulfed in a scandal for dining with...
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry, representing the Minister for Employment. Will the minister outline to the House why it is important that employer and employee organisations...
- Donations to Political Parties (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the previous answer concerning Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy, who is engulfed in a scandal for dining with alleged Mafia boss Tony...
- National Security (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Will the minister update the House on action the government is taking to strengthen Australia's national security...
- Banking and Financial Services (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why did the Prime Minister say yesterday that, if a royal commission into the banks went ahead, AUSTRAC's legal action against the Commonwealth Bank would...
- Illicit Drugs (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 recent achievements in the fight against drugs...
- 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.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Murray-Darling Basin (26 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Watson proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Vietnam: Human Rights (1 speech)
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the 11th anniversary of Bloc 81706, a remarkable organisation dedicated to the cause of human rights in Vietnam. I congratulate Bloc 81706, in particular...
- Employment (1 speech)
Job creation and economic growth are two things which are the core business of the Turnbull government. As the Prime Minister and the Minister for Employment have said repeatedly, this government...
- Kingston Electorate: Winter Appeal (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge the enormous generosity of my local community during my recent winter appeal. Each winter my office acts as a drop-off point for donations of food, knitted beanies,...
- Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (1 speech)
Last week I had lengthy and detailed inspections of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing construction with Trevor Watts MP, the state LNP member for Toowoomba North, in whose seat most of the work...
- Calwell Electorate: Assyrian Community (1 speech)
I rise to welcome the bishop for the newly created Diocese of Victoria and New Zealand for the Assyrian Christians, His Grace Mar Benyamin Elya of the Assyrian Church of the East. I want to...
- Verwayen, Mr Bernie, OAM JP (1 speech)
Last Thursday, I had the great privilege and pleasure of calling upon the Mooloolah Community Centre as part of my listening post and as part of getting out amongst my community, as most members...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Hinkler Electorate (1 speech)
While the same-sex marriage continues to rage in the press, I'd like to put to the House the issues that are being brought forward to my electorate office in Hinkler, and these are issues the...
- Grayndler Electorate: WestConnex (1 speech)
Recently we have seen on display for my electorate and for all residents of New South Wales, and indeed Australia, some of the mentality the coalition has with regard to respect for people and,...
- Bennelong Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
The Stronger Communities Program delivers real benefits to many local organisations. Round 3 is now open. The first two rounds have already provided $300,000 over two years to every electorate in...
- Macarthur Electorate: Macarthur Chronicle (1 speech)
News corporations is not a windmill that I particularly want to tilt at, but today I rise to advocate the local newspapers that are under threat around the country and particularly our local...
- Bhat, Ms Asha (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate Asha Bhat, CEO of the Southern Aboriginal Corporation in Albany, on being selected to participate in the prestigious Global Ambassadors Program in Chicago next month....
- Energy (1 speech)
People in Melbourne as well as many people right around the country are feeling the pinch of higher electricity bills. If you ever want any evidence that the system is broken and that governments...
- Goldstein Electorate: Apprenticeship and Traineeship Employment Partners (1 speech)
Today I would like to thank the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Employment Partners organisation for inviting me to speak recently at their annual awards night. They do an excellent job in...
- Solomon Electorate: Fishing (1 speech)
Fishing is more than a pastime in the Northern Territory, it's a way of life. It's an opportunity to unwind, connect with friends and family and enjoy our magnificent outdoors. That's why it was...
- Mosman Daily: 100th Anniversary (1 speech)
I rise to mark an important occasion in my local community, the centenary of the Mosman Daily newspaper. As is the case across Australia, local newspapers like the Mosman Daily are the lifeblood...
- Macquarie Electorate: Higher Education (2 speeches)
It's no surprise to us in the west of Sydney that we're going to be hit hardest by the government's latest cuts to university funding. Western Sydney University, where 2,000 of the students in my...
- Forrest Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
Thank you. I rise to congratulate a fantastic local business, Vintage Steel, founded by Michael Rock and Andrew Repton in Donnybrook in my electorate. Vintage Steel is making fine-quality...
- Newcastle Electorate: Federal Circuit Court (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about a very serious matter that's putting the safety of my community at risk, and I want to again call on the Prime Minister to do something about it. Six months ago the...
- National Day of Singapore (1 speech)
Today is Singapore's National Day. It is held today, 9 August, in memory of Singapore's freedom from Malaysia in 1965. There are well over 1,000 constituents in my electorate of Chisholm whose...
- Schools (1 speech)
I'd like to draw your attention to a report revealing that a staggering $630 million will be cut from Victorian public schools because of the policies of this government. According to the...
- Welfare Reform (2 speeches)
I rise today to thank the many constituents from Melbourne's west who have contacted me in recent weeks about the Turnbull government's proposed trial of the mandatory drug testing of social...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Sciacca, Hon. Concetto Antonio 'Con', AO (6 speeches)
Con Sciacca was a figure much larger than life and a great character of Australian politics. It is right and proper that this House pays its respects to him and regrets his untimely passing,...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Yunupingu, Dr G (6 speeches)
It really is a tremendous privilege to rise to acknowledge the passing of Dr G Yunupingu today on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, of all days. Dr G Yunupingu lived such...
- Lester, Mr Kunmanara, OAM (5 speeches)
I thank and acknowledge the member for Barton for her contribution just then. She and I were together at Garma, along with our leader, Senator Dodson and Senator McCarthy. It was a magnificent...
