House debates
Thursday, 10 August 2017
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Resolutions of the Senate (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (5 speeches)
I move: That the following order of the day, government business, be discharged: Communications Legislation Amendment (SBS Advertising Flexibility) Bill 2017 Question agreed to. In March 2017,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Office Holders (0 speeches)
- Speaker's Panel (1 speech)
I wish to make a brief statement. I thank the Speaker for his nomination of me as a member of the Speaker's panel. So that I can properly represent my constituents and advocate for my community,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Giles, Ms Patricia Jessie (1 speech)
Today, I pay my respects to former senator Pat Giles. Pat was a remarkable woman and a trailblazer throughout her life and her multiple careers. A nurse, a feminist, a unionist, a politician and...
- Leader of the Opposition (2 speeches)
'I would rather that the people of Australia could make their view clear on this than leaving this issue to 150 people'—that's the coalition government's position on same-sex marriage,...
- Energy (3 speeches)
In the lead up to the 2013 election, coalition members promised Australians they would reduce their electricity prices by $500 each year. Guess what? It never, ever happened. And guess what...
- Swan Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker Coulton—nice warning! Last Tuesday I had the privilege of welcoming the Prime Minister and the Minister for Employment to the Aloft Hotel in my electorate of...
- Shortland Electorate: Energy (1 speech)
The Prime Minister is the Jerry Seinfeld of the Australian parliament—just without the humour! He is all talk—all yada yada yada—but no action. This is greatly demonstrated by...
- Energy (2 speeches)
Mr Deputy Speaker, I did have a speech but I will put that aside for a minute. The idea—the absolute nonsense of an idea—that you somehow can put in some form of carbon tax and that...
- Syria (1 speech)
The greatest humanitarian disaster in our time, in Syria, has just entered its seventh year. Today this building welcomed representative Mireille Girard, from Lebanon, and of course Thomas...
- Energy (1 speech)
Last night, as I slid into bed with the electric blanket on 2, I thought about those people who are going to bed cold because they can't afford the luxury of power. Meanwhile, AGL has just...
- Capricornia Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The condition of the Koumala Range road is a tragedy waiting to happen. I urge the Queensland government to take action before the wet season begins in a few weeks. Due to the closure of the...
- Energy (1 speech)
On 20 September the pensioners of Australia will learn what this government thinks of them. That is when their power prices will go up because the energy supplement is coming down for new...
- Berowra Electorate: Sydney Youth Musical Theatre (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Sydney Youth Musical Theatre on an outstanding production of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Hornsby RSL Club in my electorate last month. The Sydney Youth Musical...
- Energy (1 speech)
Yesterday the PM boasted about the fact that he had had a talkfest with energy retailers. Well done, PM—the day before, AGL sent hundreds of emails to Victorian customers. I quote from one...
- Griffith Salami Festival (1 speech)
As the latest federal member to represent the community of Griffith in the New South Wales Riverina, it is an honour to be invited as one of the guest judges at my very first Griffith Salami...
- Energy (1 speech)
In a few weeks' time the pensioners in my electorate are going to get three envelopes. The first is going to be an envelope with a power bill in it. It's going to demonstrate that their power...
- Coltzau, Dr Adam (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate St George doctor Adam Coltzau on being awarded the Queensland General Practitioner of the Year and subsequently becoming a finalist for the national title. Taking out...
- Energy (1 speech)
In this place, I have the enormous responsibility and great privilege of having responsibility in the consumer affairs space. Every day I get calls from mums and dads and pensioners who are being...
- Forrest Electorate: Busselton Jetty (1 speech)
Congratulations to the Busselton City Council on their world-class foreshore development. The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and I announced $1.5 million from the federal government during the...
- Prime Minister (5 speeches)
All Prime Ministers make compromises, but it's rare to find a Prime Minister so compromised. The Prime Minister is compromised by his blood feud with the member for Warringah. The Prime Minister...
- Groom Electorate: Dairy Industry (2 speeches)
It was a great honour last week to open the new Norco Rural store in Toowoomba in the company of board members, co-op members and local staff. Norco promotes itself as the last truly farmer-owned...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Sciacca, Hon. Concetto Antonio 'Con', AO; Report from Federation Chamber (1 speech)
( The question is that the motion be agreed to. I ask all honourable members to signify their approval by rising in their places. Question agreed to, honourable members standing in their places....
- Giles, Ms Patricia Jessie (1 speech)
I inform the House of the death on 9 August 2017 of Patricia Jessie Giles, a former Senator. Patricia Giles represented the State of Western Australia from 1981 to 1993. As a mark of respect to...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Turnbull Government (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has failed to put downward pressure on power prices by implementing the clean energy target recommended by the Finkel report. He's wasting...
- Trade Unions (9 speeches)
My question is also to the Prime Minister: Will the Prime Minister advise the House on how the government's corruption benefits legislation will improve transparency and outlaw secret payments to...
- Marriage (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that Commonwealth Electoral Act protections against electoral fraud, bribery and intimidation don't apply to his $122 million...
- Workplace Relations (5 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 for employer and employee organisations to...
- Marriage (2 speeches)
I ask again a question to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that the Commonwealth Electoral Act protections against electoral fraud, bribery and intimidation will apply in his...
- Education (4 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is for the Attorney-General. Secularist attacks upon Christianity inundate. Nativity scenes are gone. Stars are removed from Christmas trees. Now the Queensland government eradicates...
- Citizenship (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Will the minister update the House on the action the government is taking to protect Australian families from dangerous...
- Marriage (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, thousands of voters in my electorate of Lingiari have no access to direct mail services. Many can only send and receive mail once a week....
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia: Will the minister update the House on the importance...
- Marriage (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. When asked on Sky News this week, the Attorney-General couldn't say whether Australians overseas would be able to participate in the $122 million survey on...
- Energy (2 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Environment and Energy. Will the minister update the House on what the government is doing to strengthen energy security and maintain energy affordability? What...
- Marriage (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business, and it goes to his responsibility for the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS had five years to prepare for the census and the government...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question to the Minister for Small Business is—be thankful for small mercies!—a question about small business. Will the minister update the House on action the government is taking...
- Marriage (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Has the minister sought or received advice on whether there are any risks attached to the process for the postal survey on marriage equality...
- Economy (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer.
- Marriage (20 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Can the Minister for Small Business confirm to the House, as the minister responsible for the Australian Bureau of Statistics, that there has...
- Taxation (5 speeches)
Thank you—
- Donations to Political Parties (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Prime Minister said that allegations involving Victorian Labor—sorry, Liberal—leader, Matthew Guy—
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment. Will the minister update the House on the importance of a competitive tax regime to support investment and growth in our economy,...
- Donations to Political Parties (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday, the Prime Minister said that allegations involving Victorian Liberal leader, Matthew Guy, and alleged mafia boss, Tony Madafferi would be...
- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Will the minister update the House on the rollout of the government's $75 billion infrastructure investment plan and how projects are...
- Billson, Mr Bruce (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister's ministerial standards prohibit former ministers from lobbying members of parliament on any matter relevant to their previous portfolio...
- Broadband (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Urban Infrastructure, representing the Minister for Communications. Will the minister update the House on the progress of the National Broadband Network? How is...
- 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.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Questions in Writing (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I have a question pursuant to section 105(b). I wonder whether you could write again to the Prime Minister, who has still failed to reply to question in writing No. 641. It's been on...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Marriage (29 speeches, 1 comment)
I have received a letter from the honourable Leader of the Opposition 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)
- Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
Mr Deputy Speaker Coulton, welcome back. Welcome back to the parliament to all my colleagues. No doubt for all of us the winter recess has been very busy, whether out in your electorate, on...
- Flynn Electorate: Gemfest (1 speech)
Emerald and The Gemfields are towns in Flynn that have a lot of great people and many places to visit. Emerald is the modern service centre for the entire central highlands region. It has major...
- Northern Australia (1 speech)
The development of Northern Australia is incredibly important for my electorate of Herbert. Townsville is the largest city in Northern Australia and, as such, has the capacity and capability to...
- Fairfax Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
The health, safety and wellbeing of older Australians is paramount to the Turnbull government. On the Sunshine Coast, where my electorate of Fairfax is based, we have a disproportionately large...
- Blair Electorate: Anniversaries (1 speech)
Tonight I want to speak in recognition of three significant anniversaries commemorated in my electorate of Blair: the 45th anniversary of the Box Flat coalmining disaster, the 50th anniversary of...
- Little Haven Palliative Care (1 speech)
The proper and responsible care of those who are at the end of life is of great importance to me. We must always assist local organisations that provide the comfort, support and care to those...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Bass Electorate: Marriage (1 speech)
This week we have seen the Turnbull Liberal government push forward with its plans for a plebiscite on marriage equality. I would like to take this opportunity to echo the comments made by...
- Banks Electorate (1 speech)
On 20 July I visited Carlton South Public School in my electorate to talk to the kids in years 5 and 6 about government. It was a great and spirited discussion with lots of excellent questions...
- Television Audio Description Services, Vision Impairment (1 speech)
I rise to speak about audio description for blind and low-vision Australians and call on the Turnbull government to stop dragging its feet when it comes to increasing the availability of audio...
- La Trobe Electorate: Road Infrastructure (1 speech)
I am calling on the state Labor government to get on and build the Beaconsfield Interchange and the extension of O'Shea Road. The federal government under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, back in...
- Cunningham Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
A fortnight ago, the New South Wales branch of the Labor Party had our state conference. One of the parts of the conference that I particularly enjoy is the time in which we celebrate party...
- Robertson Electorate (2 speeches)
Over the last several weeks, I have spent a great deal of time out in my electorate on the Central Coast to listen to local people about what is important to them. I was in Spencer, Mooney Mooney...
- Fremantle Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
One of the many privileges and joys of being a representative is the opportunity to visit schools in one's community. Education is the great driver and guarantor of opportunity and...
- Calare Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Three very deserving residents in the Calare electorate have been named in the 2017 Queen's birthday honours list. I would like to take the opportunity to recognise each of them today. Firstly,...
- Hamilton, Private Herbert (1 speech)
There are few people in the world that are so alone that they would record their boss as their next of kin, but such was the case with Herbert Hamilton. He was a farmhand in Millers Forest, which...
- Organ and Tissue Donation (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge and recommend a worthy program that recognises a very special, deserving person in my electorate of Hasluck in Western Australia. I hope all Australians were aware...
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
This June Australia once again faced reports of horrendous animal cruelty taking place at the Al Rai livestock market in Kuwait during the Festival of Sacrifice. It is alleged that Australian...
- Murray Electorate: Manufacturing (1 speech)
My home town is Shepparton in my electorate of Murray. It is home to some of the best manufacturers and processors in the country. I have had the privilege of visiting some of these places in the...
- Skilled Migration Program (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about labour market testing and the visa processes that we have in this country. Randalls Equipment is a small company based in Point Cook in my electorate. It is a...
- Muir, Mrs Joan, OAM, Godbee, Mr Max, Evans Head Bombers Rugby League Club (1 speech)
Last month the Grafton community farewelled one of its greatest advocates for the disabled, the aged and many other causes—Joan Muir. She was 96. After serving with the Australian Women's...
- Marriage (2 speeches)
After the government's infighting came to a head on Monday, I sat down and penned some words on what same-sex marriage means for me as a mother and as an MP. I shared these words with my...
- Hobart Airport (1 speech)
I implore the government to stop treating Tasmanians as second-class citizens. They continue to do this; they continue to leave Tasmania off the map. Of course, I am referring to Hobart being the...
- Taxation: Family Trusts (1 speech)
This morning I would like to talk about Labor's attacks on family trusts. Firstly, by way of disclosure, I have never participated in a family trust or been a member of one. But what Labor are...
- Shipping (8 speeches)
Two days ago, the Prime Minister stood in front of an Australian flag and told Australians how strong he was.
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Cuthbert, Ms Elizabeth Alyse 'Betty', AM, MBE (1 speech)
I would like to associate myself with the remarks made in the House by the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition following the very sad recent passing of Betty Cuthbert. I want to...
- Murray, Mr Les James, AM (9 speeches)
I am very glad to speak to this condolence motion and have the opportunity to add my remarks to those made in the House yesterday by the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in honour...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Williams, Ms Louise 'Lou', Dorevitch Pathology (1 speech)
I want to start today by acknowledging a shining light of our community—it's a pity the minister's gone—who recently passed away. Lou Williams was a fierce advocate for those...
- O'Connor Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm looking forward to the long trip home to my electorate tomorrow more than I normally do, not just to see my family and my beautiful wife but also because tomorrow afternoon I'll be...
- Turnbull Government (1 speech)
This really is a divisive government. It may well be the most divisive government Australia has ever seen, with a very clear agenda to further inequality. This government wants to divide...
- Refugees (1 speech)
Today I would like to reflect on a recent visit I took to Jordan and Lebanon, as part of a sponsored trip by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and supported by Save the Children Foundation,...
- Australia's Aid Program (1 speech)
In the week in which we observe the 50th anniversary of ASEAN, it's worth reflecting on Australia's recent engagement in our region. There's no doubt that we're living in the Asian century, which...
- Robertson Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
I rise to update the House on the coalition's major commitment to the Central Coast to deliver 600 new federal jobs into Gosford. But more importantly today, in the short time I've got, I would...
