House debates
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 23 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday, 26 March 2018. The committee's...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) Bill 2018; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill will establish a two-year trial of drug testing for 5,000 new recipients of Newstart allowance and youth allowance (other) from 1 July...
- Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy Bill 2018; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Australia's domestic commercial vessels are significant employers, especially in our regional and coastal communities. There are over 66,000...
- Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy Collection Bill 2018; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The second bill in this package is the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy Collection Bill 2018, which will create an act to define...
- Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2018; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The third and final bill is the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2018, which will amend three...
- Interstate Road Transport Legislation (Repeal) Bill 2018; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In 1987, the Australian government introduced the Federal Interstate Registration Scheme (FIRS) as a voluntary, alternative national registration...
- Protection of the Sea Legislation Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Australia is heavily reliant on international shipping. Ninety-nine per cent of our imports and exports by weight are carried by ships....
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 5) Bill 2017, ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Amendment Bill 2017; Second Reading (10 speeches)
The purpose of this bill is to introduce a new regulatory regime for administrators of financial benchmarks. This input includes providing ASIC, the regulator, with new supervisory powers,...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 5) Bill 2017, ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Amendment 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.
- ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Amendment 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.
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (14-month Regional Independence Criteria) Bill 2018; Second Reading (6 speeches)
I'm speaking today on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (14-month Regional Independence Criteria) Bill 2018. In 2017 the parliament passed the Social Services Legislation Amendment...
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (14-month Regional Independence Criteria) Bill 2018; 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.
- Bankruptcy Amendment (Debt Agreement Reform) Bill 2018; Second Reading (3 speeches)
Labor supports the Bankruptcy Amendment (Debt Agreement Reform) Bill 2018 which provides further regulation of the industry administering debt agreements. The bill amends the Bankruptcy Act 1966...
- Bankruptcy Amendment (Debt Agreement Reform) Bill 2018; 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.
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Consolidation Integrity) Bill 2018; Second Reading (18 speeches)
I move: That all words after 'That' be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: 'whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House notes the Coalition’s...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Consolidation Integrity) Bill 2018; 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.
- Intelligence Services Amendment (Establishment of the Australian Signals Directorate) Bill 2018; Second Reading (6 speeches)
Reveal their secrets, protect our own: that's the mission of our Australian Signals Directorate. And given the nature of the agency, not many people know its mission or the work it has done for...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Cambodia (1 speech)
My community is home to a large Cambodian population, and I'm honoured to represent them here in this place. They are a peaceful people, they are wonderful contributors to our area and I count...
- Mainie Designer Fashion (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a Far North Queensland company that is kicking some major goals both domestically and overseas. Mainie Designer Fashion is an Australian owned company with a vision to...
- Cambodia (1 speech)
In March, Australia will host an ASEAN summit. That is a very good thing. It is a very important meeting for Australia. It's a very important meeting for ASEAN. We all hope it's a great success....
- Brisbane Broncos (1 speech)
Last week, the Brisbane Broncos officially opened their new centre of excellence, the Clive Berghofer Centre, in Red Hill, in my electorate of Brisbane. The federal government contributed...
- Cambodia (1 speech)
Australia has a proud history of passionate political expression, and last week, when Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, threatened to 'beat up' Australians who protest his visit to the...
- Wakehurst Parkway (1 speech)
Far and away the biggest problem faced by the entire community on the Northern Beaches is transport. The Wakehurst Parkway is a vital transportation artery on the Northern Beaches, yet the...
- Tasmania: Health Care (1 speech)
The Tasmanian health system is in crisis. Judy from Devonport needs neurosurgery. She has a low volume of brain fluid, with her brain sitting on top of her spine, causing stroke-like symptoms and...
- Boothby Electorate: Sturt Country Fire Service Group (1 speech)
Every Friday night the dedicated volunteers from the Belair CFS, Blackwood CFS and Eden Hills CFS go through their training drills, update their skills and ensure they are always ready to protect...
- Mayo Electorate: Kangaroo Island (1 speech)
The people in my electorate are incredibly resourceful. If they see an opportunity they grasp it with both hands and run with it. For example, last year Kangaroo Island artists put together a...
- Calare Electorate: Oberon Show (1 speech)
Country shows are the one day of the year when town and country come together as one to showcase what's best about living in regional and rural Australia. Recently the community of Oberon came...
- Tasmania: Health (2 speeches)
Tasmania's health crisis, sadly, continues. It continues because of the cuts from the federal Liberal government and the state Liberal government. Today there are reports, sadly, about mental...
- Schools (1 speech)
I wish to acknowledge the work of YouthCARE in delivering school-based chaplaincy programs, providing the necessary pastoral care to keep students engaged in learning by increasing school...
- Tasmania: Health (1 speech)
Tasmanians go to the polls this Saturday. The Tasmanian public health system is in crisis. Full responsibility for the Tasmanian health crisis rests with the incompetent Liberal government led by...
- Great White Sharks (1 speech)
A recent study by the CSIRO found the south-west coast of Australia, which includes Western Australia, is home to 1,460 adult great white sharks. By contrast, there are only 750 adult great white...
- Tasmanian State Election (1 speech)
I stand here today to speak with those many thousands of good Tasmanians who consider themselves loyal Liberal Party voters. I stand here to say this to the loyal Liberal voters of Tasmania: you...
- Schools (1 speech)
It was my great pleasure to meet with Grade 6 students of Bellbrae Primary School here in Parliament House this morning. It's a terrific reminder of the massive boost in funding our government is...
- Minister for Home Affairs (1 speech)
Yesterday in question time there was a travesty of justice. The member for Dickson, the Minister for Home Affairs, tried lamely to smear the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten. He did so in...
- Sodeau, Mr Troy (1 speech)
Teacher Troy Sodeau from Emerald Beach is on his way to fulfilling his dream of attending NASA. Troy teaches at Bishop Druitt College in Coffs Harbour and will have this once-in-a-lifetime...
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (1 speech)
Two weeks ago the Prime Minister of Australia stood in his courtyard and said he was updating his ministerial code because, as it stood, 'It does not speak strongly enough to values that we all...
- Mental Health (2 speeches)
Young Australians suffering from mental health problems is an issue that I care about. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged between five and 17. This is not acceptable and...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Taxation (14 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This Prime Minister has presided over the lowest wages growth on record, so why is this inept Prime Minister making life harder for working Australians by...
- Employment (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on how the government is creating jobs and opportunities for hardworking Australians by growing the economy? Is the...
- Private Health Insurance (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. AHPRA has revealed that private health insurers receive $3.2 billion more in premiums than Australians received in health benefits last year. Why is this...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the budget is fully funding the government's enterprise tax plan as well as supporting critical infrastructure that...
- Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This Prime Minister has presided over the lowest wages growth on record, so why is this inept Prime Minister making things even worse by supporting cuts to...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon Mr Tim Smith, the state member for Kew in the Victorian parliament. On behalf of the House, I extend a very warm welcome to...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Water (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Thanks to Senator Patrick's order for production of documents, we now know that the federal government paid more than twice the...
- Queensland: Infrastructure (3 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the coalition government is delivering job...
- Energy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Pensioners are struggling to pay their power bills because energy prices are at record highs under this conservative government. Why is this inept Prime...
- Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment. Will the minister update the House on the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and how it works as a foundation to create...
- Bereavement Allowance (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How many widows will have their bereavement allowance cut while this Prime Minister is giving a $65 billion handout to big business?
- National Security (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of a strong and consistent approach to national security and protecting Australia's borders?...
- Pensions and Benefits (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How many existing pensioners will lose the energy supplement under this government's plan to cut support to pensioners?
- Trade Unions (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry representing the Minister for Jobs and Innovation. Will the minister outline to the House why it is important that the leaders of unions and...
- Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the amended administrative arrangements order and note in the department of jobs section that the person responsible for administering the Fair...
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney-General update the house on the importance of ending elder abuse across Australia? What action is the coalition government taking to end...
- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. I ask the minister: why is federal infrastructure funding for South Australia just $95 million...
- Hospitals (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister update the House on how the coalition government's record investment in hospitals around Australia is benefiting patients in my...
- Infrastructure (7 speeches)
My question is again addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. I refer to the government's own budget papers for his own portfolio, which show that...
- Government Policy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister explain why it's critical to adopt a consistent approach to public policy? And are there any alternative approaches?
- Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's previous answer, where he confirmed that the minister for the workplace is responsible for administering the Fair Work Act. I...
- Illicit Drugs (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister update the House on action the coalition government is taking to keep welfare payments out of the hands of drug dealers? Is...
- Quarantine (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Tasmanian Deputy Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has said the fruit fly outbreak in Tasmania is 'a national system breakdown'. Is this fruit fly outbreak the...
- Takata Airbag Recall (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer inform the House on how the government is acting to ensure the safety of Australian motorists through its compulsory recall of defective Takata...
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
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(): I present the Auditor-General—Audit report No. 30 of 2017-2018 entitled Performance audit—design and governance of the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund: Department...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Business (17 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 prioritising...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 8, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Consumer Affairs (1 speech)
I was really struck by the government's announcements, both two days ago in relation to the new ministry and, more importantly, in relation to the reshuffle that occurred in December last year,...
- Victoria: Crime (5 speeches)
Again I rise to raise my concerns with the House regarding gang crime in Melbourne, and again I raise my concerns about the need to address, in particular, the Sudanese youth gang problems in...
- Tasmanian State Election (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about my island state. There is a state election to be held on 3 March 2018. The incompetent Tasmanian Liberal government, led by Will Hodgman, does not deserve to be...
- Victoria: Crime, Menzies Electorate: Stronger Communities Program (1 speech)
At the outset, can I support the remarks made earlier in this debate by the member for La Trobe in relation to the scourge of gangs in Victoria. When I speak to constituents and other people in...
- Migration (1 speech)
Tonight I want to speak about one of the greatest challenges of our time—namely, the protection of and the provision of assistance to the rising number of forcibly displaced people around...
- Bennelong By-Election (1 speech)
Over the last month I've made several speeches in this place that focused on the fight to retain Bennelong last year. I've thanked all the volunteers and helpers who devoted their time and...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Stott, Mr James 'Jim' (1 speech)
Today I want to recognise the life of Jim Stott. James Stott, known to everyone as Jim, was a giant of lifesaving in bayside Melbourne. Jim spent much of his life in the ocean or as a servant of...
- Groom Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Today I provide an update on significant developments and continued advancement in the electorate of Groom. As the Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government, I'm...
- Springfield Anglican College, Oxley Electorate: National Broadband Network (1 speech)
Throughout the electorate of Oxley, there are many fantastic local schools with dedicated teachers and students striving to do their best. Today I'd like to particularly acknowledge the...
- Frederiksen, Mr Brian 'Fredo', Eather, Mr John, Page Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Brian 'Fredo' Frederiksen of Minnie Water retired from the Clarence Valley Council last week. His service to the local communities of Wooli, Minnie Water and Diggers Camp will be missed. Brian...
- Gambling, Woolworths (1 speech)
I can reveal today that Woolworths spies on its poker machine customers without their knowledge, keeps a secret database of personal information and uses that information to encourage increased...
- Surf Life Saving Australia (1 speech)
Today is the last day of summer, but the risk of death from drowning or serious injury from near drowning continues throughout the year. The 10-year average in Australia is 281 drowning deaths,...
- Lewis, Mr Simon (1 speech)
Simon Lewis, a lifesaver from St Kilda has inspired not just my community but Australia—even many parts of the world—with his acts of bravery and compassion in the face of the refugee...
- Mitchell Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
It is my pleasure to speak with great pride about some of the great citizens who won The Hills Shire Council Australia Day awards for this year. The Young Citizen of the Year, Sina Aghamofid, is...
- Shortland Electorate: New South Wales Government (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the utter contempt the New South Wales Liberal government has for the Hunter region. First they privatised our port after promising us 50 per cent of the proceeds of the...
- Crouch, Mr Michael Jenkins, AC (2 speeches)
I rise today to celebrate the life of Michael Crouch, Companion of the Order of Australia, who has just left us. We Australians don't often think of ourselves as a manufacturing powerhouse, but,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
