House debates
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Palmer, Mr Clive (1 speech)
I cannot tell you how disgusted and appalled I was to get four copies of books from the previous member for Fairfax and the owner of Queensland Nickel. He blatantly let things go to the pack in...
- Diabetes (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I met an intriguing and utterly inspiring young woman by the name of Chelsea. We met in a cafe in Moranbah, where she and her family live, and we enjoyed each other's...
- Gavin, Mrs Joy (1 speech)
Some people are irreplaceable, the mark they leave on a community indelible, their contribution unforgettable. I want to tell the parliament about Joy Gavin because she was one of those people....
- Fisher Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
For two years now the Queensland state Labor government has been crawling like the Bruce Highway at peak hour toward the publication of the desperately needed Caloundra to Pine Rivers upgrade...
- Schools (1 speech)
Continuing my Youth Voices in Parliament campaign, I'd like to share the voice of Sahitha, a Year 7 student from my electorate who has dreams of becoming a politician. Today she would like to...
- Farrer Electorate: Griffith (1 speech)
'With all the trappings of urban life, $320,000 homes and $80,000-a-year jobs going begging, why don't more people live here?' These are the opening lines from a recent Weekend Australian article...
- Chifley Electorate: Mount Druitt Reconciliation Walk (1 speech)
Last Saturday the Chifley community gathered for a special occasion, the 21st Mount Druitt Reconciliation Walk. The event united many locals for a terrific day out. There were stalls, activities...
- Forrest Electorate: Bunbury Golf Club (1 speech)
Congratulations to the dedicated committee, members and staff of the Bunbury Golf Club, which was awarded the 2017 Regional Club of the Year award by the WA Golf Industry Awards Council. The club...
- Abortion (1 speech)
This Friday, Ireland will vote in a referendum to repeal the 8th amendment of the Irish constitution and allow women access to safe and legal abortion. From the Parliament of Australia, I today...
- Tangney Electorate: Alfred Cove Art Society (1 speech)
The Alfred Cove Art Society's Annual Awards of Excellence art exhibition is on again in my electorate beginning this weekend. This will be the 19th year this fantastic local exhibition will be...
- Tasmania: Volunteering (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Launceston RSL ADF Welfare Team for its success in the recent Volunteering Tasmania volunteering awards for 2018. The ADF Welfare Team was formed over a year ago...
- Longman Electorate: Parliamentary Representation (1 speech)
I'm standing today as someone who's really excited. I'm excited because I bring some wonderful news to the House. There's a vacant seat in this chamber on which two words are written. Do you know...
- Burt Youth Leadership Forum (1 speech)
Earlier this year I convened the inaugural Burt Youth Leadership Forum, bringing together student leaders from high schools across Perth's south-east. The students presented on what they saw as...
- PEARSON, Dr Richard (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to Dr Richard Pearson. Richard was a loving husband to Lucy, a dedicated father to John and Jane, a respected doctor, an LNP member and an incredibly loyal friend. Richard...
- SILCOCK, Ms Janeen (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge an inspirational person in my electorate: Janeen Silcock, Principal of Ballina Coast High School. She was recently awarded a $45,000 fellowship as part of the...
- Health Care (1 speech)
When it comes to health, Labor puts politics before patients. Oh, yes; they're at it again, peddling lies that we're cutting back on health. They lied to the Australian people about Medicare and...
- La Mama Theatre (1 speech)
Today I speak as a former shadow minister for the arts but also as a Melburnian to express my shock and sadness about the burning down of the much-loved La Mama Theatre on Faraday Street in...
- Barker Electorate: Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a wonderful event in my electorate of Barker, the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, which has been held annually since 1991. The festival aims to promote the rich literary...
- Central Coast Mariners (1 speech)
This week I wrote to Football Federation Australia in support of the Central Coast Mariners' goal to field a W-League team in the 2018-19 competition. The Central Coast is home to some of the...
- Grey Electorate: General Practice (2 speeches)
Sadly, currently the electorate of Grey is 29 GPs short. They are an essential part of our rural communities, as are the hospitals that they support. Just 18 months ago we were only 19 short, and...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware that media, including foreign media agencies, were given advance notice of the statement to the parliament last night by the...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House how this government's plan for a strong economy is delivering more jobs and better services as well as tax relief...
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to last night's statement by the member for Canning, who was hand-picked by the Prime Minister to be trusted with security and intelligence...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government is delivering lower, fairer and simpler taxes to reward effort, encourage aspiration and help lower and...
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Since the government's chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee made his statement to the parliament last night, has the Prime Minister sought advice...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Security. Minister, the NDIS is a really important initiative, and I'm delighted that it's being rolled out in my electorate of Indi. However, there have...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Health Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government's plan for a stronger economy will create new jobs and economic opportunities in medical research? How...
- Australian Federal Police (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Federal Police commissioner told Senate estimates today that this year's budget will mean that 567 staff will be cut from the Australian Federal Police...
- Taxation (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Will the Minister update the House on steps the government is taking to ease the tax burden on hardworking Australians,...
- Budget (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin sold Senate estimates today that this year's budget will see $205 million cut from the Australian Federal Police....
- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the government is investing in nation-building,...
- Budget (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister refuses to provide the details of his secret deal with Senator Hanson to ensure the passage of his big business tax cuts. Given new...
- Employment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry, representing the Minister for Jobs and Innovation. Will the minister update the House on how the government is supporting workers and our...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister, and I refer to the Prime Minister's previous answer. The budget numbers presume the government's big business tax cut will be legislated in full. Do the...
- National Security (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of well-designed border protection policies? Is the minister aware of any alternative approaches?
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Channel 9 news has reported that government ministers consider that now might be the right time to drop the government's big-business handout. For the...
- Business (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation. Will the minister update the House on how unincorporated businesses benefit from the government's...
- Taxation (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that since coming to office he's proposed increasing the GST, proposed broadening the GST and proposed state-based income...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy. Will the minister update the House on how the government is putting downward pressure on power prices to ensure an affordable and...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. This morning, Liberal Senator Amanda Stoker said about Labor's request for more information on the cost of the government's income tax scheme: If it means they...
- Trade (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment. Can the minister update the House on the government's ambitious trade agenda? Is he aware of any alternative proposals?
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to Budget Paper No. 2, which says the Melbourne Airport rail link should be financed off-budget instead of with traditional grant funding. Is the...
- Health Care (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister update the House on how a stronger economy allows the government to deliver essential health services to the people of North...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Turnbull Government (34 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 failure of the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Werriwa Electorate: Multiculturalism (1 speech)
I am proud to live in a diverse and vibrant multicultural community. South-west Sydney comprises people from all walks of life with a range of backgrounds and stories. It is a strong community...
- Redland Hospital (1 speech)
Redland Hospital offers incredible service to my electorate under difficult conditions, but the funding over the last three years from the state government has risen only 17 per cent overall, and...
- BHP (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the continuing tax avoidance and evasion of BHP. BHP is using political muscle to continue to eat away, like a tax termite, at the integrity of our company tax system and...
- Capricornia Electorate: Anzac Day (1 speech)
My, what a cracking pace we've set the last few weeks! Throughout April and May, I've spent very little time at home, choosing instead to cover the vast spread of my electorate. Capricornia is a...
- Budget (1 speech)
I understand that each and every one of us here in the House of Representatives waits with bated breath as the Treasurer hands down his federal budget. Each of us has a wish list for those that...
- Hay Private Irrigation District (1 speech)
Last week I attended the opening of the new pipeline for the Hay Private Irrigation District, just north of Hay in the Riverina. In doing so, I was able to recognise a substantial Commonwealth...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the crisis in aged care and to advocate for so many of my older constituents who contact me about the failure of the government in supplying them with the home care...
- International Women's Forum, Warwick, Mr Thomas Frederick (1 speech)
This month the International Women's Forum held its global cornerstone conference in Melbourne, bringing together 550 pre-eminent women leaders from 30 nations across the world. As a founding...
- Lyons Electorate: State Emergency Services (1 speech)
This week, we celebrate National Volunteers Week, saying thank you to the six million Australians who volunteer their time in all manner of ways. And today is Wear Orange Wednesday, or WOW Day,...
- Menzies Electorate: National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
I too rise to mark National Volunteer Week, which is occurring throughout Australia these days. I was privileged to be at the launch of National Volunteer Week on Monday with the Minister for...
- Infrastructure (1 speech)
Today my theme is partnerships—that is, partnerships between the Commonwealth, state and local governments and communities. In the 2018-19 budget, the government committed $206.5 million...
- Miscarriage and Stillbirth (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about what is a very sensitive issue, but life-changing for many people across Australia—miscarriage. A miscarriage is the loss of your baby before 20 weeks of...
- Kingsford Smith Electorate (1 speech)
On Sunday, 13 May, more than 400 Kingsford Smith locals turned out for the Biggest Morning Tea Bangladeshi style at Mascot Public School. They were raising money for cancer research, and while...
- Retirement Visas (1 speech)
I welcome the announcement in the federal budget that the government will introduce a pathway to permanent residency for holders of retirement subclass 410 and investor retirement subclass 405...
- Organ and Tissue Donation (1 speech)
Recently in my office, I had a young man, Louie, doing work experience. The story of his 18 years is one I think we can all learn from. Louie has kidney failure. While waiting for a transplant...
- Turnbull Government: Economy (2 speeches)
When the coalition government came to office in 2013, it made a strong commitment to set the right conditions to help businesses create jobs and invest. This coalition government set a target for...
- Bills (0 speeches)
