House debates
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 25 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday, 18 June 2018. The report will be...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund) Bill 2017; Second Reading (3 speeches)
Labor does not oppose the Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund) Bill 2017. However, the circumstances which gave rise to it coming before the...
- Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund) 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.
- Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — General) Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — Customs) Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — Excise) Bill 2018; Second Reading (4 speeches)
There is no more important job for this parliament than making and maintaining laws relating to the safety of Australians. That's why issues to do with national security, terrorism and law...
- Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — General) Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — Customs) Bill 2018, Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — Excise) 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.
- Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) 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.
- Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — General) 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.
- Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — Customs) 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.
- Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition — Excise) 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.
- Water Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (14 speeches, 2 comments)
This legislation arises because of the Turnbull government's incompetence and lack of commitment to the Murray-Darling Basin water plan. Coalition members have never been enthusiastic supporters...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Parramatta Electorate: Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
As part of the Youth Voice in Parliament project that I am running with young people in my electorate, I received a wonderful submission from Leticia, a nine-year-old from Dundas Valley who is...
- Relihan, Fr John, OAM (1 speech)
Father Relihan is a name that echoes in the hearts and minds of the Casino community. The 12th of June this year marks the 80th anniversary of his ordination as a Catholic priest. He gave 50...
- Bass Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Listening to local radio in Tasmania on Monday, I couldn't believe my ears when the Deputy Prime Minister was pressed on whether the budgeted $400 million for roads of strategic importance would...
- Driver, Ms Beryl, OAM (1 speech)
It is fair to say that Beryl Driver is a Mackellar icon. She received the Order of Australia medal, a 2013 Australia Day award. I cannot emphasise enough her compassion and dedicate to the...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The Prime Minister visited the Central Coast of New South Wales on Friday, and yesterday he told this House how the NDIS is changing the lives of many people. That is certainly true; it has been...
- Australian Labor Party (3 speeches)
This past week the Labor Party has been trying to shop around the word 'sneaky' so I felt that a quick fact-check might be in order. As it turns out, sneaky is doctoring transcripts to hide the...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Chad Graham is 27 years old and lives in the Blue Mountains. He was a typical teenager, going to school, playing sport, a keen water skier and a competitive motocross rider competing at state...
- 50th Anniversary of the Battles at Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral (1 speech)
On Saturday, 12 May I attended the Vietnam Veterans' Federation 50th anniversary commemorative service for the Battles at Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral. Their service was very well...
- Hoff, Mr Robert (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the retirement of a great man, Principal Robert Hoff, the principal of Immanuel Primary School, an independent Lutheran school in the electorate of Hindmarsh. He will retire at...
- Macquarie River Crossing at Dixons Long Point (1 speech)
For 100 years the people of central-western New South Wales have been seeking a crossing over the Macquarie River at Dixons Long Point between Orange and Mudgee. It's a Holy Grail of unfinished...
- Environment (1 speech)
A number of constituents have sought my support for the Australian Panel of Experts on Environmental Law's blueprint for the next generation of Australian environmental law. This calls for new...
- Moore Electorate: Macdonald Reserve (1 speech)
Australian Rules Football is very popular in my electorate, particularly at junior level. I recently met with representatives at the Whitford Junior Football Club, including President Phil...
- Australian Defence Force: Antimalarial Drug Trials (1 speech)
Next year, 2019, will be the 20th anniversary of the INTERFET force going into Timor-Leste to restore order following the popular consultation. It will be a source of great pride for our country...
- Petrie Electorate: CCTV Installation (1 speech)
I've managed to secure a million dollars in funding for new CCTV for the people in my electorate, particularly along the Kippa-Ring, Rothwell and Mango Hill rail line. The coalition government is...
- St George Chinese Community Memorial (1 speech)
Even though St George is 530 kilometres west of my electorate of Moreton, I'm proud to be joint patron, with the member for Maranoa, the agriculture minister, of the St George's Chinese Community...
- Australian Aid: Friendship Grants (1 speech)
I rise today to commend to community organisations in my electorate of Menzies and, indeed, community organisations throughout Australia, the Australian Aid: Friendship Grants, which were...
- Payday Lending (1 speech)
I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the complete lack of activity on the other side when it comes to bringing in legislation that would curtail some practices in the...
- Sideffect (1 speech)
I have spoken before about Sideffect and the work that Rod and David from Sideffect do in educating and warning about the effects of illicit drugs, especially to parents and children in Western...
- Electronic Voting (1 speech)
I heard a media report today that electronic voting is on its way to the House in the 2019. While Labor is not opposed to the concept of electronic voting, you have to ask yourself the question:...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
() (): The good electors of the seat of Hughes would have been concerned this morning when they picked up today's paper and read 'Labor's $2,000 tax sting for average workers'. It says:...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm Senator Cash will be fighting the Federal Court's order to give evidence over her and her office's involvement in leaking...
- Economy (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on how the government's plan for a stronger economy is providing relief for households and families and guaranteeing...
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: I refer to the Prime Minister's previous answer. If Senator Cash has nothing to hide from the Federal Court, why won't she show up?
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House how the government's plan for a stronger economy is providing relief for Australian households who are looking to get...
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister have confidence that each statement Minister Cash has made to the parliament in relation to the circumstances surrounding the...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon former minister and member for Bass, the Hon Warwick Smith. On behalf of the House I extend a very warm welcome. Honourable...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Tasmania: Goods and Services Tax (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, Tasmanians are anxious right now about the GST and whether or not the formula will be changed to our disadvantage. This is a separate matter...
- Superannuation (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Will the minister update the House on the reforms to the superannuation system the government is pursuing for the benefit of all...
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: Can the Prime Minister confirm that Minister Cash's ministerial career has included misleading the Senate five times, running—
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I inform the House that we also have present in the gallery this afternoon the Australian Political Exchange Council's 12th delegation from New Zealand. On behalf of the House, I extend a very...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- 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 the government's investment in vital infrastructure...
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. When did the Prime Minister or his office become aware Minister Cash had been ordered by the Federal Court to give evidence over her and her office's...
- Health Care (4 speeches)
My question is do the Minister for Health. Will the minister outline to the House how a stronger economy enables the government to deliver affordable access to high-cost, life-changing medicines...
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that Minister Cash misled the Senate on five separate occasions, hid behind a whiteboard at her last appearance at Senate...
- National Security (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of a strong, consistent and united approach to border protection? Is the minister aware of...
- Hospitals (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In 2013, the coalition promised to provide 50 per cent growth funding for hospital services. The government broke that promise, cut its contribution and is...
- Family Court (3 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney update the House on how the government's proposed reforms will make the court system easier, faster and cheaper for Australian families...
- Caboolture Hospital, Taxation (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why is the prime Minister choosing to gift $17 billion to the big banks instead of supporting Labor's commitment to invest $10 million for chemotherapy...
- Defence Industry (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry. Will the minister update the House on the government's recent achievements in naval shipbuilding? How is the government investing to keep the...
- Caboolture Hospital (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister support Labor's commitment to invest $10 million for a chemotherapy treatment service at Caboolture Hospital?
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation. Will the minister advise the House of what the government has done to secure the rule of law on...
- Tasmania: Health Care (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister match Labor's commitment to provide $4½ million to TAZREACH health services so that sick Tasmanians in the north-west and the...
- Pensions and Benefits (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Human Services: Will the minister update the House on the government's changes to childcare subsidy? How will this benefit families such as those in my...
- Budget (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: Why is the Prime Minister standing in the way of Labor's plan to give 39,000 people in Braddon a tax cut of up to $928 a year, almost double the tax cut they...
- Infrastructure (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities. Will the minister update the House on how the government is delivering on its national economic plan for jobs and growth...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Superannuation (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, I seek indulgence to clarify a response in question time yesterday. Yesterday in question time I provided an answer which referenced an email from a concerned sister about her...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Minister for Jobs and Innovation (23 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Gorton proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Budget (1 speech)
For South Australia, the Turnbull government's 2018-19 budget was a huge disappointment. It is becoming an annual occurrence under coalition governments. First under the Abbott government, and...
- Forestry (1 speech)
Growing up in Mount Gambier I had an innate sense of how important the forest industry was to not only my local community but the nation as a whole. The forest industry contributes a whopping...
- Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge that this week is Reconciliation Week. I mentioned in my first speech that my seat of Batman has a vibrant First Nations community. Batman is home to many national and...
- Jessop, Mr Donald Scott (1 speech)
On Monday I attended the funeral of Don Jessop, who was recognised in this chamber on Tuesday. He was the first Liberal member for Grey and was elected as part of Harold Holt's historic 1966...
- Government (1 speech)
Earlier today I spoke on the condolence motion concerning the passing of former Leader of the Government in the Senate Sir John Carrick. In that contribution I outlined my respect for Sir John, a...
- Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (2 speeches)
It is a great opportunity this evening to stand up for my local community on the northern Gold Coast, especially in terms of the recreational and economic activity driven by boating. It is a big...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Lalor Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
On 18 April, I was very pleased to host my annual Sports President evening held at the newly revitalised and redeveloped Avalon Airport Oval, or Chirnside Park as we know it. It's an opportunity...
- Boothby Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Since I was first elected to this place, I have been working hard to deliver for the residents of my electorate of Boothby and to make their daily lives a bit easier. That's why, alongside...
- Infrastructure (1 speech)
It's no wonder that people are disillusioned with politics or feel disempowered. Last week, Minister Fletcher gave my residents six days to respond to an RSVP for an attempted consultation about...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
I'm a passionate advocate for mental health services for all Australians and am proud to be part of the Turnbull government, which is committed to providing access for all Australians to the...
- Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
Today I've written again to the Commonwealth Ombudsman, asking for another investigation into the debt notices being sent to thousands of unsuspecting Australians as part of the federal...
- Azerbaijan (1 speech)
On Monday, 28 May the nation of Azerbaijan celebrated its 100th anniversary. The nation came about 100 years ago, in 1918, the first secular parliamentary democracy among all Muslim-majority...
- Dowry (1 speech)
I rise to speak out regarding the alarming issue of dowry, and dowry related abuse, and the violence affecting women and families across Australia. The parliament and the government must take...
- Energy (1 speech)
I am of the belief that every member of parliament here, including the crossbenchers, has a real concern about the increasing cost of electricity and the effect that that is having across our...
- Donghai Airlines, Tourism (1 speech)
An hour ago, the first direct flight from mainland China to Darwin landed safely. Darwin welcomes Chinese tourists to the Territory. Donghai Airlines' twice-weekly service from the city of...
- Banks Electorate: Community Groups (2 speeches)
On 6 May, I attended the Bankstown Sports Little Athletics Centre presentation down at Bankstown Sports Club. It was a fantastic afternoon with a really high-quality presentation that did the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Carrick, Sir John Leslie AC KCMG (9 speeches)
Last Saturday, I had the honour and the privilege to attend with the Prime Minister and the former Prime Minister John Howard and his wife, Janette, the funeral for Sir John Carrick KCMG AC. Sir...
- Bills (0 speeches)
