House debates
Thursday, 13 September 2018
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Petition: Drought (1 speech)
I recently met with a constituent of mine in the electorate of Wills. Dorina, even though she lives in Coburg in the inner-city part of northern Melbourne, like many other...
- Crowley, Ms Trudy (1 speech)
Thank you very much, Deputy Speaker Hogan. It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Trudy Crowley, a much-loved and highly respected advocate for ovarian cancer patients. When Trudy...
- Green, Mr Dennis Allan, OAM, BEM (1 speech)
Last week, Australia lost one of its greatest Olympians and Maroubra lost one of its greatest mates with the passing of Dennis Green. Dennis joined the Maroubra surf club in 1946 at the age of...
- Dunkley Electorate: Nepean School (1 speech)
Nepean School, located in Seaford in my electorate, is a specialist school for students in my electorate aged between five and 18 years with a physical disability and/or complex health impairment...
- Shortland Electorate: Caves Beach Public School 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
This coming Sunday I'm pleased to be attending an open day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Caves Beach Public School. Caves Beach Public is an integral part of the Caves...
- Murray Electorate: Fruit Industry (1 speech)
The Goulburn Valley is renowned for many things. Certainly one of its major produce exports is its fruit. We are one of the world's great exporters of pears and apples. We also export apricots...
- Immigration Detention (1 speech)
The Minister for Home Affairs has repeatedly refused requests from medical professionals to transfer from Nauru to Australia the traumatised children urgently needing medical treatment. Instead,...
- North Sydney Electorate: Yamim Noraim (1 speech)
This is an important time of year for the Jewish community around the world, and I want to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to all of those observing Yamim Noraim. The Jewish New...
- Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2018 (1 speech)
I want to acknowledge and thank the Northern Territory and ACT parliamentary delegations, who have joined us here today at federal Parliament House. From the Northern Territory, we've got a...
- Invictus Games (1 speech)
With a month to go until the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in 2018 in Sydney, I understand competitors are in the final stages of their preparation. Australia will be proudly represented...
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
Tasmanians woke up yesterday to read what the new Prime Minister thinks of us. The foul-mouthed conversation he had with the Tasmanian Treasurer stripped away the spin and laid bare the ugly...
- Workplace Relations (3 speeches)
A lot has been said over the last couple of days about bullying. The Leader of the Opposition has pontificated about the scourge of bullying in the workplace. I'm the first one to say that there...
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
Well, we've just seen a demonstration of the rabble, the shambles and the mess that's happening on the opposite side of this chamber. But I really want to appeal to those opposite, and say,...
- Boothby Electorate: Kauri Parade Sporting and Community Complex (1 speech)
I was delighted to recently officially open the Kauri Parade Sporting and Community Complex in Seacliff in my electorate of Boothby. I joined my state colleague, the member for Morphett, Stephen...
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
Once upon a time, we only got The Muppet Show for half an hour a week, but we have had it 24 hours a day, seven days a week, since this Prime Minister has been in office. Frankly, this is a guy...
- Camplin, Dr Ronald, OAM (1 speech)
I wish to bring to the attention of the House a pioneer—indeed, a legend—of the airwaves, Ron Camplin, who is celebrating 70 years in radio. Ron began his career back in 1948 as a...
- Morrison Government (3 speeches)
This is the ATM government—the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison government. We know they're divided, thanks to the Deputy Prime Minister today telling us it was all about Newspoll and ambition and,...
- Small Business (2 speeches)
I rise to bring to the attention of the House the continuing concerns of many of the 15,000 small businesses in my electorate. They are calling for further reductions in red tape and industrial...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Liberal Party Leadership (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. At last someone in the government leadership has said why Malcolm Turnbull's no longer Prime Minister. The Deputy Prime Minister said today, 'Ambition and...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: Will the Prime Minister advise the House on how the government's plan to keep Australia's economy strong is guaranteeing the essential services Australians...
- Prime Minister (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: I refer to his answer to the first question and to the Deputy Prime Minister's explanation today. Whose ambition and which Newspolls are the reason Malcolm...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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I'd just like to inform the House that we have joining us in the gallery this afternoon a parliamentary delegation from New Zealand led by Minister the Hon. Grant Robertson. On behalf of the...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government is working to keep our economy strong by creating jobs, lowering taxes and backing small business to...
- Liberal Party Leadership (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why does the Prime Minister refuse to tell Australians why Malcolm Turnbull is no longer the Prime Minister of Australia? The people of Australia deserve an...
- Economy (11 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Thirty years of deregulation and privatisation has resulted in electricity, at $670 a year for 11 years, exploding to $2,400; housing skyrocketing from $5,600 to...
- Minister for Home Affairs (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: I refer to Malcolm Turnbull's statement overnight that he's told the Prime Minister and other colleagues that given the uncertainty about the Minister for...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women. Can the minister update the House on how the government is working hard to keep the Australian economy strong by driving...
- Minister for Home Affairs (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In the previous answer, the Prime Minister said it was only a couple of weeks ago that the parliament considered whether to refer the Minister for Home...
- Defence Industry (6 speeches)
I ask the Minister for Defence to update the House on how action taken— An opposition member: To give him his job back!
- Minister for Home Affairs (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware of a chance meeting today between the member for Curtin and the entire press gallery, where she said it was up to the Minister...
- Medical Research (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister update the House on how the government's plan to keep our economy strong is delivering record investment in world-leading medical...
- Qualifications of Members (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister explain why there is one rule for the member for New England and another for the Minister for Home Affairs when it comes to...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services. Will the minister update the House on how the government's plan to keep our economy strong is guaranteeing the rollout of the NDIS...
- Minister for Home Affairs (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Yesterday the minister said he declared interests in childcare centres in government discussions out of 'an abundance of care'. Why won't the...
- Education (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. Will the minister update the House on how the government's plan for a strong economy is guaranteeing choice in education to rural and regional...
- Members of Parliament: Conduct (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's answers about bullying inside his government. Is the Prime Minister aware that the member for Curtin has said that in some...
- Space Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. Will the minister update the House on how the government's actions to create a strong economy create new jobs and attract...
- Women in Parliament (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's answer on gender quotas yesterday. Was the member for Brisbane describing government policy when he rejected gender quotas on...
- Defence Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry. Will the minister update the House on how the government's plan to keep the economy strong consists of building a defence industry, driving...
- Liberal Party Leadership (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why are you the Prime Minister and not Malcolm Turnbull?
- Energy (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy. Can the minister update the House on actions the government is taking to address systemic problems with the Australian Energy Market? Is the minister...
- Equal Representation (14 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Could the Prime Minister please explain why quotas for the National Party are okay but quotas for women are not?
- Employment (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Human Services and Digital Transformation. Can the minister update the House on the government's efforts to encourage people to transition from welfare and into...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Question Time (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I have a question for you. It goes to the principles in practice when questions are put on the Notice Paper and making inquiries when answers are not given. This concerns the case...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
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I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Membership (1 speech)
I have received messages from the Senate informing the House that Senator Molan has been appointed a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security and that Senator...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Western Australia (1 speech)
If elected, a Labor government will pass on a fairer deal to the next generation of Australians, because fairness is the driving force behind Labor's vision for Australia and for Western...
- R U OK? Day (1 speech)
I would like to begin today by recognising, as the Prime Minister and others did in question time, that today is R U OK? Day. It's a national day of action dedicated to reminding people to ask...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a truly historic and transformational reform. At its heart, the NDIS is about inclusion, fairness and equity—fairness and equity when it comes to...
- Building and Construction Industry (1 speech)
I take this opportunity of five minutes to talk to the House about the building industry, with respect to subcontractors. In many instances, they are the most vulnerable of the various...
- Multiculturalism (1 speech)
We're often told that Australia is a successful multicultural nation. Over the past few years, I've been thinking about what that actually means. What does it actually mean to say that Australia...
- R U OK? Day (1 speech)
I stand today to speak on an issue that can be hard to speak about: mental health. Today is R U OK? Day, a day aimed at starting conversations with those around you. It is estimated that more...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Sydney Gateway Project (1 speech)
Yesterday the New South Wales government announced their so-called Sydney Gateway project. This was the project that was supposed to fulfil the original objective of the WestConnex project of...
- 2018 International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Grand Final, Robson, Mr Callum (1 speech)
This week the Gold Coast is hosting the 2018 International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Grand Final. Two triathletes from the Northern Beaches who train with the Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club...
- Murray-Darling Basin Plan (1 speech)
The drought across Australia should be of critical concern to all Australians. It once again highlights the importance of a sustainable Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The drought puts a spotlight on...
- Boothby Electorate: Sporting and Community Clubs (1 speech)
It is the season of celebration for many of the sporting and community clubs in my electorate of Boothby. It's a celebration of their wins and milestones of the season past and the hardworking...
- Centrelink (1 speech)
I'm sorry to be here again speaking about the week-in, week-out frustrations and despair that people in my electorate of Fremantle experience when dealing with the mess that is Centrelink. Sadly,...
- Mallee Electorate: Drought (1 speech)
I wish to update the House on the seasonal conditions being experienced across the electorate of Mallee. I do so with the experience of being a farmer myself. We are unloading sheep on our own...
- Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (1 speech)
I recently completed a voyage on the sail training ship the Young Endeavour as part of the ADF parliamentary exchange program. The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is a not-for-profit organisation...
- Mactier, Private Robert, VC, Murray Electorate: Military Commemoration (1 speech)
On Saturday, 1 September I had the privilege of attending the official commemoration service for Private Robert Mactier VC at the Robert Mactier VC Memorial Garden in Tatura. It was a service for...
- Werriwa Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
Once again I rise to speak about the shortfalls of the National Broadband Network within my electorate of Werriwa. Today, I would like to raise just two examples of the continuing issues with the...
- Cairns Port (10 speeches)
Yesterday I spoke in this chamber about the Cairns port and the roadblocks that have been placed on it by the Queensland Labor government. These roadblocks have been put in place purely for...
- Oxley Electorate: 4074 Family Fun Day and Local Sporting Champions (3 speeches)
I rise to place on record my congratulations in relation to the 4074 Family Fun Day held over the weekend just gone, which was again superbly led by Lisa Baillie and her team— Mr Entsch...
- Robertson Electorate: Options Theatre Company (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to an incredible organisation on the Central Coast, Options Theatre Company. I first heard about Options a couple of years ago when I was invited to a screening of its short...
- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Greece: Fires (6 speeches)
I rise today to talk about an enormous fundraising event by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia that has taken place across Australia over the last few weeks to raise funds for the fire...
- Marmion Avenue and Edinburgh Avenue Pedestrian Crossing (1 speech)
The construction of a signalised pedestrian crossing across Marmion Avenue between Burns Beach and Kinross in my electorate of Moore is urgently needed in the interests of road safety,...
- Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (1 speech)
I rise to commend the Australian Federal Police officers, led by Commissioner Andrew Colvin, who are working with Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to provide extra security support in the...
- Diabetes (1 speech)
My electorate of Capricornia takes in a huge chunk of Central Queensland from Rockhampton to Mackay and out to the Belyando country in the west. Not only does Capricornia have a vast array of...
- Hawkesbury and District Basketball Association, R U OK? Day (1 speech)
The best of Hawkesbury basketballers were letting their hair down at the Hawkesbury and District Basketball Association presentation night in Windsor recently. The Jets is a growing club with...
- Berowra Electorate: Jewish Community (1 speech)
As one of the six Jewish parliamentarians in this parliament, I'm delighted to wish members of the Jewish community shanah tovah for 5779. The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana, commenced on Sunday...
- Whitlam Electorate: Youth Leaders Roundtable (1 speech)
In the week after the Liberal Party decided to change the Prime Minister, I held my eighth annual Youth Leaders Roundtable. The timing could not have been better. We had students from 11 schools...
- Health Care (1 speech)
Last week, Senator Bridget McKenzie and I visited a couple of health centres in my electorate of Flynn. Minister McKenzie is the minister for regional services, including health in regional...
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
This rotten government is a leaky, rusty boat crewed by what the PM called a bunch of muppets on a cruise to nowhere, with Malcolm leaving the muppet show with his version of 'The Muppets take...
- Prime Minister (1 speech)
According to a survey by Travel Leaders, Australia is the world's No. 1 travel destination. So you'd think that promoting Australia to the world would be the easiest job going. But there's one...
- Groom & Lavers Solicitors (1 speech)
I've often spoken in this House in relation to successful small businesses in my electorate of Groom, and I do so today about a particular firm which has just this year reached a milestone of 125...
- Scullin Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution made by volunteers in the Scullin electorate and, in this place, to say thank you to all of them for their contribution. On 29 August, it was...
- National Security (1 speech)
I want to record for the House some revelations that we heard in the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit by Defence officials raising serious concerns about the privatisation of security...
- Tarana Community Farmers Market (1 speech)
I wish to bring to the attention of the House the outstanding success of the Tarana Community Farmers Market. Established in 2015, the community farmers market has grown from humble beginnings to...
- Dobell Electorate: School Garden Programs (1 speech)
Last week, I invited primary school students in my electorate of Dobell to tell me how to make eating fruit and veg more fun to win prizes for their schools from programs by celebrity chefs Jamie...
- Bureau of Meteorology (1 speech)
Last week the staff from the Bureau of Meteorology in Perth received a devastating blow. In fact, not only the staff from the bureau but anyone connected with the aviation, agriculture, maritime,...
- Queensland: Four-Wheel Driving (1 speech)
In Queensland we are seeing another revenue-grabbing measure. This time it is the Labor government attacking four-wheel drive owners who modify their vehicles in completely reasonable ways. This...
- National Security (2 speeches)
I will just finish the remarks I was making earlier. To precis: the radical privatisation of Australia's security clearances raises serious concerns about how contractors are undertaking...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- McCain III, Senator John Sidney (1 speech)
on indulgence—It's my privilege to be able to rise to honour the life of service of Senator John McCain, the true heir to the conscience of a conservative. Many people in their addresses to...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue; Report (1 speech)
It's my great pleasure to be able to get up and talk about the wonderful world of tax and tax reform, one of my pet topics because it goes to the heart of the sustainability of our country, our...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Paid Parental Leave (1 speech)
Just imagine getting a phone call telling you that your mother had just been murdered by your father. Can you think of anything more shocking, more terrible and more life-changing? That's what...
- Business: Payment Terms (1 speech)
Small businesses create jobs by growing. With the resurgence in the mining sector, there is plenty of opportunity for businesses to grow in Central and North Queensland, but the ability of a...
- Minister for Home Affairs (1 speech)
Members of the government, including Mr Dutton and the Prime Minister, have claimed that the Solicitor-General's legal advice resolves the question of whether the member for Dickson was capable...
- Calare Electorate: Drought Relief (2 speeches)
One of the characteristics of our country communities is that when the chips are down we rally together and support each other. And our country communities have rallied from far and wide to...
- Newstart (1 speech)
Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker Laundy. It's delightful to see you in the role, which I'm sure you will perform with distinction. I rise today on a different matter. I rise today because I...
- Moore Electorate (1 speech)
I inform the House that I recently met with key stakeholders to discuss a number of local issues in the Hillarys area within my electorate. These issues include strategies to revitalise and...
- R U OK? Day (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge R U OK? Day, which is about us all taking a few moments out of our busy lives to start a genuine conversation, to ask the real questions and to stop and listen to the...
- Robertson Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I thank the member for Lalor for her important contribution today in the chamber and for drawing the attention of the House to this very important issue. To all of my constituents I say that it...
- Auditor-General (1 speech)
An extraordinary thing happened on Tuesday. After question time when no-one was listening, Auditor-General's report No. 6 of 2018-19, Army's protected mobility vehicle—Light, was tabled in...
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Congratulations, Deputy Speaker Laundy, on taking up that position. I take this opportunity to explain some things that have happened here this week for the benefit of my community. Like a lot of...
