House debates
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
For the information of honourable members, I present report No. 33 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That orders of the day Nos 3, 4 and 5, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Coalition Government (1 speech)
Since coming to government, Prime Minister Morrison has tried to run the country like he ran Tourism Australia—with stunts, slogans and a healthy dose of incompetence. Now the bloke who...
- Berowra Electorate: Armistice Grants (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge several community organisations in my electorate who have been awarded our government's Armistice Grants to mark the Centenary of Armistice this November. Berowra RSL Sub...
- Petition: Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise to table a petition. Aged care, as we know, is an issue facing many Australians, particularly as we see a greater number of the population getting older. The difficulty in finding proper...
- Regional Growth Fund (1 speech)
I'm really pleased today to talk about the government's Regional Growth Fund and the fact that Nannup Timber Processing Pty Ltd has been invited to submit a full business case to meet the...
- Batman Electorate: Reservoir East Primary School (1 speech)
I was out doorknocking recently in Reservoir, and I met a young mum who was doing it pretty tough. She told me her kids go to Reservoir East Primary School, their local state comprehensive...
- World Teachers' Day (1 speech)
This Friday is World Teachers' Day, a day for us to say thank you to teachers and acknowledge the incredible work that teachers are doing to shape our next generation of leaders. Education...
- Northern Territory: Bureau of Meteorology (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the planned continuation of job cuts to the Bureau of Meteorology in my electorate. This week in Senate estimates, the director of the Bureau of Meteorology was unable to say...
- Western Australia: Telethon (1 speech)
The incredible generosity and kindness of all Western Australians—indeed, many people across Australia—is truly remarkable. This year's Perth Telethon raised a record-breaking $38...
- Eildon Primary School (1 speech)
Colleagues, I was delighted to welcome to Parliament House this morning parents, teachers and students from Eildon Primary School. The Eildon community is on the banks of Lake Eildon on the...
- Economy (1 speech)
With the Australian economy growing at 3.4 per cent and unemployment down to five per cent, you can see why this Liberal-National government has economic management as its strong suit. Only last...
- Health Care (1 speech)
Under the state Liberal government in Tasmania, Tasmania's health system has lurched from crisis to crisis. Our two main hospitals, Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital, are...
- Dairy Industry (1 speech)
More than 109,000 people have signed a change.org petition launched by the Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation calling for Coles and Woolworths to apply a 10c levy on all their milk products,...
- Electorate Offices (1 speech)
I'm sure it came as a surprise to many in this place when they read in The Australian today that Senator McKenzie is moving her electorate office from Bendigo to somewhere in Indi. I think what...
- Port of Gladstone (1 speech)
All of Central Queensland relies on the Port of Gladstone, which is about the fifth-largest port in Australia. The port access road has been a discussion point for many years. An initial plan put...
- Gillard, Hon. Julia, AC (1 speech)
I'd like to draw to the attention of the House that I've officially declared today the festival of Julia Gillard. In this place today, we have unveiled a portrait of the former member for Lalor....
- Horseracing Industry (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the importance of the thoroughbred-racing industry to our economy. It's an industry that's often seen by the public through the prism of the glitz and glamour of race...
- Prime Minister (3 speeches)
Over the last few weeks, our Prime Minister has been very keen to promote himself as some dopey Joe from the 'burbs, with a cap for every occasion, who had absolutely nothing to do with the...
- Hinkler Electorate: Bundaberg Brewed Drinks (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, I know that you've heard of it—Bundaberg Brewed Drinks and their famous ginger beer—but what you might not have heard is that, last week, this icon of our local region, of...
- Wentworth By-Election (3 speeches)
We've all worked in this chamber on by-elections, so we know what happens the night before a by-election: you're there, ready, working for your party to be successful the next day. Those opposite...
- Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair (2 speeches)
On Saturday I was in Central Mangrove for the 55th annual Mangrove Mountain & Districts Country Fair. The fair, which started in 1963, is an amazing show of the local talent, produce and...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
We have joining us on the floor this afternoon a parliamentary delegation from Chile. On behalf of the House, I extend a very warm welcome to you. Honourable members: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Prime Minister (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This morning the Prime Minister spoke glowingly of his predecessor, Malcolm Turnbull, saying, 'I have no doubt Malcolm will represent Australian government...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister inform the House how the government is acting to ensure that Australians keep more of what they earn? Is the Prime Minister aware of...
- Taxation (7 speeches)
My question is for the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government is reducing taxes right across the economy? What are the risks for hardworking families of high-taxing...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I'd like to inform the House we have joining us in the gallery this afternoon former member the Hon. Yvette D'Ath, Queensland Attorney-General. On behalf of the House, a warm welcome to you....
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Higher Education: Regional Higher Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. Minister, last week I spoke at the Regional Universities Conference hosted by Southern Cross University. We discussed how regional higher education...
- Regional Australia (4 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development. Minister, how is the government supporting regional communities through tax relief...
- Infrastructure (5 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure. I refer to reports in the Herald Sun on 2 September that, in the budget, funding for 10 infrastructure...
- Housing Affordability (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on measures the government is taking to improve housing affordability, including in my electorate of Bennelong? Is the...
- Our Ocean Conference (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware of a newspaper article written by Sharri Markson, 'Scomo Dumps Mal As Envoy'. I quote: Furious PM to stop Mal's duties on the...
- Energy (7 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Energy. Will the minister update the House on why the government's focus on reducing power prices is so important for small businesses and households, including...
- Coalition Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to reports that the Prime Minister has dumped Malcolm Turnbull as his envoy because he didn't help the government. Can the Prime Minister please...
- Senior Australians (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care. Will the Minister update the House on how the government is helping retirees and pensioners to earn more and live better? Is...
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. When the now Prime Minister was Treasurer, he cut over $83 million from the ABC. Last night at Senate estimates, the Acting Managing Director of the ABC...
- Small Business (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women. Will the minister update the House on how the government is helping to support the prosperity of small businesses and...
- Nuclear Energy (2 speeches)
My question's to the Minister for the Environment. Does the minister rule out approving new nuclear power plants?
- National Security (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of strong, consistent and well-developed border protection policies? Is the minister aware of...
- Nuclear Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the environment minister and I refer to her previous answer. What is the government policy on new nuclear power plants?
- Asylum Seekers (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the status of people subject to the regional processing arrangements...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment. On Sky News this morning, the minister confirmed that she had now looked at the IPCC report closely. As the minister is aware, the greatest...
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (21 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister update the House on how a stronger economy enables investment in new, life-changing medicines and improves the affordability of...
- Welfare Reform (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services. Will the minister update the House on how the government is supporting families in my electorate of Grey with the cashless debit...
- Minister for the Environment (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment. I refer to reports that the minister told the former president of Kiribati: I know why you're here. It's for the cash. For the Pacific, it's...
- Drought (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Will the minister explain why the government believes in supporting our farmers? What is the government doing to act on that...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Department of the House of Representatives; Presentation (1 speech)
Pursuant to section 65 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, I present the annual report of the Department of the House of Representatives for 2017-18. Document made a parliamentary paper in...
- 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.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Infrastructure (25 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Grayndler proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's failure...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I stood in this House a year ago yesterday and spoke on White Ribbon Day, our annual acknowledgement for those who have suffered domestic violence and our recommitment to do more. I stood in this...
- Robertson Electorate: 2018 Central Coast Business Awards (1 speech)
In my electorate of Robertson on the New South Wales Central Coast, we've got more than 15,000 amazing small and medium-sized businesses. I think the Prime Minister put it pretty well during his...
- Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
Earlier this month, I had the very great privilege of taking part in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program, where I spent three days living and working with Defence personnel at HMAS...
- Fish n Chip Co, Small Business (1 speech)
There has been some big news for Bonner recently. The winner of Queensland's best fish and chip shop was one of our very own in Wynnum West. Fish n Chip Co was named overall winner of the 2018...
- Longman Electorate: Mental Health (1 speech)
I think I've made it pretty clear by now just how important my community is to me. I'm pretty lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world and in a community with wonderful people. In my...
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (1 speech)
I rise to address the House about a very important topic—one that I believe holds the key to our growth and prosperity as a nation—that is, science, technology, engineering and...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Isaacs Electorate: Dingley Village (1 speech)
A few months ago in this chamber I spoke of the proposed development of the Peninsula Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village in the great electorate of Isaacs. This proposal would have rezoned...
- Stryder (1 speech)
Bennelong is a tightknit and supportive community. We are blessed with thousands of committed volunteers who help those around them ensure that no-one misses out on the great things we have...
- Centenary of Armistice (1 speech)
George Butcher, Lawler Sutton Byrne, Alfred Callaghan, Walter James Edward Callaghan, Sydney J Currall, George Arthur Dale, Frank Dalton, Frederick James Goodwin, Herbert Henry Gyler, Reuben...
- National Flag Day (1 speech)
Like many of my colleagues in this place, one of my very great honours and duties is to distribute Australian flags to local schools, community groups and individuals in my electorate who request...
- Trade (1 speech)
We are now in our 30th year under free market policies—globalisation, deregulation, privatisation—and surely we must judge our policies on their outcomes. The first great initiative...
- Centenary of Armistice (1 speech)
At 11:00 am on 11 November, just over two weeks' time, the world will pause to commemorate the centenary of the ending of the Great War, the so-called war to end all wars. Some 416,000...
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of many constituents in my electorate to again call upon the government to proceed with the private members' bills and bills before the House calling for the phase-out of...
- McMillan Electorate: Community Events (3 speeches)
My electorate of McMillan/Monash into the future comes alive in spring when thousands of people travel to and within the electorate to enjoy the dozens of events that bring jobs, money and...
- Defence Industry (3 speeches)
On 12 October 2017 the then Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, said: The valley of death is over and we are now seeing a upturn of employment in naval shipbuilding in our state that...
- Groom Electorate: Rail Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise to welcome and acknowledge comments in Queensland media today about infrastructure needs, particularly in the broader south-east Queensland region, which encompasses my home town, my home...
- Qantas (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about and support Qantas workers fighting for a better deal from Qantas. In two days time, the Qantas annual general meeting will be held in Brisbane, and this year Qantas...
- Dunkley Electorate: Homelessness (2 speeches)
Recently it was my honour to officially relaunch in my electorate of Dunkley the homeless meals service not only for those who are homeless but also for those who are vulnerable and in need. This...
- Macarthur Electorate: Public Transport (1 speech)
I speak today about a matter that is of vital importance to a large number of my constituents and indeed a developing crisis that's been on my radar since before the 2016 election. My concerns...
- Madew, Ms Romilly (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge the achievements of Romilly Madew, a resident of Whale Beach, and her role in the growth of green building in Australia. Romilly attended Pymble Ladies' College before...
- Hunter Electorate: Endeavour Industries (1 speech)
In 1968, a group of parents in my hometown of Cessnock got together to ensure that their children with disability had a working future—that their children wouldn't be left alone on some...
- U3A Croydon (1 speech)
This morning I take the opportunity to speak about some very significant organisations in my electorate, the first being U3A Croydon, or the University of the Third Age, which has a mission to...
- Adelaide High School (1 speech)
I've previously made clear my deep concerns about the safety of students from Adelaide High School when they are coming to and from their school, as a result of the traffic situation. I have...
- Meningococcal (1 speech)
Earlier this year I met Sarah Joyce, an amazing young woman who at just 30 years of age began her battle with meningococcal disease. One night in August 2016, Sarah was having dinner with her...
- Australian Labor Party (3 speeches)
I rise to speak on Labor's Fair Go Action Plan and what a positive impact this will have in my electorate of Richmond, on the New South Wales North Coast. The fact is locals in my region and,...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Health and Ageing Committee; Report (6 speeches)
As a member of the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport, I rise today to speak on the report on the inquiry into the quality of care in aged care facilities in Australia of October...
- Motions (0 speeches)
