House debates
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Approval of Work (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing...
- 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...
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Speaker, I present report No. 35 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday, 18...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 11th Anniversary (1 speech)
Today we celebrate the 11th anniversary of the historic apology to the stolen generations made in this place 11 years ago. Those of us who were here will forever remember that day and its...
- Rose, Ms Shari (1 speech)
On 23 March 2017, Shari Rose of Lismore was diagnosed with lymphoma. Shari endured many rounds of chemotherapy, three stem cell transplants, viruses, chronic pain, as well as kidney failure and...
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 11th Anniversary (1 speech)
Eleven years ago, Lorna 'Nanna Nungala' Fejo held her grandchild as then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd asked Lorna, with my friend the member for Jagajaga, for a message to send to the people of...
- Dairy Industry (1 speech)
I rise to highlight the plight faced by dairy farmers in my electorate of Lyne and across the nation. At the moment our dairy farmers are operating, in many places, under drought conditions. That...
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 11th Anniversary (1 speech)
Today marks the 11th anniversary since former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd offered the apology to the stolen generations. I, as would many others in this place, remember the day well. I remember...
- Dividend Imputation (1 speech)
Constituents in my electorate are worried. They usually look forward to receiving refunds from the Australian Taxation Office when the tax deducted from their wages exceeds their tax liability at...
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 11th Anniversary (1 speech)
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the apology to the stolen generations. I want to pay tribute to Kevin Rudd, my predecessor as the member for Griffith and, much more importantly, the then...
- Youth Insearch (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about the work being done by Youth Insearch, a youth intervention organisation based in north-west Sydney. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians....
- Petition: Child Care (1 speech)
It's my pleasure to present a petition to the House. The petition has been considered by the Petitions Committee and found to be in order. The petition read as follows— The p etition was...
- Dividend Imputation (1 speech)
Over the break I've had many of my constituents express their concern over Labor's proposed retirees' tax. Make no mistake: this proposed new tax of Labor's is unfair, regressive, discriminatory...
- Queensland: Floods (1 speech)
I acknowledge the 11th anniversary of the apology to our First Nations people, but I also stand here with great sorrow. Yesterday I spoke in this place about eight people who had fallen ill due...
- National Security (1 speech)
I acknowledge the previous member's contribution. Having been through a one-in-200-year flood, in 2013, I know that North Queenslanders are doing it tough, but they are resilient and will...
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 11th Anniversary (1 speech)
Eleven years ago today was my very first day in parliament and my proudest day as a politician. The apology to the stolen generations delivered by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was a seminal moment...
- Youth Insearch, New England Electorate: Bushfires (1 speech)
There are two issues I wish to speak on today. First and foremost is the blue heart that I'm wearing, which is to deal with youth suicide. We have so many issues in regional Australia, but youth...
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 11th Anniversary (1 speech)
Eleven years ago today I watched in the Great Hall as the Prime Minister said sorry. Saying sorry was not the hard part. The hard part was Indigenous Australians choosing to accept the apology in...
- Dividend Imputation (1 speech)
As those on this side of the House know, Labor's proposed retiree tax is an absolute shocker. By abolishing tax refunds on share dividends, the opposition leader is taking money from self-funded...
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples (1 speech)
This was the day 11 years ago that this parliament told the truth. This was the day that Kevin Rudd as the Prime Minister apologised on behalf of the parliament and the Australian people to those...
- Bowman Electorate: Redland Hospital (1 speech)
I rise also seeking an apology from Queensland Labor for the way they're treating our beleaguered but beloved Redland Hospital. We are seeing cuts in funding to this hospital year on year, month...
- Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples (2 speeches)
I acknowledge everyone's contributions in reminding us of the momentous occasion 11 years ago in this chamber—Kevin Rudd's apology to the stolen generations. With these words, the then...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Minister for Human Services and Digital Transformation (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Human Services, and refers to previous answers he has given in his current portfolio concerning the raids on the AWU when TV cameras turned up before the...
- National Security (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline to the House the government's plan for a safer and more secure Australia?
- Minister for Human Services and Digital Transformation (6 speeches)
My question's to the Minister for Human Services and refers to his previous answer. Is the minister willing to repeat the answer he gave the parliament outside the parliament, without the benefit...
- National Security (10 speeches)
My question goes to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of strong and consistent border protection policies based on the advice of our national...
- Coalition Government (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Malcolm Turnbull has said that he is sorry for not calling the banking royal commission sooner, but since the final report was released the Prime Minister...
- Regional Australia (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, the Select Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation tabled its report Regions at the ready in June last year. The report...
- Economy, National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government's strong economic management is guaranteeing a safe and secure Australia; and what impact would weaker...
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why won't the Prime Minister say sorry to the victims of the banks for voting 26 times against the banking royal commission?
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Will the minister please update the House on how the government's strong border security and border...
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister and every member of his government voted against a banking royal commission 26 times. Having delayed the royal commission, the government...
- Domestic and Family Violence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations, and Minister for Women. Will the minister update the House on how the government's plan for a safer and more secure Australia is...
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. It is a matter of record that, after Labor called for a banking royal commission in April 2016, many Australians were still subsequently ripped off by the...
- National Security (3 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney-General update the House on the impact on the justice system of weakened border protection?
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister regret describing the royal commission as a populist whinge? Given that this sort of attitude delayed the royal commission for almost...
- Coalition Government (4 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House as to how the government is...
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm reports that he was the last senior member of the government holding out against having a banking royal commission? Can he...
- Australian Defence Force (2 speeches)
Would the defence minister update the House on how the government is protecting Australians and our national sovereignty through appropriate investment in the Australian Defence Force and in the...
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why does the Prime Minister find it so hard to just admit that he got it wrong when he blocked the royal commission? Why is he repeating the same mistake...
- Defence (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Personnel. Will the minister update the House on the role played by the Australian Defence Force in our strong, consistent approach to border security?...
- Days and Hours of Meeting (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why is the Prime Minister stubbornly refusing to schedule extra sitting days of the parliament? Doesn't this just show that this Prime Minister will always...
- National Security (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister advise the House what measures the government has taken to address the decision of the parliament, moved and supported by the...
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: Why is the government claiming that the recommendations of the banking royal commission can't be implemented before the election while, yesterday, saying it...
- Tasmania: Bushfires (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, as you acknowledged yesterday, the devastating Tasmanian bushfires are taking a dreadful toll on the community and environment, particularly...
- Domestic and Family Violence (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services. Will the minister update the House on how the government is keeping Australians safe and secure by combating violence against...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I advise the House that the Deputy Speaker has fixed Thursday, 14 February 2019, at 11 am as the time for the next meeting for the Federation Chamber, unless an alternative day or hour is fixed.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- 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.
- Privilege (0 speeches)
- (8 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to raise a matter of privilege under standing order 51 in relation to the conduct of the member for Goldstein as the chair of the House Standing Committee on...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I would like to raise a matter of personal explanation.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (20 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 economy not working for...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Holt Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Tonight I rise proudly to talk about an exceptional group of people and organisations that I honoured recently on Australia Day as part of the 15th annual Holt Australia Day Awards. At the...
- Queensland Government (1 speech)
I rise to talk once again about the HMAS Tobruk which is now a fabulous dive site off the coast of my home electorate of Hinkler between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. It has taken a long...
- Middle East (1 speech)
From a young age, my upbringing caused me to know that the Jews have historically been a much persecuted people. For this reason, I've always supported the right of a Jewish state to exist....
- Volunteers (1 speech)
Their work is done day in and day out, week in and week out, every month of every year, without asking for recognition or special awards. They do not seek any benefits other than knowing that...
- Western Australia: Bushfires, Burt Electorate (1 speech)
Last week an out-of-control bushfire started near Tonkin Highway in the City of Armadale, causing the evacuation of hundreds of residents across Forrestdale, Harrisdale and Piara Waters, closing...
- Grey Electorate: Dingo Fence (1 speech)
The national dingo fence was established in the 1880s. At 5,624 kilometres long, it is the longest continuous fence in the world. It is essential for the development and protection of livestock...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Morrison Government, Citizenship (1 speech)
The largest pile of paperwork in my office now is the pile of letters waiting for temporary ministers to respond. Ministers have given up writing back. They've given up pretending to govern. This...
- Youth Insearch Blue Heart Campaign (1 speech)
Today marks the launch of the Youth Insearch Blue Heart campaign. For those not aware: Youth Insearch is a multi-award-winning charity organisation dedicated to helping young people through peer...
- Fowler Electorate: Lunar New Year (1 speech)
Last week I had the pleasure of attending, along with hundreds of Vietnamese families, the midnight celebration at the Phuoc Hue Temple in Wetherill Park to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the...
- Dunkley Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
I am honoured to speak today about the constituents in my electorate of Dunkley who received Australia Day honours and awards. Firstly, I want to acknowledge those who received the OAM and AM. Mr...
- Dividend Imputation (1 speech)
Mayo is the oldest electorate in South Australia and, while the demographics vary from community to community, I'm not at all surprised that there has been great concern in our region about...
- Ngallametta, Mrs Waal-Waal (1 speech)
Waal-Waal Ngallametta transcended incredibly in her lifetime. She exhibited in her own way the immense contemporary values and contributions that Aboriginal people bring to our world. It is with...
- Launceston Smart Fuelers, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (1 speech)
Under the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison government, cost-of-living pressures are rising, yet we see on a regular basis record company profits and CEO bonuses with absolutely no relief for workers,...
- Brisbane Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
Last year the Brisbane community came together to campaign to Love Our Shops and to fight for some capital improvements to help some key local shopping strips around Brisbane that are in need of...
- Solomon Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Like all honourable members, I was recently asked by the Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher MP, to give my input on the worthiness of organisations in my electorate who have...
- Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 (2 speeches)
Yesterday we witnessed Labor prematurely letting the cat out of the bag. Joined by the Greens and left-wing Independents, Labor began their dismantling of Australia's border security by voting to...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Scholes, Hon. Gordon Glen Denton, AO (4 speeches)
In 1939, at about the age of eight, a young Gordon Scholes stood outside the window of the Newmarket Malvern Star bike shop. Inside, Hubert Opperman, Oppy, the famous international cyclist, one...
- Neville, Mr Paul Christopher, OAM (8 speeches)
I have to say, over the Christmas break it was really sad news for me to hear of the passing of Paul Neville. I wanted to say some words in this Chamber. I worked closely with Paul for many years...
- Cooney, Mr Bernard Cornelius 'Barney' (4 speeches)
What a sad day, to have to speak about the lives of two such great parliamentarians and great Australians. I rise to speak about former senator Barney Cooney. He really was one of the great men...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Black Saturday Bushfires: 10th Anniversary (5 speeches)
Like many regional Victorian MPs in this place, I spent last weekend at events with my local community, recognising and remembering Black Saturday 10 years on. I want to start by saying that many...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Cooney, Mr Bernard Cornelius 'Barney' (2 speeches)
It was my very great pleasure to have known Barney Cooney almost all my adult life, and it is a privilege to be able to say a few words in tribute to him and to commemorate him in this place, in...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Black Saturday Bushfires: 10th Anniversary (1 speech)
) ( ): I just want to say a few brief words on this important commemorative debate. As this parliamentary year commenced, it was striking that we heard excellent speeches, in particular from both...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That order of the day No. 1, committee and delegation business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs; Report (4 speeches)
In February 2017 I seconded the member for Kennedy's private member's bill to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and their customers from cheap fake Indigenous art and craft...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the Federation Chamber do now adjourn. Question agreed to. Federation Chamber adjourned at 16:42
