House debates
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Appointment (1 speech)
I have received a message from the Senate informing the House that it concurs with the resolutions conveyed by messages No. 2 to 15 of the House relating to the appointment of certain joint...
- Membership (2 speeches)
I have received messages from the Senate informing the House of appointment of senators to certain joint committees and informing the House of the appointment of senators to the Joint Standing...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Newstart Allowance (1 speech)
Newstart is too low. The government should act urgently to increase it. Australians living in poverty cannot wait for the next Labor government, and people on Newstart won't feel any benefit from...
- Hinkler Electorate: Medical Workforce (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the recent changes from the districts of workforce shortage to distribution priority areas. I know that this is an issue of importance even for your good self, Mr Deputy...
- Minchinbury Jets Junior Rugby League Club (1 speech)
Today I'd like to acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the Minchinbury Jets junior rugby league club. In 1994 the Jets emerged from the need for a local club to support an under-11s team. Prior to...
- Bonner Blanket Drive (1 speech)
Winter always hits hard, whether it's here in Canberra or in my electorate of Bonner in south-east Brisbane. The people who feel it the most are those who are down on their luck, sleeping rough...
- Oxley Electorate (1 speech)
With the winter months well and truly upon us, one would be forgiven for thinking that the local community retreats indoors to escape the cold. This isn't true in the Oxley electorate, with a...
- Fisher Electorate (1 speech)
Last Wednesday night I had the absolute privilege of attending the Suncoast Spinners wheelchair basketball. It is not very often that you have an absolute ball in this job, but this was an...
- HMAS Ballarat (3 speeches)
I rise today to welcome home the women and men of HMAS Ballarat. They were away for 259 days. I know that because Commander Paul Johnson said it as he arrived on the docks at HMAS Stirling on...
- Robertson Electorate: Gosford Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce Business Awards (2 speeches)
There are so many small and family businesses on the Central Coast. In my electorate of Robertson, there are more than 16,000. These businesses are a big part of what makes the Central Coast such...
- Energy (1 speech)
The International Energy Agency recommends 90 days of fuel and lubricant reserves, but, according to a recent report, we only have 23 days of aviation turbine fuel, 22 days of diesel and 18 days...
- Goldstein Electorate: Hermann, Mr Anton (1 speech)
Today we honour the memory of Goldstein resident Anton Hermann, who lost his life in a cycling accident in Queensland. A long-time friend of Anton said he was a very special man who devoted his...
- Vision Australia Radio (1 speech)
Vision Australia Radio provide a vital service to vision impaired people across the country. Right now they currently receive some federal government funding, but, because of the rollout of the...
- Hall, Mr James Robert (Bob), AM (1 speech)
I rise today to honour my long-time friend Mr Bob Hall from the small town of Darkan. He was recently recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours list for five decades of service to the WA wool...
- Infrastructure (1 speech)
For a while now the Reserve Bank has had a consistent message for those opposite in the federal government—that is, to create jobs and keep growing the economy they must invest in key...
- North Sydney Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
For those of us shivering through this winter sitting in Canberra, the great news is that spring is not that far away. As the warmer weather starts to arrive, so do the wonderful community...
- Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise today to call out this third-term government bereft of an agenda—a coalition devoid of a vision for our country. It's so devoid, in fact, that when faced with what they describe as...
- NAIDOC Week (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House about some important celebrations that occurred last week in my electorate of Bennelong in support of NAIDOC Week. This week is an important opportunity for all...
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
It's the second day of the second week of this tired third-term government, and we're already seeing just how threadbare their agenda is. What is the government's agenda in this place this week?...
- Shum, Mr Hardy (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge Hardy Shum, the president of the Chinese senior citizens club in Menzies, who was recently awarded Citizen of the Year in the city of Manningham. I have known Hardy...
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
We've come back to our first full sitting week after the federal election and what have we found before us? We have found a government that is bereft of agenda and is really all about being mean...
- Australian Bhutanese Interstate Soccer Championship (2 speeches)
Northern Tasmania's Bhutanese community has grown and thrived since the first refugees settled in Launceston over a decade ago. In fact, Launceston has one of the largest refugee populations in...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (11 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Are Australia's annual carbon emissions higher or lower today than they were when the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison...
- National Security (6 speeches)
My question today is to the Prime Minister: Will the Prime Minister kindly outline to the House how the government is getting on with the job of delivering its plan to keep Australia safe and secure?
- Environment (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Did Australia's annual total carbon emissions rise in the year to December 2018?
- Taxation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House how the Morrison government's tax cuts will secure Australia's economic future by providing comprehensive tax relief to...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question again is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Did Australia's annual total carbon emissions rise in the year to December 2017?
- Water (4 speeches)
My question is to the PM. For 200—probably 20,000—years, drought has scourged our land. Would not the super-reliable streams north of the Tennant Creek-Isa-Mackay line provide 20...
- Climate Change (14 speeches)
My question is again to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Did Australia's annual total carbon emissions rise in the year to December 2016?
- Environment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment. Will the minister update the House on steps the Morrison government is taking to protect and secure our natural environment, including...
- Nuclear Energy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy. Does he rule out a nuclear power station being built in northern New South Wales or on the Gold Coast?
- National Security (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the steps that the government is taking to strengthen Australia's national security measures? How might...
- Nuclear Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the minister for energy. Is the government working on a policy proposed by the member for New England where 'If you can see the nuclear reactor from your house, your power is...
- National Security (8 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney update the House on how the government is ensuring Australian laws protect the Australian community from foreign fighters and terrorists,...
- Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. I refer to the minister's appointment to administer the Department of Environment and Energy, including all matters and...
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question goes to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister please update the House on the importance of a strong and consistent approach to securing Australia's borders? Is the minister...
- Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. In the meetings he referred to in the previous answer, with officials from the department, did he disclose his interest in land...
- Papua New Guinea (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Defence Minister and Minister for International Development and the Pacific. In light of the historic state visit by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James...
- Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Was a compliance officer from the department of environment present at the meeting, referred to in his previous answer, with...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is also to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Will the minister update the House on how the government is securing our nation by ensuring a reliable energy supply, and...
- Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. I refer to the minister's previous answer and I ask again: was a compliance officer present at the meeting?
- Illicit Drugs (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. Minister, Hobart City Council yesterday voted in support of pill testing at major events and festivals. We know pill testing saves lives, and health...
- Mental Health (2 speeches)
My question is also for the Minister for Health. Mental health and suicide prevention is one of the main issues that are raised with me by parents and young people. Can the minister outline what...
- Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Why won't the minister tell the House whether or not a compliance officer was present at the meeting?
- Trade (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. Will the minister please advise the House about how the government is boosting exports and securing our industries, and how...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
For the information of members of the House, I have a short statement about the electronic division recording system. Members would be aware that the tellers are now recording the votes during...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Member for Kingston (2 speeches)
People will have noticed that the member for Kingston isn't here. One of the things that has changed this parliament is new mums giving birth. I want to congratulate Amanda on the birth of Oscar...
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 3 of 2019-20 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's Audit report No. 3 of 2019-20—Performance audit—Defence's quarterly performance report on acquisitions and sustainment: Department of Defence. Document...
- 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.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Membership (2 speeches)
I have received advice from the Chief Government Whip nominating members to be members of certain committees.
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (7 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Agriculture (39 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Hunter proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government’s...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Membership (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That Mr Goodenough be discharged from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works and that, Mr Zappia, Mr D. P. B. Smith and Ms L. M. Chesters be appointed as...
- Membership (1 speech)
Mr Speaker has received a message from the Senate informing the House of the appointment of senators to certain joint committees. Copies of the message are on the chamber table and details will...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 7, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Before I call the honourable member for Chisolm, I remind the House that this is the honourable member's first speech and I ask the House to extend to her the usual courtesies.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019, Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019; Second Reading (3 speeches)
The government will not be accepting the opposition's proposed amendment. The government accepted 17 of the committee's 19 recommendations and noted the remaining two. The two noted...
- Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019, Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019; Consideration in Detail (10 speeches)
by leave—I move opposition amendments (1) to (40) together: (1) Clause 3, page 2 (lines 14 to 17), omit the paragraph beginning "The Minister may make", substitute: An issuing authority, on...
- Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019, Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019; 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.
- Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019; Consideration in Detail (7 speeches)
by leave—I move: (1) Schedule 1, page 3 (after line 9), after item 1, insert: 1A At the end of Part 4 Add: 30A Certain reports and briefings (1) If: (a) a report by the Independent National...
- Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019; 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.
- Migration Amendment (Repairing Medical Transfers) Bill 2019; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Migration Amendment (Repairing Medical Transfers) Bill 2019. This bill seeks to repeal the medevac legislation that was passed by the parliament in February this year. It...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Superannuation (1 speech)
The party of wage stagnation and rampant wage theft is now gearing up to rob workers of their superannuation savings as well. We are told that at least a dozen Liberals want to strip Australians...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
There are few issues that are as important as the work currently being undertaken by state and federal governments to reduce our national suicide rate. On average, by the end of just today, eight...
- Melbourne Electorate: African-Australian Community (1 speech)
I've spoken many times in this parliament about the amazing contribution that the diverse African-Australian communities in Melbourne make to the electorate. They help make it one of the best...
- Taxation (1 speech)
In the lead-up to the May election, the Morrison government had a plan set out in the budget that was carefully crafted to provide timely support to hardworking Australians. Since the election,...
- Federal Election, Kinna, Mrs Doreen, Nepalese Republic Day, National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Day (1 speech)
I would like to first take this opportunity to thank the people of Barton for placing their faith and confidence in me to represent them for another term in this parliament. I am very proud to...
- Prader-Willi Research Foundation Australia, Robert Connor Dawes Foundation (5 speeches)
During the election, I was contacted by Kathlene Jones, the founder and CEO of the Prader-Willi Research Foundation Australia. Her daughter, Chloe, was the catalyst for the Prader-Willi Research...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Chau, Mr Van Kham (1 speech)
Again I draw the attention of this parliament to the case of Mr Van Kham Chau, an Australian pro-democracy advocate currently detained in Vietnam. Since his arrest on 15 January this year, Mr...
- Leichhardt Electorate: Tourism Industry (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to talk about an industry that forms part of the lifeblood of my electorate. Tourism is certainly a big deal in my neck of the woods. We have the best natural offerings in...
- Sydney Children's Hospital (1 speech)
On Sunday afternoon I joined 500 people at a rally to protest the New South Wales Liberal government's shameful neglect of the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick. I pay tribute to and thank...
- Nicholls Electorate: Agriculture (1 speech)
Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to attend two separate functions in Shepparton. The first was an invitation by Brent Rothacker to attend the Victorian No-Till Farmers Association's annual...
- Western Sydney Airport (1 speech)
I've started the 46th Parliament in much the same way as I started the 45th Parliament: that is, by asking the relevant minister to appoint me to the Forum on Western Sydney Airport. FOWSA is the...
- Rotary Club of Townsville Sunrise (1 speech)
I'd like to start by quoting the Prime Minister: 'How good is Queensland!' I'd like to go one step further and say: 'How good is Townsville!' I rise this afternoon to pay tribute to the work of...
- Cowan Electorate: The Pantry (1 speech)
I'm sure that many of us have memorable moments to share about the election campaign. One of my most memorable moments was knocking on the door of local resident Kevin Combes. Kevin is the...
- Queensland: Fishing (1 speech)
Our traditional industries have been under attack in Queensland. The people who feed us—farmers and fishermen—sadly find that one of the greatest enemies they face is their own state...
- Werriwa Electorate: Arts (1 speech)
Fifty years ago the world watched with bated breath as the US put three men on the moon. I was just a schoolgirl at the time and I recall, like many others, watching a black-and-white television...
- Water: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Water is a crucial issue these days if we are to propose any form of further development of regional areas. Currently, areas in my electorate are suffering because of a lack of water...
- Netball World Cup (2 speeches)
Over the last few weeks, netball tragics around the world have had the privilege of watching the Netball World Cup, the 15th Netball World Cup. For 56 years the international netball community...
- Women in Sport (1 speech)
I rise to speak about women's sport as well. I didn't actually catch the game, but well done to the Silver Ferns on their win and well done to the Diamonds for making the final. I'm a netball...
- McEwen Electorate: Broadband (2 speeches)
How good is the failed NBN? Here we are again—a new parliament but the same old failures of this government and their deliberate butchering of the National Broadband Network. I was...
- Ryan Electorate: Taxation (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to talk about Sam and Vanessa, and their family. A beautiful family in my electorate, they are the quintessential Ryan family. They live in Mitchelton and they have three...
- Aged Care (1 speech)
All of us in this place rely heavily on our terrific teams, and I have an incredible electorate officer, David Ewings, who helps many hundreds of people in his role. There are some stories that...
- Page Electorate: 2019 Bundjalung NAIDOC Awards and Ball, Page Electorate: Hockey (1 speech)
It was wonderful to attend the 2019 Bundjalung NAIDOC Awards and Ball in Lismore last week. The night was to acknowledge the achievements of individuals and organisations within the Bundjalung...
- Cunningham Electorate: Community Events, Climate Change (1 speech)
Like many in this House, I get around to lots of activities that young people are engaged in in our communities, and they continually inspire me and, indeed, recharge my batteries when I go along...
- Tourism (1 speech)
I would like to expand on some comments that I made in the House earlier this week involving Australia's tourism sector, a sector that I described as forming an invaluable element of strength for...
- Abortion (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise two amazing young women from my electorate: Aleeyah Clifford and Ruby Hackett. After taking part in a powerful pro-choice rally in Sydney in June, Aleeyah and Ruby...
- Brisbane Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
The Order of Australia awards give us reason to pause and reflect on some of the people who make our country and our local communities so great. The recent Queen's Birthday honours included some...
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
- Rural and Regional Services (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the abandonment of regional Australia by this federal government. In particular, I will speak from my experiences and the lived reality of people in the Top End—in...
- North Sydney Electorate (1 speech)
This is the first opportunity I've had to speak in the parliament since the general election on 18 May, and I want to use this occasion to firstly thank the voters of North Sydney for giving me...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
The NDIS is a bipartisan scheme that gives family and people with a disability a choice. Well, that's what it's supposed to be. It's not supposed to make things more difficult or cause stress to...
- Mental Health (2 speeches)
I rise this evening to speak in this place about a matter that is very close to my heart, and I suspect the same can be said for every member in this chamber. Mental health affects all of us,...
