House debates
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present Report No. 12 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday, 2 March, 2020. The report will be...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Paid Parental Leave (2 speeches)
by leave—Yesterday when speaking on the paid parental leave bill I related my mother's story of career and motherhood as I've always understood it to be. In the afternoon I sent my mum and...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That order of the day No. 2, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Solomon Electorate (1 speech)
The Territorians turned out in force on the weekend for the Darwin Chinese New Year Festival. Well done to the Chung Wah Society, especially the lion dance troupe, who were incredible—they...
- Noosa World Surfing Reserve (1 speech)
Last Friday it was a real pleasure to join Phil Jarrett and his committee in the dedication of Noosa as the 10th world surfing reserve in the Noosa National Park. The Noosa World Surfing Reserve...
- Paterson Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I have here in my hands the hot-off-the-press Infrastructure priority list from the independent—I am assured—Infrastructure Australia. I sincerely hope that this modest agency has not...
- Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club (1 speech)
The centenary year celebrations are continuing at the Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club. On Sunday 2 February the club launched the book Gold on Black, celebrating 100 years, and I'm proud to be...
- Apprenticeships (1 speech)
I rise today to draw the attention of the House to the trades crisis that we have in this country. Figures released today show that 140,000 apprentices have been lost under the watch of those...
- Reid Electorate: Coronavirus (1 speech)
Today I rise in support of the many Chinese Australian and Korean Australian businesses in my electorate of Reid who are facing significant challenges as a result of the outbreak of coronavirus....
- Global Security (1 speech)
In August last year, a shooter in El Paso took 22 lives and injured 24. Six months before that in Christchurch, to our nation's profound shame, one of our own took out 51 people and injured 49....
- Townsville: Floods (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity to reassure my community and the House that the federal government is fully supporting recovery efforts one year on from the Townsville floods. Unfortunately,...
- Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (1 speech)
The Commonwealth review of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has cast quite the spotlight on the future of some of the most iconic parcels of land surrounding Sydney Harbour. The trust was...
- Herbert Electorate: Pittsworth State High School (1 speech)
It was a great pleasure to attend the recent investiture of leaders at Pittsworth State High School on the Darling Downs. To be joined by other invited guests such as Ros Scotney, the former...
- Dobell Electorate: Little Creek Cheese Factory (1 speech)
There were cheesy smiles all round at the Little Creek Cheese factory in Wyong, when the 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show results were announced. The Central Coast's very own...
- Hawkesbury River Mangrove Planting Project (1 speech)
The Hawkesbury River is one of Australia's iconic treasures and one of the most beautiful features of the Berowra electorate. It's a wonderful ecosystem and is also enjoyed for recreation and...
- Aged Care (1 speech)
Australia's aged-care system is in crisis. There is now not one part of our aged-care system that has not been compromised by the mismanagement of this government across seven years. A national...
- Fairfax Electorate: Local Sporting Champions (3 speeches)
Everybody in this parliament knows that I represent the most important electorate in the country. But there's a hidden secret they don't know about.
- Small Business: Bushfires (1 speech)
A couple of weeks ago I told the story in here of Paul Parker, the firefighter from Nelligen who gave the Prime Minister a mouthful, and I mentioned that the pub he drinks at had received phone...
- Flynn Electorate: CQUniversity (1 speech)
Thursday 20 February was a big day for the CQUniversity, especially the Gladstone Marina campus in my electorate. They celebrated the opening of a new trade centre, a hair and beauty training...
- Centrelink (1 speech)
The Morrison government has been secretly closing down Centrelink offices around Australia. They have been doing this without public consultation. From Mornington and Newport in Victoria to...
- Barker Electorate: Kingston SE RSL Sub-Branch (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform the House that, last Sunday, the Kingston SE RSL Sub-branch celebrated its centenary. Like so many RSL sub-branches around the country, they have supported returned veterans...
- Petition: Closure of Mornington Peninsula Centrelink Office (1 speech)
Following the exposure of Minister Robert 's secret decision to shut down the Mornington Medicare and Centrelink office, the Mornington Community Information and Support Centre organised a...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Centrelink (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Government lawyers have told the Federal Court that the government does not owe Centrelink recipients a duty of care. Is this the government's position?
- Economy (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on how the Morrison government's plans for a stronger economy and a more resilient Australia are helping our nation...
- Welfare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: The government's social security law guide, which was released on 10 February this year, states: Australian Government employees have a duty of care to the...
- Infrastructure (10 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development: Will the Deputy Prime Minister inform the House how the Morrison-McCormack...
- Aged Care (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why is the Prime Minister privatising aged-care assessments?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Just before I call the Leader of the Greens, I would like to inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon members of the parliamentary delegation from Germany, led by Mr...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The climate crisis is hitting the economy hard with agriculture and tourism bearing the brunt, and now the coronavirus is hurting us as well. This is on top...
- Energy (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government's clear plan for energy security and emission reduction is...
- Apprenticeships (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, why have nearly 140,000 apprentice and trainee places been lost under this seven-year-old government?
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney outline to the House how the Morrison government's legislative action is keeping Australians safe as part of its stable and certain plans...
- Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program (19 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has claimed his office's only involvement in the corrupt sports rorts scheme was to pass along information. So why has the Audit Office...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I'd like to inform the House we have present in the gallery this afternoon Mr David Pisoni, the South Australian Minister for Innovation and Skills. On behalf of the House, I extend a very warm...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government is protecting Australian families from the threat posed by dangerous noncitizen...
- Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program (11 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister, and it follows his extraordinary answer to my last question. The Prime Minister has said about the corrupt sports rorts program: 'All we did was...
- Cybersafety (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government is delivering on its plan to keep Australians, and...
- Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program (25 speeches)
My question is again to the Prime Minister. Why did his office receive copies of the multiple versions of the colour-coded spreadsheet for the corrupt sports rorts program? Why did Mr Gaetjens...
- Health Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government's plan for a stronger economy and a more resilient Australia is helping it make...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Prime Minister (13 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion: That the House: (1) notes: (a) the Prime Minister claims his only involvement in the corrupt sports rorts scheme was the passing of information by his...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Space Industry (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government's plan for a stronger economy and a more resilient...
- 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.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Infrastructure (26 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Griffith proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure to provide...
- Resolutions of the Senate (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Aged Care, Morrison Government (29 speeches)
I seek leave to move following motion: That the House: (1) notes: (a) the Government is privatising the Aged Care Assessment Teams, the only part of the aged care system that is working well,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Domestic and Family Violence, Australian Parliament (1 speech)
I've just rushed to the House after attending the vigil in Parliament House for Hannah Clark and her three children. And yesterday I attended a presentation by the UN Youth Ambassador, Kareem...
- Barker Electorate: Timberlink, Herd of Hope (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House of an exciting project being undertaken by an outstanding timber processing business: Timberlink. Timberlink employs 567 staff operating across three mills—Bell...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
There has been much commentary today around the government's promised surplus. In fact, o ne would increasingly have to call it the surplus that dare not speak its name anymore. After handing...
- Hewlett, Councillor Lance (1 speech)
I wish to outline a range of my concerns regarding the alleged conduct of Redland City Council Deputy Mayor Lance Hewlett. In particular it regards the handling of cash donations, the damage of...
- Iraq: Protests (1 speech)
Last October I updated the House on the situation of protests in Iraq, and I mentioned to the House then that these protests were very serious and that the protesters were demanding both economic...
- Nuclear Energy (1 speech)
One of the worst things about modern politics is the gesture politics of the Left. It's the victory of style over substance. Look like you're doing something, but actually do nothing. Worse...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- People with Disability (1 speech)
I have a beautiful older sister. Her name is Honora and she has an intellectual disability. Recently, just before Christmas, we noticed that she was having trouble walking; her left leg was...
- Tasmania: Health Care (1 speech)
Undoubtedly, one of the best parts of being elected to represent the amazing northern Tasmanian community is the opportunity to meet with those who are boldly trying to change the status quo when...
- Hamere Noah Kidane Mehret Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a wonderful event I attended this last Saturday in my electorate. The event was at the Ethiopian orthodox church. They celebrated one of their feast days. The...
- Women in Sport (1 speech)
We live in a momentous time in women's sport across our country. Women's sport on the Gold Coast continues to go from strength to strength. Wherever you go, Australian women are making...
- Water (1 speech)
Today the Productivity Commission issued their report on water resources and advised that we should do desalination. I think these people are spending too much time in front of a mirror without...
- Australian Bushfires: Rural and Regional Australia (1 speech)
Bushfire recovery is a most difficult area for people who have been affected by bushfires. It takes a long time, and it costs a lot of money. There's a report this morning that the bushfire...
- Macarthur Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
Today I would like to acknowledge today the hard work, determination and selflessness of those in my communities. The title Citizen of the Year is bestowed on those who have left an...
- Page Electorate: Australia Day Awards (2 speeches)
I would like to acknowledge Robbie Graham. Robbie is a member of the Goolmangar RFS and was recently recognised with an Australian Fire Service Medal for his dedication to our community for the...
- Mining (1 speech)
The mining industry continues to provide thousands of jobs throughout Central and North Queensland. More specifically, coal supplies Australia with reliable energy and tens of billions of dollars...
- Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
Today I'm appealing to women across the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains to know the symptoms of one of the country's most deadly cancers for women, ovarian cancer. As Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month...
- Mitchell Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
It's a pleasure to draw attention to some remarkable people in the electorate of Mitchell who were recognised in the recent Australia Day honours list, including Justin Dowd AM, for his...
- Lalor Electorate: Chemical Contamination (1 speech)
I rise today in this place, the people's House, to speak for the people I represent in this place. While there are many issues of importance in the federal sphere at the moment, all politics is...
- Veness, Mr David, Veness, Mrs Cheryl, Parkinson's Disease (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about two wonderful constituents of mine, David and Cheryl Veness of Bathurst in central western New South Wales. David and Cheryl have lived in Bathurst for 18 years,...
- Gilmore Electorate: Bomaderry High School (1 speech)
We all know about the devastating fires we have endured, but after the fires came the floods. Last week I visited Bomaderry High School to check on the damage the floods have caused. The school...
- Ryan Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The people of Brisbane's western suburbs are sick of being stuck in traffic, sick of bottlenecks and sick of spending more time in congestion than with their families. The Morrison government has...
- Newcastle Electorate: Centrelink (1 speech)
I want to talk about the Morrison government's diabolical plan to shut down Centrelink offices in Newcastle and Mayfield, squashing the two into a single yet-to-be-determined location. It isn't...
- Forrest Electorate: Emergency Services (1 speech)
I want to thank all the emergency services—volunteers and career members—who have done such a great job over the summer and ongoing. We can't do without them, as we see right around...
- Ballarat Electorate: Bushfires (1 speech)
This has been a long, brutal summer across Australia. In fact, the bushfire crisis started well before the summer; it started back in spring. Throughout the bushfire crisis we have seen people...
- Clontarf Foundation (2 speeches)
I rise to update the House on the important work of the Clontarf Foundation, a community organisation based in the electorate of Swan, which exists to improve the education, discipline,...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Closing the Gap (6 speeches)
I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands across my large electorate of Indi, the Waywurru, Dhudhuroa, Bangerang and Taungurung peoples. I honour the resilience, wisdom, scientific...
