House debates
Thursday, 29 October 2020
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Energy (7 speeches, 1 comment)
by leave—Today I rise to address the House on the Australian government's comprehensive plan to drive down energy prices for all Australians as we reduce emissions. On this side of the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: International Travel (1 speech)
For months, Australians have been stranded overseas. These are 32,000 Australians whose only option is to empty their bank account to pay exorbitant prices for commercial flights...
- Wide Bay Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
LNP Maryborough candidate Denis Chapman's petition calling for a four-lane Tiaro bypass has attracted more than 1,200 signatures. Denis has worked with me to highlight why the Tiaro bypass should...
- Calwell Electorate: Robert Kumar Community Award (1 speech)
[by video link] I want to congratulate Val Karaitiana, the principal of Dallas Brooks Community Primary School, on receiving this year's Robert Kumar Community Award for outstanding contributions...
- Manufacturing (1 speech)
One of my missions as a parliamentarian is to help bring new jobs to the Sunshine Coast and industries of the future, like high-tech manufacturing, and enable our young people to find the career...
- Budget (1 speech)
[by video link] Much of the commentary on the recent budget has focused on the $214 billion fiscal deficit, but the deficit that should be of greatest concern to Australia is the deficit in...
- Mallee Electorate: Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
On Australia Day in 2019, Scott Umback, the picture of health and fitness and father of two young boys, lost his life to an undiagnosed and completely unexpected heart condition. He was a leader...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
When the NDIS was established by the former federal Labor government, it was intended to give people living with disabilities dignity and respect and the ability to participate in day-to-day...
- Bonner Electorate: Film and Television Industry (1 speech)
Bonner's bayside enjoyed some star-spotting this week, with the production of NBC's Young Rock filming in Wynnum. Young Rock is a television series based on the younger years of actor and retired...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
After listening to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction's statement to the House this morning on Australia's energy future, I am left thinking that he and the Morrison government...
- Goldstein Electorate: Charity (1 speech)
Goldstein is a strong community because of the passion and commitment of young residents like Sarah who take action to support others. Victorians have done it tough during COVID-19 and residents...
- Eden-Monaro Electorate: Television Broadcasts (1 speech)
More than a month ago the SBS signal in the town of Bermagui on the far South Coast of New South Wales dropped out. Overnight more than 1,500 people lost access to SBS and NITV without any...
- O'Connor Electorate: Agricultural Shows (1 speech)
People from country towns really understand the importance of an agricultural or community show to our regional communities. Country shows bring communities together. They play a vital role in...
- Gilmore Electorate: Bushfires (1 speech)
Since the bushfires in my electorate on the New South Wales South Coast we have seen many things from this government. We've seen endless flashy announcements with no substance. We've seen...
- Longman Electorate: Sports Facilities (1 speech)
Longman is home to some fantastic sporting clubs that have been around for many years, but there is no escaping the fact that, as time goes on, the facilities these clubs have relied on for many...
- Queensland State Election (3 speeches)
The LNP Senator Scarr used taxpayer funds to condemn Queensland Labor for not committing to build the Coopers Plains rail crossing. Then the Labor member for Toohey, Peter Russo, and the Minister...
- COVID-19: International Travel (1 speech)
This week Melburnians have celebrated being able to leave their homes, yet there are still thousands of Victorians stuck overseas trying to actually get home. In fact, something like 8,000...
- Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (1 speech)
Right now there's a thousand-page report sitting on someone's desk, probably on several ministerial desks. It's the report of the royal commission into last summer's bushfires. It's beyond me why...
- Bennelong Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
COVID has been tough on everyone this year, but particularly hard on the more vulnerable. Thankfully in Bennelong we have many hardworking and caring organisations to make sure that nobody was...
- Aviation Industry (2 speeches)
I have a question, Prime Minister: how do you think the 2½ thousand Qantas workers—many of whom live in your electorate and are having their jobs dismissed by Qantas, having them...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Member for Fowler (4 speeches)
Earlier today the member for Fowler and Chief Opposition Whip, a much loved member of this chamber, I think by all, had a sudden medical event in the Federation Chamber. He recovered pretty...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Aged Care (3 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Prime Minister: In March the Prime Minister said the government had been working on personal protective equipment for months. Last month, the aged-care royal...
- COVID-19: Australia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister explain to the House how Australia's unique response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and recession has positioned Australians to be...
- Australian Airline Financial Relief Package (9 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. I refer to the government's $715 million Australian Airline Financial Relief Package. Has any taxpayer money subsidised Clive Palmer's electioneering...
- COVID-19: Regional Australia (2 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 Australia's unique response to...
- COVID-19: State and Territory Border Closures (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: How much taxpayer money did the Morrison government spend on its High Court intervention in support of Clive Palmer's challenge to Western Australia's border...
- Game Over Campaign (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday I, along with others in this place, received a petition from the Game Over campaign, championed by Craig Foster and Sonny Bill Williams with...
- COVID-19: Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House how Australia's unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic is helping families and supporting businesses while ensuring our...
- Premier Investments (3 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer: Treasurer, is it acceptable for Premier Investments to pay its chief executive, Mark McInnes, $2.5 million while receiving wage subsidies paid for by the taxpayer?
- Covid-19 (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health: Will the minister outline to the House how Australia's unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic is helping to protect Australian lives and livelihoods?...
- Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that of the $5 billion the government announced would be spent on the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility in 2015 only...
- Climate Change (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Will the minister update the House on how Australia's unique plan to support new and emerging technologies will reduce emissions...
- National Water Infrastructure Loan Facility (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The government has announced, and re-announced, the failed National Water Infrastructure Loan Facility in 50 press releases spanning four years. In this...
- Science (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. Can the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government is supporting and recognising the outstanding work of...
- Recycling Investment Fund (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. During the election, the government announced the $100 million Recycling Investment Fund. The government recycled the announcement on World Environment Day...
- COVID-19: Agriculture Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. Will the minister outline to the House how Australia's unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic is supporting our...
- Arts (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Minister for the Arts. Why did the minister tell the ABC that money from the $250 million June arts package, announced with Guy Sebastian, was already...
- Environment (6 speeches)
My question is to the . Will the minister outline to the House Australia's unique approach to meeting our environmental challenges, especially through the measures contained in this year's budget?
- Vocational Education and Training (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In April last year, the Prime Minister announced 10 industry training hubs in areas of high youth unemployment. But, 18 months later, only two of the 10...
- COVID-19: Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General and the Minister for Industrial Relations. Will the Attorney outline to the House how Australia's unique approach to building a more cooperative industrial...
- Morrison Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why is the government racking up $1 trillion of Liberal debt by borrowing money for taxpayer subsidies for private jets, including for Clive Palmer; dodgy...
- COVID-19: National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister outline how Australia is continuing to manage our national security interests throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and in...
- Mobile Black Spot Program (14 speeches)
My question is to the minister for communications. Can the minister confirm that, despite announcing $160 million for two new rounds of the Mobile Black Spot Program in March last year, 17 months...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister outline to the House how the actions the Morrison government is taking to address the unique challenges we face today and in the...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Day for Daniel (3 speeches)
For the sake of the House, just to explain, tomorrow is Day for Daniel in memory of Daniel Morcombe. The clock beat us today in the 90 second statements, but out of respect for the families I did...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (17 speeches)
I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 14 of 2020-21 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's Audit report No. 14 of 2020-21 entitled Decision-making controls for NDIS participant plans: National Disability Insurance Agency. Document made a parliamentary...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- (42 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable the Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Jagajaga Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
[via video link] Today I acknowledge the resilience and strength of the people in my electorate of Jagajaga and the joy and relief we feel as stage 4 restrictions on our city ease this week. This...
- COVID-19: State and Territory Border Closures (1 speech)
My electorate of Mallee is one of only nine Commonwealth electorates in Australia that borders two states. It is also the only electorate in the country that still has extensive restrictions on...
- COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
[by video link] I speak tonight from Werribee, in the heart of Wyndham in marvellous Melbourne and the great state of Victoria. I'm sure it's not an overstatement to say that that we who live...
- Young Australians (2 speeches)
I rise today to update the House on the Morrison government's investment in young people in my electorate of Robertson. This includes programs focused on getting our young workers into jobs and...
- Banking and Financial Services (2 speeches)
If the royal commission into financial services taught us anything it is that sunlight is the best disinfectant. Last year the Hayne royal commission uncovered immoral practices in Australia's...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Bendigo Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
I thought it was important at the end of this week, being such a significant week for Victoria, to acknowledge some of the great work that occurred in my community during the peak of the...
- NorthConnex (1 speech)
NorthConnex will be open to motorists this Saturday, 31 October. It is a $3 billion mega project jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments, and it is going to be a game...
- Employment (1 speech)
Prior to the pandemic and prior to the election the government undertook a review of the jobactive system. It's a system that I take an interest in because my constituents do need help with...
- Sharpe, Mr Andrew (1 speech)
I rise today with a heavy heart, after seeing the front page of Tuesday's Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper. In magnificent blue-green hues, an aerial photograph depicted a circle of over 200 Esperance...
- Aviation Industry (1 speech)
Two Fridays ago I went to Brisbane Airport to meet with ramp workers, ground crew, baggage handlers and cleaners who work there for Qantas. These workers, who love their jobs and work together as...
- Superannuation (1 speech)
Superannuation should empower and secure an independent retirement for Australians; it should not be a honeypot for fund managers to fester fees. In this term the House Standing Committee on...
- Koalas (1 speech)
Stopping extinctions is crucial to preserving Australians' very special way of life and to make sure that icons like the koala don't disappear forever. National icons like the koala are at risk,...
- Longman Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
One aspect of this job I really enjoy is when I get to travel around my electorate of Longman and see firsthand the positive changes we are making in the community. The Local Roads and Community...
- Trad, Ms Jacklyn Anne (Jackie) (1 speech)
I'm proud to be a member of the great Australian Labor Party, surrounded by fine people, like the member for Griffith, who strive to make positive change, who wish to make the lives of people in...
- Prime Minister's Prize for Science, Higgins Electorate: Rosstown Rail Trail, Higgins Electorate: Yarra Bike Trail (1 speech)
This year's Prime Minister's Prize for Science was won by a team, including Professor Susan Scott from the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery....
- Vietnam: Floods (1 speech)
Since the beginning of October, the Vietnamese people have lived through four catastrophic storm events, including the most recent typhoon, Molave. At least 132 people have lost their lives; over...
- Petrie Electorate: Petrie Shield, Queensland State Election (1 speech)
In Petrie we run the Petrie Shield each year, which is in recognition of Mr Andrew Petrie, who was born in 1798 and died in 1872. That is who the federal seat that I represent is named after. The...
- Assange, Mr Julian (1 speech)
On 18 June I drew attention to the alleged persecution of and denial of natural justice to Julian Assange. Assange is in Belmarsh prison in England. He is being held because the US government has...
- Mitchell Electorate: Community Events, Caterson, Ms Linda May, Papenhuyzen, Mr Ryan (1 speech)
It's a pleasure to rise today and update the House about some of the events of note in my electorate of Mitchell in recent months. First of all, the 2020 Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum, in its...
- Queensland State Election, Blair Electorate: Infrastructure Projects (1 speech)
This weekend Queenslanders have a very stark choice: they can vote for Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and a Labor team that listened to best medical advice and kept our state safe and our people...
- Regional Australia (1 speech)
It is vogue to talk of disaster and desperation to grab headlines and gain attention in the hallowed halls here in Canberra, but this approach masks what's happening in regional Australia and...
- Ethiopia (2 speeches)
Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, came to power in April 2018 on a platform of national unity. He implemented a raft of reforms to strengthen institutions and to increase political...
- Qatar Airways (1 speech)
I want to do something a little unorthodox this morning. I invite and encourage my parliamentary colleagues and anyone who's listening to these proceedings at home or at work to close their eyes...
- Brittain, Ms Wendy (1 speech)
Today I wish to acknowledge and celebrate the life of Wendy Brittain. Wendy was a community leader, a much-loved and respected figure in our local community by all of those she worked with. She...
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration: iTech, Grafton Bridge (2 speeches)
I'd like to recognise three Southern Cross University scientists for placing first in NASA's global iTech competition. Dr Craig, Dr Rosic and their business partner, Gerard Criss, have developed...
- Motions (0 speeches)
