House debates
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Approval of Work (1 speech)
On behalf of the Minister for the Public Service, 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...
- Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Zone (0 speeches)
- Proposed Works (1 speech)
On behalf of the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, I move: That, in accordance with section 5 of the Parliament Act 1974 , the House approve the following proposal for...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Social Media and Online Safety Select Committee; Appointment (15 speeches)
On behalf of the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, I move: (1) a Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety be established to inquire into: (a) the...
- Treaties Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, I present the committee's report entitled Report 198: European Union tariff-rate quotas following withdrawal of the United Kingdom. Report...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Chermside and Districts Historical Society (1 speech)
[by video link] This month is the 20th anniversary of the Chermside and Districts Historical Society in my electorate of Lilley. The society was established in the old Chermside State School, in...
- Mining (1 speech)
The behaviour of anti-coal activists at Carmichael Mine in North Queensland has reached a dangerous level. They are putting their lives at risk and endangering the lives of mine workers who are...
- Lalor Electorate: Awards (1 speech)
This time of year is a special time in my community as we celebrate the achievements of so many wonderful people with the Lalor Heroes awards. 2021 was a tough year for many in our community,...
- Wishart State School (1 speech)
I rise today to share the news of the completed all-abilities senior playground for students in years 4 to 6 at Wishart State School. This playground has been part of the school's vision over the...
- Macarthur Electorate (1 speech)
REELANDER () (): I want to take this opportunity today to wish Macarthur residents a very merry Christmas and a happy, safe and relaxing new year. Here's to all that my community and its...
- Cybersafety (1 speech)
In a world-first, the Liberal-National government will introduce new powers to force global social media giants to unmask anonymous online trolls and make participating online safer for all....
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about some of the reasons that we need to vote the Morrison government out: 'I don't hold a hose, mate'; forced handshakes of fire victims; pledging billions for recovery...
- Diabetes (1 speech)
Diabetes affects almost a million Australians, and an estimated 130,000 have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I recently met with 17-year-old Gemma Lavings, who is an outstanding and...
- Members of Parliament: Staff (1 speech)
The Set the standard report from the Australian Human Rights Commission, delivered yesterday by Kate Jenkins, details absolutely revolting behaviour. We must remember the catalyst for this...
- O'Connor Electorate (1 speech)
As 2021 draws to a close, I want to say how proud I am to represent the people of O'Connor. They have shown that strong, resilient regional communities are the backbone of our nation. In the face...
- COVID-19: Schools (1 speech)
Some opposite are trying to pretend that the pandemic is over, trying to say that it's time to celebrate and that we should all get out and have a merry Christmas. Well, it's not over. There are...
- Longman Seniors Expo (1 speech)
There are many organisations, charities, groups and businesses in my electorate of Longman that offer great support services and advice to our senior residents on a range of matters from health...
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
Australians shouldn't be surprised that a government that has turned rorting into an Olympic sport is going to turn a blind eye to the scammers that are driving Australians crazy. If it were just...
- Juvenile Arthritis (1 speech)
FALINSKI () (): One of the worst experiences any parent could go through is seeing their child in pain, but it is even harder to see your child in pain and not know why they're in pain. This was...
- Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (1 speech)
I rise today to thank Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins and her staff at the Human Rights Commission for Set the standard, the report she released yesterday into the parliamentary...
- Bennelong Electorate: Christian Community Aid (1 speech)
This year, 2021, has been a challenging year, to say the least. This Christmas is sure to be difficult for those doing it tough, which is why it is more important than ever to think of those who...
- Melanoma (1 speech)
Two years ago I was diagnosed with cancer: a malignant melanoma. Melanoma is no joke. It kills one Australian every six hours. It kills more Aussies than anyone else in the world on a per-capita...
- Higgins Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
If there's one thing I hear from small businesses when I'm out and about in Higgins, it's that they're looking forward to a strong Christmas trading season. Businesses in my electorate have had...
- Water Safety (1 speech)
Today is the first day of summer. It's also National Water Safety Day. Summer is the peak season when most drownings occur in Australia. Summer is a time of fun and enjoying the great outdoors,...
- United Arab Emirates National Day: 50th Anniversary (2 speeches)
Today, 1 December, the United Arab Emirates marks its commemoration day, a recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the UAE in 1971. As chair of the UAE-Australia...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Can the Treasurer confirm Australia's economic performance in the September quarter is the worst out of the 28 OECD countries that have reported? If the...
- Cybersafety (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Protecting the safety of Australians online, particularly of women and children, is a priority of this government. It's critically important for communities...
- COVID-19: Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. In the September quarter, the American economy grew, the United Kingdom economy grew, the Canadian economy grew, the German economy grew and the French economy...
- Infrastructure (8 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Will the Deputy Prime Minister outline to the House how the Morrison-Joyce government continues—
- COVID-19: Vaccination, COVID-19: Quarantine, COVID-19: Economy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister take responsibility for the fact that his failure on vaccines and purpose-built quarantine caused the worst downturn in the OECD?
- Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The allegations of abuse, assault and bullying exposed yesterday in the Set the standard report were revolting and a stain on this place. It took the courage...
- COVID-19: Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Morrison government's clear record of strong, decisive economic management maintaining our economy's resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic for the...
- Taxation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Why does the Treasurer always talk about reducing taxes when, in truth, he is the second-highest-taxing Treasurer of the last 30 years?
- COVID-19: Economy (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer remind the House how the Morrison government's economic plan, which includes cutting taxes and supporting investment, has helped Australian...
- Centre for Disease Control (18 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Australia is the only country in the OECD that doesn't have a dedicated centre for disease control. In my 2020 budget reply I pledged that Labor would...
- Covid-19 (2 speeches)
I'm also delighted to ask a question of the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Will the minister please provide an update to the House on how the Morrison government is responding to the latest...
- Commonwealth Integrity Commission (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last night, Senator Fierravanti-Wells told the Senate: … those who resist the introduction of an effective federal integrity body raise people's...
- Online Safety (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts. Will the minister please update the House on how the Morrison government's strong record on online...
- Commonwealth Integrity Commission (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In the Senate last night, Senator Fierravanti-Wells said a national anticorruption commission is 'overdue' and questioned why the government is resisting an...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction. Will the minister advise the House how the Morrison government is supporting Australian manufacturers to grow and...
- COVID-19: Australian Border Force (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Herald Sun revealed this week that Border Force officials are failing to even look at the vaccine certificates of arrivals at our international airports....
- Research and Development (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology. Will the minister please outline to the House how the Morrison government's investment in quantum...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Harper is five years old. He has been diagnosed with Batten disease. Batten disease is a degenerative neurological condition that gives children living with...
- Agriculture Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia. Will the minister outline how the Morrison-Joyce government has continued to support the agricultural industry to achieve...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Parent, single mum Sarah, who lives in Perth, has said publicly that a shock $70,000 cut to...
- Morrison Government: Employment (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business. Can the minister update the House on the strength of the Australian jobs market under the Morrison...
- 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.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Questions In Writing (2 speeches)
Four months ago I wrote to the Minister for Education and Youth regarding his decision to give JobKeeper to private schools while denying it to universities. I ask that you write to Minister...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Vaccination (10 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion—and I apologise to members of the opposition for delaying the matter of public importance: That this House: (1) notes: (a) in a free and democratic...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (14 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Watson proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The government's failure to...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 5, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Mitochondrial Disease (2 speeches)
Can I thank the members of this House for the very mature, compassionate, considered and reasoned way in which this House has conducted this debate. I thank the Minister for Health and Aged Care....
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 18, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (2 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring in relation to business for today: (1) the following bills have priority over all other...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (2 speeches)
by leave—Reluctantly, I move: That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring in relation to business for today: (1) the following bills have...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Australian Republic (1 speech)
This week, Barbados declared itself a republic, putting in place as president Sandra Mason. It's 55 years since Barbados became independent from Britain, and this republic is the culmination of a...
- Boothby Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
This morning I am going to speak about four infrastructure upgrades in my electorate of Boothby that I am incredibly proud to have seen completed during my time as a federal member of parliament....
- Brand Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
With fire season approaching, I would like to acknowledge the firefighters of the Rockingham, Baldivis, Kwinana, Karnup and Secret Harbour volunteer fire and emergency services for their...
- Moore Electorate: Heathridge Park (1 speech)
Heathridge Park is a 9.3-hectare reserve which is home to a diverse range of more than 30 sporting clubs and community groups. The sportsground hosts both junior and senior cricket and football...
- Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
Law-abiding age pensioners are the vulnerable people now being targeted by Centrelink in what I can only describe as a new low. Rather than recouping the billions of dollars in JobKeeper pocketed...
- Riverina Electorate: Local Council Elections (1 speech)
I've been blessed since 2010, when I was first elected to this place, to be represented in my Riverina electorate by fabulous mayors. I represent a dozen local government areas, and each and...
- El Halabi, Mr Mohammad (1 speech)
Twelve months ago I stood here raising concerns about the treatment of Mohammad El Halabi, World Vision's manager in Gaza, who was jailed by the Israeli government. At that time, the court case...
- Chisholm Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
It's always great to see the concrete, real-life efforts of our government's policies on the ground. Twin Electrics and Plumbing is a fantastic Chisholm business. Located in Burwood, it's a local...
- Wills Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
This could be my last speech in this place for 2021—a year a lot of us would like to forget. I'm going to stick to non-COVID content because we don't need another politician telling us how...
- Banks Electorate: Community Organisations (2 speeches)
One of the great privileges of being in this place is that you get to meet some pretty extraordinary people and some people who want to do very important things in their community. There's no...
