House debates
Wednesday, 3 August 2022
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present a report No. 1 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 5 September 2022. The report will be...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (4 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring in relation to proceedings on the Climate Change Bill 2022 and the Climate...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Personal Explanation (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker, I'd like to apologise to the House. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make the vote in the chamber on the Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 this morning. I want to make it very...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Kennedy, Mr John (1 speech)
I rise to advise the House that, on 27 July 2022, local legend John Kennedy, better known as JK, retired from the LifeFlight aircrew as an officer. John has been a pretty handy lifesaver and a...
- Environment (1 speech)
The last election was about many things, but one of the issues that was absolutely front and centre across the board, across our country, was the environment. We're discussing climate change here...
- WA Labor, Biosecurity: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (1 speech)
In 2018, regional WA was faced with the gut-wrenching possibility of state Labor closing the Moora Residential College. After a relentless local grassroots campaign, I was proudly able to deliver...
- Adelaide 500 (1 speech)
It's a proud week for South Australians, with the return of the Adelaide 500. I congratulate the Premier, Peter Malinauskas, on delivering on his promise to return at the race to our streets....
- Superannuation (1 speech)
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese must stop the planned rollback to transparency and accountability measures for super funds which has been proposed by his government. Through draft regulations...
- Pearce Electorate: Commonwealth Games (1 speech)
Today I rise to formally acknowledge three outstanding young people from my electorate of Pearce: Amber Merritt in wheelchair basketball, Charlie Senior in boxing and Luke Zaccaria in cycling....
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
The government has introduced legislation regarding two weeks leave for domestic and family violence. I'd like to lay on the record that I am supportive of the concept, but I am not supportive of...
- Home Ownership (1 speech)
Firstly, I'd like to acknowledge all the hard work that has gone into achieving domestic violence leave here now in this parliament. But I also rise to speak about one of the most significant...
- Home Ownership, Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
In my time since being elected as the member for Brisbane I have had the privilege of meeting with numerous community organisations who are doing incredible work supporting members of our...
- Netball (1 speech)
I rise to inform the House, and all of those who are avidly watching the Commonwealth Games, but particularly watching the Australian Diamonds, that we've heard today that the Australian...
- National Security (1 speech)
It seems this place has taken no notice of the fact that China has mobilised right along its border with Taiwan. For those who read history books, you're watching mobilisation throughout Europe...
- Boothby Electorate: Queen's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Today I wish to speak about some of Boothby's finest who have recently been honoured as part of the Queen's Birthday honours. Member of the Order of Australia Dr Peter Heysen is a long-term...
- Sturt Electorate: Magill Village Project (1 speech)
I rise to update the House on a great milestone at the Magill Village Project, which I was thrilled to secure $2 million of funding towards—a partnership between the previous coalition...
- Aged Care (1 speech)
Across the board, relief is what people say they feel after the election of our Labor government—relief that, finally, things will be done in a number of areas. Probably the most relieved...
- Cashless Debit Card (1 speech)
This morning, in this chamber, the government repealed the cashless debit card. With the support of some on the crossbench, Labor has recklessly walked away from communities in Ceduna, the East...
- Local Content Broadcasting (1 speech)
The former minister for communications, the member for Bradfield, used COVID-19 as an opportunity to abolish Australian children's TV content quotas on commercial broadcasters without introducing...
- Commonwealth Games (1 speech)
This week, Australians are cheering on our athletes in green and gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and what a magnificent job they're doing. It's a great honour that from my...
- Sport (1 speech)
Football is more than a game; it's about community, too. To make our community sporting organisations work, we need committed volunteers who have a love of the game and a love of our community....
- Sheepvention, Biosecurity: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (2 speeches)
For the first time in two years, Sheepvention took place in Hamilton, after a two-year hiatus. Hamilton was able to showcase everything that's wonderful about sheep, about lambs, about...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Before becoming Prime Minister you repeated your promise to cut electricity bills by $275 on no fewer than 15 occasions. After becoming Prime Minister you...
- Defence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How will the newly announced Defence Strategic Review ensure that Australia is best prepared for the defence and security challenges we face?
- Energy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, in the last four months alone you were caught not knowing the cash rate, not knowing the unemployment rate, not knowing that Australia's...
- Defence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. What is the importance of the Defence Strategic Review and how will the review influence Australia's future military capability?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Home Ownership (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, you often speak about the role of public housing in your life.
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How will the Albanese Labor government's Powering Australia climate and energy plan change government policy from the last decade in order to create jobs,...
- Australian Building and Construction Commission (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I note the Prime Minister's long and close association with the lawless and criminal CFMMEU. I also note that the Labor Party has received over $10 million...
- Climate Change (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How will the Albanese Labor government's climate legislation benefit everyday Australians?
- Workplace Safety (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On the day the construction watchdog was giving evidence against the CFMMEU officials accused of sexualising, demeaning and humiliating a female labourer and...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What were the findings of the Productivity Commission's interim report released today, and why is meaningful action on climate change such an important economic...
- Economy (7 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Can the Treasurer name a single new initiative announced since coming to government that will address the rising cost-of-living pressures facing Australian...
- Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. What actions is the Albanese Labor government taking to set Australia's energy network up for the future? What options has the...
- Climate Change: Health and Wellbeing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. The Australian Medical Association, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and others have declared that climate change is...
- Energy: Employment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government maximising job opportunities in regional Australia through its...
- Climate Change (4 speeches)
My question goes to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to the fact that the Leader of the Greens has been successful in changing the government's emissions legislation to stop...
- Australian Defence Force, Veterans (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Minister for Defence Personnel. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to support the wellbeing of defence personnel, veterans...
- Rural and Regional Health Services (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Why has the government changed the distribution priority area classification for rural doctor shortages to now include outer metropolitan...
- Climate Change: Manufacturing (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry and Science. How will Labor's commitment to strong action on climate change drive manufacturing jobs in Australia? Which regions and industries will...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Questions Without Notice (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity to respond to a question asked of me by the member for Gippsland yesterday. In response to the member's query, I have reviewed the previous use of the term 'rort'...
- 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)
- Asylum Seekers (17 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Bradfield and the honourable member for Warringah proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Last March, I stood in this place, and I said that I felt we were facing a tsunami with respect to housing insecurity and housing affordability. A year ago, during Homelessness Week 2021, I...
- Federal Election (1 speech)
It's an honour to rise today to speak as the member for Isaacs as I now enter my sixth term in this parliament. My first and most important duty is as the member for Isaacs. As we learned at the...
- Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
N () (): I recently had the privilege of attending the Australian Defence Force parliamentary exchange program over in Hawaii. If members haven't heard about the ADF parliamentary exchange...
- Franklin Electorate: Housing Affordability (1 speech)
This is my first opportunity to put on the record here in this place my sincere thanks and gratitude to the wonderful people of the electorate of Franklin for sending me back here to this place...
- Grey Electorate: Cashless Debit Card (2 speeches)
I'm going to take this opportunity to add to my comments from last night on the Cashless Debit Card and its rollup. I said at the time that I thought it was pretty sad that the first urgent bill...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Thank you, Deputy Speaker, and I'll take this opportunity to congratulate you on your election to your role. Well done, and I'm sure you'll perform brilliantly—as you've already started to...
- Calare Electorate: Bathurst Living Legends (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to the brilliant members of the Bathurst community whose names have been etched into the city's scrolls. These citizens have been recognised by Bathurst Regional Council as...
- Hindley, Mr Jai (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker Claydon, I congratulate you on your role. Today I rise for my constituency statement not only to congratulate an outstanding member of my community but to shine a light on his...
- Horner, Mr David Wayne (2 speeches)
I rise today to pay tribute to a great member of the Casey community who passed away in May this year, David Horner. David was a life member of the Healesville Cricket Club. He was husband to...
- Lumen Christi Catholic College (4 speeches)
It is my pleasure today to rise and deliver a speech written for me by representatives of Lumen Christi Catholic College, who are present in the chamber today. A big shout out for you guys for...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Abe, Mr Shinzo (9 speeches)
I join Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, in offering my sincere condolences and the condolences of all Australians to the late Shinzo Abe's family...
- Roach, Mr Archibald William (Archie), AM (7 speeches)
Archie Roach was a musician and storyteller with the most generous of thought. He managed to have all of us know and think about First Peoples' lives and the hardship which they have endured. He...
