House debates
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Thorpe, Senator Lidia (1 speech)
I seek your indulgence to make an explanation. Mr Speaker, I want to address the issues that have been raised publicly last week. Senator Thorpe has advised me that she remains friends with a Mr...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Suspension Of Standing And Sessional Orders (1 speech)
I move: That standing order 31 (automatic adjournment of the House) and standing order 33 (limit on business) be suspended for this sitting. This is the standard change to procedure we do on...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Davey, Mr Paul, AM (1 speech)
On behalf of the Nationals, I rise today to pay tribute to the late Paul Davey AM. Paul came to Australia as a ten-pound Pom, sailing into Sydney on 19 April 1966. The very next day he caught a...
- Iran: Baha'i Faith (1 speech)
I draw the House's attention to the ongoing persecution of Baha'is in Iran. Baha'i is Iran's largest non-Muslim religious minority. They have enjoyed 40 years of relentless persecution solely...
- Building Better Regions Fund (1 speech)
I rise today to lament the government's culling of the Building Better Regions Fund. True to form, Labor, at its first opportunity, has slashed this visionary program, round 6 of which would have...
- Robertson Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Recently I had the privilege of sharing morning tea with some of my constituents who have reached significant milestones relating to birthdays and wedding anniversaries and their families. It was...
- Iran: Human Rights (1 speech)
I rise today to call on the Australian government to do more to support the women and people of Iran. On 16 September 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was killed while in the custody of Iran's morality...
- Caulfield Grammar School (1 speech)
Someone can have a wisdom beyond their years. I was reminded of this fact when I visited Caulfield Grammar School's Malvern campus recently. The children were prepared for my visit and not only...
- Interest Rates (1 speech)
The RBA themselves have recently admitted that one in four mortgage holders are likely to go into mortgage stress after the latest interest rate hikes. In my electorate of Ryan, the median...
- Salisbury Train Crash: 20th Anniversary (1 speech)
Yesterday, at 3.33 pm Adelaide time, the City of Salisbury held a minute of silence. The solemn occasion they were marking was the collision that occurred between The Ghan and a number of...
- Amini, Ms Mahsa (1 speech)
Thirty-nine days ago, Mahsa Amini died while in police custody in Tehran. She died at the age of 22. She was a young woman seeking a professional life, longing for freedom. Zan, zendegi, azadi:...
- Kovacic, Mr John Anton, PSM (1 speech)
Last Friday I had the privilege of attending a special event to commemorate the opening of the John Anton Kovacic PSM Hearing Room at the Fair Work Commission's Canberra office, a special event...
- La Trobe Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I rise to tell the House of my outrage and my community's outrage at the cutting of the funding for Wellington Road from the Labor budget tonight. The announcement we made in 2019 to commit $110...
- Boothby Electorate: Tonsley Innovation District (1 speech)
Last week I was delighted to welcome Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic, as well as South Australian Deputy Premier and Ministry for Industry, Innovation and Science Susan Close, to the...
- Sharp, Mr Christopher (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to a local champion who sadly passed away last week. Chris Sharp—or Sharpie, as he was known to many of us—was one of those people I refer to as the BPs of...
- Victoria: Floods (1 speech)
I rise to say a few words on the recent flood event that some in Victoria are still going through. My electorate was not spared. Over about 48 hours, Bendigo received 117 mils of water. Now, to...
- Cybersecurity (2 speeches)
It's been nearly one month since I introduced a private members bill in this House that would ensure stronger penalties for cybercriminals and crack down on ransomware. Since that time, we've...
- Holt Electorate: Diwali (1 speech)
I'd like to convey my greetings to everyone celebrating Diwali—also known as Deepawali—in my electorate of Holt and across Australia. Diwali is among the most celebrated festivals in...
- Australia: Floods (1 speech)
I identify with all those affected by the floods, from the Maribyrnong to the Murrumbidgee, from Queensland to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. I pay tribute to the members of parliament...
- Early Childhood Education (3 speeches)
I can certainly attest to the words of the Prime Minister on early childhood education earlier today. I am pleased and proud of the fact that, due to the introduction of the cheaper childcare...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Australia: Floods (3 speeches)
Natural disasters are a cruel part of life on this unforgiving continent. Tragically, the floodwaters in Victoria and New South Wales have claimed the lives of six of our fellow Australians. Our...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I advise the House that the Treasurer will be absent from question time today. The Assistant Treasurer will answer questions on the Treasurer's behalf, given that we have only one Treasurer.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Israel (6 speeches)
The Prime Minister's reference to Labor's economic illiteracy shouldn't pass anyone's mind today, and I'm sure we'll be reminded of that tonight. I refer to the decision taken by the Labor...
- Budget (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. At the last election, Australians sent a strong message that they wanted action to get wages moving, to get more Australians skills and training and to...
- Energy (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. On 97 occasions prior to the election, the Labor Party promised to cut electricity bills by $275. Now we are told that prices will...
- Budget (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the Albanese Labor government changing policy to deliver for regional Australia,...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (4 speeches)
To the Prime Minister: would you say the North West Mineral Province is the homeland of new-age energy? Are you aware of Hughenden, with Twiggy's giant wind farm and HIPCo's pumped storage hydro?...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to make early childhood education more affordable, providing cost-of-living relief to...
- Energy (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How many hectares of prime agricultural land and national parks will be impacted from the construction of 28,000 kilometres of poles...
- Budget (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer. In the face of growing economic headwinds, what is the importance of a responsible budget?
- Energy (4 speeches)
My question goes to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. On 10 October, the minister said in a speech: 'We will need to install about 40 seven-megawatt wind turbines every single month and...
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering cheaper medicines and how are life-changing drugs being made available to Australians?
- Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. RGS, a proudly Australian owned and operated manufacturer in my electorate, had a power bill under the coalition of around $39,000...
- Paid Parental Leave (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government strengthening and expanding the Paid Parental Leave scheme, and how will this support Australian families?
- Housing (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. The housing crisis is getting worse, particularly in Tasmania, with increasing homelessness; too little crisis, social and supported accommodation;...
- Wages (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Why have Australian wages been stagnant for nearly a decade? What is the Albanese Labor government doing to get wages moving?
- Energy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Twenty-two thousand small businesses in South-East Queensland, including many businesses in my community, are currently on...
- Broadband (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its promise to deliver faster and more reliable broadband, particularly for regional and...
- Brisbane Olympic Games (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. As per the letter I sent you in July this year, is the minister aware that East Brisbane State School stands to be demolished as part of plans to...
- Cybersecurity (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security. What is the government's response to the Medibank cyberincident?
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to the recent statement from Alinta energy chief Jeff Dimery that retail energy prices will rise a minimum of 35 per cent....
- Vocational Education and Training (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Skills and Training. How will the Albanese Labor government's investments in the VET sector help to relieve cost-of-living pressure, tackle the skills shortage...
- Energy (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Energy and Climate Change. Sixty-two thousand residential customers and 14,000 small businesses in my state of South Australia are on electricity standing...
- Floods (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Minister, many communities across Australia are being impacted by flood, in some areas for the second...
- Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Australian Energy Regulator Chair Clare Savage has said the number of households facing bill stress will rise over the next few years...
- Small Business (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to support small business owners facing serious challenges across the country, including those...
- Suburban Rail Loop (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Can the minister explain why the government is committing $2.2 billion to the Suburban...
- Energy (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Why is it important to invest in Australia's future energy needs, and how do recent announcements and policy changes deliver on this...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Budget (1 speech)
Order! Before members leave the House I have a statement to make, and it might be particularly of interest to newer members. I ask all members to note the usual arrangements are in place for...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 6 of 2022-23 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 6 of 2022-23 entitled Implementation of the export control legislative framework: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry....
- 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.
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Israel (21 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Bradfield proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's decision...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, I present the committee's report, incorporating a dissenting report, entitled Human rights scrutiny report: report 5 of 2022....
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Accounts and Audit Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, I present the following report: Report 493:annual report 2021-22. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing...
- Public Accounts and Audit Joint Committee (3 speeches)
Now I wish to make a statement on behalf of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit concerning the draft budget estimates for the Australian National Audit Office and the Parliamentary...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Budget (0 speeches)
- Documents (1 speech)
I present, for the information of honourable members, the following documents in connection with the budget for financial year 2022-23: Budget strategy and outlook—Budget paper No....
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
