House debates
Thursday, 24 November 2022
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Berowra Electorate: Disability Organisations (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge Studio ARTES, a wonderful organisation in my elaborate that encourages adults with disabilities to pursue the creative arts. Studio ARTES first opened its doors in...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
It's hard to imagine anything could be worse than the angry cookers who've turned Victoria's election into a Trump-like circus. There's the Angry Victorians Party, with Cath Cumming, an MP who...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
It's a simple question but one the Prime Minister could not answer. When Labor's policies are driving up the cost of living for families, why has it signed up to a $2 trillion loss-and-damage...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
This weekend the people of Victoria will make an extremely important decision. The Andrews government has achieved so much in relation to transport, climate change and service delivery over the...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
Today, as part of Raise Our Voice's Youth Voice in Parliament Week, I'm really proud to amplify the voice of Meabh Hennessey, a nine-year-old constituent of Kooyong. Meabh says: I want all those...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
On Saturday Victorians will cast their votes in the state election, and I'm hopeful that a Labor government will be returned to continue the important work of delivering great outcomes across the...
- Petition: Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
Today I rise to table this petition calling on the government to raise all income support payments above the Henderson poverty line. The petition read as follows— There are currently...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
Despite some poorly spelled late-night tweets from the former Premier Jeff Kennett, who shut down schools in Victoria, on this side of the House and in the Victorian Labor government we've turned...
- Munro, Ms Lisa, Page Electorate: Motorsport (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge Lisa Munro from the Casino Rural Fire Brigade. Lisa has been named a life member of the brigade after 27 years of service. She is only the second person to receive this...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
There has never been a state Victorian government kinder and more the best friend of regional Victoria than the Andrews Labor government. Since they were elected they have worked to adjust the...
- Petrie Electorate: School Leavers (1 speech)
Across Australia, year 12s are celebrating the end of their high-school journey. In my home state of Queensland, over 20,000 school leavers converge on Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast, each...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
Victorians go to the poll this Saturday. It's a clear choice between Labor's plan for doing what matters and more Liberal cuts. Dan Andrews and his team have worked hard every day, removing level...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
There's one thing the Labor Party always says, but it is just not the truth. The gross debt for our nation is not $1 trillion. In fact it wasn't even $900 billion. It was about $150 billion away...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
I'm proud to rise today, surrounded by my federal Labor colleagues from Victoria, because Victorians go to the polls on Saturday. I want to say directly to the people of Lalor: you're going to...
- Moranbah Hospital (1 speech)
It was wonderful to see construction tenders open yesterday for the new Moranbah hospital. It will support 102 construction jobs and is scheduled for completion by June 2025, subject to tender...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
Over the past eight years, we have seen time and time again that the Andrews Labor government has delivered for Victoria, and it's delivered for my communities in Jagajaga. Whether it's record...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
Australian families are struggling through significant and worsening cost-of-living pressures. Australians are feeling the pinch at the gas pump, at the checkout and in their mailbox when monthly...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
Over the last eight years, the Andrews Labor government has delivered reform and infrastructure right across the state of Victoria. The big build has seen 67 level crossings removed while 69 new...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
I rise to recognise every single person in my community who is doing it tough. They're feeling the pressure when they're at the petrol pump, when they turn on their lights, when they're cooking...
- Victoria State Election (2 speeches)
This Saturday, my fellow Victorians will head to the polls for the state election. The only way we can ensure a positive future for our great state is to re-elect a Victorian Labor government. I...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I advise the House that the Deputy Speaker has fixed 3:30 pm until 4 pm today for the next sitting of the Federation Chamber.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Cost Of Living, Industrial Relations (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Before the election, the Prime Minister promised cheaper electricity prices, cheaper gas prices and cheaper mortgages. Since the election, the Prime Minister...
- Public Sector Governance (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Government Services. In light of today's reports about previous contracting and tendering processes in Services Australia and the NDIS, what is the Albanese...
- Workplace Relations (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Minister, under Labor's extreme industrial relations changes, small and medium businesses will need to pay between $14,000 and $75,000 when...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government working with investors to address some of the nation's big economic challenges?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Members of Queensland Parliament (1 speech)
I'd like to inform the House that present in the gallery today are representatives from the Queensland Parliament. On behalf of the House, I welcome the Hon. Curtis Pitt, the Speaker of the...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Gas Industry (6 speeches)
ER () (): My question is to the Minister for Resources. Minister, you have previously said you supported Australia exporting coal beyond 2050. This week the boss of the oil and gas corporation...
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This week marks the six-month anniversary of the Albanese Labor government. What has the government achieved in that time?
- Regional Small Business Support Program (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. I refer to the flood-hit town of Eugowra, which the Prime Minister visited this week, and the flood-hit town of Moama, in my electorate of...
- National Anti-Corruption Commission (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Why is it important that standards of integrity be raised to improve voters' trust in our democratic system?
- Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the minister for agriculture. I refer to a northern Australian family cattle property that employs 21 ringers and station hands. Under Labor's...
- Environment (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. What is the government's response to the—
- Small Business (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. A Canberra small business owner has told Nine News that he's worried that the government's industrial relation changes will mean he has to...
- Climate Change: Pacific Islands (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for International Development and the Pacific. How is the Albanese Labor government changing Australia's approach to engagement with Pacific nations on climate...
- Fuel (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. It is currently estimated there are over 20 million motor vehicles in Australia powered by internal combustion engines. These engines...
- Workplace Relations (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How will the secure jobs, better pay bill get wages moving for low-paid workers and help close the gender pay gap?
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Minister, how does the Albanese Labor government budget deliver for regional Australia?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- North Queensland: Dams (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia. Minister, would you agree that 92 per cent of Australia, which has only 1.2 million people, is an area bleeding?...
- Household and Personal Debt (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Financial Services. How is the government protecting consumers, without stifling innovation, in the buy-now pay-later industry?
- Workplace Relations (8 speeches)
ENT () (): My question is to the Minister for Small Business, Can the minister confirm to the House that under Labor's extreme industrial relations changes small business such as a hardware...
- Telecommunications (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to address mobile black spots and improve communications resilience?
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
Can I acknowledge the 32 members of the ADF Parliamentary Program who have been working with MPs and senators here this week. They're up there in the gallery. I think it's appropriate if all...
- National Security (3 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Statements (0 speeches)
- 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)
- Workplace Relations (33 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...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
Much is made in public commentary of the disenchantment and disengagement of younger Australians in the political process, but I have to say that as I was campaigning for Goldstein it became...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the important issue of climate change and specifically the action this government is taking to address the climate crisis. This week the House has heard from the...
- Budget (1 speech)
We have had time now to digest the Albanese government's first budget and, like many Australians and many small businesses in my community, I am still left with many questions. Just before the...
- Hurst, Ms Dawn (2 speeches)
Today I want to pay respect to Dawn Hurst, my husband's grandmother and my children's great-grandmother. Tomorrow Dawn turns 98. In some families there's a larger-than-life matriarch who holds...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
As a proud Victorian born and bred, never did I think that our great state would have the worst government in our nation. Let's be clear. The Andrews government has overseen the most rotten and...
- National Asbestos Awareness Week (1 speech)
After this House adjourns, I, like many of us, will be returning to my electorate for a very brief moment before returning back to Canberra for the next sitting week. Tomorrow morning, in my...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Water Safety (1 speech)
THISTLETHWAITE (—) (): The date of 1 December each year is, of course, the first day of summer. It's also National Water Safety Day, and there's a clear connection between the two. Sadly,...
- Banks Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Peakhurst West Swimming Pool was built by the community, and it needs to be maintained for the community. The Peakhurst Amateur Swimming Club swims there, as does the Penshurst RSL swim club and...
- Child Care, National Anti-Corruption Commission, Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
This week marks six months since the Australian people voted in a new government, and they voted the Albanese Labor government into office because they wanted a better future. They wanted a...
- Lindsay Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I will take this opportunity to do a mini wrap-up of an extraordinary year in my community. Firstly, I was so proud to be returned as Lindsay's local representative in the Australian parliament....
- Fremantle Electorate: Impact100 Fremantle (1 speech)
I'm really delighted today to speak on the 10-year anniversary of Impact100 Freemantle—an innovative, philanthropic endeavour operated by the Fremantle Foundation and sustained by hundreds...
- Barker Electorate: Child Care (1 speech)
I don't know how many times I've stood in this chamber and spoken about the need for additional childcare services in Kingston South East in my electorate. It's got to be a few times, but I'm...
- Aykan, Mr Nail, Coburg Islamic Centre (1 speech)
NOU () (): I want to speak about a very important event that I attended last Tuesday at the Coburg Town Hall. It was the launch of the book Coburg Mosque: A Journey of Turkish Settlement,...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
Without doubt, the No. 1 issue that people speak to me about is the cost of living. That is representative of many in this chamber. It doesn't matter whether you come from the city or the bush,...
- Cybercrime (2 speeches)
One of the most common forms of scams—which has been brought to my attention in my electorate office, and I'm sure many other members are getting the same queries—is Australia's...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Medicare (1 speech)
I rise to speak with respect to local health service concerns being felt throughout the Mayo community, and at the top of the list is access to a GP. Critical GP shortages and the failure of the...
- Robertson Electorate: Charitable Organisations (2 speeches)
There are many amazing community leaders and stories in my electorate of Robertson that I have become aware of as I continue to meet and talk with my constituents in the community. Over Saturday...
- Hunter Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
There is no greater priority for a government of any jurisdiction, state or federal, than health. At least that's what I believe, and that's what the Labor Party at the federal level and the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
