House debates
Monday, 28 November 2022
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the third report of the Petitions Committee for the 47th Parliament. The report read as follows HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 3 Petitions and Ministerial...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following 50 petitions:
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 18 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented:
- Statements (1 speech)
This presentation includes several large petitions that draw attention to recent events in Iran and request the Australian government to take action in response. Clearly this issue has been a...
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Labor Government (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that in May 2022, Australians voted for change and for a Labor Government to build a better future; (2) further notes that in the six months since the election,...
- Cost of Living (12 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that Australian households are worried about increasing pressures from the cost-of-living crisis brought about by recent interest rate rises and...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Victoria: Roads (2 speeches)
We're, sadly, starting to learn more and more about the way the Albanese Labor government does business and particularly about their recent budget. We're learning that they do not have the guts...
- Cambodia: Human Rights (1 speech)
Cambodia's human rights situation is getting worse, which bodes ill for next year's national elections. The latest terrible incident is the arrest and jailing of Chhim Sithar, the leader of the...
- Emergency Services (1 speech)
As we head into summer I want to acknowledge the emergency services groups that are most likely to be called on over our summer months. I acknowledge the emergency services volunteers in...
- Amazon (1 speech)
Today I stand to speak in solidarity with retail distribution and transport workers across the country. In the wake of the Black Friday sales, I lend my voice in chorus with the SDA, the TWU and...
- Indi Youth Advisory Panel (1 speech)
Today I'm reading a speech written by my Indi Youth Advisory Panel on behalf of our young people as part of our Raise Our Voice Australia program. Here is their message: Affording to live is...
- Lung Cancer (1 speech)
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world and the most common cause of death by cancer. Over 14,000 Australians will be diagnosed with lung...
- Warringah Electorate: School Events (1 speech)
A number of schools in Warringah have invited me to hear ideas their students have for climate and environmental innovation. I visited Mackellar Girls Campus in Manly Vale to hear from the year...
- Multicultural Youth Support Services (1 speech)
Holt is blessed to have numerous organisations and individuals who work tirelessly to ensure our community is safe, supportive and welcoming. A fortnight ago I had the opportunity to witness...
- Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network (1 speech)
The Murray-Darling rural medical school's network has been delivered and the construction is about to begin in Wagga Wagga. The Murray–Darling Medical Schools Network was announced in the...
- VALO Adelaide 500 (1 speech)
The four-day VALO Adelaide 500 supercar event begins this Thursday, 1 December, after a nearly two-year absence of supercar racing in Adelaide, suspended not just because of COVID but also...
- E-Cigarettes (1 speech)
I'm concerned about the rise of vaping that is sweeping through our schools. It's our responsibility as parliamentarians and parents to care for our young people, and that includes stronger...
- Workplace Relations: Amazon (1 speech)
During this festive season in Australia and around the world, Amazon's 1.3 million workers will face enormous stress and pressure. The race to the bottom on wages and secure jobs is a global...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
The weekend's election result in Victoria has, again, many lessons for the centre-right side of Australian politics. While there is an argument that both major parties are losing their appeal at...
- Macquarie Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I rise to express the Hawkesbury community's dismay at the torturous process of restoring Cornwallis and Settlers roads following damage from successive floods. Farmers and turf-growers relying...
- Wide Bay Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
It's easy to delay a project if you see only the cost of upgrading a road and not the price we've paid to get there. I commend Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey on committing to a 2023...
- Workplace Relations: Amazon (1 speech)
Apparently, today is 'cyber Monday'—a holiday invented by American retailers, like Amazon, to allow profits to keep rolling after the 'black Friday' sales end. Sadly, this is not the only...
- Barker Electorate: Riverland, Trade with China (1 speech)
PASIN () (): There's a lot going on in the Riverland at the moment. I've spent my time back home from this place in river communities, helping with flood mitigation efforts. But, as well as the...
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (1 speech)
This weekend we secured an agreement to pass the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022. It's the first time in a decade that this place has done something meaningful...
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
I rise today to let you in on a dirty little secret. The parliament is not going to be sitting this Friday; instead, the parliament will be brought back by the government to sit on Saturday. And,...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Since the government's deal with the Senate crossbench to pass its extreme industrial relations legislation, the Australian Industry Group, the Australian...
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. After a successful six months of delivering for the Australian people, what is the Albanese Labor government progressing in this final week of parliament?
- Workplace Relations (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Labor's Regulation Impact Statement for its extreme industrial relations bill says small business will have to pay at least $14,600 in...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Whistleblowers (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last week I revealed evidence of Australian coal exporters using fake quality tests. This prompted other industry insiders to contact me and corroborate the...
- Workplace Relations (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Women. How will the Albanese Labor government's workplace relation reform support women and drive gender equality?
- Economic Inclusion (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government building transparency and accountability into its decisions to support Australia's most disadvantaged citizens?
- Workplace Relations (17 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Last Thursday the minister told the House in question time that a small business located in a shopping centre with a large supermarket would not...
- Treasurer's Investor Roundtable (2 speeches)
AMVAKINOU () (): My question is to the Treasurer. What was discussed at the Albanese Labor government's first investor roundtable?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Regional Development Australia, Williams, Mayor Tony, Burnett, Mayor Matt, Ireland, Mayor Andy, Cassidy, Mr Grant, OAM (1 speech)
I'd like to welcome to the chamber members from Regional Development Australia; Central Queensland Mayors Tony Williams, Matt Burnett and Andy Ireland; and Grant Cassidy, the Chair of Regional...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Coal Industry, Gas Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. Even though the climate crisis is the biggest threat to our environment, the Minister for Resources said last week that the decision...
- National Anti-Corruption Commission (7 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Why is it important that a national anticorruption commission has strong powers?
- Workplace Relations: Wine Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. Minister, under Labor's extreme industrial relations bill, could a local winery in Margaret River be required to bargain with a local pub in...
- National Security (6 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to clean up the mess left by the former government and ensure Australia's submarines meet our national...
- Wine Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Sales of Australian-made prosecco now exceed 200 million annually, the result of the sector investing millions of dollars in the wine variety. The European...
- Suburban Rail Loop (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. What is the Albanese Labor government's response to the known views of Victorians in...
- Australian Defence Force (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. I refer to the front-page headline of Saturday's Daily Telegraph, 'Shock Backflip: Give Back Medals'. Can the minister confirm for the House that his...
- Vocational Education and Training (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Skills and Training. How is the Albanese Labor government working with states and territories, in particular Western Australia, to ensure we're addressing the...
- Industrial Relations (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Prime Minister indicated Labor had secured a deal with Senator Pocock to ensure the passage of Labor's extreme industrial relations bill. Can...
- Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Minister for Defence Personnel. How is the Albanese Labor government responding to the recommendations put forward by the...
- Climate Change (7 speeches)
My question goes to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Prior to the election, the minister said he would not sign Australia up to a global pledge without knowing how it would be...
- Inquiry into Multiple Ministerial Appointments (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. What were the findings and recommendations of the Bell inquiry?
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Procedure (1 speech)
I gave an undertaking last Thursday to report back to the House to remind all members of the process for a personal explanation as provided by standing order 68: A Member may explain how he or...
- 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 on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Vanuatu General Election (2 speeches)
Recently the member for Tangney and I were asked to oversee the Vanuatu election process, which took place on 13 October. It was a short, sharp 10-day campaign followed by a snap election being...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, I present the committee's report Robertson Barracks base improvements and other works:Report 5/2022. Report made a parliamentary...
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Report (2 speeches)
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 6 of 2022....
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Staff (2 speeches)
Thank you for the opportunity to address the parliament tonight on the keepers of the springs. Peter Marshall—not the Peter Marshall who's the United Firefighters Union secretary in...
- Parliamentary Standards (1 speech)
People rightly expect from those of us in public life, as representatives for and of the public, that we uphold high standards of integrity. We are elected to this place by our communities to be...
- Piggott, Mr Murray Richard (1 speech)
Our local community has been deeply saddened by the loss of Murray Piggott, who passed away suddenly at his family's farming property in Brunswick Junction. Murray was a wonderful man and a true...
- Parramatta: Heritage Protection, Toongabbie Legal Centre (1 speech)
As the second oldest city in Australia, the history of Parramatta is also the history of Australia. As Parramatta continues on its path to becoming a global city, we must protect its heritage....
- Dawson Electorate (1 speech)
It's clear that Albanese government looks after those who live in the cities and leaves behind those who don't. The people of my electorate of Dawson—a rural area—like those in all...
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
Each year I rise in this parliament to honour the lives of women who have died in the past year through acts of violence, often committed by someone known to them. Tonight I stand to honour and...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- National Water Safety Day (1 speech)
This Thursday 1 December is National Water Safety Day. As we come up on the holiday period over summer, it's essential that we keep water safety in mind. Between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022, 339...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
I bring to the House two first speeches from young people in Makin. The first, from Gabrielle Colloff, says: Retail workers are the backbone of our economy. Australia must step up and protect the...
- Workplace Relations, Bowman Electorate (1 speech)
Over the weekend I met with many small businesses in my community of the Redlands, and they were of one voice in their opposition to the government's extreme industrial relations bill. For the...
- Wills Electorate (1 speech)
With 2022 fast drawing to a close, I want to share with all of you in this place just a few highlights from the year representing the constituents of Wills. In January I heard from Glenroy...
- Hinkler Electorate: Business Awards (1 speech)
In Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, it's business awards season, and there are some cracking businesses that have been recognised in both Bundaberg and the bay. I can't name them all in three minutes,...
- Werriwa Electorate (1 speech)
As we approach the end of the year and we start to take stock and acknowledge all that has happened and the tough times in our communities, I want to give a shout out to the people of Werriwa....
- Youth Voice In Parliament Week (1 speech)
Last week was the Youth Voice in Parliament Week, which champions the voices of young people in our Australian parliament. This year participants were asked what should Australia's new parliament...
- India (1 speech)
To say that we've underestimated and underplayed our relationship with India is an understatement. India is a country to which I've had the good fortune of travelling for business and for...
- Gold Coast (1 speech)
What a fabulous year it has been on the Gold Coast. I take this opportunity to wish all Gold Coasters a fabulous Christmas, a wonderful time with family and friends and a wonderful break. The...
- Vision Australia (2 speeches)
Recently I had my eyes opened, literally. I visited Vision Australia, which has its headquarters in the suburb of Kooyong in my electorate. The work they do is nothing short of life-changing. If...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Child Care (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that the previous Government: (a) reformed the childcare system in 2018 to provide more subsidy to families who need it most and establish a safety net to cover...
- Whitlam Government: 50th Anniversary (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Government's election will be marked on 2 December 2022; and (2) acknowledges that: (a) the Whitlam Government's...
- United Nations Loss-and-Damage Fund (27 speeches)
I move: That this House: notes that: the Government has committed Australia to the United Nations' 'loss and damage' fund without providing any details on what it will cost Australians or how it...
- Military and Peacekeeping Operations: Anniversaries (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that 2022 represents a significant year for Australian military commemorative milestones, including the: (a) 80th anniversary of the Battle for...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Human Rights: Iran (2 speeches)
For over 40 years the Islamic Republic regime has committed terrorist acts and human rights atrocities against the people of Iran, including shocking instances of gender based violence. The...
- Voting Age (1 speech)
Young people are increasingly disenfranchised with the Australian political system. They see government as an institution which actually hampers progress on issues that are of crucial importance...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
Today the National Party consigned themselves to the past and to infamy. It was right up there with my first day in parliament, when the member for Dickson walked out on the apology to the stolen...
- Rotary Youth Exchange Program (1 speech)
The Rotary Youth Exchange program is ramping up again, allowing students to learn a new language, discover another culture and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students are sponsored...
- Victorian Government (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate the Andrews Labor government on a great election result in Victoria and on winning a third term with an absolute majority. Labor went to the election with a positive plan...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I wonder how many Australians know that G20 leaders recently declared their commitment to a global digital health network and, more importantly, what this might mean for all of us. The G20 have...
- Filipino Australians (1 speech)
Yesterday I attended the Filipino Fiesta 2022 at Carisbrooke Park in Salisbury. It was a day of celebration of Filipino culture, music and food. We were also presented with Miss Filipina fiesta...
- Taxation (1 speech)
Before the election, both the Prime Minister and the Treasurer promised Australian retirees and investors that there would be no change to franking credits. An inquiry in April 2019 showed that...
- Jagajaga Resilience Awards (1 speech)
The annual Jagajaga Resilience Awards give me an opportunity to recognise students in our community who've set an example through their capacity to adapt and respond to challenges. They may have...
- Valedictory (1 speech)
As the parliament comes to an end, with the final week of the sitting period, I just want to get to my feet and wish a very merry Christmas to everyone, particularly those amazing people in my...
- Paterson Electorate: Health Services (1 speech)
I'm proud to stand in this place as part of an Albanese Labor government that is delivering for my electorate of Paterson and, more specifically, delivering for the patients of Maitland. Improved...
- Connect FM, 2nd Mortdale Scout Group (1 speech)
BACR 100.9 FM has recently changed its name to Connect FM, to really symbolise the incredible connections that it provides in our community. The station provides lots of important services,...
- Megarrity, Mrs Alison Patricia (1 speech)
I count myself extremely lucky to have had many wonderful and generous mentors and friends that have helped me navigate and succeed as a representative of my community. Unfortunately, last week,...
- Domestic And Family Violence (1 speech)
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is on 25 November. In my electorate on the Mid North Coast, we have some of the most damning statistics in the country when it...
- Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a constituent of mine, Klaas Struiksma. Klaas tragically passed away recently. His wife, Marilyn, spent her time caring for Klaas, going in to see him day in, day out....
- Parkes Electorate: Floods (1 speech)
As we stand here today, my electorate is in flood. My electorate is half of New South Wales and a third of the Murray-Darling Basin, and every single square inch of it at some stage or other has...
- Reid Electorate: 2nd Abbotsford Sea Scouts (1 speech)
On 20 October, the 2nd Abbotsford Sea Scouts group celebrated their 90th consecutive year of operation, making them one of the oldest Sea Scouts groups in the country. This group has long...
- Hough, Mr Brady (1 speech)
Harvey local Brady Hough, a talented South West athlete, was drafted to the West Coast Eagles last year. He played for Harvey Brunswick Leschenault in the South West Football League, playing one...
- Taffa, Mrs Pauline (1 speech)
On the weekend, I had the honour to share in the celebration of Pauline Taffa's 100th birthday. Pauline has lived an extraordinary life. Born in Lebanon, she moved to Australia with her family...
- Valedictory (1 speech)
With the first of the month almost upon us, and the last sitting week of the year here, I want to take this opportunity to wish all my constituents and all my colleagues in this place a merry...
- Brighton Homes Arena (1 speech)
Congratulations to the Melbourne Demons for taking out the 2022 AFLW premiership in a close grand final at Springfield in Ipswich yesterday afternoon. Commiserations to my team, and the minor...
- Lyne Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Dugald Alison, the Dungog Show president, told me that, despite a bit of rain, nothing could dampen the enthusiasm of visitors to the 127th Dungog Show, with record gate takings which will be...
- Youth Voice In Parliament Week (1 speech)
I am proud to read a speech from 14-year-old Dominic who lives in Tangney. The speech is in response to the following question posted by Raise Our Voice Australia: What should Australia's new...
- Moore Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Population growth in Perth's northern coastal suburbs is occurring at the rate of 10,000 new residents each year. The Albanese government's first budget has failed to deliver the necessary...
- Hunter Electorate: World Blackball Championship (1 speech)
Representing your country on the world stage is the highest honour you can achieve in your sporting career. Aaron Batchelor is a passionate pool plyer from Muswellbrook. He is a board member of...
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (1 speech)
Over the weekend, we saw an extraordinary development in Labor's reckless quest to pass its radical workplace relations agenda. On Saturday night, Labor leaders engaged in a late-night talkfest...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
RAE () (): Over the weekend, the Victorian people voted resoundingly to re-elect the Andrews Labor government for a third term. The result was a ringing endorsement not only of the Andrews Labor...
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I want to add my voice to the Hills community who worked together on Friday alongside the New South Wales police to say no to domestic violence at a campaign that was launched at the Castle Hill...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (2 speeches)
This speech was written by Bridget Raftery, aged 16, from my electorate of Gilmore, thanks to Raise Our Voice Australia: My name is Bridget, and I come from a small town on the NSW South Coast,...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Arts and Culture (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that, the: (a) Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) fund was an effective and targeted arts funding initiative supporting 541 projects in over 4,000...
- Broadband (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) for nearly a decade, the former Government's oversight of the National Broadband Network (NBN) had been a masterclass in technological incompetence...
- Agricultural Security (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) calls on the Government to provide for agricultural security in Australia particularly given recent dramatic increases in the cost of production as a result of...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be life-changing for Australians with disability; (2) recognises the NDIS is not working as...
- Baha'i Faith (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Baha'i faith and their right to express their religious beliefs; (2) condemns the actions of the Iranian Government's persecution of those of the...
