House debates
Thursday, 1 December 2022
- Parliamentary Office Holders (0 speeches)
- Speaker's Panel (1 speech)
Pursuant to standing order 17(a), I lay on the table my warrant nominating the honourable member for Canberra to be a member of the Speaker's panel to assist the chair when requested to do so by...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Valedictory (3 speeches)
Well, what a year 2022 has been! Of course, 21 May was the key date in my life this year and a key date in changing the government of this country. When that occurs, you change the direction of...
- Privilege (0 speeches)
- Member for Cook (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek to raise a matter of privilege. Earlier this year I raised with you the matter of the member for Cook's failure to inform the parliament of his appointment to a number of...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (2 speeches)
I move: That standing order 31 (automatic adjournment of the House) and standing order 33 (limit on business) be suspended for the sitting commencing on Thursday, 1 December 2022. In moving this,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Approval of Work (1 speech)
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 which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing...
- Treaties Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, I present the committee's report entitled Report 203: Australia-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement; Global Convention on the Recognition of...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (4 speeches)
In reply to the Governor-General's speech it's so important to lay out some of the issues. Yesterday I spoke about the environment, global warming and the economic challenges that we face and...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Diplomatic Representatives (1 speech)
I acknowledge some of the dignitaries we have with us today in the gallery: particularly, the Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific from the United Kingdom; Her Excellency the High Commissioner...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-In-Reply (7 speeches)
It's a great honour to stand in this place and speak in the address-in-reply to the Governor-General's opening speech. In May, I was very proudly elected to this place for the sixth time. Last...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Mallee Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
I highlight in this chamber how Labor is letting down my region. They are a government for big-city and inner suburbs. Their policies are sometimes good on paper, but the devil is in the detail...
- Higgins Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
Jess is a 27-year-old teacher who lives in a small apartment in Prahran. She has met every expectation one could hope for. She got a skill; she pays her taxes; she even coaches the local netball...
- Fearless Films (1 speech)
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the premiere of Fearless Films season 4, starring Dawson's own Adam Broadstock, who resides in Mackay. Fearless Films is an all-inclusive project by...
- Hasluck Electorate: Christmas Card Competition (1 speech)
A red-tailed black-cockatoo glides effortlessly above the jarrah and marri trees which stand tall atop the rolling hills and in the quiet valleys of the Darling Ranges—it's a vivid image of...
- North Sydney Electorate: Charitable Organisations (1 speech)
Ahead of the festive season I rise today to share the cheer from my North Sydney electorate. North Sydney is blessed with a number of incredible local charities, powered by volunteers who work...
- U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital (1 speech)
Since I can remember, the University of Melbourne has run its veterinary school and hospital in Werribee. Students have studied at the Werribee campus for generations. For generations, we've been...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
After the Greens secured a deal from Labor to introduce one-million-dollar fines for bankers who break the rules, it took Labor one day to roll over for the big banks and renege on the deal....
- Temporary Protection Visas, Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (1 speech)
We know the words 'temporary protection visa' and 'safe haven enterprise visa', but we might not know the experience behind these words. I want to paint the picture of what a person who has been...
- O'Connor Electorate (1 speech)
As 2022 draws to a close, I rise to wish the constituents in my electorate of O'Connor a safe and joyous festive season. I want to thank you for placing your faith in me, and re-electing me for a...
- Hargreaves, Mr Michael John, OAM (1 speech)
It's with sadness that I rise to pay my respects to a local Boothby community leader, Michael John Hargreaves, known as Mick. Mick passed away after a short illness on 10 November this year. Like...
- Braddon Electorate: Diwali (1 speech)
I rise to speak today to congratulate the vibrant Australian Indian community in Bradfield on the recent celebrations of Diwali. I particular want to highlight the colourful event that was hosted...
- Taxation (1 speech)
A recent article about fossil fuel industry tax avoidance and tax integrity by James Guthrie and Adam Lucas is very telling. It stated that between 2005 and 2020 Australian coal export revenues...
- Child Abuse (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the horrific details I've been informed about regarding child abuse. The International Justice Mission informed me that the online sexual exploitation of children is,...
- Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (1 speech)
Yesterday marked the last day of Asbestos Awareness Month, so it gives me the opportunity to shine a light on an extraordinary organisation in my electorate which is doing fantastic work in this...
- Western Australia Government (1 speech)
This coming March, it will be six years in government for Premier Mark McGowan. In the month that he was elected in 2017, ambulances were ramped for just 6.9 hours at Peel Health Campus. Six...
- Victoria State Election (1 speech)
I rise today to add my voice to the millions of Victorians who have congratulated Daniel Andrews and the Labor team for their thumping election victory. This election was hard-fought and hard-won...
- Rae, Hon. Peter Elliot, AO (1 speech)
Today I'd like to wish a belated but very happy 90th birthday to Peter Rae AO. Peter was born on 24 September 1932 in Launceston. He represented our state and the Liberal Party as a senator from...
- NSW Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
This time three years ago I was desperate to leave parliament to get back to my community, which was in the midst of a big bushfire. By early December 2019 we knew that this fire was beyond...
- World Prematurity Day (1 speech)
Every year more than 27,000 babies are born premature in Australia, and 17 November marked World Prematurity Day. This is a terrific initiative raising awareness of the challenges of preterm...
- Macnamara Electorate: Christmas Appeal (1 speech)
I'm always blown away by the generosity of people in Macnamara. We've started the Macnamara Christmas appeal this year. We're accepting new toys, non-perishable foods, toiletries and skincare for...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Ellicott, Hon. Robert 'Bob' James, AC KC, Street, Hon. Anthony Austin 'Tony', Spender, Hon. John Michael, KC, Reith, Hon. Peter Keaston, AM, Bali Bombing: 20th Anniversary; Report from Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I have to report that the order of the day relating to the Prime Minister's motion of condolence in relation to the death of the Hon. Robert James Ellicott has been debated in the Federation...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In the budget the government had an opportunity to outline a plan to provide relief for families from the cost-of-living crisis. The government also had an...
- Turnell, Professor Sean (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. What is the latest information on the case of Professor Sean Turnell, who recently returned to Australia after being wrongfully imprisoned for two years in...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This week the RBA governor offered an unqualified apology to any Australian affected by his advice that interest rates would stay low. Given just months ago...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How is that Albanese Labor government delivering on its promises for better access to early childhood education while also addressing...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources, and it's on behalf of three young Pacific leaders I met this week. They know, as the science says, that we need to phase out coal and gas mining to...
- Economy (3 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. In its first six months, how has the Albanese Labor government acted to manage the economy in the interest of Australians? What policies and approaches have been...
- Energy (21 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Before the last election, you promised Australians 97 times that you would lower their energy bills by $275. Since then, you have been asked 26 times in this...
- Wages (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. What actions have the government and the parliament taken to get wages moving?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Hue, President Vuong Dinh (1 speech)
I'd like to inform the House that present in the distinguished visitors' gallery today are His Excellency President Hue of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Coalmining Industry (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to the government report, based on October data, titled 'Estimated impacts of CFPs'—which are coal-fired power...
- Public Sector Governance (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Government Services. I refer to the minister's previous answer regarding government contracts and to the further media reports this morning. What more...
- Energy (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. In the last three months power prices for irrigated canegrowers in the Burdekin have escalated 126 per cent. That amounts to $105 per...
- Health Care (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How is the Albanese Labor government strengthening Medicare after previous neglect, and how is the government delivering better health...
- Energy (5 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for the Environment and Water. Minster, a renewable economy must be a circular economy. Solar panels, wind turbines and lithium batteries have an end of life, and...
- National Security (8 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government cleaning up the mess of the former government to strengthen Australia's national security?
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Prime Minister (25 speeches)
by leave—I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Leader of the Opposition from moving the following motion immediately—That this...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Pensions and Benefits (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government providing cost-of-living relief for pensioners and helping them keep more money in their pockets?
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. The Climate Change Authority report tabled today says: Governments are faced with difficult decisions because if someone won't do...
- Infrastructure (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How has the Albanese Labor government delivered on its infrastructure commitments?
- Motions (0 speeches)
- FIFA World Cup: Socceroos (2 speeches)
by leave—I move: That the House: (1) congratulates the Socceroos on their magnificent consecutive victories over Tunisia and this morning over Denmark, securing a place in the knockout...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Valedictory (1 speech)
Before everyone leaves, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for a big year. It's true to say that election years are enormous years for everyone. I want to thank, first of all,...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Government Response (1 speech)
For the information of honourable members, I present a schedule of the status of government responses to committee reports as at 30 November 2022. The schedule will be incorporated in Hansard....
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Public Sector Governance (1 speech)
I seek to update the House with further information relating to the matters revealed by the leaked emails in the Synergy 360 lobbying scandal. I advise the House that the heads of the two...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (6 speeches)
BURKE (—) (): For the information of members, I've confirmed that the Senate still has on foot its scheduled sitting tomorrow. At the rate they've been going on amendments, they will...
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
I move: That leave of absence be given to every Member of the House of Representatives from the determination of this sitting of the House to the date of its next sitting. Question agreed to.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. In addition, I table the review of the Fair Work Act Amendment (Supporting Australia's Jobs and...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (39 speeches)
SPEAKER (): I have received a letter from the honourable member for Hume proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Prime...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (14 speeches)
B MITCHELL () (): It's good to be back again talking about the Address-in-Reply and all the wonderful things that have been done by this government since coming to office back in May. We were...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (1 speech)
I can update members on arrangements as to where we're at with respect to the Senate. After nine hours without getting any amendments through, there was one hour where quite a lot happened, and...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Wentworth Electorate: Climate Summit (1 speech)
Like many communities across Australia, people in Wentworth are passionate about climate action. They realise the environmental imperative to decarbonise and they know that, if they get the...
- World AIDS Day (1 speech)
Today is World AIDS Day and today we pause and reflect on the impact of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic on our country and the world. Since its first appearance in 1979, HIV/AIDS has killed around...
- Bonner Electorate: Carmichael Park (1 speech)
Earlier this year, devastating floods hit many Queensland communities hard, including in my electorate of Bonner. During the floods, my team and I were out in the community delivering sandbags,...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I rise to highlight the very important matter of a Voice to Parliament, and why it is so incredibly important we all embrace this. I'm very proud to be a part of the Albanese Labor government,...
- NightQuarter, Valedictory (1 speech)
On Monday night, I received a phone call from a constituent of mine, Ian Van der Woude, who, along with his partner, Michelle Christoe, owns the NightQuarter. It was a very distressing phone call...
- Holt Electorate (1 speech)
Last week, I completed six months of being the elected federal member for Holt. What an incredible six months it has been. There aren't enough words to describe my gratitude for having the...
- Valedictory (1 speech)
It has been a remarkable first year as the member for Flinders. It was, without a doubt, the privilege of a lifetime to be elected to this place by the people of Flinders, and I want to thank...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week, Diabetes, Valedictory (1 speech)
I'm deeply honoured to stand here today and read a speech prepared by Will Cullen, a local Macarthur high school student, JDRF ambassador and patient of mine, as part of the Raise Our Voice...
- Hughes Electorate: Sutherland Food Services, Valedictory (1 speech)
I stand to recognise and acknowledge Sutherland Food Services and the work the team does in supporting the seniors community in my electorate of Hughes. Operating for more than 50 years,...
- International Volunteer Day, Valedictory (2 speeches)
International Volunteer Day is on 5 December, and in Chisholm we will celebrate some of our hardworking, wonderful volunteers with the reinstatement of the Caroline Chisholm Awards, which had...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (12 speeches)
I begin by commending the minister on his statement in September and his timely response to the interim report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The royal commission that...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Closing the Gap (3 speeches)
Let us remember that closing the gap is not simply a report. It is not words on a document. They are not words we simply speak in this parliament. It is not a moment to get a political hit. For...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Macquarie Point (1 speech)
There was much excitement when former infrastructure minister Anthony Albanese announced on 22 June 2012 that the federal government would contribute $50 million towards the redevelopment of...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to rise today to talk about what has been a tremendously successful first six months for the Albanese Labor government. We've been busy delivering on our promises, busy...
- Housing (1 speech)
The cover of the Albanese government's new National housing accord 2022 boasts a stock image of the Wynyard Central apartments, one of the most sought-after addresses in Auckland's Viaduct...
- Tangney Electorate: Indian Society of Western Australia (1 speech)
I would like to acknowledge an important group within my community: the Indian Society of Western Australia, or ISWA. Incorporated in 1972, ISWA is a non-profit organisation with its headquarters...
- Sport (3 speeches)
Well, there he was. He was given the ball. He dribbled it forward, changed feet, got it on his left and sliced it past the keeper. Of course, I talk about Mathew Leckie. He became an overnight...
