House debates
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
by leave—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 Constitution Alteration...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023, Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2022-2023, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2022-2023, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2022-2023, Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 2) Bill 2023, Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023, National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I declare that, unless otherwise ordered, the following bills stand referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration: (1) Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker...
- Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2022-2023, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2022-2023, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2022-2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the additional appropriation bills for 2022-23. These bills—Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2022-2023, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2022-23 and Appropriation (Parliamentary...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 2) Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
I'm pleased to rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 2) Bill 2023. I advise the House that the coalition will support this bill, as it implements a number of budget...
- Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023. In less than a decade we will receive our first nuclear submarine, a Virginia class submarine, from the...
- National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
The coalition cannot support this bill as currently drafted. And while the majority of proposed amendments in the bill are sensible reforms following the Richardson review that the coalition...
- Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023; Second Reading (6 speeches)
In continuation: in the few moments I have left I'd like to call out the double standards and hypocrisy we see in this country at the moment. We have the banks that are showing strong support for...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Durack Electorate: Ord Valley Muster, Durack Electorate: Kununurra (1 speech)
I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Kununurra Ord Valley Muster festivities last weekend. Highlights for me were the Kimberley Moon Experience and the Muster Idol final. There were some...
- Cunningham Electorate: Community Batteries for Household Solar Program (1 speech)
Today, with Minister Bowen and the member for Whitlam, I was able to announce that Warrawong and Dapto will receive community batteries, helping lower household electricity bills, reducing...
- Grey Electorate: National Security (1 speech)
It gives me no pleasure to tell this House, 'I told you so,' but: I told you so. The government has pulled the funding for the security scanners in regional airports right around Australia. I...
- Buddhist Society of the Northern Territory (1 speech)
GOSLING () (): Last Sunday I had the honour of attending the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Buddhist Society of the NT with the Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, Nicole...
- North Sydney Electorate: Businesses (1 speech)
A future focused economy embraces skills development and innovation-based productivity and collectively strives toward a resilient and modern future. I am proud that when you look across my...
- Lee, Mr Aaron (1 speech)
s ROBERTS () (): There are times in life when one is inspired by the incredible achievements of others who have faced adversity and pushed through to reach and exceed personal goals. Today I rise...
- Housing (1 speech)
Labor remains committed to its housing fund to gamble $10 billion on the stock market, to only spend some of the returns on housing and, even in the best-case scenario, to only cover three per...
- Macquarie Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
The efforts we've made in the budget to maintain access to bulk-billing GPs, with a tripling of the bulk-billing payment to them, have been well reported. This is on top of the $1.5 billion boost...
- Napoli Football Club (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge and congratulate the great Napoli soccer club on being crowned Italian league champions this year. Their draw with Udinese secured them a lead on the table that is now...
- Bennelong Electorate: Energy (1 speech)
I represent a community that is passionate about taking action on climate change. So important is that issue for them for them that for only the second time in 70 years they elected a Labor MP in...
- Housing (1 speech)
With new dwelling construction at its lowest level in over 10 years, housing investment dropping even further and Australians struggling through a housing crisis, Labor now plans to increase...
- Boothby Electorate: Schools Upgrade Fund (1 speech)
MILLER-FROST () (): Education is a fundamental building block for a better Australia. While it's what goes on inside the schools—the quality education, the curriculum and, most importantly,...
- Gambling Advertising (1 speech)
On Sunday afternoon, before I jumped on a plane up here to Canberra, I was excited to spend some time with my family. It doesn't happen very often, as we know, but my daughter and my son and I...
- Foreign Affairs (1 speech)
We've witnessed some great changes in the first year of the Albanese-Marles government, but I want to particularly focus on our relationships with our Asian and Pacific neighbours and the wider...
- Forensic Science (1 speech)
In the short time that I have today, I want to add my voice to those who are advocating for the application of advancements in forensic and genetic science to improve the way investigators solve...
- Bendigo Electorate: Defence Equipment (1 speech)
Those who have been in this House a long time would know that I am a big fan of the Bushmaster, built in Bendigo. We are very proud that we manufacture the Bushmaster—and we're not the only...
- Forde Electorate: Beenleigh Community Events (1 speech)
We all have a range of wonderful events across our communities, and one of the terrific events that was reinstated to the Beenleigh and district community back in 2021 was the annual Beenleigh...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
One year ago, Australians voted for change, and I am reminded with incredible pride, the same way I have been since I first walked into this place, that our roles here provide us an opportunity...
- Victoria: Forestry Industry (1 speech)
In my 15 years as a member of parliament I have never been more disgusted in a government decision than I am today. The Andrews Labor government has kicked every hardworking native timber...
- Leader of the Opposition (2 speeches)
Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition attacked the Voice. He said, 'The government hasn't provided even the most basic of detail on the Voice.' That comment about detail took me back. It took me...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, middle Australia is hurting. Labor's inflationary budget is putting upward pressure on interest rates. Labor's aged-care policy is causing...
- International Relations: Australia and India (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government working to strengthen Australia's relationship with India? And how important is Prime Minister Modi's visit to Australia...
- Budget (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The words 'middle Australia' somehow made it into the budget talking points last week, but the problem is they were completely forgotten from the budget...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How has the Albanese Labor government worked to build a stronger, fairer and more secure economy following years of neglect, and how will it continue this work in...
- Coalmining Industry (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. Last week the World Meteorological Organization warned global temperatures could reach 1.5 degrees in the next five years while at...
- Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How is the Albanese Labor government undoing previous attacks on Medicare and making it easier for Australians to see a doctor?
- Roads (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Will the minister guarantee that the life-saving Roads to Recovery Program will remain in existence?
- Defence (12 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. What mess did the Albanese Labor government inherit in the Defence portfolio and what actions has it taken to address this over the past 12 months in...
- Infrastructure (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In the May budget, the government has made cuts to infrastructure and referred hundreds of congestion-busting projects to yet another review, yet the...
- Mining Industry (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources. How has the Albanese Labor government delivered for the critical minerals industry in its first year?
- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In the May budget the government made further cuts to infrastructure and referred hundreds of congestion-busting projects to yet another infrastructure...
- Workplace Relations (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to close the labour hire loophole that currently lets employers undercut...
- Universities (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. Minister, you'd recall that last year I challenged you about skyrocketing HECS-HELP indexation charges, and you committed to having the Universities...
- Vocational Education and Training (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Skills and Training. What has been the uptake of the Albanese Labor government's fee-free TAFE policy? What has been the response?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- St Mary's Primary School Crookwell (1 speech)
SPEAKER (): I'm pleased to inform the House that today we've had students visiting from St Mary's Primary School Crookwell, in the member for Hume's electorate.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing (26 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. The government's own budget papers say a further 1.5 million people will come to Australia over five years, but Labor's half-baked Housing Australia...
- Environment (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. After a decade of neglect on the environment, how is the Albanese Labor government protecting more of what's precious, restoring more...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Contrary to the misleading statement made earlier about climate policy by the environment minister, it's the Albanese government that voted with the...
- Migration (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. How has the Albanese Labor government's approach to our migration system addressed the immediate challenges...
- Aged Care (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care. Already, 23 aged-care homes have closed under this government, compared to 300 that were opened under the former coalition government. This follows...
- Veterans (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. How has the Albanese Labor government improved support for veterans in its first 12 months?
- Budget (5 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. The Westpac consumer sentiment index reveals some 60 per cent of the falling consumer sentiment in May is attributed to the federal budget. Middle...
- Albanese Government (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. What are some of the actions the Albanese Labor government has taken during its first year in office to create a stronger foundation for a better future, and...
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 8 of 2022-23 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's Audit report No. 24 of 2022-23 entitled Defence's management of the delivery of health services to the Australian Defence Force. Document made a parliamentary paper.
- 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)
- Albanese Government (24 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Gippsland proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government pausing...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Gippsland Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise to raise my concerns with the complete lack of respect demonstrated by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government towards the people of Gippsland...
- Paterson Electorate: Albanese Government (1 speech)
SWANSON () (): Good governments deliver, and this government lives by the thinking that no-one should be left behind and no-one should be held back. Ninety-one thousand nine hundred and four...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
It has been one year since I took office as the first-ever Independent to win the seat of Fowler. In that time, I've advocated strongly for the government to provide measures that would help our...
- Werriwa Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
Every time I attend the Sydney Olympic Park, I'm reminded of the halcyon days back in 2000 when Sydney hosted the best ever Olympics and Paralympics. Apart from the cauldron so famously lit by...
- Gambling Advertising (1 speech)
AN () (): Sport is central part of Australian culture—playing it and watching it. For many families, watching sport on TV is one of the main times that they all come together. That's always...
- Aged Care, Mental Health (2 speeches)
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to host both the Treasurer and the Minister for Aged Care at Goodwin seniors village in Farrer, or 'Farrerdise' as I prefer to call it. Our visit included...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Huntington's Disease (3 speeches)
Earlier this month I had the honour of attending the Mother's Day High Tea 4 HD, for Huntington's disease support and awareness, organised by HD Awareness Orange and Central West. This event...
- Pun, Dr Anthony, OAM (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to my constituent Tony Pun, who sadly passed away aged 77. Tony was not only a highly respected community figure in Barton, he was the shining symbol of Australia's...
- Capricornia Electorate: Fitzroy Community Hospice (1 speech)
In 2021, a small group of enthusiastic Rockhampton locals came to me with a vision for providing the first hospice in regional Queensland. Their vision through lived experiences of caring for a...
- Hindmarsh Electorate: Volunteer Awards (1 speech)
Last week I'm sure all members of this parliament took part in some celebration or another for National Volunteer Week, which is a great opportunity for us to provide our thanks as a community...
- Calvary Hospital (1 speech)
We spend about half our year here in Canberra and the other half back in the electorate, so we have a strong interest in what happens in Canberra. One thing that has been very disturbing recently...
- Budget (1 speech)
The Albanese government's second budget was crafted with the people of Logan and the southern suburbs of Brisbane front of mind. It's a budget for places like Browns Plains, Hillcrest and...
- Petrie Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
It's a sad day for me as the federal member for Petrie to stand in this House and again talk about the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills and Carseldine. The reality is that the state Labor...
- Public Education Day (1 speech)
This Thursday is Public Education Day. It's a day to celebrate our incredible public school teachers, principals and education support staff right across the country. I'm a product of public...
- Reeve, Mr Cliff (1 speech)
Congratulations, Cliff Reeve, who is celebrating his 30th anniversary as a radio announcer with Southern Cross Austereo's Triple M in the South West of WA. Thirty years with Triple M is an...
- Newcastle Electorate: Arts and Culture (2 speeches)
We are very lucky in Newcastle to have such a strong, vibrant and extremely talented arts community. Not only are we home to the world-class Newcastle Art Gallery, which boasts some of the finest...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Olsen, Mr John Henry, AO, OBE (3 speeches)
Today I rise to pay tribute to the late John Olsen AO, OBE. John was an iconic Australian artist, a storyteller, a poet, a larrikin who wore a beret like no other, and a very proud Novocastrian....
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That business intervening before order of the day No.5, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
- Protest (4 speeches)
Like the climate, the right to protest in Australia is under threat. It's under threat from Labor governments who are more concerned with protecting the profits of coal and gas corporations and...
- Budget (1 speech)
I congratulate the member for Spence on his first grievance debate speech, for sticking to his early statement that he wouldn't be entering into too many grievances and for the very collegial...
- First Nations Australians (1 speech)
Australia has milestones in its relationships with First Nations people that we can be very proud of. On 27 May 1967, Australians voted to change the Constitution so that, like all other...
- Barker Electorate: Mount Gambier and District Saleyards Transformation Project, Building Better Regions Fund (1 speech)
The Mount Gambier and District Saleyards Transformation Project is a vital project for the Limestone Coast. The formal concept design will feature soft-fall matting, holding pen reconfigurations,...
- Macquarie Electorate: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
MAN () (): I'm very pleased to let my community know that Endeavour Energy has received funding to deliver the first community batteries to the electorate of Macquarie. In the first round of...
