House debates
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 13 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 19 June 2023. The report will be...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (9 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion: (1) That the House notes: (a) The evidence is that extensions to restrictions on gambling advertising around sports broadcasts are not effective (b)...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Morant, Lieutenant Harry (Breaker) (1 speech)
I rise to welcome a development at the Adelaide City Council to progress the important effort of having Harry 'Breaker' Morant properly recognised on the Boer War memorial on North Terrace in...
- Solomon Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
It's a fantastic time in the Top End at this time of year: 32 degrees every day, fantastic sunsets every night, and every weekend there are incredible community events going on. Last weekend we...
- Hume Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge local residents from across the communities in my electorate of Hume who were recognised this week in the King's Birthday honours. Kim Hill was recognised for her service to...
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research Institute, Harkness, Mr Darryl (1 speech)
In October 2012 the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research was formed. The institute bears the name of one of south-west Sydney's most prominent families and was, in particular, the dream...
- Food Allergies: Woolworths (1 speech)
Despite allergen safety needing to be taken extremely seriously, concerned constituents have provided me with photographic evidence showing that dividers between shellfish and other seafood in...
- Local Government, Environment (1 speech)
I'm proud to be a part of a government that is taking action and recognises that we are in a climate and biodiversity emergency, and I am proud that we are doing something meaningful about it. I...
- Petition: Climate Change (1 speech)
by leave—I present this petition approved by the Petitions Committee titled 'urgent action on climate change'. The petition read as follows— The petition of members of the community...
- Chisholm Electorate: Nunawading Basketball (1 speech)
Today I want to congratulate Nunawading Basketball, based in my electorate, at East Burwood Reserve. This past long weekend Nunawading Basketball hosted the Nunawading Spectres tournament for...
- Petition: Renewable Energy (7 speeches)
I rise today to speak on an issue which is causing grave concern to large parts of my electorate: the way that wind farms are running roughshod over local communities in their efforts to get...
- Workplace Relations: Qantas (1 speech)
This year this parliament will have the opportunity to close a loophole that allows a company—a company like Qantas—to radically undercut enterprise agreement rates of pay via labour...
- Herbert Electorate: Fortem (1 speech)
Our first responders are out there every day, leaving their loved ones to go and support their community through its time of greatest need. We talk a lot in this place about mental health support...
- Jagajaga Electorate: Gender and Sexual Orientation (1 speech)
I am so proud to represent an inclusive and supportive community in Melbourne's north-east. Recently Eltham Library scheduled a drag story event as part of marking IDAHOBIT Day. Like many such...
- Bartolo, Ms Cath, AM (1 speech)
YFS is a unique, place-based organisation that provides a wide range of services and opportunities for people in the city of Logan and the surrounding areas. I'd like to take this opportunity to...
- Bennelong Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I'd like to use this time to acknowledge and congratulate members of my community in Bennelong who received King's Birthday awards. Firstly, we have Mrs Helen Banu-Lawrence for her tireless...
- Bonner Electorate: Men's Shed (1 speech)
I wish a very happy 10th birthday to the Mount Gravatt Men's Shed. 10 years ago, Brian Wheeler and other local community members came to me with an idea to start a men's shed in Mount Gravatt....
- McCarthy, Mr Cormac (1 speech)
I don't know who the world's greatest living writer is today, but on Monday it was Cormac McCarthy. On Tuesday, it wasn't. So this Wednesday I say a few words about the loss of one of my...
- Casey Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate the 21 community organisations in Casey that received volunteer grants recently. Congratulations to the Gruyere Fire Brigade, the Lilydale SES, the Yarra Glen Bowls Club,...
- Wages (1 speech)
The Fair Work Commission recently announced an 8.6 per cent increase to the minimum wage and a 5.75 per cent pay rise for those on award wages, the biggest increase in history, helping 2.7...
- Mallee Electorate: Child Care (1 speech)
This is a letter from one of my constituents: 'I am writing about my return to work and the childcare shortage in Victoria. There is no availability in my local childcare centre until 2025. That...
- Marine Rescue Two Rocks (2 speeches)
I rise to speak about a valued and important volunteer based organisation in my electorate of Pearce. The hardworking, dedicated volunteers of the Two Rocks volunteer marine rescue group ensure...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last week, the Leader of the Opposition met with a Townsville cafe owner whose electricity bill has surged by 404 per cent. Despite the Prime Minister's...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government's economic plan laying the foundations for a stronger economy into the future after a wasted decade?
- Budget (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The budget highlighted the expectation that interest rates would stay at 3.85 per cent until early 2024 and then fall. Following an 11th rate rise under this...
- Health Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health. The Community Health and Hospitals Program was recently scrutinised by the Australian National Audit Office. Why is it important that every health...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing (4 speeches)
R-MATHER () (): My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer you to your reported comments that coordinating a freeze on rent increases with states is absurd and untenable and would amount to...
- Net Zero Economy Agency (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How will the Net Zero Economy Agency help strengthen Australia's economy, and who will be leading that work?
- Pharmaceutical Industry (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. We all support cheaper medicines but the government's new dispensing rule is asking community pharmacies to pay for it. Will the minister...
- Marine Environment (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. How is the Albanese Labor government acting to protect our beautiful oceans and our iconic marine environment for the sake of our...
- Members of Parliament: Staff (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In the Senate yesterday the Minister for Finance stated that she did not communicate to the member for Grayndler or anyone in his office any aspect of...
- Cybersecurity (19 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Cyber Security. How is the Albanese Labor government fixing the patchwork of policies and poorly implemented cybersecurity measures left behind by the previous...
- Members of Parliament: Staff (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. I refer to the minister's answers in question time yesterday relating to allegations broadcast on The Project. When did the minister...
- Energy (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How will the Albanese Labor government's action on energy prices deliver cost-of-living relief for households and businesses? What...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Campbelltown City Council, Fairfield City Council (1 speech)
I have been advised that we have in the House the mayor and councillors from the Campbelltown City Council in the Macarthur electorate, and the mayor and councillors from the Fairfield City...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Community Health and Hospitals Program (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Last week the ANAO report revealed that the Morrison government acted unethically and unlawfully in administering the $2 billion CHHP grant scheme. Your...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How is the Albanese Labor government making early learning more affordable to benefit Australian families and the economy?
- Members of Parliament: Staff (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On Saturday Senator Gallagher stated in relation to serious allegations aired on The Project, 'I wasn't aware of the full allegations that were made public...
- Banking and Financial Services (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Financial Services. How is the Albanese Labor government helping Australians access affordable, high-quality financial advice and cleaning up the mess in the...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- National Anti-Corruption Commission (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. The National Anti-Corruption Commission will commence in less than three weeks time. In November, you said that the Public Interest Disclosures Act would...
- Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (3 speeches)
My question to the Minister for Northern Australia. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its commitment to developing northern Australia, and how is the government changing the role...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Melton City Council (1 speech)
Before we leave, I want to acknowledge the mayor and the councillors from Melton City Council in the member for Hawke's electorate. Also, Phil Thompson's mother is in the gallery today.
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 37 of 2023 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 37 of 2022-23, entitled Procurement of office furniture: Department of Home Affairs; Services Australia.
- 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)
- Economy (20 speeches)
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 inflation crisis which...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Membership (1 speech)
The Speaker has received a message from the Senate informing the House of the appointment of senators to certain joint committees. The list of appointments is a lengthy one and so I do not...
- Treaties Joint Committee; Report (2 speeches)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties I present the committee's report entitled Report 209:Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the Czech Republic. Report made a...
- 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 6 of 2023....
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Barker Electorate: Wine Industry (1 speech)
PASIN () (): More than 60 per cent of Australia's total wine production is exported. Until recently, the Chinese market represented 30 per cent of the industry's total $3 billion in export sales....
- Housing (1 speech)
I know how important it is to have a safe and affordable place to call home. I grew up in public housing. Labor governments gave my family a fair go. Public housing gave my migrant family a safe...
- Blood Donation (1 speech)
They say Sunday's child is full of grace. In Elizabeth Shaw's case this is certainly true. On 5 January 1997—a Sunday—a little blonde bundle came into the world and, by her very...
- Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation (1 speech)
I would like to say how moving that speech was by the member for Riverina. I send my regards to his niece, Elizabeth. I know there are many people in this parliament who would resonate with his...
- Vietnam War: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
Recently I gave the commemorative address at the Penrith city sub-branch of the Australian National Servicemen's Association. With this year marking 50 years since Australia's participation in...
- Aston Electorate: Citizenship (1 speech)
For the first time in my role as the federal member for Aston, I was honoured to be part of a recent citizenship ceremony held in the performing arts centre at Rowville Secondary College. I would...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Kooyong Electorate: Cycling Trails (1 speech)
Kooyong, it's time we finally build the Box Hill to Hawthorn safe cycling corridor. Imagine riding your bike along a car feed trail from your home in Kew to your school in Camberwell, to Surrey...
- McEwen Electorate: Broadband (1 speech)
I'm proud to stand here today to talk about the recent changes to Sky Muster because finally residents of McEwen, who were let down by the previous government and left without cable internet, are...
- Dawson Electorate: Whitsunday Foodbank (1 speech)
I rise today to shine a light on a fantastic community based charity, Whitsunday Foodbank. We all know that Aussies are doing it tough, families are tightening their belts and the cost of living...
- Dunkley Electorate: Community Sport (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about the power of community sport. Sport is a lot more than medals at the Commonwealth Games or the Olympics or the World Championships. It is a lot more than the footy on...
- Menzies Electorate: Education (1 speech)
I am honoured to represent a electorate that has a rich Chinese heritage—in fact, it's the third-largest in all of the seats in the House of Representatives. Many of us go through the...
- Brand Electorate: Catalpa Memorial Event, Volunteer Grants Program (1 speech)
In what has become a yearly tradition, on Easter Monday I took part in the Catalpa memorial event organised by the Australian Irish Heritage Association at the beautiful Catalpa Wild Geese...
- La Trobe Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
I would like to bring to the attention of the chamber three extraordinary La Trobe residents who have been awarded Medals of the Order of Australia. The first is Julie Cini, of Spinal Muscular...
- Reid Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
Over the past few weeks, I've had the privilege of visiting some amazing aged-care facilities in my electorate. As soon as I walked into Redleaf Manor Aged Care centre in Concord, I felt at ease....
- Fisher Electorate: King's Birthday Honours, Petition: Health Care (1 speech)
A number of Fisher residents were recognised in the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List for their work to make the world a better place, and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge them: Mrs...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
In discussion with my community, there is one matter that is coming forth again and again as the most urgent and important. Whether it's parents at my kids' school, people who I run into in the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
