House debates
Monday, 19 June 2023
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Petitions for the 47th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 11 Petitions...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Petitions, and in accordance with standing order 207, I present the following 43 petitions:
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 42 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented:
- Statements (1 speech)
MAN () (): Since its introduction in the 45th Parliament, petitioners have enthusiastically embraced the House of Representatives e-petition system as an effective way of bringing their issue or...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Vocational Education and Training (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the popularity of the Government's Fee-Free TAFE policy, demonstrated by the almost 150,000 enrolments in the first quarter of 2023; (2) recognises that...
- Cultural Diversity, Special Broadcasting Service (7 speeches)
I move the following motion championing Australia's multicultural strength: That this House: (1) acknowledges: (a) more than half of the Australian population was either born overseas or has one...
- Veterans (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that the Government is scrapping the 100 per cent pre-injury salary for veterans undertaking approved study from 1 July 2023; (2) further notes that the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- McPherson Electorate: Mental Health (1 speech)
Last Friday I welcomed the shadow assistant minister for mental health and suicide prevention to my electorate. The Gold Coast is an absolutely amazing place to live but, as in other areas right...
- Marillanca, Mr Victor (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to the significant achievements of my constituent and friend Victor Marillanca. This month, 24 June marks the 47th anniversary of his radio program Coneccion Latino...
- Cross, Mr Billy (1 speech)
The Gold Coast will always be the proud home of the entrepreneurial spirit, and today I wish to congratulate one of the many local families who have built a global empire from absolutely nothing...
- Cunningham Electorate: Wollongong Cenotaph (1 speech)
On 3 June, the City of Wollongong RSL Sub-Branch hosted a rededication commemorative service for the centenary of the Wollongong Cenotaph at MacCabe Park war memorial. The Wollongong Cenotaph...
- Housing (1 speech)
NDLER-MATHER () (): I've been a renter my entire adult life. I know what it's like to cop an unfair rent increase. I know what it's like to ask for basic repairs and get evicted as a result. And...
- Petition: People with Disability (1 speech)
Recently I met with Marie-Christine Lamy and her five-year-old daughter, Isabelle. Isabelle has been diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting speech, coordination and the...
- Philippines Independence Day, Slovenia Independence and Unity Day (1 speech)
As the first Independent member for Fowler, I was naturally honoured and feel very proud to be part of the Filipino and Slovenian communities' celebrations over the weekend to mark the countries'...
- Hunter Electorate (1 speech)
It is no secret I love a good burger. Thankfully for me, my electorate has no shortage of great burger restaurants. Today I rise to congratulate one of those restaurants, one of my favourites,...
- Simpson, Mr Michael 'Mick' (1 speech)
I want to talk today about an incredibly courageous man in my electorate. His name is Mick Simpson, a former truck driver. Mick is quiet, humble and full of energy. He is also a recipient of the...
- Australian Olympiad Team Announcement (1 speech)
I was pleased this morning to join Minister Husic, Minister for Industry and Science, and Minister Aly, Minister for Youth, for the 2023 Australian Olympiad team announcement. It is incredibly...
- Smalls Trading Co. (1 speech)
According to Egg Farmers of Australia, egg farmers produce 17 million eggs every single day to feed Australian families. Queensland supplies about 25 per cent of the eggs in Australia, with egg...
- Lee, Mr John (Johnny) (1 speech)
I rise today to pay tribute to a giant of the trade union movement, a man some may say is a myth but most would agree is an absolute legend. If there's one thing that Johnny Lee loved more than...
- Energy (1 speech)
It's snowing in Warragul today, which is a very unusual occurrence, but the cows still have to be milked, the houses still have to be kept warm, the reverse cycle air-conditioners are still going...
- Housing (1 speech)
A secure home is the foundation for a better future. All Australians have a right to a roof over their head, but for too many housing is simply just unaffordable, including here in Canberra where...
- Northern Tasmanian Netball Association (1 speech)
On any given Saturday morning in winter, the sound of junior netballers and their supporters can be heard far from the courts. Club netball continues to grow from strength to strength in our...
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
On Saturday, I joined around 200 Moreton locals in showing our support for the upcoming referendum on creating a First Nations Voice to Parliament. The Walk for Yes happened on a gorgeous...
- Victoria: Timber Industry (1 speech)
We have a world-class and sustainable native timber industry in Victoria which is being destroyed by an arrogant premier who doesn't care about the damage he is doing to country communities. This...
- DioSounds (1 speech)
I extend my congratulations to the incredible students at All Saints College Maitland and St Joseph's Lochinvar, who recently amazed us with DioSounds. The music festival hosted by the Diocese of...
- Mobile Black Spot Program (3 speeches)
Round 6 of the Mobile Black Spot Program is an absolute national disgrace and is fully supported by this man over here, the Prime Minister. He should not support it because it is a complete...
- Housing Affordability (2 speeches)
I want to thank the Minister for Housing for the announcement of an extra $2 billion in social housing. This makes $9.5 billion in this financial year. I met with the South Australian Minister...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Former House of Representatives Office Holders (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform the House, with some pride, that present in the distinguished visitors gallery today are some special guests who are all very familiar to us. I would like to welcome former...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. ANZ and Westpac are both forecasting per capita recessions, while inflation remains higher for longer. Australians are working harder for less under this...
- Australian Constitution (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Constitutional recognition through a voice to parliament started with Indigenous Australians. How is the government delivering on the...
- Cost of Living (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Fancyleaf is a lettuce farm in Morayfield in my electorate of Longman. Their power bills have more than doubled since the same time last year. The price of...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Why is the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice such an important addition to our Constitution?
- Independent Review Into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Shocking allegations in 2019 led to the Set the standard report and the development of the first ever code of conduct for parliamentarians. In February, you...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
The Constitution alteration bill has now passed the parliament. What message does this significant and positive achievement send to Australians?
- Pharmaceutical Industry (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, your own local pharmacist, Adele Tehan, who vaccinated you against COVID-19 and who you mentioned in the parliament just a few short weeks...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Why is it important for the government to protect the health of vulnerable Australians against the risk of COVID-19 infection? Is the...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (12 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, why are Australians being asked to make the biggest change to Australia's Constitution in decades, creating a permanent new body without any...
- Housing (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. How is the Albanese Labor government working to make sure more Australians have a safe and affordable place to call home,...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Minister, what areas of public policy will not be within the scope of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?
- Housing (8 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer.
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I understand the government is optimistic that Australia will not fall into a recession. In Fowler, charities are seeing unprecedented numbers of middle-income...
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to address the need for more affordable and social housing? What is getting in the way?
- Australian Constitution (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians, and I refer to her previous answer. When asked what matters would not be within the remit of the Voice, she said, 'The Voice will...
- Housing (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Social Services portfolio contributing to help more Australians secure a home, and what is standing in the way?
- Veterans (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. What work is the Albanese Labor government undertaking to improve access to housing for veterans, and what is standing in the way?
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (6 speeches)
My question again is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians, and I refer to her previous responses. Minister, what areas of public policy will not be within the scope of the Voice?
- Local Government (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Last week the Albanese Labor government fulfilled an election commitment that saw local governments...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Personal Explanation (12 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to raise some concerns in relation to a contribution.
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 39 of 2022-23 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's performance audit reportNo. 39 of 2022-23, entitled Implementation of the government response to the Black Economy Taskforce report: Australian Taxation Office,...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Australian Taxation Office; Presentation (1 speech)
I table documents in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Borumba Pumped Hydro (1 speech)
Borumba Pumped Hydro will cost at least $4 billion more than Snowy Hydro 2.0 is currently expected to cost for just 13 per cent of the output. For a massive $14.2 billion, we will get up to 24...
- Albanese Government: Housing (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government understands that safe and affordable housing is crucial to the security and wellbeing of all Australians. That is why since we've come to office we've made many...
- Infrastructure: Roads (1 speech)
Highway 1, as I hope everyone knows, circumnavigates continental Australia and, indeed, it runs through my electorate, which is an inner metropolitan seat of Adelaide. I'm not sure, I haven't...
- Mount Wilson/Mount Irvine Rural Fire Brigade, Broadband, Macquarie Electorate: Local Government (1 speech)
Some in this place will recall me speaking in February 2020, at the end of the Black Summer fires, when communities like mine were reeling. At the time, there were urgent needs we called on the...
- Forestry Industry (1 speech)
PEARCE () (): I've always been a strong and vocal supporter of Tasmania's and, indeed, the nation's world-class sustainable forestry industry. Forestry is the art and science of growing,...
- Spence Electorate: Local Government, Spence Electorate: Veterans (1 speech)
After the conclusion of the sitting week last week, some of us remained in parliament. Some had business with their respective parliamentary committees. In the other place, the sitting week...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Standards, Energy (1 speech)
I refer to an article by Chris Kenny in the Weekend Australian where he bemoans the toxicity of politics and the careless response from the press, to his despair—to mine, too. It's nothing...
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
Australians hear a lot from us politicians in this place, but, more often than not, kids say it best. Today I am going to read a speech by my 11-year-old daughter, Octavia, which she gave a...
- Epis, Mr Jim (1 speech)
I rise today to give a well-deserved shout-out to Shire of Leonora chief executive officer Jim Epis, who is retiring after 45 years of distinguished service to the Northern Goldfields region of...
- Energy (1 speech)
The people of Hasluck voted for change a year ago, and one of the reasons they voted for change is that they want to see Australia embrace the green energy future. They knew that the coalition...
- Flynn Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Most women look forward to the birth of their baby with feelings of anticipation and excitement, but for many women in the wider Gladstone region this excitement was tempered with feelings of...
- Pearce Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
There are many Australians who selflessly volunteer their time, experience and talents to our community and do not seek thanks nor recognition for what they do. I rise today, on behalf of my...
- Workplace Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault (1 speech)
This weekend I went to Old Parliament House with my kids. In one exhibition, visitors can share their thoughts and reflections on democracy, and a small green post-it note caught my eye. It was a...
- Muswellbrook Business Awards (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who recently held their business awards ceremony. The awards celebrate Muswellbrook's wonderful businesses and...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
The people of Petrie are doing it tough under this Labor government. Fourteen months ago, when he was Leader of the Opposition, the Prime Minister made some promises that life would be cheaper...
- Housing (2 speeches)
This is the 10th year that I've been the member for Lalor, and across many of those years I've stood in this chamber and talked about the scourge of homelessness in the outer suburbs of...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- National Cultural Policy (11 speeches)
I move: That this House notes: (1) that the arts and cultural sector provides benefits far beyond the arts community itself; (2) that cultural activities make a tangible and valuable contribution...
- Australian Space Agency (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that 1 July 2023 marks five years since the official establishment of the Australian Space Agency; (2) recognises the growth of the Australian space sector over...
- Higher Education (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the work the Government has undertaken in just over ten months to support Australia's higher education sector including: (a) delivering 20,000 additional...
- Energy (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the Government has no plan to ensure replacement energy generation is built on time to replace the 20 gigawatt of baseload energy slated to withdraw...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Wentworth Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
One of the most important gifts we can give our children is a good education, and I'm so proud of the wonderful work done by schools across Wentworth. Over the past few weeks I've had the...
- Housing (2 speeches)
We know the urgency of getting more social housing stock. And as the vote in the Senate today shows, with the Greens, the Liberals and the Nationals combining to block the passage of our $10...
- Blair Electorate (1 speech)
This week I had the pleasure of attending the AGM of Ripley Valley Community Inc. It's a great community organisation, and I want to congratulate all the members of the various committees and...
- Iran: Baha'i Faith (1 speech)
My electorate of Mackellar is home to Australia's only Baha'i house of worship, one of just 13 Baha'i temples around the world. It is a majestic symbol of unity and an icon of our electorate that...
- Robertson Electorate: Avoca Beach Public School (1 speech)
I rise to commend Avoca Beach Public School SRC students Zaiden Taylor, Felix O'Gara and Sienna Scott, who I recently met during a visit to their school. All three students demonstrated great...
- Henry-May, Jake (1 speech)
Congratulations to a young man from Wide Bay, Jake Henry-May, who won a coveted place in the Australian Federal Police Forensics Work Experience Program. More than a thousand students applied to...
- Employment (1 speech)
Last week, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that 76,000 jobs were added to the economy last month. That same report showed unemployment dropping to just 3.6 per cent, which is...
- Little Grubbs Orchard (1 speech)
Little Grubbs Orchard in Southport do fantastic work to support children and families impacted by neurodevelopmental conditions, disabilities, special needs or behavioural issues. When the son of...
- International Relations: Azerbaijan And Armenia (1 speech)
After 190 days, 120,000 innocent civilians remain under siege without access to food, supplies, humanitarian relief, gas and internet. This is the day-to-day reality for the people of Artsakh. It...
- Barker Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Each year I stand to acknowledge in this place the local recipients of some of this nation's highest honours. Across Barker, 11 outstanding citizens were acknowledged last week as part of the...
- Paterson Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Congratulations to five remarkable people from my electorate of Paterson who have been recognised in this years King's Birthday honours. These extraordinary individuals have dedicated their lives...
- Braddon Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
The north-west, the West Coast and King Island indeed love their sport. This devotion to our national pastime has been reflected in this years King's Birthday honours. Devonport's Roger Blake has...
- Bean Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Congratulations to some extraordinary residents in the electorate of Bean who last week received national recognition for their service to our local community and Australia: Berwyn Clayton, for...
- Calvary Public Hospital Bruce (1 speech)
Calvary hospital here in Canberra is a long way from my electorate in South-East Queensland but the future of that hospital and the outrageous decision of the ACT government to compulsorily...
- Lyons Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
Across the electorate of Lyons a total of six community members were quietly recognised in the King 's Birthday honours for their service and dedication to their respective fields of expertise...
- Hinkler Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
There's a big game on this week. It's Queensland versus New South Wales on Wednesday night. But it's not the biggest game in town. The big game is at 6.50 pm tonight at the Brothers Social Touch...
- Hunter Electorate: Business Awards (1 speech)
The Hunter is filled with so many amazing local businesses. Recently I was lucky enough to attend the 28th Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards at Cessnock Leagues Club to see a few of these...
- Durack Electorate: Mental Health Services (1 speech)
I think it's true to say that every member of parliament has their own headspace story. I want to put on the record that I am so incredibly proud of all the headspace centres around Durack. Since...
- Refugees (1 speech)
It's often said that how a society treats its most vulnerable is a true measure of its humanity. This Refugee Week, these words have never been more true as we celebrate the contributions of the...
- Nyrstar Long Service Awards (1 speech)
On Friday night I had a great pleasure of attending the Nyrstar long service awards. Like all good companies, Nyrstar recognises that the strength of their success is in the quality of their...
- Barunga Statement: 35th Anniversary (1 speech)
A little over a week ago I had the honour of attending the 35th anniversary of the Barunga Statement at the 2023 Barunga Festival. It was beautiful to see people from all walks of life and all...
- Energy (1 speech)
Last week it was confirmed that South Australia topped the list on something, but it's not the sort of list you want to be on top of. A report from Energy Consumers Australia says that businesses...
- Ngala (1 speech)
Last month I had the privilege of visiting Ngala, which is a great not-for-profit in my electorate. They provide support for families and parents to become the best versions of themselves. Ngala...
- Schools: Civics Education (1 speech)
You might call me a frustrated speaker or a frustrated teacher, but I love and relish every opportunity to get out into my electorate and talk to schools about civics. We are an incredible...
- Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Association, Prestons Hornets Cricket Club (1 speech)
One hundred years is a long time in anyone's life but it is an especially long time in the life of a volunteer organisation. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Fairfield Liverpool...
- Casey Electorate: Tourism Industry (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the amazing tourism industry that we have in the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges. I'm blessed to represent such an amazing area. A few weeks ago, I got to visit the...
- Symphony by the Sea (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the privilege of attending the annual Symphony by the Sea at the Brighton Concert Hall along with a sold-out crowd. This concert by students from Brighton Secondary College has...
- Petition: Apollo Bay Powerlines (5 speeches)
I speak today to lay down a petition from the residents of Apollo Bay. They want the powerlines to Apollo Bay undergrounded. What has happened when there are weather events, whether they're...
- Gilmore Electorate: King's Birthday Honours (2 speeches)
Today I am delighted to recognise those in Gilmore who have been honoured in the 2023 King's Birthday honours announcement. The Order of Australia honours Australians who make significant...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (8 speeches)
Just yesterday, I was standing in a pharmacy waiting for a script to be filled, and I was struck by a sign announcing a $5 fee for blood pressure checks, a service that has previously been free....
- Artificial Intelligence (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly accelerating globally and in Australia; (2) acknowledges that while there is...
- Regional Print Media (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that regional print media: (a) contributes positively to community well-being and maintains paramount civic value to rural Australians; (b) facilitates...
- Aged Care (7 speeches)
I'd like to thank my friend the member for Jagajaga for moving this motion. I also thank the Minister for Aged Care, the member for Lilley, for her work in helping lift the standards of our...
- Superannuation (7 speeches)
I would like to thank the member for Moncrieff for introducing this motion and for her continued work to protect the interests of young Australians. This motion allows me the opportunity to focus...
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (5 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognised on 15 June; and (b) this day is an opportunity to increase awareness of the different forms of elder...
