House debates
Thursday, 22 June 2023
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Public Service Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (13 speeches)
It's really interesting the way we talk about the Public Service in this chamber. There are some quite different and diverging views. I want to put on the record, as we debate this bill, the high...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Critical Minerals Strategy (3 speeches)
by leave—The economic story of modern Australia has turned on a few key moments in history. The gold rushes of the 1800s transformed the Australian colonies, built our cities and brought...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Privileges and Members' Interests Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present a report from the Standing Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests concerning an application from Mr Andrew Dettmer for the publication of a response to a reference made in the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- National Wine Show of Australia, King's Birthday Honours (1 speech)
The National Wine Show trophy winners were announced last Friday night at the National Press Club. It's a premier wine competition in Australia. To be eligible to even compete, the wine has to...
- Hargraves, Mr Lawrence (1 speech)
I recently attended the opening by my colleague and friend the member for Whitlam, Stephen Jones, of the Lawrence Hargrave display at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society—or...
- Baird, Corporal Cameron Stewart, VC, MG, Evans, Mr Allen (1 speech)
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Corporal Cameron Baird VC, MG, a digger in the finest Anzac tradition, a hero. Corporal Baird, son of Kaye and Doug, was 32 years young when he...
- Housing (1 speech)
The most effective response to the current housing crisis is to build or buy more public housing. Doing so not only provides housing security for more people in need, but, importantly, it...
- Petition: Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
Recently I received a visit from the Living Justice captains from Star of the Sea College in my electorate of Goldstein. The students delivered me a petition which stated: We, the community of...
- Marillanca, Mr Victor (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate a driving force behind local community radio here in Canberra. This year marks the 47th anniversary of the Spanish language Coneccion Latinoamericana program on...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
When I'm speaking with locals throughout my community, the No. 1 concern they raise is the cost-of-living crisis facing Western Sydney. That's why on Tuesday night I held a tele town hall to...
- FIFA Women's World Cup (1 speech)
I might have dwelled a little longer on the State of Origin had the result been slightly different, but that's old news now. The sporting event that we should all be getting behind is one that...
- Ministerial Standards (1 speech)
The public deserves to know who our ministers are meeting with. The news today that former cabinet minister Stuart Robert met with consulting firm Accenture to discuss a $111 million federal...
- Bendigo Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
On the weekend, the Prime Minister announced $2 billion for a social housing accelerator plan, and I have to say I was at first excited and then relieved. I was relieved to know that our...
- Bowel Cancer (1 speech)
Earlier this week, I met the wonderful, strong and brave Jessica Pratt in my office here in Parliament House. Jess had travelled here from Mount Martha, in my electorate, to discuss the brutal...
- Homelessness (1 speech)
A few days ago I did a bit of a shouty speech about homelessness and the thoroughly offensive political games being played with people's lives by those opposite and the Greens political party...
- Fishing Industry (1 speech)
Fishers in Wide Bay like Mark Alexander have worked for years with the government on sustainable fishing strategies. Suddenly, all that work has been for nothing. Change is being proposed in...
- Graham, Mrs Joan, AO (1 speech)
My electorate of Holt is home to one of our newest Order of Australia recipients, Joan Graham. For more than 50 years Joan has selflessly fostered countless children. From tucking in the little...
- Climate Change and Energy (1 speech)
We must all learn from history, we must all learn from those who are older and wiser and we must also learn from our own personal experiences. But, as a nation, as we look to the great challenges...
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Earlier this year I joined the Member for Warringah to visit Mosman House, a facility run by Women's Community Shelters. They have pioneered an innovative temporary housing model where they...
- Wine Industry (1 speech)
There is a crisis facing Riverland wine grape growers. The loss of the Chinese market has resulted in a severe red wine oversupply. Those opposites have done nothing to help the industry, as I...
- FIFA Women's World Cup (1 speech)
In a few week the FIFA Women's World Cup will kick off, and I'm very excited that the world game is coming to Australia. The FIFA Women's World Cup is the third-largest sporting event in the...
- Ransley, Mr Francis, OAM (1 speech)
Wynyard has lost a trailblazer and an entrepreneur with the passing of Francis Ransley OAM. I've known Mr Ransley, an electrical engineer by trade, since I was a kid. In fact, everyone in that...
- Member for Dickson, Member for Melbourne (2 speeches)
Last night at the midwinter ball there were a couple of good mates dining together. There were a couple of good mates sitting at the same table talking about politics, talking about how they can...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Canada: Wildfires (2 speeches)
This morning, I had a very constructive discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister Trudeau was deeply grateful for the help that is being provided by Australia to deal...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, your government has delivered two budgets that have weakened our economy. Taxes are up and electricity and gas bills are getting out of...
- Budget (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What approaches have the Albanese Labor government changed to make budget management more responsible, and why is this so important?
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Professor Megan Davis, a member of the government's referendum group, has written of the Voice: 'The Voice will be able to speak to...
- Environmental Conservation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. How is the Albanese Labor government acting to protect and restore nature while rewarding landholders is for their good environmental...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct (2 speeches)
L () (): To the Prime Minister: your government has backflipped and blocked an inquiry into Middle Arm in Darwin, despite $1.5 billion of taxpayers' money allocated to this project, extensive...
- Housing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. How will the Albanese Labor government's ambitious housing agenda tackle housing challenges across Australia? What is...
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister of Indigenous Australians. If the Voice provides advice to the government to change or abolish Australia Day, will the government follow that advice?
- Housing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government working to improve access to affordable housing, and why has the Housing Australia Future Fund failed to pass?
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (16 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Referendum Working Group member Thomas Mayo has stated: We need the power of the Constitution behind us so we can organise like we've...
- Housing (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Regional Australia is suffering from a disastrous lack of housing supply. In Wangaratta, people are sleeping in tents because there's nowhere for them to go....
- Defence (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Following a wasted decade in the defence portfolio, what action is the Albanese Labor government taking to clean up the mess?
- Floods: New South Wales (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. It's been more than seven months since flooding hit Central West New South Wales. In towns like Eugowra, more than 100 people are still living in temporary...
- Commonwealth Procurement (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Government Services. I refer to the Minister's previous answers concerning prior lack of probity and procurements in contracts in government services. What...
- Housing Affordability (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This morning on Radio National, when asked about limiting rent increases, the Treasurer said, 'We're prepared to show leadership at national cabinet on...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. Why is the Albanese Labor government so focused on delivering cost-of-living relief to Australian families by making early childhood...
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Can the minister confirm that the Voice would have the power to advise the government on taxation policy?
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. As the end of the budget parliamentary sittings approaches, what actions has the Albanese Labor government taken to build stronger foundations for a better...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Workplace Culture (1 speech)
I wish to make a statement to the House, and I ask all members to remain silent. At the beginning of the year, I presented to the House the annual report on the implementation of recommendations...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 40 of 2022-23 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 40 of 2022-23, entitled Comcare's administration of its workers' compensation scheme claims: Comcare. 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.
- Business (0 speeches)
- 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. In speaking to the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Government Response to Report (1 speech)
For the information of honourable members, I present a schedule of the status of government responses to committee reports as at 20 June 2023. The schedule will be incorporated in Hansard. The...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (39 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable the Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This Government's...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (2 speeches)
I promised I would advise the House where we're up to. During question time, transmission was complete on the one bill that we need to deal with, so that will be dealt with immediately by the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Membership (3 speeches)
I have received advice from the Chief Opposition Whip that he has nominated Mrs Andrews as a member for the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works in place of Mr Pearce. Welcome back to...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I think it's incredibly important that the National Party have their say on the Voice. It's a crucial issue for us because we live in the areas where there is a high Indigenous—in my area...
- Jagajaga Electorate: King's Birthday Honours, Jagajaga Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I'm pleased to acknowledge the members of my community who were recognised as part of the King's Birthday Honours last week. Congratulations to Miranda Armstrong OAM and Maria Dopheide OAM from...
- Herbert Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I want to begin by addressing some very concerning comments made by the state Labor member for Townsville last week. Those comments were regarding the construction of a concert hall in...
- Rainbow Community Angels (1 speech)
Before I make my remarks, earlier today I misspoke in the House. I seem to have snipped the wrong part of my question, but, alas, we move on. It's been a long few weeks in parliament, and I'm...
- Child Care (1 speech)
Earlier today, the Minister for Social Services, the member for Kingston, spent some time in this chamber promoting—I would say being very proud—of the government's support of child...
- Housing (1 speech)
I rise to speak on an issue that is deeply important to both me and thousands in my community—the ongoing crisis in housing. My community is acutely aware of the issues of renting and...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Youth Justice (1 speech)
Lots of people in my electorate of Curtin are concerned about youth justice, particularly in Western Australia. In the years since I started this job, I've met with multiple advocates to discuss...
- Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
I want to speak today on the government's current engagement in developing a strategy for electric vehicles in Australia and implementing a fuel efficiency standard. The Parliamentary Friends of...
- Canning Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I have spoken many times in this chamber calling on the former Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan to fix our hospital system. We now have a new man running the WA government. In falls to a...
- Fremantle Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
Fremantle has always been a activist community. It's always been a place where people don't wait for problems or challenges to be solved elsewhere. They put forward answers and solutions and they...
- CanRevive, St George Arts and Culture Festival, Bankstown Basketball Association (1 speech)
CanRevive is a wonderful organisation. We are fortunate in these roles in that we get to meet and work with tremendous community organisations. We shouldn't have favourites, but I must confess...
- Visitor Visa, Lilley Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Last weekend I held my 27th mobile office since the 2022 election. I was pleased to meet the Sankaranarayanan family from Aspley: Ganesh, Sanka, Akshara and Aadhi, along with their grandfather...
- Australian Curriculum: Agriculture (1 speech)
Today I'd like to pay tribute to teachers and students from local schools in my community who take part in school agricultural programs and, in particular, those schools that are actively...
- Operation Chastise: 80th Anniversary, Air Force Bomber Command (1 speech)
Over recent weeks I was invited by Air Commodore Adrian Maso AM, a senior Air Force officer in South Australia, to attend two important commemorative services at the RAAF memorial at the Torrens...
- Wright Electorate: Agricultural Shows, Road Safety, Schools (1 speech)
The electorate of Wright is just under 8,000 square kilometres. As you drive into Queensland, the country on the left-hand side of the highway is one of my borders. The New South Wales-Queensland...
- Housing and Environmental Legislation (2 speeches)
I stand in this place today a little more energised than usual. I'm glad to see the end of the winter sittings. Describing this window of time as being in Canberra for five weeks between May and...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- McKean, Ms Mildred Geraldine Joy, OAM (5 speeches)
I am very honoured this morning to rise and recognise and pay tribute to the life of Joy McKean. Joy was born in Singleton in January 1930 and became a very famous early country act with her...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Electoral Matters Joint Committee; Report (8 speeches)
I take great pleasure in joining the debate on the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, Conduct of the 2022 federal election and other matters: Interim report. I want to...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- NEAL, Mr Alfred, OAM (2 speeches)
I was very controversially appointed the minister for what was then called Aboriginal affairs in Queensland. I had a fairly radical reputation. As one of the more radical people in parliament, I...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Refugee Week (1 speech)
World Refugee Week acts as a reminder to us all to stop and consider those who have had to flee their home country, and to recognise the significant impact they have gone on to make and the many...
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
I'm pleased to stand today and speak on housing as a proud member of the Albanese Labor government, with an unwavering commitment to serve the Australian people by delivering more houses for...
- Technology (1 speech)
There's no doubt COVID created many challenges for everyone right across the country, but it also created amazing opportunities. As my former CEO said, 'In 10 weeks, we saw an uptake in digital...
- King's Birthday Honours, National Anti-Corruption Commission (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the long list of meritorious and military award recipients in Bean who were recently recognised in the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List....
- Forrest Electorate: Awards (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate the winners of the Shire of Harvey annual community awards and also the residents in the Forrest electorate who were recognised in the King's Birthday honours. The...
- Albanese Government, Housing Affordability, Medicare (1 speech)
Last election, northsiders living in my electorate of Lilley sent a clear message. They issued a blunt appraisal. They wanted a government who would work for them to deliver a better future for...
