House debates
Monday, 7 August 2023
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 13th report of the Petitions Committee for the 47th Parliament: The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 13 Petitions and...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following two petitions:
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 81 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented:
- Statements (1 speech)
Mr Speaker, each year the House of Representatives receives hundreds of petitions from Australian citizens and residents. If the Petitions Committee finds that a petition meets the requirements...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Procedure Committee; Report (5 speeches)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Procedure, I present the committee's report, incorporating a dissenting report, entitled Raising the standard: inquiry into recommendations 10 and 27 of Set...
- Procedure Committee; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I move: That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Child Care (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) the Government's Cheaper Child Care policy has driven up the cost of early childhood education and care for families across Australia since it...
- Housing (9 speeches)
I want to thank the member for Higgins for bringing forward this very important motion, which I'm very happy to support. It doesn't matter where you go on the New South Wales South Coast; the...
- Lobbyists (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that lobbying can result in the development of policies that favour the interests of private corporations over the interests of the Australian public;...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Indigenous Health (1 speech)
The heart is often a symbol of vitality and life, but, in some of our First Nations communities, it represents a significant and preventable challenge. Rheumatic heart disease is an issue that...
- Spence Electorate: STEM Education (1 speech)
I was in this place only last week talking about the importance of STEM education by talking about my attendance at a recent event with QUESTACON at RAAF Edinburgh. I want to take some time this...
- Australia (1 speech)
HOWARTH () (): I recently attended the Mueller College school fete in my electorate of Petrie. I asked locals to share with me what they love about Australia. I had comments from students such...
- Macquarie Hunter Athletics Club (1 speech)
The Hunter is filled with great young athletes competing in a range of sports. I rise today to recognise and congratulate athletes from Macquarie Hunter Athletics who participated at the 2023...
- Homelessness (1 speech)
They may be called the hidden homeless, but given it's homelessness week I want to draw attention to the disturbing increase in the number of older women experiencing poverty and homelessness....
- Baker, Councillor Christopher (1 speech)
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Baker, a North Ward councillor of the City of Wanneroo in the federal seat of Pearce. Chris had a profound commitment to community welfare and...
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
In March alone 79,000 people accessed homelessness services because of financial stress and the housing crisis. That means people copping unfair rent increases are being evicted for absolutely no...
- Showcase WA (1 speech)
If the parliament feels a little warmer this week, it may have something to do with the influx of business, industry and cultural leaders who have descended on the nation's capital from our...
- Moore Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Urgent action is required to improve road safety at the dangerous intersection of Seacrest Drive and Marmion Avenue. According to the RAC, there have been 31 crashes and countless near misses at...
- Transport Industry (1 speech)
The TWU was in Canberra yesterday with a convoy of truck drivers, rideshare drivers, food delivery riders, transport operators, employers and associations calling for the passing of urgent...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I refer to recent polling on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. We saw from RedBridge polling last month that the 'no' campaign was leading 56 to 44, and, worse for the 'yes' campaign, when...
- South Australian Living Artists Festival (1 speech)
The South Australian Living Arts Festival is on, and Boothby has once again embraced it. By my count, there are at least 56 venues across Boothby holding exhibitions this year, ranging from...
- Overton, Mr Alan Clifford, AM (1 speech)
On the weekend the Parramatta Eels and the Parramatta Leagues Club paid tribute to Alan Overton AM following his passing, and I wanted to say a few words on behalf of the community today about...
- Housing (1 speech)
Recently I held a housing crisis forum in my electorate. I invited a cross-representative group of stakeholders to come and talk to us about what they're seeing, what they're experiencing and...
- Casino United Hospital Auxiliary (1 speech)
I would like to pay tribute to the ladies of the Casino United Hospital Auxiliary who, quite sadly, have ended an incredible record of service and support to the community. For 120 years the...
- Garma Festival (1 speech)
'Garma' refers to the meeting of the fresh and salt water—a rich environment where life ideas can thrive and where competing ideas can balance. It's a shame that the opposition leader...
- Economy (1 speech)
Many Australians are struggling with one of the highest rates of inflation in 30 years, with higher energy costs and with rising interest rates. But I say to those Australians: 'Do not be...
- Member for Robertson (1 speech)
Identifying as Aboriginal has brought and will always bring a sense of pride to me and my family. Growing up as an Aboriginal that might look a bit different, I was often told by others that I...
- Menzies Electorate: English Corner (1 speech)
Yesterday, I had the privilege of going to the Chinese community roundtable. At that meeting was a man named Minwen Wu. He has founded a group called English Corner, which takes its inspiration...
- Netball World Cup (2 speeches)
After 10 days and eight full matches, the Australian Diamonds have reclaimed the World Cup for this proud country. The sisters-in-arms have lived their culture for months in preparation for what...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Netball World Cup (1 speech)
I join with the member for Lalor—and, I'm sure, all members of the House—in acknowledging the extraordinary performance by the Diamonds. Beating England is particularly satisfying....
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Attorney-General will be absent from question time from today. I wish him and his family well on behalf, I'm sure, of everyone here. The Minister for Communications...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Albanese Government (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, Australians are witnessing an incompetent government that can't explain its plans for a voice, can't deliver its promised $275 annual cut to...
- Trade with China (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese government working to normalise our trade relationship with China? And what results have we seen so far?
- Indigenous Australians (16 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, $900,000 has already been spent on an independent makarrata commission for national treaty-making. Last week the Minister for Indigenous...
- Agriculture Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to ensure trade impediments do not stand in the way...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Switzerland: Parliamentary Delegation, City of Swan (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is federal councillor Dr Ignazio Cassis, head of the Department of Foreign Affairs from the Swiss parliament. Also present is Mr...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Financial Services. Minister, the banking royal commission's report was tabled more than four years ago, but still at least 18 recommendations are yet to be...
- Trade: China (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Trade and Tourism. What action has the Albanese Labor government taken to pave the way for the re-entry of Australian barley into the...
- Makarrata Commission (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Nine hundred thousand dollars has already been spent on an independent Makarrata Commission for national treaty making. What has this...
- Employment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Australian labour market performing and how is the Albanese Labor government laying the foundations for more secure, well-paid jobs into the future?
- First Nations Australians: Cultural Heritage (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Environment and Water, who has federal responsibility for environment and water, just to be clear. I refer to the minister's question time statement last week,...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How will an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice help ensure that no Indigenous Australian students are left behind?
- Makarrata Commission (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Can the minister confirm that, if the referendum is unsuccessful, all work on a makarrata commission and treaty would be ceased by the...
- Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Government Services. Who did the royal commission into robodebt conclude stopped robodebt?
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The climate crisis is a massive risk to Australia's and the world's security. The White House has released its national intelligence analysis of the threats,...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Financial Services. The collapse of the Youpla Group in March 2022 caused enormous damage to First Nations communities. What warnings about the conduct of the...
- Makarrata Commission (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Would the minister outline where $900,000 has been spent on the Makarrata Commission process?
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry and Science. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to put downward pressure on energy prices for manufacturers? And where has the government...
- Endometriosis (6 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care. One in nine women suffer endometriosis, a condition that causes severe pelvic pain and sometimes infertility. The federal...
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How is the Albanese Labor government making medicines cheaper for all Australians? Why is the government so determined to deliver cheaper...
- Garma Festival (8 speeches)
FLETCHER (—) (): My question is to the Prime Minister. In his speech at the Garma Festival last year the Prime Minister made multiple mentions of the Makarrata commission and treaty—...
- Homelessness (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. What work is the Albanese Labor government doing to end veteran homelessness, and what is standing in the way?
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (13 speeches)
My question as to the Minister for Indigenous Australians. In March the Prime Minister stated that the Voice is not about defence policy and it's not about foreign affairs policy. Yet a member of...
- Netball World Cup, FIFA Women's World Cup (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Sport. How has the Diamonds' World Cup victory overnight and the Matildas' World Cup surge changed sport in Australia?
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
A document is tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the document will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That order of the day No. 2, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Economics Committee; Reference (3 speeches)
I move: That the House refer the following matters, relating to insurers' responses to recent natural disasters in Australia, to the Standing Committee on Economics for inquiry and report by 30...
- Tariff Proposals (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- First Nations Australians: Cultural Heritage (1 speech)
I thank the member for giving me an extra 30 seconds, and I'll make good use of it. On Friday evening, at around about seven o'clock Western Australian time, when my farmers, miners, prospectors...
- International Relations: Australia And Malaysia (1 speech)
Today I stand before you filled with immense pride and excitement at being able to share with you the developments that have taken place during my trip to Malaysia. I had the honour of...
- Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
There are a lot of questions being asked about artificial intelligence at the moment. It's human nature to be fearful of the unknown and of change. Obviously, we need to look carefully at the...
- Albanese Government: Health Care (1 speech)
This weekend I had the pleasure to attend the Flinders Medical Centre with state health minister Chris Picton and some of my state colleagues the member for Davenport, Erin Thompson, the member...
- Western Australia: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (1 speech)
It would seem almost certain that the Western Australian government is to withdraw its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act sometime this week. This is an outlandish, outrageous piece of legislation...
- FIFA Women's World Cup (1 speech)
This evening, in less than an hour, the country will tune in to cheer on the Matildas in their huge Women's World Cup round of 16 clash against Denmark. There are a few mixed feelings in Tasmania...
- Herbert Electorate: Youth Crime, Queensland Government (1 speech)
Townsville has been ravaged by youth crime for many, many years, and it has been compounding and compounding. People feel like prisoners in their own home. What we need to see is action and...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Millthorpe and District Roll of Honour, Millthorpe Fire Fair (1 speech)
From the very largest of cities to the smallest of towns and most quiet of villages barely a community across Australia has been left unmarked by the loss and tragedy of war and conflict....
- Holt Family Fun Day (1 speech)
I rise to share that the inaugural Holt Family Fun Day in the scenic coastal village of Warneet in my electorate of Holt was a grand success. It was a vibrant event filled with smiles, laughter...
- Labor Government: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Despite Labor welcoming 1.5 million migrants into Australia over the next five years without any plan on how to house these people, we are seeing this government make even more poor decisions and...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I have spoken many times in this place about the incredible experience that it was serving with NORFORCE in Arnhem Land. Today, having just arrived back from Arnhem Land and attending Garma, I...
- Murray-Darling Basin (1 speech)
Two weeks ago we had the devastating news that the government are abandoning their commitment to implement the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in full and on time, on time being by 30 June 2024. The...
- Chisholm Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
It's been a really busy time in my electorate of Chisholm in recent weeks, and I want to provide the House with a few exciting updates regarding some of the activities. It's really wonderful to...
- Wannon Electorate: Sheepvention (1 speech)
I'd love to update the House on a wonderful event which took place in Hamilton over the weekend: Sheepvention, one of the largest rural expos which occur in western Victoria. I start by thanking...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a particular constituent of mine and their NDIS case. I was initially contacted by Jayne Hewetson through her occupational therapist, who went on to tell us that they...
- Seafood Industry (1 speech)
Australian seafood is a delicacy, a world-renowned product that we take pride in sharing with the world. But this Albanese Labor government is putting the future of our seafood industry at risk....
- YERBURY, Professor Justin, AM (2 speeches)
On 28 July, Australia and the Illawarra lost a magnificent human being. Professor Justin Yerbury AM was tragically taken from us, his loving family and community at the age of 49—far too...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Digital Economy (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that: (a) the digital economy plays a critical role in the Australian economy, helping to drive economic growth and create new jobs; (b) the Government...
- Pensions and Benefits (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the release of the report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, a 990-page report that examined the establishment of the scheme and who was...
- Olympic Games: Infrastructure (16 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) that the Government has committed to funding $3.4 billion of the $7 billion Olympics infrastructure, in the middle of a cost living crisis, when it refuses...
- Electoral Roll (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the sustained and dedicated effort by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to increase the enrolment of all Australians, with a particular focus on...
- Defence Industry (16 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) under the current Government, decisions to conduct review after review into defence and defence industry have resulted in unreasonable delays in...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Recently I visited the KU preschool in Castlecrag and spent time with Director Ainslie Quinn, Education and Quality Manager Kylie Anderson and the wonderful lilly pilly group of children. While...
- Tangney Electorate (1 speech)
Since being elected as the member for Tangney my aspiration has been to faithfully represent the interests of my constituents. To do this I believe open and honest communication plays an...
- Abortion, Euthanasia, Queensland: Education (1 speech)
Christianity is a belief that respects life. You have a duty to look after your fellow man. The figures that are available for abortions and that are rather interesting. Some 650 little children...
- Petition: Environment (2 speeches)
I seek leave to table a petition. Leave granted. Last week I provided to the Table Office a petition on behalf of some residents in my electorate. The undersigned residents were the U City...
- Monash Electorate: Representation (1 speech)
It's hard to move against the herd. When I questioned refugee treatment in Australia and Australia's responsibility, the herd were not happy. When I removed the debt incurred by former refugees...
- Bean Electorate: Olympia Judo Club (1 speech)
At the Australian National Judo Championships, held at the Gold Coast, Olympia Judo Club, in Wanniassa, fielded a team of 11 competitors as well as coaching in judging staff to support the...
- O'Sign, Mr George Royden (1 speech)
Today I rise to honour the life of a George Town community stalwart, Mr George O'Sign, who passed away last week aged 85. Born in Launceston, George grew up on a farm in Low Head and attended...
- Gilmore Electorate: Volunteer Grants (1 speech)
I'm delighted to say that 21 local volunteer organisations in Gilmore were the recipients of volunteer grants under the 2022-23 round, sharing in over $66,000. The New South Wales South Coast has...
- Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
During the winter break I had the great privilege of visiting RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre. The Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program provides opportunities for...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I'm pleased today to have the law and political students and teachers from Helena College in my electorate of Hasluck here to witness my commitment to voting 'yes' in the referendum to enshrine...
- VEG Education (1 speech)
I come into this place today bearing no fruit. I had some fruit with me last week in the House of Representatives. That speech was to try and make everyone understand what it takes to grow a...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I thought I'd take a few moments to update the House on how the 'yes' campaign is going in my electorate of Bendigo. The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation in Bendigo—the Dja Dja...
- Flynn Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
From potholes to dusty and dangerous unsealed roads, rural and regional roads in Australia leave a lot to be desired. Recently in my electorate of Flynn, near the small town of Bajool, a...
- Werriwa Electorate: Arts (1 speech)
It was a pleasure to have hosted an arts round table with the Special Envoy for the Arts, Susan Templeman, the member for Macquarie, at the iconic Casula Powerhouse in Werriwa. It was an...
- Far North Queensland Emergency Services Association (1 speech)
On Saturday evening, the Far North Queensland Emergency Services Association held its annual Emergency Services Charity Gala Ball—an evening not just with glitz and glamour but for purpose...
- Watson, Hon. Judyth, OAM (1 speech)
I'm glad to have the opportunity to reflect on the political and moral leadership and on the unstinting community work of the honourable Judyth Watson OAM, who died last month. Jude served in the...
- Queensland: Rural Fire Service Week (1 speech)
Last week was Rural Fire Service Week, and it was a great opportunity to say thank you to about 26,000 Australians who give their time as RFS volunteers. Over the weekend, brigades from...
- Eastern Lions Soccer Club (1 speech)
It was such a wonderful privilege to recently attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the Eastern Lions Soccer Club held at the Mulgrave Country Club in my electorate of Chisholm. It's always...
- Gippsland Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise to raise my concerns with the minister for infrastructure and transport's razor gang review of the infrastructure investment pipeline. Lives are being put at risk and jobs are being lost...
- Afghanistan (1 speech)
This morning I attended a press conference organised by the Australian Hazara Advocacy Network and the Parliamentary Friends of the Hazara. The occasion served as a reminder of the issues people...
- Menzies Electorate: Ilinden Celebration (1 speech)
I was recently invited to celebrate Ilinden day, or republic day, with members of the Macedonian Senior Citizens Group of Doncaster and Templestowe, which was held at the Veneto Club in Bulleen....
- FIFA World Cup, Corangamite Electorate: Women in Sport (1 speech)
How awesome are the Matildas! Tonight all eyes will be glued to the screen, watching these amazing athletes battle it out against Denmark, to, hopefully, be one step closer to winning the World...
- Rise Coffs Harbour (1 speech)
I'd like to take this time to acknowledge Rise Coffs Harbour, an organisation in my electorate who are actively building a sense of support and community amongst youth through engagement in...
- Rail Safety Week (1 speech)
This week is national Rail Safety Week, and I'm very proud to wear their ribbon. Each year in August, the rail industry combines to raise the profile of community rail safety by targeting...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
I want to thank a Labor minister and also to make a request. I do want to thank the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional...
- Macarthur Electorate: Koshigaya- Campbelltown Sister City Agreement (1 speech)
I had the recent great pleasure to welcome students from Koshigaya, Japan, to parliament to celebrate the 39th anniversary of the Koshigaya-Campbelltown sister city agreement. We had over 25...
- Centrelink (1 speech)
Australians need a social safety net that works for them, but, according to a group of residents in Vaucluse Gardens in Hobart, older Australians are increasingly being left behind by a safety...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I wish everyone had heard Ian Hamm speak at a forum I hosted in my electorate a week and a half ago in relation to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. A Yorta Yorta man, Ian was...
- Hinkler Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
I have here correspondence from one my constituents, Dr Adrian Frick, a dentist in my electorate, the son of a cane farmer, to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. It's with regard to Mr...
- Carrington Public School (2 speeches)
I want to pay tribute to Carrington Public School, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. A special whole-of-school assembly took place on Friday during New South Wales Education...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Forestry Industry (17 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that: (a) we have a world-class and sustainable native hardwood timber industry in Australia which delivers social, economic, cultural and environmental...
- Medicare (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that the Government continues to strengthen Medicare through delivering the important service of the planned 58 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics which will...
- National Student Wellbeing Program (9 speeches)
BROADBENT () (): by leave—On behalf of the member for Forde, I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) since 2007, the National Student Wellbeing Program (formerly the National...
- Casual Workers (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes the Government's commitment to stand up for casual workers who want to become permanent employees; (2) recognises that this: (a) will help more than 850,000...
