House debates
Monday, 4 September 2023
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 14th report of the Petitions Committee for the 47th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 14 Ministerial Responses 4...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 16 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented:
- Statements (1 speech)
Today I'm presenting ministerial responses to petitions only. Due to the timing of the petitions cycle, there are, right now, no petitions ready for presentation. There are, however, 76 petitions...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Housing (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that Australia is facing a housing crisis, with rents and house prices surging, home ownership falling, and more than 640,000 households either homeless...
- Pensions and Benefits (11 speeches)
I rise to highlight the damage, hurt and distress the former Liberal government's failed and unlawful robodebt scheme has had on the people of the Central Coast. The Australian people know that...
- Freedom of Speech (12 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the Government is seeking to impose new misinformation laws in Australia which are deeply flawed; (b) even before submissions closed on 20 August, the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Economics Committee; Membership (4 speeches)
I report to the House that on 11 August 2023 the Speaker received advice from the Chief Government Whip nominating Ms Templeman and Mr Neumann to be supplementary members of the Standing...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Men's Shed Week (1 speech)
It is Men's Shed Week, celebrating 30 years of sheds. For many Australian men, the local men's shed offers somewhere to go, something to do, and mates that make it all worthwhile. We're lucky in...
- William Carey Christian School (1 speech)
Last Saturday afternoon, in my electorate, it wasn't just Charlie who won a golden ticket; it was the whole of the packed audience at the William Carey Christian School performance of the Roald...
- Fisher Electorate: Cost of Living (3 speeches)
Just over a week ago I completed my sixth annual Tour de Fisher. I know some of you may be thinking, 'What's the Tour de Fisher?' It's not quite like the Tour de France—
- Piotrowski, Mrs Joy (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to remember and commemorate the life of a remarkable woman, Joy Piotrowski, who sadly passed away in August. Joy was not only a former Ryde Citizen of the Year...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
'Climate risks will affect the economy through several channels. Hotter temperatures and more extreme weather will disrupt businesses, damage property and lower productivity. Unemployment could...
- Australian Capital Territory Scaling Test (1 speech)
This week marks the start of the ACT's scaling tests, or ASTs, here in Canberra. I can only imagine that this will be a week of high stress and anxiety in households across my electorate of Bean...
- Housing (1 speech)
There are two racecourses across the road from one another in the eastern part of my home constituency of Brisbane. One of them, Eagle Farm, is a massive 49-hectare site just five kilometres from...
- Petition: Live Sheep Exports (1 speech)
I rise to table petition EN5323, on the subject of the government's commitment to manage the end of the live sheep export trade. The petition read as follows— Live sheep export by sea must...
- Dunlea Centre (1 speech)
I rise to speak about an organisation in my electorate of Hughes doing tremendous work to help and support our youth and families at risk: the Dunlea Centre in Engadine, formerly known as Boys'...
- Braund, Mr Murray (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge Murray Braund, one of Australia's most successful surf ski competitors and one of my constituents in Robertson. Mr Braund will this year be inducted into the Surf Life...
- Renewable Energy: Protests (2 speeches)
A few weeks ago I joined Victorian farmers in Melbourne for a protest on Spring Street with the Leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud. Farmers from my electorate of Mallee and beyond...
- Bailey, Ms Georgia Rose (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate an incredible young woman in my electorate: Georgia Rose Bailey. Georgia was recently named the 2023 Lions Australia Leo of the Year. Georgia reminded Lions of the value of...
- Royal Automobile Club of Queensland CQ Rescue (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the important work done by the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter in North Queensland. I've been a huge supporter of the CQ Rescue helicopter since my tenure as mayor of the...
- Sport (1 speech)
Sport unifies Australians like nothing else. As honourable members would know, the Australian National Internships Program gives students opportunities to undertake research projects in...
- Lyne Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I would like to congratulate Maree and Mac of the Myall River Camp at Hawks Nest for taking out the recent gold award at Destination North Coast Tourism Awards for excellence in camping, glamping...
- Paterson Electorate: Rugby League (1 speech)
On Saturday just gone the mighty Maitland Pickers blew South Newcastle Lions out of the park by 46 points to 10 to win the 2023 Denton Engineering Cup in the Newcastle Rugby League for the second...
- Menzies Electorate: Heatherwood School Fire (1 speech)
We all have memories, and some memories are core memories because you never forget them. A core memory for me was when my school saw a fire burn down classrooms in year 7 and year 11. Last...
- Boothby Electorate: SALA Festival (1 speech)
On the weekend I popped in to see Alwyndor Aged Care, which is based in Hove in my electorate. It is a beautiful aged-care facility that is run by the local council, and it has beautiful gardens....
- Afghanistan: Human Rights (2 speeches)
I rise to speak about the very concerning treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban took over in August 2021, women have been excluded from public office and the judiciary,...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Minister for Defence (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Can the minister confirm whether he has taken his golf clubs with him on any defence VIP special-purpose aircraft flights and, if so, on how many flights?
- Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (2 speeches)
My question is for the Prime Minister. The date for the referendum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recognition through a voice has now been set. What is the significance of this...
- Minister for Defence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Can the minister confirm whether anyone outside of his family, personal staff or departmental staff have travelled with him on his defence VIP special...
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government closing loopholes that undercut pay and conditions for working Australians?
- Western Sydney: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
LE () (): My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Last year the government appointed a so-called expert panel to review Western...
- Cost of Living (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Since parliament last met, how has the Albanese Labor government been addressing cost-of-living pressures and delivering for Australia?
- Health Care (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Today, hundreds of pharmacists have come to Parliament House to try to meet with government members. Many of them are in the gallery now....
- Vocational Education and Training (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Skills and Training. What have been the results of the Albanese Labor government's fee-free TAFE program in its first six months?
- Aviation Industry (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister detail discussions he or his office has had with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, or with other senior Qantas directors or executives,...
- Cost of Living (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government addressing cost-of-living pressures and inflation, and what approaches has the government rejected?
- Aviation Industry (13 speeches)
I thank the Treasurer for his compliment! My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister detail discussions he or his office has had with the Qantas CEO Alan Joyce or with other...
- Natural Disaster Management (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Emergency Management. Today's declaration of catastrophic fire danger weather in Queensland is a sobering reminder that the high-risk...
- Climate Change (5 speeches)
My question is to the minister for the environment. It's very early spring, but parts of Queensland are already facing a catastrophic fire warning. The climate crisis is getting worse, but since...
- Health Care: Pharmacists (32 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How has the Albanese Labor government delivered cheaper medicines for Australians while supporting a vibrant community pharmacy sector?...
- Qatar Airways (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: did the Prime Minister discuss the Qatar application with Mr Alan Joyce prior to the government's decision?
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering housing reforms for Australians right across the country?
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Australians are worried. Not only are they dealing with the rising cost of energy, but they're also trying to make sense of headlines...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (3 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Can the Attorney-General update the House on the referendum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recognition through a voice?
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliament House: Security (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, while the House itself will be, understandably, a robust place, we all have a special obligation to make sure that the people who are employees of Parliament House have a safe...
- Parliament House: Assistance Dogs (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I'm seeking your guidance in relation to the possibility of utilising therapy or welfare dogs in the Australian Parliament House workplace. As a former minister, I was very heavily...
- 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.
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Reports Nos 1 to 4 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's Audit reports Nos 1 to 4 for 2023-24. Details of the reports will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings. Documents made parliamentary papers.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (3 speeches)
by leave—I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Member for Fadden making a statement immediately and that the Member speak without...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Free Speech, COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
BROADBENT () (): 'The path I take today I did not choose. This path chose me.' It's 17 years since I made that statement when I stood against the Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
The Albanese government is working hard to deliver the better future you voted for. The government is working for Australia. We're building a stronger economy and a fairer country. Since the...
- Housing (1 speech)
Like many communities in Australia, in Longman we are suffering a housing crisis. At a recent leaders forum hosted by the City of Moreton Bay council the following alarming stats were shared....
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The health of our society can be determined by how we treat our youngest and oldest Australians. After decades of the coalition's neglect of our aged-care and childcare sectors, the workers I've...
- Digital Economy (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to talk about the proposition that technological innovation in the digital economy is key to Australia's growth in productivity and prosperity. Productivity is the measure...
- Bellbird Mine Disaster: 100th Anniversary (1 speech)
Malcolm Bailey, John Brown, George Chapman, Alexander Corns, Frederick Fone, Jack Grabner, William Griffin, William Hartley, Alfred Hines, Maurice Hyams, George Kelly, Joseph Lambert, Gordon...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Youth Up Front, Streetwork (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about the very important work of community organisations in the electorate of Warringah supporting at-risk communities and, in particular, at-risk youth. The two...
- Insurance (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about genetic testing discrimination, and I acknowledge the member for Macnamara, who has placed a private member's motion for debate in this place later today. Insurance...
- Pacific Airshow Gold Coast (1 speech)
The inaugural Pacific Airshow Gold Coast was held over three days in the heart of Moncrieff in beautiful Surfers Paradise on 18, 19 and 20 August. There were three days of astounding aircraft...
- Surf Life Saving Central Coast, The Glen for Women, Higher Education (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Surf Life Saving Central Coast on being awarded Branch of the Year at the recent Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence. This award is the culmination of a successful...
- South West Voices, Oatley West Community Festival, Baddour, Mr Tony, Hurstville Grove Infants School (1 speech)
On 20 August I visited the South West Voices choir at the church hall at Padstow Anglican Church. It was really good to talk with Gary Smith, the musical director, and all the members of the...
- Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic (1 speech)
I was delighted to have the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney, in my electorate of Boothby on Sunday to make an important announcement. All Australians deserve to get the...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
The first thing I'd like to do is identify with the member for Boothby's remarks on endometriosis and congratulate her on the work that she does. I hope that the opportunities given to the people...
- Health Care: Urgent Care Clinics (1 speech)
It was terrific to have the Prime Minister visit Tasmania to officially open the first of two urgent care clinics for Hobart last week. A third is already open in Launceston, and a fourth is in...
- Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Rural and regional Australia have had enough of mass-scale renewable projects destroying remnant vegetation, koala habitat, sugar glider habitat, bird sanctuary and carbon-sequestering trees....
- United Minds Community Service, Love in Action Wallan (2 speeches)
What a pleasure it's been to be back home in our electorate of McEwen over these past few weeks. During that time I've taken the opportunity to see, amongst other things, the powerful impact...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Victoria Commonwealth Games (11 speeches)
I move: That this House notes that: (1) the Victorian Government's decision to cancel the 2026 Regional Commonwealth Games is not just a significant loss to regional communities in the state, but...
- Trade with the European Union (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes the mature approach which has been demonstrated by the Government in the ongoing negotiation of a trade agreement with the European Union; (2) congratulates the...
- Natural Disasters (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that Australia has endured an unprecedented number of natural disasters in the past two years; (2) recognises the immense hardships faced by people across...
- Genetic Testing and Life Insurance (8 speeches)
BURNS () (): I move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) the field of genetics has great potential to improve medicine and public health through enabling diagnosis, prevention and early treatment of...
- Tourism Industry (14 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the importance of Australia's visitor economy and tourism industry; (2) notes that during the pandemic, international visitation fell by over 95 per...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
Is the right to obscene profits more important than the right to eat? Coles seems to think so. Coles made over a billion dollars in the last year, driving up the cost of bread, milk and...
- Men's Shed Week (1 speech)
This year, the Men's Sheds Association celebrates an important milestone: 30 years of men's sheds. That's three decades of men's sheds building connections, community and inclusivity. With 1,300...
- Oil and Gas Exploration (1 speech)
I rise to once again call on the government to put an end to the threat of oil and gas drilling off the coast between Manly Beach and Newcastle. Communities up and down the coast have campaigned...
- St Peter's College Clyde North (1 speech)
I had the pleasure of representing the Minister for Education, Jason Clare, at the opening and blessing of the St Martha building at St Peter's College in the suburb of Clyde North in my...
- La Trobe Electorate: Purton Place Pre-Loved Op Shop (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the great pleasure I had in visiting Angel and Daniel Chichi, who have the not-for-profit Purton Place Pre-Loved Op Shop in Pakenham, which they've been running for...
- Rheumatic Heart Disease (1 speech)
Back in June I attended the fantastic opening of the Heart Foundation Northern Territory's new office where they will continue to reduce the burden of heart disease that is suffered by many, many...
- Qantas Airways Ltd (1 speech)
Australians who trusted our national airline carrier have been shocked by allegations that Qantas has been engaging in anticompetitive behaviour while posting record profits. The removal of...
- Anti-Semitism (1 speech)
According to a survey by the Australasian Union of Jewish Students and the Zionist Federation of Australia, more than two-thirds of Jewish students have experienced anti-Semitism at universities....
- Local Government (1 speech)
I rise to applaud all candidates for mayoral, shire president or councillor positions in the WA local government elections that will take place on 21 October across my division of O'Connor....
- Killcare Wagstaffe Trust, Putty Beach Bushcare (1 speech)
Today I rise to acknowledge the tremendous work that the volunteers from the Killcare Wagstaffe Trust and Putty Beach bush Landcare group do rehabilitating environments on the New South Wales...
- Canning Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Recent media reports reveal a staggering statistic back home in Western Australia. Over half of all Western Australians have lost faith in the WA Labor government's ability to fix our health...
- Corangamite Electorate: Road Safety (1 speech)
Every life is precious, and every journey we take on our roads should be a safe one. That's why black spot areas, notorious for accidents, need our immediate attention. By enhancing...
- Hickling, Orlando, Cyclone Training Centre (1 speech)
Orlando Hickling from Maclean High School has been selected to represent the New South Wales First Nations Goanna team in the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships at...
- Haynes Farm (1 speech)
At the start of April I had the absolute pleasure of dropping by Haynes Farm to meet with Haynes and Ethan. Haynes is an 18-year-old Hunter local who has just opened his own farm. Opening a farm...
- Renewable Energy (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the campaign that is against people losing their property rights by reason of transmission lines and having their environment destroyed by reason of wind factories and...
- Ferragosto (1 speech)
Anyone who knows the Italian community well will tell you that they are passionate about the three Fs—football, food and family. To these I would like to add two more Fs—the...
- National Rugby League: The Dolphins (1 speech)
HOWARTH () (): What an outstanding first season it has been for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League. I'm sure even the member for Blair would agree, even though his Ipswich Jets didn't get...
- Lyons Electorate: Sporting Events (1 speech)
It's said to be a game for the ages when the Meander Valley Sunnettes and the Deloraine Football Club head off in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association, division 1, senior women's grand...
- Capricornia Electorate: Cost of Living (1 speech)
Last week, I had the privilege of hosting the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Nationals in Rockhampton so that they could meet with local businesses to hear firsthand the impact...
- Swan Electorate: Healthy Strides (2 speeches)
Swan is the home to Healthy Strides, Perth's only research backed, evidence based, intensive therapy provider. It's a world-class leading facility that puts the latest science, tech and research...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Ideologically Motivated Extremism (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes with great concern that: (a) there has been a significant increase in far-right extremism and extremist activity in Australia and throughout many parts of the...
- Black Spot Program (13 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the importance of the Black Spot Road Safety Program, which has been delivering funding continuously since 1996 to reduce the risk of road crashes; (2)...
- Caravan Parks Grant Program (6 speeches)
PHILLIPS () (): I move: That this House: (1) notes that caravan parks are a popular holiday accommodation choice for Australians, particularly for families, budget-conscious travellers, and...
- Child Care (12 speeches)
I rise to speak to the motion moved by the member for Moncrieff calling on the government to recognise that the introduction of cheaper childcare legislation has, in many instances, increased the...
- Mahon, Mr Hugh (6 speeches)
by leave—on behalf of the member for Cowper, I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) prior to the passage of the Parliamentary Privileges Act 1987 the Houses of the Australian...
