House debates
Thursday, 15 February 2024
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Privileges and Members' Interests Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests, I present the committee's report concerning the registration and declaration of members' interests during 2023. Report made a...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
RISHWORTH (—) (): I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 3, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Grocery Prices (1 speech)
I rise today to continue the fight for everyday Australians in Dawson—those who get up each morning, send their children to school and work hard to feed their families. However, those...
- Leiba, Mr Courtney Anthony Reginald (1 speech)
DAVID SMITH (—) (): Courtney Leiba led a large and impressive life. He was born in Trinidad, where he became an accomplished musician, particularly mastering the steel drums. He was a...
- Financial Literacy (1 speech)
Last May, I moved a motion to make financial literacy a compulsory part of the national curriculum. This motion is more important today than it has ever been. Last week, the member for Kennedy...
- Willis, Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) (1 speech)
I rise today to commemorate the life of a remarkable woman, Betty Willis, who, sadly, passed away this week. Betty joined the Ryde District Historical Society in the late 1990s and her work with...
- Community Services: Youth (1 speech)
Despite the rorting and controversy around the former government's Safer Communities Fund, there were still many worthy organisations that received funding. This is particularly the case where...
- Ash Wednesday Bushfires: 41st Anniversary (1 speech)
Tomorrow is a 41st anniversary of the Ash Wednesday bushfires, some of the deadliest bushfires in Australian history. It is a tragedy seared into the landscape and into the memories of Victorians...
- Middle East (1 speech)
The situation in Israel and Gaza since 7 October is a tragedy on a truly shocking scale. Over 1,200 Israelis have been killed in the most appalling circumstances, including children, and 28,000...
- Taxation (1 speech)
As every member in this chamber knows, the Albanese Labor government is helping to ease the cost of living for thousands of Australians living on the Central Coast. From 1 July this year, our...
- Safer Communities Fund (1 speech)
There's a saying that youth are our future, but, sadly, not every young person has the brightest and best future. Those who go down the wrong path need support, and the previous coalition...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
We want Australians to earn more and keep more. Making it a reality means fixing the decade of wage suppression under the Liberals, shoring up job security and closing loopholes in job contracts...
- Longman Electorate: Australia Day, International Relations (1 speech)
On Australia Day, I celebrated our great nation along with many of my Longman constituents. First up was a quick stop at the Caboolture Historical Village to, unfortunately, back a loser in the...
- Western Australia: Taxation (1 speech)
I'm a proud Western Australian and I'm a proud Australian. WA is small in numbers but rather mighty, and I'm proud of our economic contribution to the country. While I appreciate the interest...
- Petition: Health Care (1 speech)
I present a petition that has been considered by the Petitions Committee and found to be in order. The principal petitioner, my constituent Barbara Shearer of Cleve, has collected 144 signatures...
- Young Australians (1 speech)
When arriving at the decision to find a better way to deliver meaningful cost-of-living relief, through the tax cuts passed here this morning, the Albanese Labor government listened to the voices...
- Rijs, Mr Richard Cornelis (1 speech)
During the summer parliamentary recess, Gippsland lost a giant and I lost a dear friend. Richard Rijs was a business visionary, a pioneer, a great family man and also an incredible community...
- Taxation, Workplace Relations (1 speech)
This week parliament has passed the second instalment of the closing loopholes legislation, which means a safer trucking industry, pathways to more secure employment conditions. With wages moving...
- Godfrey, Mr Lyndsay Thomas (1 speech)
Today I rise to honour the life of a wonderful man, Lyndsay Godfrey, who passed away earlier this week. Lyndsay was born in 1947 in Western Australia. He joined the RAAF in 1963, spending two...
- Taxation (1 speech)
We're gathered here today to celebrate the consummation in this House of tax cuts for every single Australian taxpayer. That's 13.6 million people right across the country who will have more...
- Fruit Industry (1 speech)
It's a very exciting time in the Goulburn Valley. We are reaching the peak of the fruit harvest season. It kicks off in December when the apricots come off, then the peaches. Now we're into the...
- Labor Government (4 speeches)
I was cleaning up some of the rubbish in my electorate office over the break, and I found this document. It is the back of the Liberal how-to-vote in 2022. Do you remember this document? It was...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Ukraine (2 speeches)
The date of 24 February is an anniversary we wish did not exist, but it is one that this chamber should recognise: 24 February 2022 was the date of Russia's illegal and immoral full-scale...
- Prime Minister (3 speeches)
Can I extend to the Prime Minister and to Jodie, I am sure on behalf of the whole House, our congratulations and best wishes to you. We look forward to our version of the royal wedding sometime...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Immigration Detention (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Earlier today I spoke to Andrew, a member of the family whose mother, Svetlana, was brutally murdered by...
- Taxation (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How will Labor's cost-of-living tax cuts help Middle Australia and what is standing in their way?
- Immigration Detention (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Despite the Prime Minister's suggestions earlier that this is not a worthy question, I ask the minister for...
- Employment (3 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What does the passage of the Albanese Labor government's cost-of-living tax cuts mean for working Australians and our economy? What obstacles were overcome?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Conduct (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Numerous workplaces in Australia have random alcohol and drug testing to help ensure a safe and respectful working environment. Will you commit to...
- Defence (8 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering key defence outcomes and cleaning up the mess of the last decade?
- Immigration Detention (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration. Last year the minister and the then Acting Prime Minister gave an undertaking to contact the victims of the 149 criminals the Albanese government...
- Department of Home Affairs (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. What have we learnt this week from the release of the Richardson review?
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Since the minister released 149 hardcore criminals into the community there have been 27 reports of further...
- Taxation, Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How will the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts help healthcare workers keep more of what they earn? How is the government delivering on...
- Immigration Detention (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. The minister has released 149 hardcore criminals from immigration detention. The minister on Tuesday stated...
- Taxation (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry and Science. How will Australian scientists and researchers benefit from Labor's tax cuts? And are there any risks to Labor's plan?
- Assange, Mr Julian Paul (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, a great many Australians would have been thrilled by the House of Representatives, including you and your government, voting yesterday in...
- Aged Care (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care. How is the Albanese Labor government responding to the horrific findings of the aged care royal commission report and rebuilding the workforce to...
- Workplace Relations (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government helping Australian workers earn more and keep more of what they earn, and are there any...
- Housing (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. Minister, regarding housing, how are negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts good?
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting students and workers in the higher education system and setting the system up for the future?
- Immigration Detention (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. On 5 June, the Attorney-General received advice from the Australian Government Solicitor of the prospect...
- Taxation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is Albanese Labor government helping Australians earn more and keep more of what they earn? What have been impediments to this, and why is it important...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to the honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Albanese Government (30 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This Government's...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Leader Of The Opposition (1 speech)
I would like to use this opportunity to talk about a topic that has been raised several times in question time this week. It is a very important topic to be raised in a parliament that was born...
- Gilmore Electorate (1 speech)
Is has been an exciting few weeks on the South Coast, and I am delighted to be delivering on the promises I made to the people of the Eurobodalla at the last election. Just in the last couple of...
- Capricornia Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Today, not only as the federal representative for Capricornia but also as an advocate for the health and wellbeing of the broader Central Queensland community, I urgently highlight an issue that...
- Middle East (1 speech)
I've spoken previously in this place, and elsewhere, on the seemingly unending and very distressing crisis we see happening in the Middle East. I know that this is an issue that many of my...
- Housing (1 speech)
I want to speak today about housing and taxes and some of the debates we've been having in and around this place. Sadly, young Australians are finding it increasingly difficult to get into the...
- Pearce Electorate: Volunteering (1 speech)
It's been another intense and hectic week in parliament. I have to say, I'm so incredibly proud to be a member of the Albanese Labor government team, constantly listening to and making decisions...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Fowler Electorate: Help You Cope, National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
LE () (): Joline George is a mother of two, and her youngest, an eight-year-old, has autism and is currently in a support unit in a public school. He receives funding from the NDIS, but the road...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government hit the ground running. We will not waste a moment. So what exactly has the Albanese Labor government done for my electorate of Swan? Jobs, accessible homes, cheaper...
- Smith, Ms June, OAM (1 speech)
Today I want to celebrate the achievements of one very special George Town local, June Smith OAM. June was recently awarded Citizen of the Year by the George Town Council for her service to the...
- Moreton Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
On Saturday 3 February I was proud to host the Moreton Volunteer Awards at the wonderful Wellers Hill Bowls Club, an occasion to honour and celebrate our local volunteers. It's wonderful to have...
- Fadden Electorate: Storms (1 speech)
I rise today to speak of the devastating Christmas Day tornado that wreaked havoc across the northern Gold Coast and particularly in my electorate of Fadden. Christmas is usually a time of joy...
- Dobell Electorate (1 speech)
This month I stood alongside the NSW Minister for the Central Coast and state member for Wyong, David Harris, to announce that parking would remain free at Wyong Hospital. Under the previous...
- Greater Shepparton Community Connector Program (1 speech)
I rise to speak about a program in my community that has been incredibly successful. It's called the Greater Shepparton Community Connector Program, and I want to talk a bit about its genesis and...
- Boothby Electorate: Brighton Beach (1 speech)
Picture this: two weeks ago, Sunday 4 February, gorgeous Brighton Beach, white sands, calm blue waters, sunny and 26 degrees—and 664 gorgeous blonde bombshells sashaying down Jetty Road!...
- Telecommunications (2 speeches)
From Gladstone to Gemfields, Moore Park Beach to Monto, Baffle Creek to Biloela, Alton Downs to Agnes Water, regional telecommunications would have to be one of the biggest issues in the Flynn...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Middle East (1 speech)
It's a privilege to rise today and support the position the Australian government has taken in relation to the attacks the Houthis have been issuing on global commerce in our region. It is a...
- Lunar New Year, Taxation (1 speech)
Gongxi facai—which means 'wishing you to be prosperous' in Mandarin. This is said by Mandarin speakers around the world during lunar new year celebrations. In the comedian Ronny Chieng's...
- Australia: Resources (3 speeches)
I hold up this map. I carry them around with me and hand them out. I say, 'What's that?' and they say, 'It's a map of Australia.' Everyone says it's a map of Australia. A government member:...
- Vocational Education and Training (1 speech)
Last year I met with some excellent VET, vocational education and training, providers in my electorate. They are registered training organisations that care about their students, that met all...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
I rise today to address the cost-of-living crisis at home and across the country. It's clear that Australians are facing financial pressures, with families and businesses struggling to cope with...
- Taxation (1 speech)
As an elected member of the 47th Parliament, I have the honour and the privilege of representing the constituents of Tangney. It is a position that I do not take for granted. As a...
