House debates
Monday, 12 August 2024
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 29th report of the Petitions Committee for the 47th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 29 Petitions and...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following 72 petitions:
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 12 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented:
- Statements (1 speech)
The petitions in today's report are all e-petitions that closed for signature since the committee's last report to the House, on 1 July. The largest petition received over 6,500 signatures and...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Housing (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises the importance of affordable and well-located housing in regional, rural and remote Australia and the fundamental human right to shelter; (2) notes the:...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) congratulates the efforts of Australia's Olympic Team at the 2024 Olympic Games; and (2) wishes the best of luck to the Australian Paralympic Team competing in the...
- Cost of Living (13 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that Australians are struggling through a cost of living crisis and are being failed by the Government; (2) notes that Australians have lost tens of...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliament House: Security (1 speech)
On 4 July 2024 I made a statement to the chamber on a serious security breach by protesters in Australian Parliament House. I now provide the House with an update. At the request of the presiding...
- Privilege (0 speeches)
- Public Accounts and Audit Joint Committee (2 speeches)
I wish to raise a matter of privilege under standing order 51. The matter relates to a concerns notice I have received pursuant to the Queensland Defamation Act 2005 issued to me by Melissa...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- COAG Legislation Amendment Bill 2023; Assent (1 speech)
I inform the House 5 July 2024 I personally presented to Her Excellency the Governor-General at Government House the COAG Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 for assent, this being the first bill...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Intelligence and Security Joint Committee; Report (2 speeches)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, I present the following reports: the Advisory report on the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1)...
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Membership (2 speeches)
On 5 July 2024, the Speaker received advice from the Chief Government Whip nominating Ms Belyea to be a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. In accordance with standing...
- Membership (2 speeches)
The Speaker has received advice from the Chief Government Whip and the Chief Opposition Whip nominating members to be members of certain committees.
- Migration Joint Committee, Parliamentary Library Joint Committee, Public Works Joint Committee; Membership (1 speech)
The Speaker has received a message from the Senate informing the House that Senator Payman has been discharged from the Joint Standing Committee on Migration and Senator Pratt has been appointed...
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Appointment (1 speech)
The Speaker has received a message from the Senate informing the House that the Senate concurs with the resolution relating to the variation of appointment of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Australian Red Cross: 110th Anniversary (1 speech)
I am honoured to help celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross. Since its founding on 13 August 1914, the Red Cross has been a pillar of support and compassion, providing...
- Makin Electorate: Torrens Valley Christian School (1 speech)
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of representing education minister Jason Clare at the official opening of the new 11.7 million multipurpose two-storey primary school building at Torrens Valley...
- Interest Rates (1 speech)
There was a collective sigh of relief last week when the RBA held off an interest rate hike. But, for so many, this is just a blip in their stress levels—a tiny, symbolic reprieve. Almost...
- International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica (1 speech)
On 11 July 2024, I attended the commemoration for the victims of the genocide in Srebrenica. This year marks the first commemoration since the UN designated 11 July as the annual International...
- Religious Discrimination Legislation (1 speech)
In a case of taking out the trash on Friday, the Prime Minister has breached another election promise—to faith communities this time—by indicating that the government will no longer...
- Kambah: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
This year marks 50 years of the great Tuggeranong suburb of Kambah. To celebrate this anniversary, the Tuggeranong Arts Centre is hosting an exhibition exploring the suburb's history through...
- Fowler Electorate: Braeside Hospital (1 speech)
I had the opportunity to work with HammondCare volunteers Sinilia Radivojevic and her friend Rebecca on the weekend at the Braeside Hospital for palliative care, in Prairiewood, in my electorate...
- Williams, Ms Kylie (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge an outstanding nurse in my electorate of Robertson, Kylie Williams, who has been named a 2024 finalist for Nurse of the Year in the NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and...
- Lyne Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
Congratulations are in order to all the Olympic athletes, who've made Australia proud with their efforts in Paris. Athletes of the future are everywhere, and 10-year-old Tamryn Matheson has just...
- Darwin 9s (1 speech)
The Darwin Aussie Rules 9s footy championships were held in Marrara on the weekend. What's Aussie Rules 9s, you ask? That's where we've got nine players, not 18, per field and it's not on the...
- Moore Electorate: Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
In my coastal electorate of Moore, we are proud of our active surf lifesaving community, numbering 5,000 members and two great local surf clubs, Sorrento and Mullaloo, which are both very...
- National Science Week (1 speech)
Today is the beginning of National Science Week, and I was very pleased this morning to accompany the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, and the Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, to...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
Like many, I have been transfixed by the Olympics in the last two weeks and the outstanding efforts of our Australian athletes. Naturally, we are particularly proud of those who come from our...
- Spence Electorate: Women's Health Forum (1 speech)
Late last month, alongside the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, I was proud to be able to host a community-wide women's health forum in Elizabeth. It is great to see the minister in...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
The opening ceremony of the Olympics had a very unfortunate segment. That the organising committee of the Olympic Games felt it okay to mock the religious image of the Last Supper was not okay on...
- 14 for Fitz (1 speech)
REPACHOLI () (): I rise to congratulate over 150 dedicated members of the 14 for Fitz who ran and walked the 14-kilometre City2Surf event in Sydney yesterday. This group of 150 friends dedicated...
- Peel Health Campus (1 speech)
This is the 12th time I have spoken about Labor's failure to fix the Peel region's local hospital. Labor has been promising to upgrade the Peel Health Campus since 2017. They've delayed, they've...
- Boothby Electorate: Grace's Gallery and Gifts (1 speech)
Art is an important part of our lives as individuals and as a community. Art enables us to express ourselves as individuals and our place in the community and the world. Art enables us to reach...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (1 speech)
Why won't this weak Prime Minister stand up to the bullies, thugs and crooks of the CFMEU? We know from media reports that the CFMEU has been infiltrated by bikies and underworld criminal...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
In May this year, I met with early education and childcare workers in my office, and they had a really strong message for me. They said they appreciated the fee-free TAFE and that it meant there...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Pritchard, Mr Thomas Page (Tom); Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I declare that the resumption of debate on the Prime Minister's motion of condolence in connection with the death of Thomas Page Pritchard is referred to the Federation Chamber.
- Steedman, Mr Alan Peter (Pete) (1 speech)
I inform the House of the death, on 10 July 2024, of Alan Peter Steedman, a member of this House for the division of Casey from 1983 to 1984. As a mark of respect to the memory of Pete Steedman,...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (2 speeches)
So many Australians have spent the past fortnight on Paris time, our eyes glued to the extraordinary scenes in the pool, on the track, in the velodrome, on the whitewater course, at the skate...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present a revised ministry list. It includes the changes to the ministry made by the Governor-General on 29 July and new representative arrangements. I understand the document will be included...
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport will be absent from question time today. The Minister for Health and Aged Care will answer questions on her behalf.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has broken promises to cut electricity bills, to provide cheaper mortgages and to ensure that families will be better off on the cost of...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How is the Albanese Labor government recognising the professional work of early childhood educators and helping them with the cost of...
- Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last week, the RBA said: … Public demand is forecast to be stronger than previously expected, reflecting recent public spending announcements by...
- Early Childhood Education (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. What has been the reaction to the Albanese Labor government's decision to increase early educator wages? And why is it important to support our early...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Poverty (2 speeches)
My question is for the Treasurer. One in eight Australians live in poverty. Helping them helps all of us. It means that more Australians can afford to pay their rent and their bills, to get to...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government helping to ensure childcare workers are valued and paid fairly, and what has been the response?
- Inflation (9 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Independent economist Chris Richardson said last week's RBA statement was about as clear as they can be: there is extra budget spending in the system which is...
- Economy (3 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government's responsible economic management right for the conditions we confront, and what approaches have the government rejected?
- Makarrata Commission (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Has the Prime Minister ruled out the creation of a Makarrata commission to oversee truth-telling and treaty? If so, why is there still money in the budget to...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Winter, Hon. Dean, Dow, Ms Anita, Christensen, Mr George (1 speech)
I acknowledge, as guests of the member for Lyons and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Leader of the Opposition from Tasmania, Dean Winter, and the Deputy Leader of the...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Defence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government investing in defence to keep Australians safe after a decade of mismanagement in defence?
- Climate Change: Agriculture (6 speeches)
My question is for the minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Has the minister's department modelled how much farmers will pay of the $2.3 billion Treasury has estimated in extra...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Industry and Science. How is the Albanese Labor government's Future Made in Australia plan helping Australian families deal with cost-of-living pressures, and...
- Gambling Advertising (2 speeches)
To the Prime Minister: Goldstein constituents and other Australians tell me they want all gambling ads banned, yet it's been reported that you're planning only a partial ban. Rod Glover, husband...
- Housing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Homelessness. How is Labor's Homes for Australia plan helping address the housing pressures Australians face, and what is standing in the way?
- Makarrata Commission (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Has the Prime Minister committed to anyone that he supports the establishment of a makarrata commission?
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is the Albanese Labor government acting to reduce the cost of energy? What policies leading to higher power prices has the...
- Workplace Relations (4 speeches)
My question is for the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. The construction industry is different. We've lived through 11,000 pages of royal commission...
- Cybersecurity (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Cyber Security. What was the government's role in the response to the CrowdStrike outage?
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. Has CFMEU corruption and lawless behaviour added to construction and housing costs for everyday Australians?
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. What action is the Albanese Labor government taking to make medicines cheaper? Why is this action needed, and how are new listings on the...
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 1 of 2024-25 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's Audit performance audit report No. 1 of 2024-25, entitled Defence Procurement and Implementation of the myClearance System: Department of Defence. Document made a...
- 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.
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Department of Health and Aged Care; Presentation (1 speech)
I ask leave of the House to make a statement regarding the explanatory statement for the National Health (Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal) Appointment 2024,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Hall, Mr Raymond Steele (1 speech)
This evening I would like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to Steele Hall, who sadly passed away two months ago—a former member of this chamber, a former senator and a former member...
- Adelaide Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I had the great pleasure on the weekend, on Sunday, of hosting the Prime Minister in my electorate. He was there to announce the final stage of the long-awaited North-South Corridor...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
Despite the significant distance from communities in my large electorate, no matter where I go, I am reminded of the plight of regional WA under this Labor government. Labor's homegrown inflation...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
My community in Chisholm, just like me, really values education. I'm so delighted to be part of a government that is delivering a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators. This is not...
- Gibbs, Mrs Doris Ethel Rosemary, Ellison, Mr James Sidney (1 speech)
I want to use this time tonight to reflect on the wonderful contributions that two terrific people made to the community of Forde both through the Beenleigh region and on the northern Gold Coast....
- Schools (1 speech)
I've been visiting our local schools in Macarthur for over 40 years in my role as a paediatrician, often for case conferences about my particular patients who had complex neurological and medical...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Kooyong Electorate: National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise to convey the extreme frustration of a Kooyong family with the processes of the NDIS. I have to note that I've known this family since they first presented to the Royal Children's Hospital...
- Vietnam Veterans Day, Australian Service in Timor-Leste: 25th Anniversary (1 speech)
This Sunday, 18 August, is Vietnam Veterans Day. On this day in 1966 men of the 6th Battalion, supported by New Zealand artillery, encountered the Vietcong in a rubber plantation outside the...
- Torres Strait: School Infrastructure (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the substandard education and wellbeing of our young students in the Torres Strait region. Tagai secondary college on Thursday Island is currently in a deplorable...
- Hasluck Electorate: Hasluck Volunteer Awards (1 speech)
Congratulations on your ascension, Deputy Speaker Scrymgour. It's a pleasure, in your first duty today, to tell you about an event I hosted on the weekend: the inaugural Hasluck Volunteer Awards,...
- Carter, Ms Sarah (1 speech)
I rise to offer my sincere condolences to the family, friends, loved ones and work colleagues of Sarah Carter. Sarah tragically passed away last week, aged just 45. I know it's reckless to try...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Hull, Ms Jessica (1 speech)
I just want to start by associating all members in this place, particularly Labor MPs, with the wonderful words of the member for Gippsland. Those were heartfelt words, and you could see that in...
- McKenzie, Mr Kai, IGA Local Grocer Hawks Nest, Australian Surf Championships, Watkins, Ms Caron (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Bonny Hills local Kai McKenzie. Many of you have probably heard in the news about 23-year-old Kai's horrific experience on 23 June, when he was...
- Baldwin, Mr Ricky, Bamblett, Professor Muriel, AM, AO (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker Scrymgour, congratulations on your appointment. It's an honour to be here this morning and lovely to see you in that chair. It's wonderful news. I rise to give my first...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I have said for a long time now that being on the NDIS is life changing for a participant with the right package and the right service provider. It is truly life changing. We have to ensure that...
- Burt Electorate: Volunteers, Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community. In my electorate of Burt, there are countless local heroes that give their time and energy to make our community a better, more vibrant place to...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Taxation (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the politicisation of tax reform is holding this country and economy back; and (b) this process of politicisation is frequently felt by small to...
- Geneva Conventions (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) 12 August 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949, the foundation of modern international humanitarian law; and (b)...
- Child Care (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) it has been over 12 months since the Government introduced its Cheaper Child Care policy, and out of pocket costs have increased by 7.2 per cent in...
- Housing (7 speeches)
I'm pleased to rise to speak to this motion. Affordable housing is one of the most important challenges that we face as a nation, and this government is taking action on a number of fronts to...
- Ukraine (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) two and half years since the further illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Ukrainian military forces continue to bravely defend their...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Local News (1 speech)
I'd like to talk today about local news and access to local news content. Local news is struggling all around Australia, including in Warringah. Our news media are in a David and Goliath battle...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
It was a privilege to have the Prime Minister and Dr Anne Aly, the Minister for Youth and Minister for Early Childhood Education, visit the beautiful Sagewood Early Learning facility in Dayton in...
- Health Care (1 speech)
Recently, I made a freedom-of-information request to the office of the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, asking for documents related to the redevelopment of Albury Base Hospital...
- Wilde, Mrs Edna May, OAM (1 speech)
It's with deep sadness that I rise to acknowledge the passing of Edna Wilde OAM, a cherished resident of Marsfield, who left us on Tuesday 6 August. Edna was approaching her 95th birthday, a...
- Brisbane Electorate: Youth (1 speech)
Young people across this country are doing it tough, and their voices are rarely if ever heard in this place. As a young person—which I still think I can call myself at...
- Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area (1 speech)
In 2000, the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area was declared. It's million hectares have unique eucalypts and other plants, endangered animals and 60,000 years of Aboriginal heritage....
- North Pine Sports Club: 50th Anniversary (1 speech)
It was my pleasure to attend the North Pine Sports Club's 50th birthday celebrations recently at Norths Leagues & Services Club. It was a great night to mix with many former and current...
- Boothby Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Many, if not most, Boothby constituents will have experienced the car park that is South Road. It doesn't matter if it's rush hour, school pick-up or some other time of day; if you can get 25...
- Gutwein, Hon. Peter (1 speech)
It's a pleasure to rise today to acknowledge the remarkable efforts of the former Tasmanian Premier and current chair of the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, the Hon. Peter Gutwein. On 9 June,...
- Martin-Lysicrates Prize (1 speech)
On 30 July, I, along with hundreds of school students, packed Parramatta's Riverside Theatre to watch the Martin-Lysicrates Prize. It was a real moment for me. I felt quite emotional as the...
- Griffith University Golden Z Club (1 speech)
Last weekend the Zonta Golden Z Club at Griffith University, Gold Coast set up a black shoe display at the Runaway Bay Shopping Centre. At that display there were 31 pairs of black shoes, with...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
Australia was unstoppable. A new gold standard has been set. It was the best Olympics ever, with 53 medals in total at the Paris 2024 Olympics. What a performance! What a team! To every...
- Little Grubbs Orchard (1 speech)
Little Grubbs Orchard, founded by Gold Coaster Lily Grubb, provides critical support services and programs for children, and their families, impacted by neurodevelopmental conditions. Lily...
- Fraser Electorate: Youth (1 speech)
It's my pleasure to deliver a speech written by two wonderful year 10 students, Wangari Berhanu and Anthony Phan, who recently completed their work experience placement at my electorate office....
- Theodore Centenary Celebrations (1 speech)
In June, Theodore celebrated 100 years since electricity to the town was turned on, and governor Matthew Nathan started the first water pumps. The Theodore Centenary Celebrations provided a...
- Blair Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I have great news from my electorate of Blair. Four community and sporting infrastructure projects in Ipswich City and the Somerset region have just received more than $19.8 million in joint...
- Brooker, Mr Trevor (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to pay tribute to Dungog local and World War II veteran Trevor Brooker, who passed away on 7 July aged 100 years. Trevor was born on 5 December 1923 on a cattle station...
- Australian Red Cross: 110th Anniversary (1 speech)
Tomorrow the Australian Red Cross celebrates 110 years of service to our country and so many more all around the world. The Red Cross was first established during the First World War. On 13...
- Donnelly, Mr Cecil (1 speech)
Today in the House Tom Pritchard was honoured as the last remaining Rat of Tobruk. My next-door neighbour, Cecil Donnelly, was a Rat of Tobruk. Cecil began his working life working for my...
- Nasoraia, Rishama Brikha Haithem Saed (1 speech)
Recently I was privileged to join our local Mandaean community to celebrate the ordination to Rishama of His Beatitude Brikha HS Nasoraia. Just under 4,000 people of the Mandaean faith call...
- Beaudesert: 150th Anniversary (1 speech)
I had the great pleasure of attending the B150 Beaudesert sesquicentennial gala dinner a few weeks ago. The community came together for the most wonderful night of celebrations, which was the...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games (1 speech)
How good is Australia? If you're anything like me, over the past two weeks, you couldn't have torn yourself away from the screen. We've watched our athletes thrive on the world stage in Paris,...
- Fadden Electorate: Business (1 speech)
Oi! Oi! Oi! Over the winter break, in addition to watching the Olympics, I was fortunate enough to host the deputy leader of the opposition on the northern Gold Coast to meet some local business...
- Senior, Mr Charlie (1 speech)
Today I would like to celebrate a remarkable achievement in the world of sport—an achievement that embodies dedication, perseverance and the uniting spirit of a champion. Charlie Senior,...
- Australian Red Cross: 110th Anniversary (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate the work of the Australian Red Cross, which turns 110 tomorrow. In my electorate of Cowper, the Red Cross holds a particularly special place in our hearts because, on the mid...
- Newcastle Electorate: Telecommunications (1 speech)
Almost 5,000 people live in Stockton, which is just a few minutes by ferry from the city of Newcastle. It's a tight-knit, strong and resilient community. But ongoing problems with mobile phone...
- Gippsland Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
In my entire time in this place, I have been successfully advocating for a better, safer Princes Highway. The Princes Highway in Gippsland is the main transport arterial, and a safer road...
- Ikhlasi, Ms Farzana (1 speech)
Volunteering is one of the greatest bricks in the wall that is the Australian way. As a nation, we stand out above the rest for our willingness to help each other, to positively influence the...
- Bruce Highway (2 speeches)
I rise today to speak on the disgrace that is the Bruce Highway. What is meant to be the main road in Queensland—used for delivering produce, supplies and materials from Brisbane to...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Taxation (15 speeches)
I'd like to start by congratulating the member for McEwen for bringing this motion to the House. I know that he is acutely aware of the need to provide cost-of-living relief for Australians in a...
- Alcohol Excise (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) successive, biannual increases in beer and spirits excise on alcohol now sees Australia having amongst the highest excises in the world; (b) combined...
- Wages (8 speeches)
Today I want to talk about the significant progress the Albanese Labor government has made in supporting low-paid workers and ensuring fair wages for all Australians. From the very beginning,...
- Energy (8 speeches)
My purpose in supporting the member for O'Connor in moving this motion is to highlight the role that natural gas has played in our nation historically but also the role it continues to play today...
