House debates
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
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- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 6, Government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
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- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Bangladesh (1 speech)
I rise to call on this House to acknowledge the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding right now in Bangladesh. As I speak, Bangladeshi Hindus are being subjected to increasingly violent persecution....
- Bendigo Electorate: Swift Parrots (1 speech)
During the winter break, we had some very special visitors to my electorate of Bendigo. We had some visitors from Tasmania. A colony of the swift parrot actually visited my electorate. It's...
- New England Electorate: Renewable Energy (1 speech)
I would just like to note that in my electorate wind towers and wind factories kill swift parrots, so, if you want to protect the swift parrots, be very careful of swindle factories. In my...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Bull, Mr Allen (1 speech)
Australia enjoyed wonderful success at the recent Paris Olympics. Our athletes' efforts were nothing short of outstanding. Success, of course, is not by accident and does not come overnight. On...
- Hinkler Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Well, the missing link has been found. You can stop looking. Not only has it been found; it's been delivered. The Boundary Road extension, the missing link in Hervey Bay, has finally been...
- Wages (1 speech)
Earlier today, the ABS released the June 2024 quarterly data for the wage price index. This is the best overall measure of wages growth in the economy. The data showed that the WPI rose 0.8 per...
- Mackellar Electorate: German International School Sydney, Climate Change (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the German International School Sydney in Terrey Hills. The year 3 and 4 students were keen to read and present their letters to me about climate change....
- Dunkley Electorate: Victoria State Emergency Service (1 speech)
Last Monday, I visited the Frankston SES unit. I met with the current and past controllers and 60 volunteers. I thanked the volunteers for their exceptional dedication and work ensuring the...
- Cycling Without Age Australia (1 speech)
Well before the COVID pandemic, our nation was already experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. While it impacts all ages, it's most evident amongst our older Australians, particularly those in a...
- Pearce Electorate: Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
I am excited to share some fantastic news about a groundbreaking initiative that will transform education in my home state of Western Australia. The Albanese Labor government and the Western...
- Capricornia Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Capricornia is in the midst of a health catastrophe. Under this government's neglect, emergency department wait times have surged across all categories, pushing our hospitals to the brink....
- Solomon Electorate: Palmerston Young Writers Festival (1 speech)
The eighth annual Palmerston Young Writers Festival was the biggest one yet, with 494 entries from young Territorians in years 2 through to 6. I was proud to again be one of the sponsors. We have...
- Curtin Youth Advisory Group (1 speech)
My youth advisory group is made up of year 11 students from across Curtin, and each student presented a 90-second statement on an issue they cared about. The standard was high and the issues were...
- Lewis, Sara, Nurses (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge a brilliant nurse, Sara Lewis, who has been named a 2024 finalist for Aboriginal Nurse/Midwife of the Year in NSW Health's Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2024....
- Rodgers, Mr Calvin (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Harvey Bowling Club legend Calvin Rodgers, who recently won two medals at the Australian Blind Bowlers Association National Championships. Calvin is a legend. He had a...
- Employment (1 speech)
There's nothing I love more than hearing about young kids in the Hunter smashing their goals. I want to share the story of one incredible young person in my electorate, Tama. Tama once described...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
This Labor government has created a cost-of-living crisis. What kind of fantasy land is the Labor government living in when they are boasting about a $300 energy subsidy? I mean, the gall of it....
- Renewable Energy: Protests (1 speech)
On Sunday, a group of people boarded the grand 100-year-old vessel, the Wangi Queen showboat, in support of our terrific Labor candidate for Port Stephens mayor, Leah Anderson. There were elderly...
- Minister for Skills and Training (1 speech)
'Immigration visa bungler Giles strikes again'—you can't miss the front page of the Australian today. Today we have fresh revelations about the incompetence of the member for Scullin. We...
- Wages (2 speeches)
It's not hard to see the chasm between the Liberal opposition and the Albanese government, especially in wages policy. We see the true difference between the major parties, and it underscores the...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- 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 and tomorrow at least. The Minister for Health and Aged Care will answer...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (22 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Before the election, the now Prime Minister promised to cut electricity bills by $275, provide cheaper mortgages and ensure families would be better off on...
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. What has been the response to the Albanese Labor government's decision to lift the wages of early childhood education and care workers?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. Yesterday the minister apologised for referencing Treasury modelling on build-to-rent that didn't exist, then seemed to claim the 160,000 figure came...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How is the Albanese Labor government recognising the skilled and professional work early childhood education and care workers do to...
- Housing (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. Yesterday the minister was forced to apologise after claiming Treasury had modelled the government's failed build-to-rent policy. During question time...
- Wages (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, how is the Albanese Labor government supporting our vital early childhood education and care workers with a pay rise, and what has been the...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (26 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. The minister yesterday in question time claimed CFMEU corruption and illegality has 'no impact on residential construction in the view of some...
- Makarrata Commission (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On Insiders recently, when asked about establishing a makarrata commission with responsibility for truth-telling, the Prime Minister said, 'Well, that's not...
- Critical Minerals Industry (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering A Future Made in Australia by supporting our critical minerals industry, and...
- Gambling Advertising (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Australia has been a world leader in protecting our young people from smoking and vaping. There is irrefutable evidence that gambling is...
- Future Made in Australia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Why are production tax credits a central part of the Albanese Labor government's Future Made in Australia plan, and what are the obstacles to their implementation?
- Makarrata Commission (11 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Have you ever committed to establishing a makarrata commission?
- Agriculture (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. How is the Albanese Labor government's Future Made in Australia helping to unlock the potential of Australian grain...
- Gambling Advertising (2 speeches)
This is a question for the Minister for Communications. I understand there are AFL executives in the House today. Is it true that the government continues to water down its proposed gambling...
- Biofuels (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. What action is the Albanese Labor government taking to support regional Australia,...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
These 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.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (18 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Hume proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This government's spending...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, I present the committee's report entitled Human rights scrutiny report: report 6 of 2024. Report made a parliamentary paper in...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Petition: Environmental Conservation (2 speeches)
People all across Australia are horrified by the climate and environmental impact of expanding our fossil fuel industry. This horror can lead to anger, disengagement, denial, disruptive protests...
- North Macedonia, Turkiye (1 speech)
Over the parliamentary break, I was busy doorknocking and meeting constituents to discuss Labor's cost-of-living relief. I also had the opportunity to travel to North Macedonia. This was my...
- Wannon Electorate: Panmure Football Club, Wannon Electorate: Health (1 speech)
I rise tonight to congratulate the Panmure Football Netball Club for their advocacy to get new female-friendly change rooms for their club. I was very fortunate to be at the ground on...
- Aston Electorate: Tilly Aston Community Awards (1 speech)
Recently I had the tremendous honour of hosting the inaugural Tilly Aston Community Awards. Pioneered in recognition of Tilly Aston, one of Australia's most influential disability advocates, the...
- Flinders Electorate: Paris Olympic Games (1 speech)
With Australia bringing home its biggest ever medal haul from the 2024 Paris Olympics, I want to pay tribute to four remarkable sportswomen from my electorate of Flinders—Eileen Cikamatana,...
- Corangamite Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
Volunteers are the backbone of our communities. Without volunteers, meals would not be delivered to those in need, kids would not have sports coaches, and young parents would not get the...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living: Youth (1 speech)
The cost of living affects us all, but it's different for Australia's young people. Affected by uncertainty, inequality and instability, they have their whole lives ahead of them yet they have no...
- Aston Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
The winter break has provided me with so many great opportunities to get out and about in my electorate and to meet and connect with so many different constituents. In late July I had the great...
- Hadley, Mr Franklin Carrick (Frank), AM (1 speech)
A short while ago, early in the winter, Wee Waa lost one of its most loved and respected citizens. Frank Hadley, a cotton pioneer, passed away at Wee Waa at the age of 97. Frank was a pioneer in...
- Lyons Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
Volunteers are the beating heart of our communities. Whether it's community outreach, environmental causes or education, there is a place where a volunteer's unique skills and interests can...
- Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Fadden Electorate: Community (1 speech)
Like many Australians, I've been closely following an outstanding performance by athletes at the Paris Olympic Games. Among them were four of my constituents, Olivia Gadecki, Kaylee McKeown, Cory...
- Energy Efficiency (1 speech)
If you ever find yourself in Perth, there's a good chance that you'll end up in the electorate of Swan. Yes, the airport is in the electorate, but it's also a hub of activity. Just across the...
- Streetwork (1 speech)
I'm pleased to rise to speak about two very important community organisations in my electorate. The first is Streetwork, which recently held a supporters' breakfast at Willoughby Uniting Church...
- Albanese Government: Education (1 speech)
The Albanese government understands the transformative power of education. We want to make sure that all students, whether they are at primary school, high school, TAFE or university, have every...
- Banks Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
On 3 August I attended the centenary dinner of the St George Football Association, and what an incredible organisation it is. It has existed in various forms for 100 years. It was great to see...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
Early childhood education is vital. It's good for the economy, it's good for families and it's amazing for our youngest Australians. If we want to invest in our human capital and be a wealthier,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
- Economy, Cost of Living (1 speech)
I rise to raise my grievances in relation to a number of issues, in particular the current state of the economy and the stress of the cost-of-living crisis impacting so many. Inflation remains...
- Tangney Electorate: Arts and Culture (1 speech)
A few months ago I attended the Alfred Cove Art Society exhibition in my electorate of Tangney. The exhibition was part of the Melville Open Studios event, where local artists open their studios...
- PsiQuantum (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to speak about a controversial investment decision made by the Albanese Labor government which raises serious questions. This is Labor's decision to invest almost $1...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
Great news: early childhood education workers are set to get a well-deserved 15 per cent pay rise. For the typical early childhood worker, this means an extra $103 a week in their pay packet by...
- Distilling and Brewing Industry (1 speech)
I rise to make some important comments about the brewing and distilling industry in Australia which has hitherto been a flourishing part of cultural life, in regional Australia in particular....
- Western Australia: Manufacturing, Western Australia: Energy (2 speeches)
I stand here tonight, as I do every day, as a proud Western Australian—someone who will stand up for WA. I get WA, I understand the WA regions, and I understand my electorate. I make it a...
