House debates
Thursday, 10 October 2024
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Nuclear Energy Select Committee; Appointment (12 speeches)
RISHWORTH (—) (): On behalf of the Leader of the House, I move: That: (1) a House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy be appointed to specifically inquire into and report on the...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (1 speech)
I present—and members might want to know this one—the sitting calendar for 2025. I ask leave of the House to move that the proposed parliamentary sittings be agreed to. Leave granted....
- Resolutions of the Senate (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Nuclear Energy Select Committee; Membership (2 speeches)
The Speaker has received advice from the Chief Government Whip, nominating members to be members of the Select Committee on Nuclear Energy.
- Human Rights Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, I present the committee's report, incorporating a dissenting report: Human Rights Scrutiny Report 9 of 2024. Report made a...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Representation (1 speech)
At six o'clock last night in my office we quietly celebrated the closing of the polls in 2004, which saw me re-elected to the parliament after being defeated twice before and being a oncer...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
We all keep talking about how times are tough, and they are. Over the last few weeks and in the coming weeks I am taking the opportunity to meet with a number of welfare agencies in my...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
Today I'm proud to share the ideas of two remarkable year 8 students from Emerald State High School who have taken part in the Youth Voice in Parliament program. This initiative gives young...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
Labor understands that living costs are high for many Australian families. That's why the Albanese Labor government has delivered tax cuts for all taxpayers, energy bill relief for households and...
- Raise Our Voice Australia (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Raise our Voice Australia campaign and to share with you what Eden from my community had to say: My name is Eden, I'm 16 years old and I live in the Mayo electorate. I live...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
We hear you, we see you, and we understand the pressures families are facing. And that's why we've delivered tangible cost-of-living relief. We have cut taxes for every Australian, provided $300...
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Millions of people across the country are on the frontlines of a full-blown housing catastrophe. Rents and mortgages have skyrocketed. People are being forced to skip meals to keep a roof over...
- Economy (1 speech)
When it comes to the economy, the Libs talk the big game but under the Libs inflation had a six in front of it and it now has a two. We've had two budget surpluses when the Libs had exactly...
- Latham, Mr Mervyn Sidney (1 speech)
Today I rise to wish Mervyn Sidney Latham a happy 100th birthday on 14 October 2024. Born at Port Macquarie, Merv spent his early years helping out on the family farm and at his grandfather's...
- Economy (1 speech)
Our government's No. 1 priority is helping Australians with the cost of living, and our economic plan is focused on helping people while fighting inflation. We're making it cheaper and easier for...
- Aircraft Noise (1 speech)
Bribie Island is a little piece of paradise in the electorate of Longman and, as more and more people discover that South-East Queensland is probably the best destination in Australia, our...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
Delivering cost-of-living relief is the No. 1 priority of the Albanese Labor government—a government that has spent the last 2½ years working for Australians. We know people are doing...
- Queensland: Youth Crime (1 speech)
The time has come to hold Queensland Labor to account for the youth crime crisis that has swept through our state and hurt my home city of Toowoomba so badly. As we come to the election on 26...
- Housing (1 speech)
While some MPs grandstand on social media, the truth is that Labor is the only party committed to genuine housing reform. The Greens political party talk about housing but then block housing...
- Queensland State Election (1 speech)
On 26 October Queenslanders have a very important decision to make. Change is needed. Over the last 35 years, the Labor government have been in power for almost three decades. As a result we've...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
Delivering cost-of-living relief is our top priority, but every day the 'no-alition' throws a tantrum, claiming we're not doing enough. What a joke! They continue to block our cost-of-living...
- Queensland State Election (1 speech)
I'm excited! I am so excited because in 16 days Queensland residents will finally have the opportunity to change the government. For nine very long years we have had to endure nothing but...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. I can't stress enough how important this subject is, because Aussies who can talk to someone about their mental health and who can receive quality...
- Queensland State Election (1 speech)
It's on! In Queensland, it's on. There's a state election. We've seen the campaign buses. We see the promises. We see the scare campaigns. But in Bundaberg what we see is our local candidate for...
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
The Albanese Labor government's economic plan is about one thing—helping Australians earn more and keep more of what they earn. Every day, this side of the House works tirelessly to reduce...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Prime Minister will be absent from question time today, as he is attending the ASEAN meeting in Laos, and I will answer questions on behalf of the Prime Minister.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living: Veterans (6 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence. Dan Keighran, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic actions in Afghanistan, has been forced to sell his medals...
- Cybersafety (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Communications. How is the Albanese Labor government working to support families to keep children safer on social media?
- Members of Parliament: Staff (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister, and I refer to the allegations that were made today by the chief of staff to the Deputy Prime Minister. Under the ministerial code of conduct:...
- National Broadband Network (2 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government futureproofing the NBN, after a decade of mismanagement, by making it more affordable and accessible for all...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Business Investment (2 speeches)
My question is for the Treasurer. e61 research has shown that young, innovative firms drive productivity, yet Australia's early-stage investment per capita is roughly a third of the US's and a...
- Broadband (2 speeches)
SCRYMGOUR () (): My question is to the Minister for Communications. What has been the community's response to the government's commitment to keep the National Broadband Network in public...
- Members of Parliament: Staff (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. I refer to the allegations that were made today by the chief of staff to the Deputy Prime Minister. When did the Deputy Prime Minister first speak...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to ensure a more competitive, dynamic economy and get fairer prices for Australians? How does this compare to...
- Gambling (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. Minister, I refer to the June 2023 report prepared by the late Peta Murphy, a report I signed, concerning online gambling restrictions. In...
- Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government's paid family and domestic violence leave making a difference...
- Online Gambling (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. Minister, it has been 470 days since the late Peta Murphy's report concerning online restrictions for gambling was tabled. Along with the member...
- Medicare: Urgent Care Clinics (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. After a decade of cuts and neglect, how are Medicare urgent care clinics making it easier for Australians to see a doctor and taking...
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care. The government's aged care reforms include changes to home-care support, but people in rural areas of my electorate of Indi are concerned their...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How is the Albanese Labor government helping to ease cost-of-living pressures for early childhood education and care workers?
- Infrastructure: Regional Australia (11 speeches)
CHESTER () (): My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Minister, after almost 2½ years in government, how many projects funded under the...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government's responsible economic management helping to shield the Australian economy from global uncertainty? How is this approach...
- Rural and Regional Health Services (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Across the Central West, doctors are leaving the bush. From smaller towns like Canowindra, Kandos and Gulgong to larger ones like...
- Pensions and Benefits (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. Why is it important that the Albanese Labor government acts to ensure schemes like robodebt never happen again?
- Australian Ambassador to the United States of America (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Is it appropriate during a cost-of-living crisis, when Australian families cannot afford to pay their power and grocery bills, that the Australian...
- Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering cheaper electricity, and how does this compare to more expensive energy policies?
- Research and Development (15 speeches)
(): My question is to the Minister for Education. Is it appropriate that during a cost-of-living crisis, when Australian families cannot afford to pay their power and grocery bills,...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. How are the Albanese Labor government's cost-of-living measures strengthening the Australian economy, and what is standing in the way?
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Department Of The House Of Representatives; Presentation (1 speech)
Pursuant to section 65 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, I present the annual report of the Department of the House of Representatives for 2023-24 Document made a parliamentary paper.
- 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.
- Cost of Living: Veterans (2 speeches)
(): I seek leave to table the article 'Victoria Cross recipient to sell medals to cover family expenses' to help the Minister for Defence to get across his brief.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- PsiQuantum (20 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable the Manager of Opposition Business proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Maugean Skate (1 speech)
In August, I had the pleasure of providing work experience to a 15-year-old Hobart year 10 student named Hannah. During that time, I invited Hannah to write about an issue that was important to...
- His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Greek Australian Community (1 speech)
Today I'd like to speak about a very important visitor to our nation, and that is His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, leader and head of the Greek Orthodox Church. The visit of His...
- Renewable Energy (2 speeches)
It is amazing. The world has gone upside down. I want to tell you about my life as a grazier in the New England area. Every two years, I have to fill out the Livestock Production Assurance form....
- Raise Our Voice Australia: Manufacturing Industry (1 speech)
We need young people to be engaged in decisions that affect their future, and the Raise Our Voice speechwriting campaign is just the catalyst young people need to do this. It has inspired so many...
- Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (1 speech)
The 35th Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards will be held on 19 October. They will coincide with the 125th—and one week—anniversary of the chamber, one of the...
- Hunter Wetlands Centre, Play Our Way Program, Hunter Business Awards (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate the Hunter Wetlands Centre, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. The story of this community-run, not-for-profit organisation is truly remarkable. In just...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Youth Voice In Parliament Week (1 speech)
Today I'm proud to read the speeches of two young Warringah residents who entered speeches in the competition for the Raise Our Voice campaign as part of Youth Voice in Parliament Week. They were...
- Youth Voice In Parliament Week, Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm delighted to represent the winner of the Macarthur Raise Our Voice campaign, Lania Saumamao, and stand here in this parliament to read her winning entry: My name is Lania, I am 18 years old...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
Today I'm making a speech on behalf of someone else as part of the Raise Our Voice Australia campaign. I'm about to read a speech written by Molly from Dubbo. When I read this speech, everyone in...
- Local Government: Governance (1 speech)
I'm afraid to report that a terrible abuse of power has been uncovered at a council in my electorate. The Victorian Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, IBAC, yesterday released...
- Fourmile, Mr Gudju Gudju (Seith) (1 speech)
I rise to honour an incredible man whose life and legacy left an indelible mark in our region and, indeed, in our nation: Gudju Gudju, also known as Seith Fourmile. Gudju Gudju was not only a...
- Raise Our Voice Australia (1 speech)
The Raise Our Voice competition asked young people to write a speech to parliament. This year they were asked, 'What do you want your community to look like in the next 10 years, and what can the...
- Hibbert, Mr Rhys (1 speech)
Rhys Hibbert of St Ives High School is an inspiring young constituent of mine. When he was 18 months old Rhys was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and underwent extensive treatment which,...
- Cunningham Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
The Illawarra is an extremely diverse and multicultural region where, for decades, people from all walks of life have come together to create such a vibrant community and to help build the...
- Queensland State Election (1 speech)
Well, it's on. In Queensland, it's on—that is, the state election campaign. It will be run and won by 26 October, and, in my local region, I've got three exceptional candidates for the...
- Whitlam Electorate: Youth, Housing (2 speeches)
Since 2010, I've been holding a forum for young people in my electorate to ensure that their voices are heard. They don't get to vote, but they do have strong opinions on the things that we...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That order of the day No. 1, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Aged Care Bill 2024; Second Reading (12 speeches)
I'm pleased to rise in support of the Aged Care Bill 2024, which is in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety findings. The bill delivers on our election commitment to...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Aukus (1 speech)
I've long argued that Australia should adopt a more independent foreign and security policy, which is to say not that we shouldn't have allies or be a member of alliances but rather that at all...
- Health Care, Mental Health (1 speech)
Before the introduction of Medicare, the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in Australia was unpaid medical bills. One in seven Australians at the time had no medical coverage. That's why Gough...
- Menzies Electorate: Neighbourhood Watch, Menzies Electorate: St Bishoy and St Shenouda's Coptic Orthodox Church (1 speech)
I rise to talk about an institution in my electorate that is dearly valued—our Neighbourhood Watch. Recently I have been doorknocking in my electorate, and the top three issues are cost of...
- Hindu Community (1 speech)
Last night, we celebrated the 20th Diwali here in Parliament House, and, in the last two decades, the whole of Australia has fallen in love with Diwali. From Darwin to Hobart, people right across...
- O'Connor Electorate (1 speech)
I rise today to thank Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for taking the time recently to visit the remote Northern Goldfields region of O'Connor, where the shadow minister for Indigenous...
- Victoria: Floods, Tertiary Education (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge that this weekend will be a tough weekend for many in my electorate as it is the two-year anniversary since our region was devastated by the October floods in 2022. The...
