House debates
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 32 of the Selection Committee relating to consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 18 November 2024. The report will be...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Navigation Amendment Bill 2024; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill makes minor amendments to the Navigation Act 2012 in order to give effect to an amendment to the International Convention for the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for...
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Treaties Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, I present the committee's Report222: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation. Report made a parliamentary...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (1 speech)
On behalf of the Leader of the House, I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring on Wednesday, 6 November: (1)...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Warrah Disability Services (1 speech)
Warrah Disability Services in my electorate, in Dural, is a fantastic not-for-profit service. They're dedicated to performing particular services for people with disability. They work to do so by...
- George's Fruit Barn, Tertiary Education (1 speech)
In my electorate of Robertson, we have a range of tremendous local small businesses that provide fresh produce. One of these is George's Fruit Barn. George's Fruit Barn services our community...
- Farrer Electorate: Racism (1 speech)
I rise with a message from my electorate of Farrer: those who try to divide us will only make us stronger. On 12 October, up to 50 Neo-Nazis dressed in black with faces covered converged at...
- Northern Territory: Tourism (1 speech)
The Territory is a great place for fishing. A lot of people know that, but if anyone's caught the new season of Territory on Netflix, you'll see how incredibly beautiful it is and how much...
- Taxation (1 speech)
Whether it is bringing dental and mental health into Medicare, making university free and completely wiping student debt, capping rent increases or setting up a public developer to build homes...
- Childhood Dementia (1 speech)
Yesterday I met with Megan Maack. Megan's a wonderful person who runs the Childhood Dementia Initiative. She has two children herself who have Sanfilippo syndrome, which is one of the causes of...
- Crows Nest Fest (1 speech)
Over the last three weeks, I have spent a lot of time in my community at fairs and festivals, and every occasion has been incredible. But today I want to particularly thank the hardworking...
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
This week, the Albanese Labor government have made two fantastic announcements in the education space. These announcements will help people with their cost of living right now and make education...
- Nuclear Energy (1 speech)
In my part of Central Queensland, energy prices are nothing to laugh about. The cost is stifling our farmers, businesses and family homes, and it's stopping younger generations from getting...
- Eating Disorders (1 speech)
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, impact thousands of people. These are serious and often fatal illnesses. They are terrible diseases that I know so many families in our community are...
- Relay For Life (1 speech)
Last weekend, Bunbury held its fantastic Relay For Life event. I want to thank the amazing volunteers who have run this relay for around 20 years. It's a 24-hour team based event and, of course,...
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Labor is the party for education both in TAFE and university. That's why we're unlocking 100,000 fee-free TAFE places per year. Under Labor, fee-free TAFE is here to stay. We'll also be cutting...
- Lindsay Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Labor has dudded Western Sydney residents yet again, this time on three key infrastructure projects with broken promises and funding cuts. Firstly, the Albanese Labor government officials this...
- Holt Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
We recently celebrated the completion of the south-eastern section of the Suburban Roads Upgrades at Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road in my electorate of Holt. The $1.6 billion South-Eastern Roads...
- Energy (1 speech)
I was pleased to join the team at Long Island Point in my electorate last Friday to celebrate the official opening of the Hastings Generation project. This project will not only reduce the amount...
- Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
Australians and small businesses work hard for their money, and every dollar counts. Yet every time someone taps their card for coffee or groceries, everyone is hit with digital payment fees that...
- Economy (1 speech)
We learned in today's AFR that this evening our Prime Minister, in a speech, will be telling a group of business leaders that, with regard to the fight against inflation, the worst is now behind...
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Inequality is something that cuts across generations. This is especially true in the north, where, because of that disparity, opportunities like going to university feel unrealistic and...
- Barker Electorate: Drought (1 speech)
Much of South Australia is in drought. Many regions in my electorate and the electorate of Grey are recording their lowest-ever rainfall. Livestock producers are struggling as fodder prices soar,...
- Economy (2 speeches)
Like our American friends, in the next six months Australians will have a choice—a choice of continuing on a path forward with the Albanese Labor government, a government that is providing...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (16 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Albanese Labor government is the weakest and most incompetent since the Whitlam government. The RBA forecast that inflation will not return to the...
- United States of America: Presidential Election (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Today the people of the United States are voting for their next president. Why is this election important to Australia, and how will the government work with...
- Economy (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Albanese Labor government is the weakest and most incompetent since the Whitlam government. Yesterday the RBA governor said: The underlying inflation...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Why is it so important we ease cost-of-living measures for Australians, especially younger Australians, and what alternatives are there?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- My First Speech Competition (1 speech)
Before I call the member for Curtin, I am pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are three of the winners from this year's My First Speech Competition: Taylor Harding, Anna...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Funding for Political Candidates (6 speeches)
This is a question for the Prime Minister. Today's US election reminds us how fragile democracy is. Australia is not immune to the mistrust we see in the US. There is increasing suspicion that...
- Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to build a better and fairer education system, and what has been the response?
- Economy (17 speeches)
Treasurer, the Albanese Labor government is the weakest and most incompetent since Whitlam. Yesterday the RBA governor said, 'When I speak to the Treasurer, he is fully aware—
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting young Australians by cutting student debt and making free TAFE permanent?
- Vocational Education and Training (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Skills and Training. The Albanese Labor government is the weakest and most incompetent since the Whitlam government. Minister, of the 500,000 enrolments in...
- Health Care (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How are the Albanese Labor government's investments in Medicare making it easier to see a bulk-billing doctor? Why is that needed after a...
- Trade (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering for farmers and producers through its diligent work to repair and...
- Early Childhood Education (2 speeches)
My question is for the Treasurer. At a recent deliberative democracy forum on affordability and access to early childhood education and care in my electorate of North Sydney, the participants...
- Energy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. What policies are bringing energy costs down, and what policies will push energy costs up?
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Health Care (2 speeches)
The Minister for Health and Aged Care has indicated he is seeking to add to an answer.
- 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.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Women's Health (13 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Mayo proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The need for the Government to...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Negative Gearing (1 speech)
The government have recently made a lot about their changes helping and assisting young people. One change that I fear is negative is the government's secret modelling of removal of tax...
- Manufacturing Industry (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about new technologies and new industries, some of which are in my electorate, and how they are part of the exciting future for this country. The Albanese government's...
- Member for New England (1 speech)
To be quite frank, I was given this adjournment slot and was wondering what I'd speak about. Then something came to me. On 29 October 2004 I was elected. That was 20 years ago. It was a funny...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
As we near the end of 2024, we can look back on what has been another extraordinary year throughout the world. The fallout from COVID continues to impact countries, while the combination of...
- Sutherland Shire Police Area Command Medals and Awards Ceremony (1 speech)
On Friday 20 September, my community gathered to commemorate National Police Remembrance Day at Woronora Memorial Park and Woronora cemetery, in the Sutherland Shire, where 24 police officers are...
- Aston Electorate: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
It was wonderful to welcome the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, the Hon. Kristy McBain, to my electorate of Aston early last week. Whilst in my electorate, I...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Davey, Jack (1 speech)
On 29 October a tragic car accident caused the death of an 11-year-old boy and injuries to four other students from the Auburn South Primary School. On behalf of the Kooyong community I mark our...
- Medicare (1 speech)
Bulk-billing, or the ability to see GP without charge, is the critical core of Medicare and the strength of our primary healthcare system. It literally determines, at times, whether people live...
- Telecommunications (1 speech)
Collinsville residents have been calling for reliable telecommunications, not as a luxury but as an essential service that is frankly overdue. With a poor response from the Minister for...
- Veterans (1 speech)
The doors are now open at the new Central Coast Veteran and Family Hub, located in the heart of our community at 31 Hely Street, Wyong. I was proud to join local RSL subbranch members, RSL...
- Hawkesbury River Dragons, 1st Asquith Scout Group (1 speech)
Berowra electorate is home to around twenty different scouting groups, with boys and girls learning life skills and the value of contributing to their community. One of our fantastic local...
- Ayliffe, Mr Mark, Eden-Monaro Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Today I'd like to honour one of Eden-Monaro's quiet heroes—Mark Ayliffe, who died unexpectedly on the 22 August, aged only 54 years. Mark joined the RFS in his early teens as a junior under...
- Forrest Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate the 14-year career of Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski, who has announced his retirement from international hockey. Aran grew up in Margaret River and developed his love of...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
On the weekend, the Prime Minister and Minister Clare announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor government will cut student debt by 20 per cent for every Australian carrying a HECS-HELP debt. It...
- Riverina Electorate (1 speech)
As I drove to work in Canberra some months ago, I noticed, at the intersection at Manuka Circuit, which intersects with Canberra Avenue, going into Captain Cook Crescent—it's a wonder they...
- Whittlesea Show, UGFM Community Radio, Romsey-Lancefield Avenue of Honour (2 speeches)
Of course we know Australia's best agricultural show is the Whittlesea Show. With 165 years of continuous show, this marvellous event is recognised as one of the most popular agricultural shows...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024; Second Reading (2 speeches)
It is a pleasure to rise to talk about a bill around migration, one of the most important parts of our community and our society. As many of us know and talk about, the three key pillars of our...
- Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024; Consideration in Detail (14 speeches)
by leave—I move amendments (1) to (3), as circulated in my name, together: (1) Schedule 1, item 2, page 3 (line 15), omit "occupation; and", substitute "occupation;". (2) Schedule 1, item...
- Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024; Consideration in Detail (17 speeches)
In today's digital world, privacy is becoming an increasingly precious commodity. With so much of our lives shared online, Australians are rightly concerned about how to safeguard their personal...
- Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024; Second Reading (23 speeches)
I have stood in this chamber and spoken before about the critical importance of providing equal access to education and its opportunities in this country. In fact, some people might cruelly say...
- Aged Care Bill 2024, Aged Care Legislation Amendment Bill 2024; Second Reading (11 speeches)
I have here the Aged Care Bill 2024. It is quite a tome. But in this volume you can't get the feeling and the emotion and the hurt and the angst and the despair and the anxiety of regional...
