House debates
Monday, 18 November 2024
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 34th report of the Petitions Committee for the 47th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 34 Petitions a nd...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following 44 petitions.
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 13 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented.
- Statements (1 speech)
It is not unusual for petitions to come forward reflecting concern for people overseas. Several of the petitions being presented today express a desire to improve a situation for people who live...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Procedure Standing Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Procedure, I present the committee's report entitled Maintenance of the standing and sessional orders, together with the minutes of proceedings. The inquiry...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Medicare (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that 2024 marks 40 years since the introduction of Medicare; (2) acknowledges this was one of the most transformative moments in Australian history and meant...
- Economy (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the Government has failed to tame inflation; (b) because of its undisciplined and unnecessary spending, inflation has remained higher for longer; (c)...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That consideration of government business order of the day No. 1 be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Durack Electorate (1 speech)
My electorate is changing again with the AEC having announced the final electorate boundaries for the upcoming federal election. The redistribution has, sadly, meant that the shires of York,...
- Student Debt (1 speech)
I'm passionate about the power of education and the opportunities it creates. Education is the underpinning of individuals having the chance to realise their potential. It is also the pathway out...
- Diabetes (1 speech)
Last Thursday, 14 November, was World Diabetes Day. This chamber will have heard many times that one of my honours in this place has been to be the co-chair of the parliamentary enemies of...
- Menslink Great Walk (1 speech)
Last week the following Canberrans gave up five days of their time to support and walk in the Menslink Great Walk: Paul Eccles from PSC Insurance Brokers; Fabian Muscat from Elite Heating &...
- Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I'm delighted to amplify Nicola's voice today, as part of our Raise our Voice in Parliament program. This year young people across the country were asked what they wanted their community to look...
- Destination Wollongong (1 speech)
Destination Wollongong has been instrumental in promoting tourism and economic growth in the Wollongong region. This not-for-profit organisation works closely with local government, businesses...
- Universities (1 speech)
I can't tell you how many young people I meet who are crushed by student debt. With indexation through the roof, their HECS debts are growing faster than they can pay them off. I went to uni for...
- Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I held a round table with local automotive dealers, and one of the main issues that they raised with me was that, whilst they are keen to see more EVs on our roads, they are...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
As real disposable incomes have gone backwards, many Australians are not just feeling poorer; they are poorer. This is a direct quote from the final report of the Senate Select Committee on the...
- Australian Curriculum: Indonesian Language (1 speech)
In your electorates, the University of Newcastle is bucking a trend and beginning a new Indonesian language program next year. In my electorate as well, Charles Darwin University is enhancing its...
- Nancy Wake Memorial Ride (1 speech)
For those who haven't heard about Nancy Wake, aka the White Mouse, she was a World War II Aussie heroine and deserves widespread recognition as such. A group of Australian Defence Force...
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela once noted that education is the most wonderful weapon you can use to change the world. Labor knows the enduring truth of these words. But, more...
- Housing (1 speech)
The housing crisis under Labor is just getting worse. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown again that the housing crisis is being exacerbated by terrible decisions of this government and...
- Education (1 speech)
Education is the driving force of social mobility in our country. Labor is committed to strengthening our education system and rebuilding the tertiary sector. We inherited a system on the brink...
- Member for Pakenham (1 speech)
I would like to welcome Emma Vulin MP and her partner, Matt, to the chamber today and also acknowledge the member for Bruce, Julian Hill, who has been taking her around and has known Emma since...
- Spence Electorate: Community Events, Australian Defence Force (1 speech)
Yesterday I was honoured to wear No. 6 for the Riverside All-Stars in their third annual Hope Cup Charity Cricket Match against the Gawler Police XI. It was a fantastic afternoon with a brilliant...
- Small Business (1 speech)
Last week, I had the deputy opposition leader visit my electorate, and it was a great experience to be able to introduce her to a number of my businesses. We called in on Heidi and Pavo Walker...
- Tertiary Education (1 speech)
The Minister for Education and I have something in common. We were the first people in our family to go to university. And I have something in common with you, Deputy Speaker Claydon, in that the...
- Infrastructure: Roads (1 speech)
Today I'm launching a petition calling on the Albanese Labor government to invest in Australia's, and Victoria's, road network. The lack of funding and the cutting to maintenance across our road...
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
I want to share a story of Claire from Ryde which tells us exactly what Labor's free TAFE program is all about. Claire has spent years in an industry she's fallen out of love with, but she stayed...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Prime Minister will be absent from question time today until Wednesday. I will answer questions on behalf of the Prime Minister. The Minister for Climate Change and...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Energy (9 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. Given that the Albanese Labor government is refusing to release its 2035 emissions reduction target before the next election, can the government...
- Cost of Living (5 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government working for Australians to bring down cost-of-living pressures, and what would the impact be if some of those...
- Renewable Energy (10 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. The Albanese Labor government has claimed that its renewables-only plan would cost $122 billion, but the real price tag is over $642 billion. That's...
- Cash (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What action is the Albanese Labor government taking so that Australians can continue to pay cash for essential items? And how does this approach differ from...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Lobbying of Parliamentarians (5 speeches)
My question is to the member for Kooyong, under standing order 99. I refer to private member's business order of the day No. 4 Lobbying (Improving Government Honesty and Trust) Bill 2024,...
- Housing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. How is the Albanese Labor government's plan to build 1.2 million homes helping Australians with housing costs? What is standing in the way?
- Energy (9 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. Can the Acting Prime Minister confirm that state Labor governments have entered into contracts to extend the lives of coal-fired power stations into...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government boosting productivity and investment in our economy? What alternatives are there?
- Renewable Energy (21 speeches)
My question goes to the Acting Prime Minister. Frontier Economics has revealed that the Albanese Labor government's renewables-only plan ignores key costs, including billions of dollars in...
- Universities (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to give more people from the outer suburbs the opportunity to go to university? How does this differ from...
- Superannuation: Taxation (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Given the cyclical nature of the cashflows of farming, can the minister explain, under the Albanese Labor government's...
- Vocational Education and Training (2 speeches)
My question is the Minister for Skills and Training. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting Australians to get the skills they need by removing financial barriers to training, and is...
- Infrastructure (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Given that the Labor member for Fairfield, who should have a voice in government, has resorted to protesting against his own Labor government with placards and...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Stephens, Hon. Terry (1 speech)
I'm please to advise the House that the Hon. Terry Stephens, President of the South Australian Legislative Council, is joining us today. Honourable members: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Cybersafety (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. How will be Albanese Labor government's legislation for social media age limits support families and promote safer and healthier outcomes for...
- Australian Defence Force (2 speeches)
My question is for the Acting Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government working with our partners to deepen cooperation and expand military exercises to contribute to the security of...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. At the global climate summit the UK announced a 2035 emissions reduction target of 81 per cent, along with a ban on all new licences to mine coal....
- Financial Security (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Financial Services. What is the Albanese Labor government's plan to protect Australians from criminal scammers? Are there any alternative approaches?
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. Recently, the RBA has said underlying inflation has eased further across advanced economies more so than Australia. Interest rates have fallen in the...
- Health Care (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How is the Albanese Labor government making medicines cheaper for all Australians, including providing Australian mums and newborn babies...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Questions in Writing (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, pursuant to standing order 105, I request that you write to the Minister for Aged Care seeking reasons for the delay in answering my question in writing No. 664 asked on 12 August...
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Reports Nos 12 and 13 of 2024-25 (1 speech)
I present the following Auditor-General's Audit reports for 2024-25, No. 12, performance audit, Management of conflicts of interest by corporate Commonwealth entity boards: Across entities,and...
- 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.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Representation (0 speeches)
- Valedictory (6 speeches)
on indulgence—When asked about what they're learning, the children at Ewing Kindergarten in Malvern East and the Windsor childcare centre cite caring for country. They appreciate the...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That orders of the day Nos 2 and 3, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Melville Island: MV-22B Osprey Crash (1 speech)
I take the opportunity today to reflect on the crash of the US Marine Corps B-22 Osprey aircraft that took place at Melville Island on 27 August last year, killing three United States marines and...
- Australian Defence Force: Recruitment (1 speech)
Tonight I want to talk about defence recruiting. It's in a really bad state. In fact, reports I hear are that it is in a diabolical state. But tonight I want to start with my own experience,...
- University of Newcastle (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate three fantastic achievements all linked to the world-leading University of Newcastle. Speaker, if I asked you, 'What do Coldplay and the University of Newcastle have in...
- Hyne Timber (1 speech)
In the black summer of 2019-20, the bushfires destroyed 40 per cent of the Hyne Timber mill pine feedstock. Now, for many companies, they might just pack up and leave, but not Hyne. This company...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
Today I want to read speeches from three amazing young people from my electorate who've written about issues they are passionate about for the Raise Our Voice campaign. Zara is concerned about...
- Lindsay Electorate: Cost Of Living (1 speech)
When I've been speaking to people out in the community of Penrith, St Marys, Luddenham, all across Lindsay, and speaking to small businesses this last week, there has been a common theme. You...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Kennedy Electorate: Rodeos (1 speech)
The Mount Isa rodeo is in very serious trouble. I have absolutely no idea how it ended up being run by a public servant in Brisbane and a lady in Townsville. They tell me they're quite nice...
- Bean Electorate: Menslink Great Walk (1 speech)
Menslink has been supporting young men in the Canberra region for over 20 years through free counselling, volunteer mentoring and education programs. In that time, it has helped thousands of...
- Sunshine Coast Business Awards (1 speech)
Just a week ago, the Sunshine Coast community came together to celebrate the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Awards. This year 37 awards were distributed, recognising the immense talent, innovation...
- Gilmore Electorate: Defence (1 speech)
In my electorate of Gilmore, which is home to HMAS Albatross, the Fleet Air Arm and HMAS Creswell, defence and defence industry is pivotal. Last week I hosted Richard Marles, the Acting Prime...
- Aged Care Bill 2024 (1 speech)
If you're lucky in life, you'll get old, grey and good looking—a bit like me! I was scheduled to speak on the Aged Care Bill 2024, before it was guillotined. However, I wanted to ensure...
- Clegg, Ms Patricia Mary Dorothy, Paarhammer Windows and Doors (1 speech)
Patricia Mary Dorothy Clegg, affectionately known to us all as Pat, was a remarkable woman whose presence will be deeply missed. Born on 13 August 1933, Pat passed away peacefully on 16 August...
- Raise Our Voice Australia (1 speech)
Today I rise to share another contribution to the Raise Our Voice Australia campaign, this time from Erin Coull in my electorate, who's written about youth engagement, education and...
- Robertson Electorate: Sorrento Pizzeria (1 speech)
Recently my team and I had the pleasure of visiting a magnificent local small business in Empire Bay named Sorrento Pizzeria. Sorrento Pizzeria is owned by the friendly Mr Elia 'Luigi' Eliopoulou...
- Ellis, Mr Fred Lindsay (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to a stalwart of the Limestone Coast community, Mr Fred Lindsay Ellis, who recently passed away. A family man, a community man and a farmer, Fred Ellis was also one of the...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (2 speeches)
This year, students in my electorate of Hunter took part in the Raise our Voice campaign, and today I want to read a speech from Ella: A lack of suitable housing and ever-growing interest rates...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Health Care (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) bulk-billing options are plummeting across the country and millions of people are delaying health care due to cost concerns; (b) the cost of living...
- Student Debt (6 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's commitment to making Australia's student loan system better and fairer by: (a) cutting 20 per cent off all student loan debts, wiping...
- Select Committee on PsiQuantum Funding (9 speeches)
I move: That: (1) a select committee, to be known as the Select Committee on PsiQuantum Funding, be appointed to inquire into and report on the process undertaken by the Australian Government to...
- Medicare (7 speeches)
On 4 November, members of this House gathered with GPs and doctors from around the country to celebrate the Stronger Medicare Awards. This was a significant event, and I'm pleased to say that...
- Victoria: Roads (14 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that the: (a) deterioration of country roads due to the reduction in funding for maintenance has created millions of potholes leading to accidents and serious...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Waste Management and Recycling (1 speech)
Australia generates more single-use plastic waste per person than any other country, except Singapore. On average, we produce 59 kilos of single-use plastic waste per person per year, compared to...
- Tamil Community (1 speech)
I stand here today to advocate for January to be designated as Tamil Heritage month right across Australia. January is significantly to Tamils worldwide as it marks Thai Pongal, the traditional...
- Fowler Electorate: Khmer Community (1 speech)
I was honoured to take part in the Khmer Community of New South Wales's 47th anniversary celebration last night. Over 5,000 people in Fowler speak the Khmer language, which is the official...
- St Dimitrios Greek Festival (1 speech)
On Sunday 27 October, I, along with several parliamentary colleagues, including the member for Spence, attended the annual St Dimitrios Parish feast day, church service and celebration at...
- Housing (1 speech)
Do you want to know how much someone renting a beautiful two-bedroom apartment in the middle of Vienna pays? It's about $250 a week. Meanwhile, the average two-bedroom unit in a capital city in...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
My community knows that I've called out sneaky surcharges on debit cards. Why should two identical items, both paid with your own money, cost different amounts? Over time, it really adds up. This...
- Men's Health (1 speech)
It's Movember, which means we get to see fabulous men across Australia raise awareness for men's health by putting away the razor and growing a mo of their own. Earlier this year, I attended the...
- Raise Our Voice Australia (2 speeches)
This year students in my electorate of Hunter were part of the Raise Our Voice campaign. Today I want to read a speech from 14-year-old Jack. He said: I study in a school that has no air...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
The member for Lalor is pleased to rise to her feet today to talk about some of the challenges that we as a government face and some of our achievements as a government. The first is that we have...
- Trinity Gardens School (1 speech)
It was a great delight, as it is every year, to attend the Trinity Gardens School fun day last weekend. The whole school community do a fantastic job in pulling together what is a...
- Tilly Aston Achievement Award (1 speech)
As the end of another school year approaches, I've had the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of so many fantastic students from across the electorate of Aston. This has been done through...
- Deakin Electorate: Community Events, Deakin Electorate: Cost of Living (1 speech)
It's fete and festival season in the electorate of Deakin, and I want to congratulate everybody who's been involved with some really outstanding community events of late. We had the Maroondah...
- Chisholm Electorate: Returned and Services League of Australia (1 speech)
I want to highlight a number of important events that I was able to participate in, marking the contributions of so many Australians in armed services. It was terrific to join with Minister Matt...
- Lilydale & Yarra Valley Show (1 speech)
It was wonderful to be at the Lilydale show and see so many familiar faces, meet locals and hear what matters to them. It was a great event. There was lots of fun for the kids, young and old....
- Maguire, Mr John (1 speech)
It was a privilege to attend mass at Saint Monica's in Richmond last week to farewell John Maguire, my favourite Hawkesbury farmer. I met John about 15 years ago as a leading figure in Hawkesbury...
- Wannon Electorate: Emergency Services (1 speech)
I rise today to give a shout-out to those volunteers and professional emergency services that have been fighting the fires in my electorate over the weekend. One fire has been burning in the...
- Global Security (1 speech)
One of the greatest privileges of serving the people of Tangney is meeting and listening to my constituents. There is much to be proud of, and my heart warms at our community and the action we...
- Queensland State Election (1 speech)
As the dust begins to settle, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the new Premier of Queensland, David Crisafulli, and his team on their successful campaign. Whilst we, at a federal...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
Tiwi people have been rocked by the recent death by suicide of one of our own: a young woman in her mid-20s who, to those around her, appeared to be a beacon of light and positivity. This...
- Bonner Electorate: Vandalism (1 speech)
Last Wednesday, my staff and I arrived at work to find that my electorate office had been graphically vandalised. We are fortunate to live in a wonderful country and enjoy the freedoms that we...
- Maggie Beer Foundation (1 speech)
CHESTERS () (): The Maggie Beer Foundation has partnered with the Australian government's Department of Health and Aged Care to provide training and mentorship for those working in kitchens in...
- Pollie Pedal (1 speech)
This October I joined Wandering Warriors for Pollie Pedal 2024, cycling over a thousand kilometres for eight days across New South Wales—from Gosford through the Hunter Valley to Tamworth...
- Health Care (1 speech)
I know you aren't supposed to have favourite children, but I have to say that, of all my election commitments, the health ones are my favourite. The urgent care clinic at Marion opened just over...
- Costigan, Mrs Erica Marie, OAM, Nall, Mr Adrian Roy Greaves, Verwayen, Mr Bernard Leonardus (Bernie), OAM (1 speech)
I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge three champions of the Sunshine Coast veteran community who have unfortunately passed away over the last couple of months. Bernie Verwayen OAM was a...
- Johnstone, Ms Annabelle (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the achievements of an outstanding local Brassall woman, Annabelle Johnstone. Annabelle was awarded the Churchill fellowship just a few weeks ago for her outstanding work with...
- Verwayen, Mr Bernard Leonardus (Bernie), OAM (1 speech)
On 10 February 1964, HMAS Voyager was struck by HMAS Melbourne in manoeuvres off Jervis Bay. The Melbourne cut the Voyager in half, sending the Voyager to the bottom of the ocean in just a few...
- Ryde Police Area Command (1 speech)
Today I want to acknowledge the hard work of officers at the Ryde Police Area Command in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the community of Bennelong. Recently, locals have been contacting me...
- Inner Wheel Australia (1 speech)
Inner Wheel is an international women's organisation that creates friendship, service and understanding between its members. It has clubs in over 100 countries, with over 100,000 members. Inner...
- Student Debt (2 speeches)
More than 25,000 students in my electorate of Newcastle will see their student debt slashed by a further 20 per cent during the next term of an Albanese Labor government. That's 20 per cent...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Cyclone Reinsurance Pool (6 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) calls on the Government to urgently amend the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool to ensure that all Australian insurers provide residents in cyclone-prone areas with options...
- WorldSkills Competition 2024 (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges and celebrates the exceptional achievements of Australia's Skillaroos who represented our nation at the 2024 WorldSkills competition in Lyon; (2)...
- Services Australia (15 speeches)
I move: That this House notes that: (1) according to Services Australia's 2023-24 annual report: (a) customer satisfaction was 79.1 out of 100, against a target of 85; (b) only 55.2 per cent of...
- Grocery Prices (7 speeches)
We know that, currently, people are doing it tough out there, and we know that one of the hardest things that they face is prices at supermarkets. When you're on a very low wage or a pension,...
- Rural and Regional Health Services (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) rural and remote Australians bear a heavier burden of disease than Australians who live in major metropolitan areas; (b) the rural, remote and...
