Roger Price (Chifley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I present the report of the recommendations of the whips relating to the consideration of private members’ business on Monday, 23 June 2008. Copies of the report have been placed on the table.

The report read as follows—

Pursuant to standing order 41A, the Whips recommend the following items of committee and delegation reports and private Members’ business for Monday 23 June 2008. The order of precedence and allotments of time for items in the Main Committee and Chamber are as follows:

Items recommended for Main Committee (6.55 to 8.30 pm)

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

1 Mr Trevor: To move—That the House:

(1)

recognises the 100 year centenary of Australian Rugby League and its contribution to Australian society, culture and community; and

(2)

congratulates and recognises the contributions of players both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, volunteers, officials, parents, children and others who have made this sport a truly great contributor to Australia as a nation.

Time allotted—35 minutes.

Speech time limits—

Mr Trevor—5 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking—5 minutes.

Other Members—5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 7 x 5 mins]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

2 Mrs Hull: To move—That the House recognises:

(1)

there is a rising rate of HIV infection in Australia with around 1000 new HIV infections per year;

(2)

there are more Australians living with HIV/AIDS than ever previously experienced;

(3)

Australia requires a new and innovative strategy for a model of service delivery in prevention, reduction, and long term treatments of HIV/AIDS;

(4)

attention must be given to the provision of better access to HIV/AIDS services for rural and regional communities;

(5)

it is crucial for Australia to be a leader in the international fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS;

(6)

a new international strategy for Australia needs to be developed;

(7)

more resources and funding is critical to the future success of Australia’s HIV/AIDS strategies; and

(8)

all policy and decision makers have an obligation to ensure HIV/AIDS sufferers and their families are given the best possible options for long term health management.

Time allotted—40 minutes.

Speech time limits—

Mrs Hull—10 minutes.

First Government Member speaking—10 minutes.

Other Members—5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 10 mins and 4 x 5 mins ]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

3 Mr Ripoll: To move—That the House:

(1)

notes that:

(a)

urban planning is an essential part of dealing with Australia’s future growth and addresses important areas such as jobs, housing, infrastructure and sustainable transport;

(b)

urban planning requires broad participation from all tiers of government and various sectors to help shape future directions and developments;

(c)

urban planning fosters quality planning which will create sustainable Australian communities which produce social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits for all; and

(d)

if the nation is to have an agenda for prosperity—both economic and social—we must search for long term solutions; and

(2)

supports:

(a)

positive initiatives by the current Government to address future growth such as the establishment of Infrastructure Australia; and

(b)

policies, projects and initiatives that deliver long term solution for Australia’s future planning needs and not for each electoral cycle.

Time allotted—remaining private Members’ business time prior to 8.30 pm

Speech time limits—

Mr Ripoll—5 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking—5 minutes.

Other Members—5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION REPORTS

Presentation and statements

1 STANDING COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Reforming the Constitution: A roundtable discussion

The Whips recommend that statements on the report may be made—all statements to conclude by 8:40pm

Speech time limits—

Each Member—5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]

2 PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Shareholder engagement and participation

The Whips recommend that statements on the report may be made—all statements to conclude by 8:50pm

Speech time limits—

Each Member—5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]

3 PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE AUSTRALIAN COMMISSION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT INTEGRITY

Inquiry into the Annual report of the Integrity Commissioner 2006-07

The Whips recommend that statements on the report may be made—all statements to conclude by 9 pm

Speech time limits—

Each Member—5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]

4 PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION

Inquiry into the Australian Crime Commission Annual Report

The Whips recommend that statements on the report may be made—all statements to conclude by 9:10pm

Speech time limits—

Each Member—5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Notices

1 Mr Hunt: To present a bill for an act to make provisions for the better operation of the solar rebate scheme. (Save Our Solar (Solar Rebate Protection) Bill 2008.)

Presenter may speak for a period not exceeding 5 minutes—pursuant to standing order 41.

2 Mr Georganas: To move—That the House:

(1)

acknowledges the important contributions of cleaners across Australia as recognised through the International Day for Cleaners in June 2008;

(2)

recognises that cleaners require jobs that provide them with basic economic security, enough time to do their jobs properly, and respect in their workplaces as essential elements of these reforms;

(3)

supports the call for a fair go for cleaners across Australia; and

(4)

congratulates all cleaners for the work they have done in promoting the ‘Clean Start’ campaign and the rights of cleaners across Australia.

Time allotted—remaining private Members’ business time prior to 9.30 pm

Speech time limits—

Mover of motion—10 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking—5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 1 x 10 mins and 1 x 5 mins ]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

Report adopted.