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 committee and delegation reports and private members’ business on Monday, 1 September 2008.

The report read as follows—

Report relating to committee and delegation reports and private Members’ business on Monday 1 September 2008

Pursuant to standing order 41A, the Whips recommend the following items of committee and delegation reports and private Members’ business for Monday 1 September 2008. The order of precedence and allotments of time for items in the Main Committee and Chamber are as follows:

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Items recommended for Main Committee (6.55 to 8.30 pm)

Notices

1 Ms Vamvakinou: To move—That the House:

(1)

recognises the social, economic and human cost of the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict;

(2)

notes the broader implications of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in terms of regional stability as well as diplomatic relations in the Middle East;

(3)

condemns all forms of violence as an obstacle to peace;

(4)

supports the renewal of diplomatic efforts to negotiate a just and lasting peace and recognises the efforts of the Quartet-led Road Map to peace in the Middle East;

(5)

notes the Middle East peace initiative formally announced by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Abdullah during a meeting of the Arab League Summit in Beirut in March 2003;

(6)

acknowledges that a negotiated settlement to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict must necessarily involve both parties reaching agreement on final status issues, including the status of Jerusalem, the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees, settlements, security, borders and water;

(7)

supports the Australian Government’s recent decision to increase Australia’s development assistance program to the Palestinian Territories; and

(8)

believes that Australia has an important role to play as a middle power in encouraging peace initiatives between Palestinians and Israelis that are consistent with Australia’s commitment to multilateral diplomacy, responsible international citizenship and the principles of international law.

Time allotted —30 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Ms Vamvakinou —10 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking —10 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

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

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

2 Mr Randall: To move—That the House:

(1)

recognises the severe financial distress and hardship faced by a number of current and former franchisees throughout Australia as a direct result of franchisor conduct;

(2)

acknowledges that franchisors must be held accountable for their unconscionable conduct, including non-disclosure, through a more stringent and determined application of existing Trade Practices legislation;

(3)

notes that there are many franchisees that have no adequate or available means to redress their grievances without recourse or expensive and often unaffordable litigation; and

(4)

considers the introduction of provisions, similar to those available in industrial relations legislation, for mediation, conciliation and arbitration, at no cost to the franchisee.

Time allotted —45 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Mr Randall —10 minutes.

First Government Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 1 x 10 mins and 7 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)

infrastructure planning provides the platform for regional economic growth;

(b)

the rapid growth in many regional centres has placed the nation’s infrastructure network under significant pressure;

(c)

the changing social and demographic environment in major regional centres presents significant economic and development challenges; and

(d)

the past 12 years have been a missed opportunity for the nation to invest in the future beyond the current mining boom; and

(2)

supports the Government’s:

(a)

agenda of creating a stronger and more participatory regional development structure through the establishment of Infrastructure Australia, Regional Development Australia and the Major Cities Unit; and

(b)

commitment to regional development and the delivery of regionally significant infrastructure.

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.

Items recommended for House of Representatives Chamber (8.40 to 9.30 pm)

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Notices

1 Dr Nelson: To present a Bill for an Act concerning the provision of emergency assistance for the communities of the Lower Lakes and Coorong region of South Australia. (Emergency Assistance Fund for the Lower Lakes and Coorong Region of South Australia Bill 2008)

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

COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION REPORTS

Presentation and statements

1 JOINT COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT

Report 411: Progress on equipment acquisition and financial reporting in Defence

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 = 1 x 5 mins]

2 JOINT COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT

Report 412: Audit reports reviewed during the 41st Parliament

No statements to be made by members

3 STANDING COMMITTEE ON PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND RESOURCES

Down Under: Greenhouse Gas Storage —Review of the draft Offshore Petroleum Amendment (Greenhouse Gas Storage) Bill

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

Speech time limits —

Each Member —5 minutes.

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

4 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AND EXTERNAL TERRITORIES

The Way Forward: Inquiry into the role of the National Capital Authority

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]

5 PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Statutory Oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

The Whips recommend that statements on the report may be made —all statements to conclude by 9:20pm

Speech time limits —

Each Member —5 minutes.

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

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Notices

2 Mr Johnson: To move—That the House:

(1)

recognises the strategic importance of India to 21st century global geo-politics; and

(2)

encourages the Australian Government to reverse its short-sighted decision to cancel Australia’s uranium sales to India.

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

Speech time limits —

Mover of motion —5 minutes.

First Government Member speaking —5 minutes.

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

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

Report adopted.