Robert McClelland (Barton, Australian Labor Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act relating to proceedings in Australian and New Zealand courts and tribunals, and for related purposes.

to present a Bill for an Act to deal with transitional and consequential matters in connection with the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2009, and for related purposes.

Craig Emerson (Rankin, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Finance Minister on Deregulation) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to establish the Australian Astronomical Observatory, and for other purposes.

to present a Bill for an Act to deal with transitional matters in connection with the enactment of the Australian Astronomical Observatory Act 2009, and for other purposes.

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Strategic Investment Program Act 1999, and for related purposes.

Nicola Roxon (Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to health, and for related purposes.

Jenny Macklin (Jagajaga, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to Aboriginal land rights, social security, veterans’ affairs, family assistance and child support, and for other purposes.

to present a Bill for an Act to amend legislation relating to the Northern Territory National Emergency Response and to provide for matters relating to income management, and for related purposes.

Ms Anna Burke (Chisholm, Deputy-Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law in relation to fisheries, and for related purposes.

Alan Griffin (Bruce, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Veterans' Affairs) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to veterans’ affairs and military rehabilitation and compensation, and for other purposes.

Mark Butler (Port Adelaide, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Health) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, and for related purposes.

Robert McClelland (Barton, Australian Labor Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law in relation to international arbitration, and for related purposes.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to move:

That the House:In considering any matter referred to it which may involve, or give rise to any allegation of, a contempt, the Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests shall observe the procedures set out in this resolution, in addition to any procedures adopted by the House for the protection of witnesses before committees. Where this resolution is inconsistent with any such procedures adopted by the House for the protection of witnesses, this resolution shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

(1)

Any person who is the subject of proposed investigation by the committee must be notified in advance of the specific nature of the allegations made against them, preferably formulated as a specific charge, or if this is not possible, of the general nature of the issues being investigated, in order to allow them to respond.

(2)

The committee shall extend to that person all reasonable opportunity and time to respond to such allegations and charges by:

(a)

making written submission to the committee;

(b)

giving evidence before the committee;

(c)

having other evidence placed before the committee; and

(d)

having witnesses examined before the committee.

(3)

Where oral evidence is given containing any allegation against, or reflecting adversely on, a person, the committee shall ensure that that person is present during the hearing of that evidence, subject to a discretion to exclude the person when proceedings are held in private, and shall afford all reasonable opportunity for that person, by counsel or personally, to examine witnesses in relation to that evidence.

(4)

A person appearing before the committee may be accompanied by counsel, and shall be given all reasonable opportunity to consult counsel during that appearance.

(5)

A witness shall not be required to answer in public session any question where the committee has reason to believe that the answer may incriminate the witness.

(6)

Witnesses shall be heard by the Committee on oath or affirmation.

(7)

Hearing of evidence by the committee shall be conducted in public session, except where the committee determines, on its own initiative or at the request of a witness that the interests of the witness or the public interest warrant the hearing of evidence in private session.

(8)

The committee may appoint counsel to assist.

(9)

The committee may authorise, subject to rules determined by the committee, the examination by counsel of witnesses before the committee.

(10)

As soon as practicable after the committee has determined findings to be included in the committee’s report to the House, and prior to the presentation of the report, a person affected by those findings shall be acquainted with the findings and afforded all reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the committee, in writing and orally, on those findings. The committee shall take such submissions into account before making its report to the House.

(11)

If the committee determines to make a recommendation to the House on a penalty to be imposed on a person, the person affected shall be afforded all reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the committee, in writing and orally, in relation to the proposed penalty. The committee shall take such submissions into account before making its report to the House.

(12)

The committee may consider the reimbursement of costs of representation of witnesses before the committee. Where the committee is satisfied that a person would suffer substantial hardship due to liability to pay the costs of representation of the person before the committee, or in the interests of justice, the committee may make reimbursement of all or part of such costs as the committee considers reasonable.

(13)

A member who has instigated an allegation of contempt or who is directly implicated in an allegation, shall not serve as a member of the committee for any inquiry by the committee into that matter.

(14)

Before appearing before the committee a witness shall be given a copy of this resolution.

to move:

That:

(1)

The House, in considering any matter which may give rise to a contempt of the House, shall observe the procedures set out in this resolution:

(a)

for any motion that makes a finding of contempt or that imposes any sanction for contempt, seven sitting days notice must be given;

(b)

if, in considering any matter that may give rise to a contempt, the House wishes to consider further evidence not previously provided to the Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests, the person or persons accused of contempt shall be given the opportunity to respond to that evidence;

(c)

where the House proposes to impose a punitive penalty on a person or persons for contempt, the person or persons shall have the opportunity to address the House, either orally or in writing;

(d)

where the Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests has made a recommendation for the imposition of a penalty on a person or persons for contempt, the House shall not impose a penalty which exceeds that recommended by the Committee;

(e)

where the Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests concludes in a report to the House that there is no finding of contempt against a person or persons, the House cannot make any finding of contempt against the person or persons; and

(f)

any members who initiated an allegation of contempt should not vote in any divisions on motions relating to any findings, or impositions of penalties, for those contempts; and

(2)

This resolution has effect and continues in force unless or until amended or rescinded by the House in this or a subsequent Parliament.

Julia Gillard (Lalor, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to social security, veterans’ affairs and higher education, and for related purposes.

Nick Champion (Wakefield, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to move:

That the House:

(1)

acknowledges the importance of supporting the Australian vehicle manufacturing industry;

(2)

notes that this industry is under increased pressure due to the Global Financial Crisis;

(3)

notes that particular strain is being placed on Australian car manufacturers in the face of a significant drop in sales on the domestic car market;

(4)

applauds the South Australian and Victorian governments’ efforts to buy Australian made cars and encourages other State governments to follow this lead.

(5)

supports the moves by local car manufacturers to provide innovative, efficient and cost effective cars suitable for government use; and

(6)

calls on all State governments to purchase Australian made vehicles for their government fleets.

to move:

That the House:

(1)

notes the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the Balaklava Community Children’s Centre;

(2)

acknowledges the:

(a)

importance of such well-established educational providers for children, families and local communities; and

(b)

commitment and dedication of Director Chris Fisher and the Chairperson Jo Michalanney; and

(3)

congratulates all the past and present staff, families and community members involved in the kindergarten for their hard work and devotion which contributed to the longevity and success of this wonderful kindergarten in Balaklava.

to move:

That the House:

(1)

acknowledges the:

(a)

hard work and dedication of the organisers of the Kapunda show; and

(b)

value of such events for the local community;

(2)

congratulates all those involved in the planning, preparation and management of the event both during the show and in the months beforehand; and

(3)

applauds the show committee including President Mrs Roxanne Rosenzweig, Vice-President Ms Lorin Fiebig, the Treasurer Mr Ron Lee, and the Secretary Mrs Jacqui Bridge, for the success of the Kapunda Show of 2009.

to move:

That the House:

(1)

notes that in light of the May 2009 end of the longstanding civil war in Sri Lanka:

(a)

the Tamil population in the north of the country continues to suffer human rights abuses and are being denied basic rights and freedoms;

(b)

that over 100,000 people remain in internment camps despite efforts to resettle affected populations;

(c)

there are serious humanitarian concerns surrounding the conditions in internment camps; and

(d)

that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been prevented from accessing several internment camps in the region since July 2009;

(2)

calls for:

(a)

restrictions on access to camps and detainees to be immediately lifted by the Sri Lankan Government;

(b)

the imposition of the rule of law in northern Sri Lankan and for legal rights to be afforded to the Tamil citizens; and

(c)

timely resettlement of the remaining camp populations to their own villages;

(3)

recognises that lasting peace in Sri Lanka will require:

(a)

reconciliation between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil and other ethnic minorities;

(b)

the inclusion of all ethnic groups in a truly representative national Government; and

(c)

a concerted effort by the national government, civil society and the international community to end a culture of human rights abuse and afford human rights and freedoms to all Sri Lankans; and

(4)

commends the Australian Government’s commitment to assisting the humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka through:

(a)

its $24.5 million in assistance in 2008-09 which was delivered through humanitarian organisations on the ground; and

(b)

a further commitment of $35 million in 2009-10.