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, 8 February 2010. 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, 8 February 2010. 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

Notices

1 MR BRIGGS: To move—

That the House:

(1)

notes that:

(a)

archives are an important source of primary information for researchers, school students and the general public; and

(b)

the South Australian National Archives Office provides South Australians with access to valuable and relevant Australian Government records, including but not limited to important information on migrant arrivals and residencies, government decisions and actions, High Court judgements and prominent people such as Governors-General and Prime Ministers;

(2)

recognises that records, especially of the Australian Government, should be available in each State and Territory to ensure all Australians have reasonable access to these important documents; and

(3)

calls on the Special Minister of State to reverse the decision to close the South Australian National Archives Office to ensure South Australians continue to have readily available access to national archive collections in South Australia.

Time allotted —30 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Mr Briggs —10 minutes.

Next Member —10 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

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

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

2 MS PARKE: To move—

That the House:

(1)

expresses its:

(a)

deep sympathy for the people of Haiti following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck on 12 January 2010 causing terrible devastation, including large-scale loss of life and injury; destruction of homes, buildings and infrastructure; and widespread hunger, thirst, homelessness and lack of security;

(b)

deep sympathy for the United Nations as this disaster has caused the greatest loss of life of United Nations staff members in the organisation’s history; and

(c)

strong appreciation for the critical work of the United Nations in Haiti, which it continues to perform under extremely difficult circumstances;

(2)

strongly supports the actions of the Government in providing funding in the amount of $10 million for immediate emergency relief in Haiti, and $5 million for reconstruction, as well as technical assistance in the relief and reconstruction effort;

(3)

urges the Government to consider the provision of further funding and assistance towards the reconstruction effort over the months and years ahead;

(4)

notes its appreciation of the contribution of many United Nations’ member states and Non Government Organisations (NGOs) to the aid effort in Haiti; and

(5)

recognises and welcomes the generous and compassionate contributions made by many Australians, and by Australian-based NGOs and charities to the relief efforts in Haiti.

Time allotted —30 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Ms Parke —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]

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

3 MR HAASE: To move—

That the House:

(1)

recognises that:

(a)

the proposal to heritage list 17 million hectares of the Kimberley will deter mining companies from investing in the region, further disadvantage all local communities and seriously damage the future of mining in Australia;

(b)

those involved in mineral exploration and mining projects, particularly in Western Australia, are subject to an already burdensome approvals process;

(c)

adding more red tape by applying National Heritage status to such a vast area would be the breaking point for many companies who would consider moving their investments to other locations;

(d)

an ill defined approach suggests a lack of research and understanding of heritage listings; and

(e)

the indiscriminate listing fails to recognise the contributions that others such as miners and pastoralists make to the economic viability and heritage of regional areas;

(2)

ensures that the Government commits to meaningful consultation across a broad section of the community; and

(3)

condemns:

(a)

the blanket listing of this vast area of the Kimberley; and

(b)

the additional restrictions placed on pastoralists and miners.

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

Speech time limits —

Mr Haase —10 minutes.

Next Member —10 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 10 mins + 3 x 5 mins]

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

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

COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION REPORTS

Presentation and statements

1 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE

Defence Sub-Committee Visit to East Timor.

The Whips recommend that statements on the report may be made —all statements to conclude by 8.50 pm

Speech time limits —

Mr Bevis (Chair) —5 minutes

Other Member —5 minutes

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

2 STANDING COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

A Time for Change: Yes/No? Inquiry into the machinery of referendums.

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

Speech time limits —

Mr Dreyfus (Chair) —5 minutes

Other Member —5 minutes

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

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Notices

1 MR ABBOTT: To present a Bill for an Act to protect the interests of Aboriginal traditional owners in the management, development and use of native title land situated in wild river areas, and for related purposes. (Wild Rivers (Environmental Management) Bill 2010).

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

2 MS RISHWORTH: To move—

That the House:

(1)

notes with concern the increasing sexualisation and objectification of girls in mainstream media;

(2)

recognises that both media and peer influences contribute to the sexualisation of girls including:

(a)

television, music videos, magazines, music lyrics, movies, cartoons, clothing, toys, computer games and the internet; and

(b)

attitudes of peers and family;

(3)

notes with concern the potential negative consequences of the sexualisation of girls on children and young adults, including negative body image, eating disorders, low self esteem, mental illness, poor physical health and gender role stereotyping;

(4)

believes further research is necessary to understand the full effects that early sexualisation and objectification of girls in the mainstream media has on children and young adults;

(5)

urges governments, publishers, broadcasters, advertisers, retailers and manufacturers to:

(a)

work together to review and develop appropriate standards and industry guidelines to address the sexualisation of children and limit its negative impact; and

(b)

assist parents and children to understand and manage the influence of sexualisation of girls in the mainstream media and associated negative consequences.

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

Speech time limits —

Ms Rishworth —5 minutes

Other Members —5 minutes each

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

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

Report adopted.