House debates
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Bills
- Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (National Children's Commissioner) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Promoting the rights, wellbeing and development of Australia's children and young people is a fundamental priority for the Gillard government.... - Legislative Instruments Amendment (Sunsetting Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This government is committed to reducing red tape and unnecessary regulation on industry and small business. We recognise that Australia's 2.7... - Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 is one of the most significant developments in privacy reform since Labor... - Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Gillard government has passed historic reforms to build a clean energy future which will strengthen the economy and protect our environment.... - Clean Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill makes amendments to the Clean Energy Act 2011 and related acts. These amendments support the establishment of the Clean Energy Finance... - Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill is part of a package of bills amending certain aspects of the Clean Energy Future plan that I referred to in the two previous matters... - Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill is also part of a package of bills amending certain aspects of the Clean Energy Future plan. As announced in the 2012-13 budget,... - National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2012 will amend the National Health Act 1953 to support the operation of a... - Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill amends the Passenger Movement Charge Act 1978 to increase the rate of the passenger movement charge by $8 to $55 per passenger. This... - Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment (Scheme Enhancements) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill amends the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005. It implements the response of the Standing Council on Environment and... - Higher Education Support Amendment (Student Contribution Amounts and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Higher Education Support Amendment (Student Contribution Amounts and Other Measures) Bill 2012 amends the Higher Education Support Act 2003... - National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Bill 2012; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I take this opportunity firstly to thank the members who spoke on the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Bill 2012. This government fully recognises the critical role... - National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Bill 2012; Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012; Second Reading (6 speeches)
I rise on this occasion to speak on this bill, the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012, to follow up the excellent speeches, particularly... - Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail (15 speeches)
I move: (1) Schedule 1, item 9, page 6 (lines 1 to 20), omit paragraphs 29VN(b) and (c). [obligations of trustee] This amendment was foreshadowed by my friend and colleague the shadow Treasurer... - Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012; Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012; Second Reading (19 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012, which implements a number of amendments to support the introduction of body scanners at Australian...