House debates
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Bills
- Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2013; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2013 be referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration. Question agreed to. - Australia Council Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. When introducing the Australia Council Bill 1974 into parliament on 23 July 1974, then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam proclaimed that upon passage:... - Australia Council (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This is a companion bill to the Australia Council Bill 2013, which I have just introduced. The Australia Council (Consequential and Transitional... - Court Security Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Federal courts and tribunals, due to their very nature as forums to resolve disputes, bring together people who are in serious conflict.... - Court Security (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Speaker, I am pleased to present the Court Security (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2013. The Court Security Bill 2013 provides a new framework... - Marriage Amendment (Celebrant Administration and Fees) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Marriage Amendment (Celebrant Administration and Fees) Bill 2013 will help to improve the services celebrants provide to couples and their... - Marriage (Celebrant Registration Charge) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time The Marriage (Celebrant Registration Charge) Bill 2013 specifically implements the 2011-12 budget decision to introduce cost recovery for... - Social Security Legislation Amendment (Disaster Recovery Allowance) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill introduces a new disaster recovery income support payment, the disaster recovery allowance. In recent years we have seen a trend of... - Statute Law Revision Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Statute Law Revision Bills have been used for the last 30 years to improve the quality of Commonwealth legislation. The bills do not make... - Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (Registration Fees) Bill 2013, Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment (Registration Fees) Bill 2013; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I seek the leave of the House to refer bills to the Federation Chamber. Leave granted. I move: That the bills be referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration. Question agreed to. - Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Bill 2013 makes amendments to the Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Act 2000. The... - Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Compliance Measures No. 2) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The tragic deaths of two employees following an incident on the Stena Clyde rig in Bass Strait last year, the uncontrolled release of... - Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (New Mandate and Other Measures) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (New Mandate and Other Measures) Bill 2013 implements the government's response to the... - National Measurement Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The National Measurement Amendment Bill 2013 is a bill to amend the National Measurement Act 1960. It introduces changes appropriate for the... - Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Ensuring the health and safety of our citizens is a fundamental role of government—and of this parliament. But there is a clear and present... - Corporations Amendment (Simple Corporate Bonds and Other Measures) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The establishment of a deep and liquid retail corporate bond market in Australia is a key priority for the Gillard Labor government. A... - Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Military Compensation Review and Other Measures) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. It gives me great pleasure to present legislation that will enhance Australia's repatriation system and provide improved access to compensation... - Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill amends various taxation and superannuation laws to implement a range of improvements to Australia's tax and super laws. Schedule 1...