House debates
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Bills
- Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill seeks to redress implementation concerns with legislation introduced by the previous government. As part of the 2012-13 Mid-Year... - Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to introduce the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2013 Measures No.1) Bill 2013, which amends the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. The... - Tax Bonus for Working Australians Repeal Bill 2013; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill repeals the Tax Bonus for Working Australians Act (No. 2) 2009 ('Tax Bonus Act') to ensure that the Commissioner of Taxation does not... - Migration Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Migration Amendment Bill 2013 amends the Migration Act 1958to address a number of recent court and tribunal decisions that significantly... - Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to present legislation that will improve and update Veterans' Affairs legislation. The bill will clarify the approval and... - Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013, Building and Construction Industry (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; Second Reading (39 speeches)
In my first speech in this place I said, 'History shows us that if work is to be dignified workers need advocates, because workers' rights did not fall from the sky.' History shows that, without...