House debates
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2014, Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2014; Second Reading (18 speeches)
In support of the Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2014 and the Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2014, I congratulate the government for taking up what we had suggested when we were... - Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2014, Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2014; 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. - Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2014; 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. - Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 1) Bill 2014; Second Reading (28 speeches)
I move: That all the words after "That" be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: "whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading the House is of the opinion: (1) that... - Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 1) Bill 2014; 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. - Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2013-2014, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2013-2014, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2013-2014; Second Reading (17 speeches)
When my remarks on these appropriation bills were interrupted last night, I was addressing the importance of truth and honesty when it comes to public policy in the area of broadband. Against... - Legal Aid (1 speech)
Before the last election, Senator Brandis told The Australian newspaper: I do regard access to justice not as an aspect of social welfare but as a necessary implication of the rule of law. This... - Ovarian Cancer (1 speech)
The month of February was awash with teal. From coast to coast, teal ribbons, teal cupcakes and even a teal Old Parliament House brightened our nation like the crystal waters of the Great Barrier... - Bendigo Electorate: Manufacturing (1 speech)
I wanted to reflect on a few comments that were made on the ABC Q&A program last night. As the member for Bendigo and being from the Labor side, it is rare to say that I agreed with one of... - Deakin Electorate: Ringwood Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1 speech)
Small businesses are the backbone of our country, so it is with great pleasure tonight that I acknowledge the hardworking members of an important small-business network in my electorate of... - Charitable Organisations (1 speech)
In November last year police in Mackay alerted local residents to a scam that was taking place. Residents around Andergrove in the southern suburbs reported people doorknocking, posing as... - Former Member for Fisher (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about an issue which would be well known to most members of this House—that is, the ongoing saga between Mr Ashby and former Speaker Mr Slipper. This matter has been...
