House debates
Monday, 9 February 2015
- Competition Policy (1 speech)
Before I go on to my contribution in the grievance debate: that contribution by the member for Blair shows everything that is wrong with politics in this country and the threat and danger that we... - Shortland Electorate: Budget (3 speeches)
It is with a heavy heart that I stand here today to speak in this grievance debate because you may not be aware of it, but the people that I represent in this parliament are really upset with... - Baseball (1 speech)
I step up to the plate to talk about baseball and about the international opportunities that baseball offers Australia based in my electorate of Hasluck. Baseball is not just a sport; it is an... - Hunter Electorate: Economy (1 speech)
I applaud the member for Hasluck's commitment to baseball and kid's health in general. It is lovely to see that. There is no higher place accorded in the political pantheon than to those leaders... - Fuel Prices (2 speeches)
I rise to voice the anger and the concern of not only the people in my electorate but indeed all Territorians about the fuel pricing that we have today in the Territory. Territorians have paid... - Department of the Treasury: Staff Redundancy (Question No. 273) (2 speeches)
asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 26 August 2014: (1) What total number of Treasury staff were made involuntarily redundant as a result of the "spill and fill" process conducted in July and... - Social Services: Building Multicultural Communities Program (Question No. 277) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Social Services, in writing, on 27 August 2014: (1) Did his department consult with any organisations or individuals before cutting funding for the Building Multicultural... - Communications: Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Special Broadcasting Services (Question No. 284) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Communications, in writing, on 27 August 2014: When will the (a) Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and (b) Special Broadcasting Services (SBS) Board, vacancies be... - Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet: Hospitality (Question No. 347) (2 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister in writing, on 3 September 2014: In respect of hospitality since 7 September 2013, has the Minister's department paid for any function to introduce to the department (a)... - Department of Human Services: Secondments (Question No. 377) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, in writing, on 3 September 2014: Since 7 September 2013 (a) how many departmental officials have been seconded to the; (i)... - Media Monitoring and Clipping Services (Question No.391) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Education and Training, in writing, on 3 September 2014: In respect of media monitoring and clipping services in the financial periods since 7 September 2013, (a) what sum... - Prime Minister and Cabinet: Commonwealth Grants (Question No. 414) (2 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister, in writing, on 22 September 2014: In 2013-14, how many Commonwealth grants were approved by the Minister's department, and at what total cost, and of these, how many... - Department of the Treasury: Commonwealth Grants (Question No. 419) (2 speeches)
asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 22 September 2014: In 2013-14, how many Commonwealth grants were approved by the Minister's department, and at what total cost, and of these, how many... - Department of the Environment: Commonwealth Grants (Question No. 429) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for the Environment, in writing, on 22 September 2014: In 2013-14, how many Commonwealth grants were approved by the Minister's department, and at what total cost, and of... - Attorney-General's Department: Staff Overseas Travel (Question No. 435) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Attorney-General, in writing, on 22 September 2014: Since 7 September 2013, In respect of departmental staff overseas travel since 7 September 2013, what (a)... - Attorney-General's Department: Corporate Credit Cards (Question No. 454) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Attorney-General, in writing, on 23 September 2014: Since 7 September 2013, how many corporate credit cards have been issued to departmental staff, and what is... - Prime Minister and Cabinet: Staffing (Question No. 469) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Special Minister of State, in writing, on 22 September 2014: Since 7 September 2013 and excluding payments associated with the change of government, per... - National Broadband Network (Question No. 471) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Communications, in writing, on 20 October 2014: According to the detailed design, what proportion (as a percentage) is the aerial component of the following fibre serving... - Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development: Chief Executive Officer (Question No. 479) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 23 September 2014: In which publications has the new position of Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Australia... - Centrelink and Medicare Call Centres (Question No. 481) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, in writing, on 24 September 2014: In respect of a statement by the Minister's department on 18 September 2014 claiming that... - Centrelink and Medicare Call Centres (Question No. 482) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, in writing, on 24 September 2014: In respect of a statement by the Minister's department on 18 September 2014 claiming that... - Western Australia: Infrastructure (Question No. 489) (2 speeches)
asked the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 1 October 2014: In respect of his media release dated 10 September 2014 regarding Western Australian... - Brown-Pascoe, Ms Heather (Question No. 490) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Attorney-General, in writing, on 1 October 2014 (1) Is the Minister aware: (a) that between September 2013 and May 2014, the Toowoomba home of Ms Heather... - Brown-Pascoe, Heather Ms (Question No. 491) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Justice, in writing, on 1 October 2014 (1) Is the Minister aware: (a) that between September 2013 and May 2014, the Toowoomba home of Ms Heather... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 492) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 30 September 2014: (1) In respect of the Federal Court decision in Serana (WA) Pty Ltd v Mignaccu-Randazzo SM [2014] FCA 120, is he aware that... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 497) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 30 September 2014: (1) For how long has Mr Andrew Baxter been employed in his department. (2) What positions has Mr Baxter held within his... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 498) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 30 September 2014: What is the total cost to his department of the investigation into Serana (WA) Pty Ltd, and what is the breakdown for (a)... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 499) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 30 September 2014: (1) How many representations have been made to his office in respect of the handling of the Serana (WA) Pty Ltd investigation... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 500) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 30 September 2014: In respect of the current investigation into the alleged disclosure of confidential information about Serana (WA) Pty Ltd... - Infrastructure and Regional Development: Executive Training (Question No. 503) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b)... - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Executive Training (Question No. 504) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in writing, on 21 October: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive Service,... - Attorney-General's Department: Executive Training (Question No. 505) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Attorney-General, in writing, on 21 October 2014 Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior... - Department of Agriculture: Executive Training (Question No. 509) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for agriculture, in writing on, 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive Service,... - Education and Training: Executive Training (Question No. 510) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Education and Training, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive... - Industry: Executive Training (Question No. 512) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive Service, level... - Social Services: Executive Training (Question No. 513) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Social Services, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive... - Human Services: Executive Training (Question No. 514) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for: (a) Executive; and... - Department of the Environment: Executive Training (Question No. 517) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for the Environment, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive... - Department of Veterans' Affairs: Executive Training (Question No. 519) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive... - Overseas Travel: Ministers Accompanied With Their Spouse (Question No. 520) (2 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can he list all trips undertaken by ministers accompanied by their spouse where the spouse (a) was not invited by a... - Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet: Consultants (Question No. 522) (2 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his/her department, including reasons for... - Department of the Treasury: Consultants (Question No. 527) (2 speeches)
asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his/her department, including reasons for... - Department of Education: Consultants (Question No. 530) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Education, in writing, on 21 October 2014 : Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his department, including... - Industry: Consultants (Question No. 532) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his/her department, including... - Social Services: Consultants (Question No. 533) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Social Services, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his/her department,... - Department of Human Services: Consultants (Question No. 534) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within... - Department of Health: Consultants (Question No. 536) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Health, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his/her department, including... - Department of Veterans' Affairs: Consultants (Question No. 539) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, in writing, on 21 October 2014: Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his/her department,... - Strategic Centre for Leadership, Learning and Development (Question No. 540) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Trade and Investment, in writing, on 21 October: In respect of the Strategic Centre for Leadership, Learning and Development, can he provide the details (a) for contract... - National Injury Insurance Scheme (Question No. 548) (2 speeches)
asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 23 October 2014: (1) In respect of the Productivity Commission recommendation in August 2011 for the establishment of the National Injury Insurance Scheme... - Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (Question No. 550) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 28 October 2014: (1) Did he refuse to grant Livestock Shipping Services (LSS) from 13 to 21 October 2014 for either Exporter Supply Chain... - WestConnex (Question No. 554) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 28 October 2014: Will the final route of WestConnex be determined by the New South Wales Government or the winner of... - WestConnex (Question No. 555) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 28 October 2014: What conditions has the Australian Government placed on payment of further funds to the New South... - WestConnex (Question No. 556) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 28 October 2014: What assurances does the Australian Government require about the level of consultation with... - Sustainable Development Goals (Question No. 564) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in writing, on 28 October 2014: (1) Is she aware (a) that in 2015 the United Nations is scheduled to announce the Sustainable Development Goals, a set of... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 565) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 29 October 2014: In respect of the visit to the home of Serana (WA) Pty Ltd employee Ms Jigal Mistry by Mr Andrew Baxter and another gentleman,... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 566) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 29 October 2014: In respect of the Federal Court's finding on 20 February 2014 that the search warrant obtained by his department against Serana... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 567) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 29 October 2014: In respect of the matter of Serana (WA) Pty Ltd serums quarantined following his department's raid of Serena's Bunbury premises... - Department of Agriculture: Serana (WA) Pty Ltd (Question No. 568) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 29 October 2014: In respect of the Reasons of Judgement of the Federal Court proceedings between Serana (WA) Pty Ltd and various departmental... - Social Services: Funding (Question No. 574) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Social Services, in writing, on 14 November 2014: In respect of a press release dated 29 October 2014 where he said that about $545 million is committed in 2014-15 to... - Employment (Question Nos 575 and 577) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Is the Minister aware of the latest Small Area Labour Markets (June Quarter 2014) figures, which show... - Employment (Question Nos 578, 579, 581 and 582) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that unemployment in the City of Moreland, Melbourne, increased from 6.8... - Employment (Question Nos 583, 584, 586 and 587) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that unemployment in the City of Hume, Melbourne, increased from 6.9 per... - Employment (Question Nos 588 and 590) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that unemployment in Melbourne's inner north is now higher in some cases... - Wills and Calwell Electorates: Manufacturing (Question No. 591) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Is the Minister aware that the communities in the electoral divisions of Wills and Calwell are yet to... - Wills and Calwell Electorates: Manufacturing (Question No. 593) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry and Science, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Is the Minister aware that the communities in the electoral divisions of Wills and Calwell are yet to absorb the full... - North Melbourne Regional Development Australia Report: Manufacturing (Question No. 594) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that according to the 2012 North Melbourne Regional Development Australia... - North Melbourne Regional Development Australia Report: Manufacturing (Question No. 596) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry and Science, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that according to the 2012 North Melbourne Regional Development Australia report... - Migrant worker programs (Question No. 597) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is Australia now running record high migrant worker programs, including the Skilled Migration... - Migration (Question No. 599) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry and Science, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is Australia now running record high migrant worker programs, including the Skilled Migration program, growing... - 457 Visas (Question No. 600) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that according to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's... - Migration (Question No. 602) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry and Science, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that according to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's State and Territory... - Victoria: Population Growth (Question No. 603) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that the latest Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local... - Population (Question No. 605) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry and Science, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that the latest Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure... - Umemployment (Question No. 606) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Is the Minister aware of the report by John Masanauskas , Unemployment in Melbourne suburbs will be a... - Employment (Question No. 609) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware of the statement made by Sir Robert Menzies on 2 October 1964 at the... - Employment (Question No. 611) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry and Science, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware of the statement made by Sir Robert Menzies on 2 October 1964 at the opening of the... - Employment (Question No. 612) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Will the Minister consider attending a forum on the issues of economic growth, manufacturing,... - Employment (Question No. 614) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Industry and Science, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Will the Minister consider attending a forum on the issues of economic growth, manufacturing, unemployment and job... - Finance and Deregulation: Staff Travel (Question No. 615) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Finance, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) In respect of the cabinet meeting held in Melbourne on Tuesday, 19 August 2014, what was the total... - Barmah National Park: River Red Gum Logging (Question No. 618) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for the Environment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is he aware that Victoria has abandoned the proposed joint New South Wales and Victorian River Red Gum logging trial... - Chevron Scheme (Question No. 619) (2 speeches)
asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is he aware of a report by Georgia Wilkins 'ATO alleges complex Chevron scheme slashed tax bill by $258m' (The Age, 9 October 2014) that... - Education: Student Attendance (Question No. 620) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Education and Training, in writing, on 14 November 2014: What was the rate of attendance in (a) primary, and (b) secondary, schools for (i) each year level in each state... - Graduate Employment (Question Nos 623 and 625) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Is the Minister aware that young Australian graduates are experiencing unprecedented tough... - Graduate Employment (Question No. 627) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representingtheMinister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) In respect of the Deakin University's Centre for Research in Educational Futures and Innovation's... - Employment: Accounting (Question No. 631) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: (1) Will the Minister review the 2012-13 Australian Government Review of labour market demand, which... - Employment (Question Nos 634, 635 and 637) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Is the Minister aware, as reported by John Masanauskas in "Unemployment in Melbourne suburbs will be... - Employment (Question Nos 638, 639 and 641) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Is the Minister aware of the views of Dr Bob Birrell from Monash University's Centre for Population... - Employment (Question Nos 642, 643 and 645) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, in writing, on 14 November 2014: Will the Government consider cutting the permanent worker program to previous levels of around 25,000... - Drought Concessional Loans Scheme (Question No. 661) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 24 November 2014: In respect of him hoping to announce an additional $100 million for drought specific concessional loans, (a) when will he... - Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (Question No. 662) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 24 November 2014: In respect of the announcement on 1 March 2013 of joint state and Commonwealth funding of... - Ballast Rehabilitation Program (Question No. 663) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 24 November 2014: (1) Is it intended that the Ballast Rehabilitation Program (BRP), when completed, will result in... - National Broadband Network (Question No. 664) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Communications, in writing, on 24 November 2014: (1) What is the commencement date for the NBN Co Limited Long Term Satellite Service (LTSS). (2) In respect of some... - Japanese Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishing (Question No. 668) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for the Environment, in writing, on 25 November 2014: (1) Is he aware of evidence to the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna that Japan's fishing fleet... - Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (Question No. 669) (2 speeches)
to ask the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 25 November 2014: In respect of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System review report, (a) when will it be released, (b) how many... - Stronger Relationships Trial (Question No. 670) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Social Services, in writing, on 1 December 2014: In respect of the $200 subsidy for relationship education or counselling under the Stronger Relationships trial, (a) how... - Foreign Aid (Question No. 671) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in writing, on 1 December 2014: (1) Is the Australian Government currently providing Foreign Aid to the Russian Federation; if so, what sum. (2) Has the... - NBN Co Limited (Question No. 673) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Communications, in writing, on 2 December 2014: In respect of NBN Co Limited's (NBN Co's) media release dated 1 December 2014 regarding the new national broadband... - Industry Assistance (Question No. 677) (2 speeches)
asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 4 December 2014: In respect of his interview with Fran Kelly on ABC Radio National Breakfast, 2 December 2014, (a) what are the "hard decisions about industry... - Personnel Headcount (Question No. 679) (2 speeches)
asked the Assistant Minister for Defence, in writing on, 4 December 2014: For each electoral division as at 30 September 2014, and as contained in the final pay figures for the July to September...
