House debates
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Bills
- Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Crimes Against Children and Community Protection Measures) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The bill provides for a broad package of measures which will strengthen the laws that safeguard children in Australia from sexual abuse. The... - Investigation and Prosecution Measures Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Investigation and Prosecution Measures Bill 2017 makes two sets of amendments: The Independent Commission Against Corruption plays an... - Criminal Code Amendment (Impersonating a Commonwealth Body) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Criminal Code Amendment (Impersonating a Commonwealth Body) Bill 2017 will amend the Criminal Code Act 1995 to safeguard the Australian... - Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
) ( ): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In 2013, 99 per cent of people in immigration detention were illegal maritime arrivals. Our immigration detention facilities were flooded... - Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Amendment Bill 2017; Second Reading (9 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Australian government is committed to ensuring safe, secure and efficient coastal shipping as part of Australia's national transport system.... - Customs Amendment (Anti-Dumping Measures) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to present the Customs Amendment (Anti-Dumping Measures) Bill 2017. The government is committed to free and fair trade.... - Statute Update (Smaller Government) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the Statute Update (Smaller Government) Bill 2017 and to indicate to the House that we will not be opposing this bill. But nobody in this House should take that as an... - Statute Update (Smaller Government) Bill 2017; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Statute Update (Smaller Government) Bill 2017 be referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration. Question agreed to. - Defence Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Defence Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017. This bill contains four schedules, which seek to smooth processes, increase protections for reservists,... - Defence Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the bill be referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration. Question agreed to. - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Amendment Bill 2017; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I present the explanatory memorandum to this bill and I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Amendment Bill 2017 will provide... - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Amendment Bill 2017; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I move: That the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Amendment Bill 2017 be referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration. Question agreed to. - Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 will amend the Telecommunications Act 1997 and related legislation to strengthen... - Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 be referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration. Question agreed to. - Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More Sustainable, Responsive and Transparent Higher Education System) Bill 2017; Second Reading (5 speeches)
My sisters and I are living proof of the transformative powers of a quality public education and the transformative powers of a tertiary education. Like so many Australians, and so many in this... - Marriage Law Survey (Additional Safeguards) Bill 2017; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I am pleased to present a bill today that will provide for a range of additional safeguards to support the conduct of the Australian marriage law postal survey. The government is honouring its... - Marriage Law Survey (Additional Safeguards) Bill 2017; 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. - Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More Sustainable, Responsive and Transparent Higher Education System) Bill 2017; Second Reading (4 speeches)
I rise to continue my contribution and opposition to this government's changes in terms of the university cuts they have enshrined in this Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More...