Senate debates
Thursday, 18 March 2010
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
The Clerk: Petitions have been lodged for presentation as follows:
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (0 speeches)
Senator Fierravanti-Wells to move on the next day of sitting:That the Senate—(a)notes that:(i)the Senate disallowed three therapeutic groups established by determination of the delegate of...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: That government business be interrupted at 12 noon to allow consideration of the bills listed below at12.45 pm till not later than 2 pm today. The list is as follows— Families,...
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the order of general business for consideration today be as follows:(1)consideration of a motion relating to the implementation of Government programs, as circulated...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Postponement (0 speeches)
The following items of business were postponed: Government business notice of motion no. 3 standing in the name of the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water (Senator Wong) for...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Community Affairs Legislation Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move:That on the release by the Government of any exposure draft of legislation relating to the implementation of its announced paid parental leave scheme, the document or documents stand...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move:That the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to the following bills, allowing them to be considered during this period of sittings: Trans-Tasman Proceedings...
- Parliamentary Zone (0 speeches)
- Approval of Works (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Faulkner, I move: That, in accordance with the Parliament Act 1974, the Senate approves the proposal by the Department of Parliamentary Services to construct a vehicle...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
Mr President, I withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1.
- Water (Crisis Powers and Floodwater Diversion) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (1 speech, 1 comment)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Hanson-Young, move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to enable the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to manage the water resources of the...
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to table the explanatory memorandum to the bill and have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The...
- World Water Day (0 speeches)
- (4 speeches)
I seek leave to amend in the terms circulated in the chamber general business notice of motion No. 757, standing in my name for today, relating to World Water Day. Leave granted. I ask that the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- World Water Day (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Is there any objection to amended general business notice of motion No. 757, standing in the name of Senator Siewert for today, relating to World Water Day now being taken as formal? There being...
- DR Paul Collier (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Bernardi, move:That the Senate—(a)notes with great sadness the passing of respected disability advocate Dr Paul Collier;(b)offers its sincere...
- World Tuberculosis Day (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Crossin, move:That the Senate—(a)notes that:(i)World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March 2010 represents an important opportunity to acknowledge the global impacts...
- Water (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move:That the Senate—(a)notes that:(i)the over-allocation of water within the Murray-Darling Basin, combined with the emerging impacts of climate change, has lead to significant...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Birmingham for 18 March 2010. Question agreed to. I raise a point of order, Mr President. I would just like an explanation for...
- Indigenous Australians Incarceration (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I move:That the Senate—(a)notes with concern the recent death of an 18-year-old Murri youth in Brisbane after his repeated requests for medical attention were allegedly denied by staff at...
- Truth in Political Advertising Unit (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I move:That the Senate calls on the Government to amend the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 before the next federal election to incorporate a Truth in Political Advertising Unit to monitor and...
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I am hoping this one does not cause a division, actually, but I suppose we will see. I move:That the Senate notes:(a)the ‘unequivocal undertaking by the nuclear-weapon States to accomplish...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Postponement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That general business notice of motion no. 761, standing in the name of Senators Pratt and Birmingham for today, relating to nuclear non-proliferation, be postponed till...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Publications Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 17th report of the Senate Standing Committee on Publications. Ordered that the report be adopted.
- Electoral Matters Committee; Report (33 speeches)
I present the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters Report on the 2007 federal election—Events in the division of Lindsay: review of penalty provisions in the Commonwealth Electoral...
- Anti-People Smuggling and Other Measures Bill 2010; Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2010; Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2009; Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2009 Measures No. 3) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Senator CHRIS EVANS(Western Australia—Minister for Immigration and Citizenship)(11.00 am)—These bills are being introduced together. After debate on the motion for the second reading...
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills be now read a second time. ANTI-people SMUGGLING AND OTHER MEASURES BILL 2010 I seek leave to have the second reading speeches incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted The...
- Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the House of Representatives (0 speeches)
Message received from the House of Representatives agreeing to the amendments made by the Senate to the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009.
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 [No. 2] (0 speeches)
- Returned from the House of Representatives (0 speeches)
Message received from the House of Representatives informing the Senate that the House has made the amendments requested by the Senate to the bill.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Social Security and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Weekly Payments) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the House of Representatives (0 speeches)
Message received from the House of Representatives informing the Senate that the House has made the amendments requested by the Senate to the bill.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Economics References Committee; Reference (13 speeches, 2 comments)
I move:(1)That the following matters be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by 24 June 2010:(a)allegations of abuse, recently widely reported in the Australian...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That Business of the Senate orders of the day nos 1, 3 and 4 be postponed to a later hour of the day. Question agreed to.
- Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 5 February 2009, on motion by Senator Sherry: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (15 speeches)
Debate resumed from 29 October 2009, on motion by Senator Ludwig: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Health Insurance Amendment (Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 February, on motion by Senator Wong: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 16 March, on motion by Senator Faulkner: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (0 speeches)
Bill passed through its remaining stages without amendment or debate.
- Fisheries Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 10 March, on motion by Senator Stephens: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (0 speeches)
Bill passed through its remaining stages without amendment or debate.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That intervening business be postponed until after consideration of the government business order of the day relating to the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Bill 2009 and the Trans-Tasman...
- Trans-Tasman Proceedings Bill 2009; Trans-Tasman Proceedings (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 16 March, on motion by Senator Faulkner: That these bills be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (0 speeches)
Bills passed through their remaining stages without amendment or debate.
- Aviation Transport Security Amendment (2009 Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 9 September, on motion by Senator Ludwig: That this bill be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (0 speeches)
Bill passed through its remaining stages without amendment or debate.
- Textile, Clothing and Footwear Strategic Investment Program Amendment (Building Innovative Capability) Bill 2009 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 February, on motion by Senator Wong: That this bill be now read a second time.
- In Committee (2 speeches)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences Against Children) Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 10 March, on motion by Senator Stephens: That this bill be now read a second time.
- In Committee (1 speech)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That intervening business be postponed until after consideration of government business order of the day no. 4, the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Amendment Bill 2010. Question...
- Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Amendment Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 11 March, on motion by Senator Ludwig: That this bill be now read a second time.
- In Committee (10 speeches)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2009-2010 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (3 speeches)
Debate resumed from 24 February, on motion by Senator Wong: That these bills be now read a second time.
- Third Reading (0 speeches)
Bills passed through their remaining stages without amendment or debate.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Evans. I refer the minister to his answer in question time yesterday where he said that he would not exercise his powers to...
- Hospitals (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister outline for the Senate why the government’s plans to ensure that Australians...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Order! I draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the president’s gallery of a former senator, the Hon. Jim Webster. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Taxation (62 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Conroy.
- Nation Building and Jobs Plan (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Government Service Delivery, Senator Arbib. Since the federal government required the states and territories to suspend their...
- Indigenous Affairs (6 speeches)
My question is to Senator Evans, the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. A number of houses have been renovated in Ali Curung near...
- Economy (26 speeches)
My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery and Minister for Employment Participation, Mark Arbib. Can the minister inform the Senate how the...
- Building the Education Revolution Program (23 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education, Senator Carr. Is the government aware of Hastings School at Port Macquarie and the construction under the Building the...
- Emissions Trading Scheme (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Wong. Following the COAG agreement, a review began in November 2009 into the eligibility of new small-scale...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Taxation (11 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Senator Conroy) to a question without notice asked by Senator Joyce...
- Nation Building and Jobs Plan (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery (Senator Arbib) to a question without notice asked by Senator...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 [No. 2] (0 speeches)
- Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Bill 2010 (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Sri Lanka; Conduct of the 2007 Federal Election (1 speech)
I table ministerial statements on Sri Lanka; and the conduct of the 2007 federal election, together with the government’s response to the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral...
- Afghanistan (3 speeches)
by leave—Today I present my third ministerial statement on Afghanistan. I remain committed to keeping the Australian people fully informed about progress in the campaign and our military...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Reports: Government Responses (1 speech)
I present four government responses to committee reports as listed on today’s Order of Business. In accordance with the usual practice, I seek leave to incorporate the documents in Hansard....
- Treaties Committee; Report: Government Response (1 speech)
by leave—I wish to speak briefly on the government response to the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, which Senator Faulkner has just tabled. The report was tabled a short...
- Selection of Bills Committee; Reports (1 speech)
I present the 5th and 6th reports of 2010 of the Selection of Bills Committee. Ordered that the reports be adopted. I seek leave to have the reports incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present an interim report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee, Equity and diversity health check in the Royal Australian Navy––HMAS Success. Ordered that...
- Privileges Committee; Report (1 speech)
I table a report of the Standing Committee of Privileges on parliamentary privilege and possible interference in the work of the committee, in relation to the report I tabled earlier. Ordered...
- Privileges Committee; Reference (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the provisions of the Tax Laws Amendment (Confidentiality of Taxpayer Information) Bill 2009 be referred to the Committee of Privileges for inquiry and report by 12...
- Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Report (4 speeches)
- Rudd Government (0 speeches)
- (71 speeches)
by leave—I move: That the Senate notes:(a)the Government’s mismanagement of major programs, including the Building the Education Revolution and the Home Insulation Program and other...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! It being 6 pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of government documents.
- NBN Co. Ltd (21 speeches)
Debate resumed from 11 March, on motion by Senator Birmingham: That the Senate take note of the document.
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (37 speeches)
Debate resumed from 11 March, on motion by Senator Parry: That the Senate take note of the document.
- Address by the President of the United States of America to a Joint Meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
A message has been received from the House of Representatives inviting senators to attend an address to the House by the honourable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Membership (2 speeches)
Mr President has received letters from party leaders requesting changes in the membership of committees.
- Community Affairs Committee; Report (2 speeches)
Debate resumed from 11 March, on motion by Senator Parry: That the Senate take not of the document
- Consideration (0 speeches)
The following orders of the day relating to committee reports and government responses were considered: Economics Legislation Committee—Report—Safe Climate (Energy Efficient...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till Tuesday, 11 May 2010, at 12.30 pm, or such other time as may be fixed by the President or, in the event of the President being unavailable, by...
- Westmead Millennium Institute (1 speech)
I would like to take this opportunity to express my admiration for the work that is being done in one of Sydney’s best kept secrets, the Westmead Millennium Institute. Like many residents...
- South Australia (1 speech)
I rise tonight to talk about the great state of South Australia, a state with unlimited potential, save that that potential is limited by the quality of the government that now resides on the...
- Baby Safe Havens (1 speech)
On Friday 5 March 2010 employees of a water treatment plant in the Brisbane suburb of Pinkenba made the kind of discovery that will no doubt be ingrained in their memories for the rest of their...
- Rann Labor Government (3 speeches)
I rise this evening to speak about some of the achievements of the Rann Labor government in South Australia—achievements that have benefited our great state.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (0 speeches)
The following documents were tabled by the Clerk: [Legislative instruments are identified by a Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (FRLI) number] Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry...
- Return to Order (0 speeches)
The following documents were tabled pursuant to the order of the Senate of 15 March 2010: Environment—Australian forest cover—Maps— Statement responding to the order of the...
