Senate debates
Thursday, 3 November 2011
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (14 speeches)
by leave—I move: That the order of the Senate agreed to on 21 September 2011, relating to the hours of meeting and routine of business, be amended as follows: Omit paragraphs...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Clean Energy Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Fuel Tax Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Household Assistance Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Income Tax Rates Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (International Unit Surrender Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Tax Laws Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Fixed Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Shortfall Charge — General) Bill 2011, Clean Energy Regulator Bill 2011, Climate Change Authority Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading (21 speeches)
Debate resumed on the motion: That these bills be now read a second time.
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Palliative Care (0 speeches)
Your petitioners ask/request that the Senate: (1) Calls upon the Government to acknowledge that well funded quality palliative care services would reduce calls to legalise assisted suicide; (2)...
- Carbon Pricing (0 speeches)
To the Honourable President and members of the Senate in Parliament assembled: The petition of the undersigned shows: Your petitioners ask that the Senate: by Senator Nash (from 272 citizens)....
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
to move: That the following matter be referred to the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 June 2012: The nexus between the demand for...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection of Bills Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 15th report for 2011 of the Selection of Bills Committee. Ordered that the report be adopted. I seek leave to have the report incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The report...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That general business order of the day no. 68 (Quarantine Amendment (Disallowing Permits) Bill 2011) be considered on Thursday, 10 November 2011 under the temporary order relating to the...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Postponement (0 speeches)
The following items of business were postponed: General business notice of motion no. 438 standing in the name of Senator Siewert for today, relating to the North West Slope Trawl Fishery,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- 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: Coal Mining Industry...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Bonner, Former Senator Neville, AO (1 speech)
Before moving a motion relating to former senator Neville Bonner, I seek leave to add the names of Senator Abetz, Senator Scullion and Senator Macdonald to this motion. Leave granted. I, and also...
- Coptic Christians (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Sterle, move: That the Senate— (a) condemns the tragic violence towards Coptic Christians in Egypt;...
- Nadarkhani, Pastor Youcef (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Sterle, move: That the Senate— (a) condemns the death sentence given to Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani in Iran on crimes of...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
I advise the Senate that I withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1 standing in my name.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Qantas (1 speech)
At the request of Senator Williams, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 28 of the 31 Australian Labor Party senators in the Australian Senate are former...
- Cape York (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) there are significant gaps in independent scientific research on the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Publications Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Carol Brown, I present the 11th report of the Senate Standing Committee on Publications. Ordered that the report be adopted.
- Economics References Committee; Report (8 speeches)
On behalf of Senator Bushby, I present the final report of the Economics References Committee on the impacts of supermarket price decisions on the dairy industry, together with the Hansard record...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Online Games) Bill 2011, Corporations (Fees) Amendment Bill 2011, Personal Property Securities Amendment (Registration Commencement) Bill 2011; First Reading (1 speech)
Bills received from the House of Representatives.
- Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Online Games) Bill 2011, Corporations (Fees) Amendment Bill 2011, Personal Property Securities Amendment (Registration Commencement) Bill 2011; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speeches incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speeches read as follows— CLASSIFICATION...
- Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment (Tuition Protection Service and Other Measures) Bill 2011, Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Amendment (Tuition Protection Service) Bill 2011, Education Services for Overseas Students (TPS Levies) Bill 2011; First Reading (1 speech)
Bills received from the House of Representatives.
- Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment (Tuition Protection Service and Other Measures) Bill 2011, Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Amendment (Tuition Protection Service) Bill 2011, Education Services for Overseas Students (TPS Levies) Bill 2011; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speeches incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speeches read as follows— EDUCATION...
- Address by the President of the United States of America (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
A message has been received from the House of Representatives inviting senators to attend a meeting of the House for an address by the Hon. Barack Obama, President of the United States of...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Clean Energy Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Fuel Tax Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Household Assistance Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Income Tax Rates Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (International Unit Surrender Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Tax Laws Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Fixed Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Shortfall Charge — General) Bill 2011, Clean Energy Regulator Bill 2011, Climate Change Authority Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading (7 speeches)
Debate resumed on the motion: That these bills be now read a second time.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- European Union: Economy (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Does the Australian government intend to commit taxpayer funds to the IMF or other parties in order to help bail out...
- Workplace Relations (6 speeches)
My question is to the workers?
- Australian Greens (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I ask the minister if he believes that the government should be assisting multimillionaires...
- Indigenous Affairs (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General, Senator Ludwig. A number of recent reports have revealed that Indigenous adults in Australia are 14 times more likely to be...
- Automotive Industry (19 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr, following reports today about the production of the Holden Commodore possibly ending in Australia. Why...
- Families (6 speeches)
Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Arbib. Can the minister please update the Senate...
- Carbon Pricing (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. I refer the minister to statements made by the secretary of the Department of...
- Food and Grocery Industry (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. I note Senator Carr's unambiguous statements to the Australian Food and Grocery Council yesterday...
- Carbon Pricing (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Does the government believe that its carbon tax will have a negative impact on any...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! I draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the gallery of former Senator Grant Chapman. I welcome him back. Honourable senators: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Mining (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Senator Sherry. Can the minister please outline to the Senate this...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Qantas (1 speech)
Mr Deputy President, I seek leave to incorporate a response to a question taken on notice on Monday, 31 October from Senator Brown to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Leave granted....
- Answers to Questions on Notice (0 speeches)
- Question Nos 543, 549, 553, 554, 557 and 927 to 949 (3 speeches)
Pursuant to standing order 74(5) I ask the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Conroy, for an explanation as to why answers have not been provided to questions on...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Australian Greens (31 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...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Carbon Pricing (4 speeches)
A letter has been received from Senator Fifield: Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion: The economic...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Clean Energy Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Fuel Tax Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Household Assistance Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Income Tax Rates Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (International Unit Surrender Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Tax Laws Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Fixed Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Shortfall Charge — General) Bill 2011, Clean Energy Regulator Bill 2011, Climate Change Authority Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading (2 speeches)
Debate resumed on the motion: That these bills be now read a second time.
- Clean Energy Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Fuel Tax Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Household Assistance Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Income Tax Rates Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (International Unit Surrender Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Tax Laws Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Fixed Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Shortfall Charge — General) Bill 2011, Clean Energy Regulator Bill 2011, Climate Change Authority Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2011; In Committee (39 speeches)
Bills—by leave—taken together and as a whole.
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I seek leave to make a short personal explanation. Leave granted. Thank you, Chair, and I thank the Senate. In an article by Mr Mark Latham on page 86 of today's Australian Financial Review my...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Clean Energy Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Fuel Tax Legislation Amendment) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Household Assistance Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Income Tax Rates Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (International Unit Surrender Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Tax Laws Amendments) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Fixed Charge) Bill 2011, Clean Energy (Unit Shortfall Charge — General) Bill 2011, Clean Energy Regulator Bill 2011, Climate Change Authority Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2011, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2011; In Committee (116 speeches)
Debate resumed.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Coraki Art Prize (3 speeches)
Last weekend was a big one for the small town of Coraki, in northern New South Wales, because it was the weekend of the Coraki Art Prize. Some 260 people turned out for the opening night, on the...
- Disability Services (1 speech)
I intend to make a small attempt tonight to overcome a major omission from the recent Community Affairs References Committee report into mental health in Australia. I would like to add that I...
- Mining (1 speech)
In 2008, New South Wales had to contend with two major environmental threats. Major mining projects are again on the state's agenda. Once again the Liverpool Plains community in northern New...
- Relay for Life (1 speech)
Last weekend, as I have done for several years now, I was involved in Relay for Life. Relay for Life is an event that occurs right throughout Australia where the Cancer Council raises funds for...
- Questions on Notice (0 speeches)
- AusAID (Question No. 553) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 25 March 2011: For each calendar year, from 2005 to 2010, how many overseas business class flights were taken by...
- AusAID (Question No. 554) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 25 March 2011: For each calendar year, from 2005 to 2010, what were the top 10 countries visited by...
- AusAID (Question No. 557) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 25 March 2011: For each calendar year, from 2005 to 2010: (a) how many AusAID contracts with service providers...
- Australian Taxation Office (Question No. 1105) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister representing the Assistant Treasurer, upon notice, on 9 September 2011: With reference to an answer to a question without notice on taxation asked by Senator Payne in the...
- Employment Participation and Child Care (Question No. 1233) (2 speeches)
asked the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplaces Relations (transferred to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment Participation and ChildCare), upon notice,...
