Senate debates
Monday, 26 November 2012
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012; Second Reading (10 speeches)
The Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012 seeks to enshrine in legislation that which the coalition put forward as the General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme. This was an initiative...
- Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012; In Committee (5 speeches)
by leave—I move opposition amendments (1) and (2) together on sheet 7303: (1) Clause 23, page 20 (line 8), after "that employment", insert "up to a maximum of 16 weeks' pay". (2) Clause 23,...
- Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Bill 2012; Second Reading (5 speeches)
The Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Bill 2012 was one of the stunts that we have now come to expect from the would-be Prime Minister and current workplace relations minister, Mr Bill...
- Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Bill 2012; In Committee (57 speeches)
If I may, I have five general questions before we get to the specific amendments. The first question I have for the Parliamentary Secretary is: can the government guarantee that no worker will be...
- Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Bill 2012; Third Reading (2 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time.
- Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012; In Committee (1 speech)
Order! The committee is considering the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012 and amendments moved by the opposition. A division had been called for earlier and was deferred. I now put the call...
- Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012; Third Reading (3 speeches)
I move: That this bill be read a third time.
- Dental Benefits Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I was thinking earlier that perhaps we should retitle this bill. I do not think that it is a bill about dental benefits at all. It should be called the 'over the rainbow dental benefits amendment...
- Dental Benefits Amendment Bill 2012; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments to the bill have been circulated. Before I call the minister to move the third reading, does any senator wish to have a committee stage on the bill to ask further questions or...
- Clean Energy Amendment (International Emissions Trading and Other Measures) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Amendment Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Amendment Bill 2012, Excise Tariff Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
When I last spoke on this issue, I pointed out that Treasury modelling clearly demonstrates that without the ability to access international carbon markets and the ability for Australian...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers (18 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Lundy. I refer to the detention statistics published by the Department of Immigration and...
- Climate Change (17 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Minister Ludwig. With negotiations over the second commitment period for the Kyoto protocol...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the chamber of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Can the minister outline for the Senate how the government has supported Australian jobs and delivered economic growth?...
- Budget (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. I remind the minister of Labor's strident demand five years ago: 'This reckless spending must stop.' Can the minister...
- Fisheries (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Senator Conroy. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the...
- National Broadband Network (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister advise the Senate on how the National Broadband Network is being received in...
- World Population (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister update the Senate on the release of the United Nations Population Fund's State of World Population report?
- National Broadband Network (19 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Noting the minister's enthusiasm, I hope he will be able to answer the two very precise...
- Automotive Industry (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation, Senator Lundy. In light of the recent reductions in the Ford workforce, can the minister outline what the government is doing...
- Budget (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. Minister, I refer you to commentary in the 2011-12 budget papers which stated: To maintain a liquid and efficient bond market that...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers, Budget (9 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Sport (Senator Lundy) and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation (Senator Wong) to questions without notice asked by...
- Fisheries (1 speech)
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...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Riordan, Hon. Joseph Martin AO (8 speeches)
It is with deep regret that I inform the Senate of the death on 19 November 2012, of the Hon. Joseph Martin (Joe) Riordan, AO, a former minister, and member of the House of Representatives for...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I give notice that, on the next day of sitting, I shall move: That the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to the following bills, allowing them to be considered...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (2 speeches)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Johnston on 26 November 2012 for opposition business. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- UK Government Pensions (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that: (i) the United Kingdom (UK) Government has an inconsistent policy of freezing pension-indexation for expatriate UK citizens, with the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Community Affairs Legislation Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
I move: That the Community Affairs Legislation Committee be authorised to hold private meetings otherwise than in accordance with standing order 33(1) during the sittings of the Senate, as...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers (3 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) that it is not illegal to arrive in Australia to seek asylum, and (ii) previous attempts by the Australian Greens to have the use of the term...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Registered Organisations (9 speeches)
If ever there was any remaining doubt within the community about the need for registered organisations to be subject to equivalent standards of governance and financial accountability as...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- National Gambling Reform Bill 2012; Report (2 speeches)
I present the report of the Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform on the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012 and related bills, together with the Hansard record of proceedings and documents...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Appropriations and Staffing Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 54th report of the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Staffing on a governance structure for parliamentary information and communication technology services. Ordered that the...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Zone (0 speeches)
- Proposal for Works (1 speech)
In accordance with the provisions of the Parliament Act 1974, I present proposals for works within the Parliamentary Zone. I seek leave to give a notice of motion in relation to the proposals....
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Clean Energy Amendment (International Emissions Trading and Other Measures) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Amendment Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Amendment Bill 2012, Excise Tariff Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (22 speeches)
I rise to speak to this package of legislation that collectively provides for the linking of Australia's carbon emissions-trading system to the European Union. Carbon pricing is one of the most...
- Clean Energy Amendment (International Emissions Trading and Other Measures) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Amendment Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Amendment Bill 2012, Excise Tariff Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Amendment Bill 2012; In Committee (2 speeches)
I move the Greens amendment (1) on sheet 7319: (1) Schedule 1, page 59 (after line 25), after item 81, insert: 81A After section 160 Insert: 160A Review by Productivity Commission of financial...
- Clean Energy Amendment (International Emissions Trading and Other Measures) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Excise) Amendment Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Charges — Customs) Amendment Bill 2012, Excise Tariff Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012, Clean Energy (Unit Issue Charge — Auctions) Amendment Bill 2012; Third Reading (2 speeches)
I move: That these bills be now read a third time.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Micah Challenge (1 speech)
I rise today to applaud the ongoing hard work of the non-profit group Micah Challenge and to recognise the importance of its unrelenting commitment to fighting poverty, extreme disadvantage and...
- White Ribbon Day (2 speeches)
I rise tonight to speak on White Ribbon Day or United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Violence is a scourge in our communities and it is a silent epidemic. It destroys...
- Women in the Workplace (1 speech)
I rise tonight, in the short time I now have, to speak about equal opportunity for women in the workplace. It is a widely known fact that women make up around 50.2 per cent of the Australian...
- Questions on Notice (0 speeches)
