Senate debates
Thursday, 16 May 2013
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (9 speeches)
I seek leave to move a motion to vary the routine of business for today. Leave not granted. Pursuant to contingent notice standing in the name of the Leader of the Government in the Senate,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (2 speeches)
I withdraw government business notices of motion Nos 2, 3 and 5, which relate to the consideration of legislation.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection of Bills Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 5 of 2013 of the Selection of Bills Committee and I seek leave to have the report incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The report read as follows—...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That government business orders of the day, as shown in the list circulated in the chamber, are to be considered from 12.45 pm today, and that government business be called on after...
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: That the order for general business for consideration today be as follows: (a) general business notices of motions No. 1, 2, 4 and 5, standing in the name of Senator Di Natale relating to...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- GrainCorp (1 speech)
I seek leave to amend business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1 in the terms circulated in the chamber. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the following matter be referred to...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Suspension of Standing Orders (1 speech)
I move: That standing order 110 be suspended to enable the third reading of a constitution alteration bill relating to local government to be passed without a roll call. Question agreed to.
- 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: National Disability...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Schizophrenia Awareness Week (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 12 May to 18 May 2013 is Schizophrenia Awareness Week, (ii) people affected by serious mental illness face critical challenges to achieving and...
- Bangladesh (3 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh that killed 1 127 garment workers, many of whom were sewing clothes for international brands in...
- Thatcher, Baroness Margaret (1 speech)
At the request of Senators Mason and Smith, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes with deep regret the passing of The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS, one of the most...
- Food Processing Industry (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Colbeck, move: That the Senate— (a) notes its support for the fruit growers and workers in the local food processing industry; (b) recognises the impact and...
- Coalition's Direct Action Plan (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate notes that not a single Australian economist or industry group has publicly supported the Coalition's Direct Action Plan.
- Poultry Industry (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the voluntary national Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Domestic Poultry designates a maximum outdoor stocking density of 1...
- Point Peron (3 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) in 1964 the Commonwealth Government transferred the Point Peron area to the Western Australian State Government subject to agreement that its...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, DisabilityCare Australia Fund Bill 2013, Medicare Levy Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Fringe Benefits Tax Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax Rates Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Concessional Contributions Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Non-concessional Contributions Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Untaxed Roll-over Amounts Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax (TFN Withholding Tax (ESS)) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax (First Home Saver Accounts Misuse Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Family Trust Distribution Tax (Primary Liability) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 1) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 2) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bills read a first time.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, DisabilityCare Australia Fund Bill 2013, Medicare Levy Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Fringe Benefits Tax Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax Rates Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Concessional Contributions Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Non-concessional Contributions Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Untaxed Roll-over Amounts Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax (TFN Withholding Tax (ESS)) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax (First Home Saver Accounts Misuse Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Family Trust Distribution Tax (Primary Liability) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 1) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 2) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013; Second Reading (5 speeches)
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— NATIONAL...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, DisabilityCare Australia Fund Bill 2013, Medicare Levy Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Fringe Benefits Tax Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax Rates Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Concessional Contributions Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Non-concessional Contributions Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Excess Untaxed Roll-over Amounts Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax (TFN Withholding Tax (ESS)) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Income Tax (First Home Saver Accounts Misuse Tax) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Family Trust Distribution Tax (Primary Liability) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 1) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 2) Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013; 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...
- Foreign Affairs Portfolio Miscellaneous Measures Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The opposition supports this legislation, which has as its purpose the amendment of the Intelligence Services Act to extend the application of the Public Service Act governing the voluntary...
- Foreign Affairs Portfolio Miscellaneous Measures Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole.
- Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The coalition support this bill, which seeks to amend five acts across three portfolios. This is the 13th Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill since 2004. The process was initiated by...
- Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole.
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Dividend) Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The coalition support this legislation. This is important legislation in relation to the allocation of spectrum, in particular the spectrum known as the digital dividend. This will allow for that...
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Dividend) Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in the Committee of the Whole.
- Not-for-profit Sector Freedom to Advocate Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The Not-for-profit Sector Freedom to Advocate Bill seeks to invalidate clauses in Commonwealth agreements with the not-for-profit sector that restrict or prevent not-for-profit entities from...
- Not-for-profit Sector Freedom to Advocate Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. I call...
- Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Inbound Cargo Security Enhancement) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
- Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Inbound Cargo Security Enhancement) Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— AVIATION TRANSPORT...
- Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Inbound Cargo Security Enhancement) Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. I call...
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Compliance Measures No. 2) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Compliance Measures No. 2) Bill 2013; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. OFFSHORE PETROLEUM AND GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE LEGISLATION...
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Compliance Measures No. 2) Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole. I call...
- Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Reform of Self Managed Superannuation Funds Supervisory Levy Arrangements) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
The coalition does not like the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Reform of Self Managed Superannuation Funds Supervisory Levy Arrangements) Bill 2013. What is described in Orwellian fashion...
- Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Reform of Self Managed Superannuation Funds Supervisory Levy Arrangements) Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in Committee of the Whole.
- Customs and AusCheck Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
- Customs and AusCheck Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2013; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— CUSTOMS AND AUSCHECK...
- Customs and AusCheck Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2013; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bill have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading, unless any senator requires that the bill be considered in the Committee of the Whole. I...
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
It is amazing: a couple of days ago here, at about this time, Mr Duddy, one of Mr Windsor's supporters, came into the chamber and I gave a very short speech—three minutes—and we are...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Budget (48 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Senator Wong. I refer the minister to concerns reported today that the budget's assumptions about the value of the dollar and...
- Sri Lanka (6 speeches)
My question without notice is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister Carr. Minister, are you aware of the Rajapaksa government's compulsory acquisition of Tamil land in Sri Lanka, and in...
- Budget (21 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Given that it is now obvious that Labor's complex mining tax is a complete failure, with revenue collections 95 per cent...
- Animal Welfare (25 speeches)
My question is about a catastrophic animal welfare issue and it is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. I ask Senator Ludwig: as agriculture minister and as a Queenslander,...
- West Papua (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Minister, in light of the continuing revelations of the persecution of the West Papuan people by the Indonesian authorities,...
- Agriculture (7 speeches)
My question is to Senator Ludwig, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Minister, late last week, a 'Save SPC' community rally was held in Shepparton, Victoria, bringing together...
- Answers to Questions on Notice (0 speeches)
- Consideration by Estimates Committees (2 speeches)
Pursuant to standing order 74(5), and with notice having been given to the relevant minister's office, I ask the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Bob Carr, for an...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Animal Welfare (21 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Senator Ludwig) and the Minister for Science and Research (Senator Farrell) to...
- Sri Lanka (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Senator Bob Carr) to a question without notice asked by Senator Milne today relating to Sri Lanka. We...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Government Response to Report (1 speech)
I present five government responses to committee reports as listed at item 14 on today’s Order of Business. In accordance with the usual practice, I seek leave to incorporate the documents...
- Appropriations and Staffing Committee; Report (2 speeches)
I present the 55th report of the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Staffing on the estimates of the Department of the Senate for 2013-14. Ordered that the report be printed.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- National Close the Gap Day (1 speech)
I present a response from the Minister for Indigenous Health, Mr Snowdon, to a resolution of the Senate of 21 March 2013 concerning National Close the Gap Day.
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 35 of 2012-13 (1 speech)
In accordance with the provisions of the Auditor-General Act 1997, I present the following report of the Auditor-General: Report No. 35 of 2012-13: Performance audit: Control of credit card use:...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Publications Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Publications Reports, Senator Carol Brown, I present the 25th report of the Publications Committee. Ordered that the report be adopted.
- Publications Committee; Delegated Legislation Monitor (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Standing Committee on Regulations and Ordinances, Senator Furner, I present Delegated Legislation Monitor No. 5 of 2013.
- Estimates; Additional Information (1 speech)
I present additional information received by committees relating to estimates.
- Environment and Communications References Committee, Correction (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Environment and Communications References Committee, Senator Birmingham, I present a correction to the report of the committee on the silent number fee prohibition....
- Corporations and Financial Services Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Deputy Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services, Senator Boyce, I present the report on the statutory oversight of the Australian...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee, Senator Eggleston, I present the report on Australia's overseas development programs in Afghanistan,...
- Law Enforcement Committee; Reports (1 speech)
On behalf of the Deputy Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement, Senator Nash, I present three reports of the committee, together with a Hansardrecord of proceedings,...
- Membership (2 speeches)
The President has received letters from party leaders requesting changes in the membership of committees. I call the minister.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Court Security Bill 2013, Court Security (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bills read a first time.
- Court Security Bill 2013, Court Security (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2013; 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— COURT SECURITY...
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2013, National Measurement Amendment Bill 2013, Social Security Legislation Amendment (Disaster Recovery Allowance) Bill 2013, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Military Compensation Review and Other Measures) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
These bills are being introduced together, and after debate on the motion for the second reading has been adjourned, I shall move a motion to have the bills listed separately on the Notice Paper....
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2013, National Measurement Amendment Bill 2013, Social Security Legislation Amendment (Disaster Recovery Allowance) Bill 2013, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Military Compensation Review and Other Measures) Bill 2013; 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— CUSTOMS TARIFF...
- Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (New Mandate and Other Measures) Bill 2013, Military Justice (Interim Measures) Amendment Bill 2013, Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Service Providers and Other Governance Measures) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (Countering Tax Avoidance and Multinational Profit Shifting) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
These bills are being introduced together, and after debate on the motion for the second reading has been adjourned, I shall move a motion to have the bills listed separately on the Notice Paper....
- Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (New Mandate and Other Measures) Bill 2013, Military Justice (Interim Measures) Amendment Bill 2013, Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Service Providers and Other Governance Measures) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (Countering Tax Avoidance and Multinational Profit Shifting) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I table revised explanatory memoranda relating to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 and the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Service Providers and...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That consideration of government business order of the day no. 1 (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013) be called on immediately and...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Animal Welfare (1 speech)
by leave—During question time today I advised Senator Macdonald that the government had not received a proposal from the Queensland government to consider grazing in Queensland national...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Gambling (20 speeches)
I move: That, in order to preserve the integrity of the sporting experience and protect Australian children, the Senate notes the need for law reform, including measures such as: (a) banning the...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Animal Welfare (4 speeches)
Mr Deputy President, before we deal with the tabling of the speech by the Leader of the Opposition, I seek leave to make a very short statement in response to a statement that Senator Ludwig gave...
- Budget (0 speeches)
- Statement and Documents (3 speeches)
I seek leave to incorporate for the information of honourable senators the Leader of the Opposition's response to the budget speech delivered by Mr Abbott in the House of Representatives earlier...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Politics (8 speeches)
Several months ago I spoke in this chamber about the opposition's slide towards Tea Party style tactics. I cited evidence showing that this development has distorted the coalition's...
- Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne 2013 event (1 speech)
On Saturday, 20 April, this year, the Tigers/True Believers Oxfam Trailwalker team finished the 100 kilometre Oxfam Melbourne Trailwalker 2013 event, and did so in 28 hours and 53 minutes,...
- Regional Australia (1 speech)
Tonight I am a very proud member of the Abbott-Truss coalition, having sat and listened, in the bleachers, to the budget in-reply speech given by Mr Abbott on behalf of us all. And what a stark...
