Senate debates
Monday, 17 June 2013
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Law Enforcement Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
) ( ): by leave—I move: That the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate today, 17 June 2013, from 9 am, to...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers (8 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Conroy. Is it government policy not to turn back asylum seeker boats, even if it is safe and possible to do so?
- Climate Change (13 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the minister for climate change, Senator Lundy. Minister, the Climate Commission has said in its latest report: From today until 2050 we can emit no...
- Science and Research (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Science and Research, Senator Farrell. Can the minister explain to the Senate how the Gillard government is supporting Australia's world-class science and...
- Asylum Seekers (12 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Conroy. I refer the minister to the fact that illegal boats are now arriving at a rate of 1,000 times greater than when Mr...
- National Security (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General, who, I believe, is Senator Ludwig. Minister, are Australian authorities and agencies receiving huge volumes of information from...
- Economy (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Can the minister update the Senate on the latest national accounts and what they say about the strength of our economy?
- Asylum Seekers (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Conroy. I refer to the government's key immigration detention values, specifically No. 3, which states: Children, including...
- Iran (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. Can the minister inform the Senate of the outcome of the recent elections in Iran?
- Education (16 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Senator Lundy. I refer the minister to reports in The Daily Telegraph that Labor MPs and...
- Broadband (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. Can the minister advise the Senate how many Australian homes and businesses will be connected...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Asylum Seekers (7 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Senator Conroy) to questions without notice asked by the Leader of...
- National Security (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Senator Ludwig) to a question without notice asked by Senator Ludlam today relating...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: That the following general business orders of the day be considered on Thursday, 20 June 2013 under the temporary order relating to the consideration of private senators’ bills: No....
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Eggleston for 17 June 2013 for personal reasons. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reporting Date (1 speech)
by leave—At the request of Senator Heffernan, I move: That the time for the presentation of the report of the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee on beef imports...
- Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
by leave—At the request of Senator Heffernan, I move: That Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the...
- Broadcasting Legislation Committee; Reference (1 speech)
by leave—On behalf of Senator Cameron, I move that the amended terms of reference of the Joint Select Committee on Broadcasting Legislation be transmitted to the House of Representatives...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade be authorised to hold a public meeting during the sitting of the Senate today from 5.30 pm to take...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee, Senator Stephens, I move: That the time for the presentation of the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee; Meeting (1 speech)
by leave—On behalf of the Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee, Senator Stephens, I move: That the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Gender Biased Sex Selection (5 speeches)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 1244 standing in my name for today related to gender biased sex selection. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended: That the...
- James Price Point (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the decision of Woodside Energy Ltd and its joint venture partners to process Browse gas offshore rather than at James Price Point, in the Kimberley; and...
- International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (10 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) that 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on which individuals and organisations are encouraged to take a stand...
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the World Heritage Committee's draft decision on the Great Barrier Reef states that to avoid the reef being added to the World Heritage in Danger...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- (19 speeches)
The President has received a letter 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...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (1 speech)
I move: That the committee documents be printed in accordance with the usual practice. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (2 speeches)
Mr Acting Deputy President, I seek leave to make a statement on one of the documents that was tabled outside of sitting to do with the inquiry into the provisions of the Export Finance and...
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 45 of 2012-13 (1 speech)
( Senator Bernardi ) (): In accordance with the provisions of the Auditor-General Act 1997, I present the following report of the Auditor-General: Report No. 45 of 2012-13: Cross-agency...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present a report on access to documents from a 1978-79 inquiry of the Senate Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs.
- Joint Committee; Appointment (2 speeches)
The President has received a message from the House of Representatives transmitting for concurrence a resolution proposing the formation of a joint select committee. Copies of the message have...
- Corporations and Financial Services Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Deputy Chair, Senator Boyce, I present the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services on the regulatory framework for tax (financial)...
- National Capital and External Territories Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the report of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories of the visit to Norfolk Island on 29-30 April 2013. Ordered that the report be printed. by...
- Intelligence and Security Committee; Report (5 speeches)
On behalf of the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, I present the review of Administration and Expenditure: No. 10 – Australian Intelligence Agencies....
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
I seek leave to move a motion in relation to the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: Australia's trade investment relationship with Japan and the...
- National Broadband Network Committee; Report (4 speeches)
On behalf of the Joint Committee on the National Broadband Network I present the fifth report of the committee and seek leave to move a motion in relation to the report. Leave granted. I move:...
- Human Rights Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, I present the seventh report of 2013 of the committee on the examination of legislation in accordance with the Human Rights...
- Public Accounts and Audit Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, I present two reports of the committee as well as the executive minutes on various reports. I move: That the Senate take note of...
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Bill 2013, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013, Aged Care (Bond Security) Amendment Bill 2013, Aged Care (Bond Security) Levy Amendment 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.
- Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Bill 2013, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013, Aged Care (Bond Security) Amendment Bill 2013, Aged Care (Bond Security) Levy Amendment 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— AGED CARE (LIVING...
- Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2013-2014, Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-2014, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2013-2014; 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.
- Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2013-2014, Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2013-2014, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2013-2014; 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— APPROPRIATION...
- Australia Council (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) 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.
- Australia Council (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I table a revised explanatory memorandum relating to Australia Council Bill 2013 and move: That these bills be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speeches...
- International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2013, International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) (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.
- International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2013, International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) (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— INTERNATIONAL...
- Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Increased Concessional Contributions Cap and Other Measures) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Sustaining the Superannuation Contribution Concession) Imposition 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.
- Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Increased Concessional Contributions Cap and Other Measures) Bill 2013, Superannuation (Sustaining the Superannuation Contribution Concession) Imposition 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— TAX AND...
- Aboriginal Land Rights and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Bill 2013, Australian Citizenship Amendment (Special Residence Requirements) Bill 2013, Australian Education Bill 2013, Constitution Alteration (Local Government) 2013, Corporations Amendment (Simple Corporate Bonds and Other Measures) Bill 2013, Corporations and Financial Sector Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Defence Legislation Amendment (Woomera Prohibited Area) Bill 2013, DisabilityCare Australia Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2013, Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Amendment Bill 2013, International Fund for Agricultural Development Amendment Bill 2012, International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill 2013, Parliamentary Service Amendment (Freedom of Information) Bill 2013, Parliamentary Service Amendment (Parliamentary Budget Officer) Bill 2013, Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013, Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013, Social Security Amendment (Supporting More Australians into Work) Bill 2013, Statute Law Revision Bill 2013, Statute Stocktake (Appropriations) Bill 2013, Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013, Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
These bills are being introduced together. After debate on the motion for the second reading has been adjourned, I shall move a motion to have the remaining bills listed separately on the Notice...
- Aboriginal Land Rights and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Bill 2013, Australian Citizenship Amendment (Special Residence Requirements) Bill 2013, Australian Education Bill 2013, Constitution Alteration (Local Government) 2013, Corporations Amendment (Simple Corporate Bonds and Other Measures) Bill 2013, Corporations and Financial Sector Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Defence Legislation Amendment (Woomera Prohibited Area) Bill 2013, DisabilityCare Australia Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2013, Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Amendment Bill 2013, International Fund for Agricultural Development Amendment Bill 2012, International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill 2013, Parliamentary Service Amendment (Freedom of Information) Bill 2013, Parliamentary Service Amendment (Parliamentary Budget Officer) Bill 2013, Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013, Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013, Social Security Amendment (Supporting More Australians into Work) Bill 2013, Statute Law Revision Bill 2013, Statute Stocktake (Appropriations) Bill 2013, Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013, Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 1) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I table six revised explanatory memoranda relating to the bills and move: That these bills be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speeches incorporated in Hansard....
- Australian Jobs 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.
- Australian Jobs Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
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— (Deputy) Speaker, this...
- Private Health Insurance Amendment (Lifetime Health Cover Loading and Other Measures) Bill 2012, Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Base Premium) 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. Bill read a first time.
- Private Health Insurance Amendment (Lifetime Health Cover Loading and Other Measures) Bill 2012, Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Base Premium) 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 speech es read as follows— PRIVATE HEALTH...
- Competition and Consumer Amendment Bill 2013, Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013, Higher Education Support Amendment (Asian Century) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill 2013; First Reading (1 speech)
These bills are being introduced together. 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. I...
- Competition and Consumer Amendment Bill 2013, Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013, Higher Education Support Amendment (Asian Century) Bill 2013, Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
I table revised explanatory memoranda relating to the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 and the Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill 2013 and move: That these bills be now read a second...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the report of the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee on the entitlements of state public sector employees, together with the Hansard record of...
- Community Affairs Legislation Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the chair of the Community Affairs Legislation Committee, I present the report of the Community Affairs Legislation Committee on the provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Amendment...
- Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the chair of the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee, I present the report of the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee on the provisions of the...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee, I present the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee on the provisions of...
- Economics Legislation Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the chair of the Economics Legislation Committee, I present the report of the Economics Legislation Committee on the provisions of the Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill...
- Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the chair of the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Committee, I present the report of the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Committee...
- Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the report of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee on court fees, together with the Hansard record of proceedings, minutes of proceedings and submissions received...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee, Senator Stephens, I present the report of the committee on the Export Market Development Grants Amendment...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Reid, Mr William Reid (1 speech)
I rise to make a contribution on the passing of a great South Australian. William Reid was born in Cummins on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, on 17 October 1920. He passed away on 25 May...
- San Remo Macaroni Company (1 speech)
I join with Senator Gallacher tonight in celebrating the success of South Australians. It is good to see Senator McEwen in the chamber, because she will know well the family I am talking about. I...
- King Island (1 speech)
We now move from spaghetti in South Australia to the beef of King Island—which is what I would like to talk about this evening. I welcome the release of the consultancy report by the King...
