Senate debates
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Register of Senators' Interests (1 speech)
by leave—During a television interview last night Senator Bernardi raised questions about a specific matter on my pecuniary interests register. Senator Bernardi requested that I make a...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (4 speeches)
I move: That the days of meeting of the Senate for the remainder of 2016 be as follows: Spring sittings: Thursday, 1 September Monday, 12 September to Thursday, 15 September Spring sittings (2):...
- Parliamentary Representation (0 speeches)
- Rotation of Senators (10 speeches)
I move: That, pursuant to section 13 of the Constitution, the senators chosen for each state be divided into two classes, as follows: Senators listed at positions 7 to 12 on the certificate of...
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (23 speeches)
I move: That the following address-in-reply be agreed to. To His Excellency the Governor–General MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY— We, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Australia in...
- Statements by Senators (0 speeches)
- Banking and Financial Services, Insurance Industry (1 speech)
I want to talk about white-collar crime, which I have pursued in this place, basically, since day one. In 2009 I launched the inquiry into the liquidators industry. We went through the...
- AIDS, TB and Malaria, Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise today to discuss the issue of AIDS, TB, and malaria and to update this chamber regarding the Turnbull government's lack of leadership in the aged-care sector. AIDS, TB and malaria are...
- Nuclear Weapons (1 speech)
On 18 September 1985, just shy of 31 years ago, Senator Jo Vallentine stood and addressed the parliament for the first time. It is quite instructive reading to look back at Senator Vallentine's...
- Goods and Services Tax (1 speech)
I have a story to tell you in the chamber today. It is about a family called Australia, and the members of that family are the people of the states and territories of Australia, throughout this...
- The Global Fund (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, also known simply as the Global Fund in the international community. I notice a group of young schoolchildren...
- Iron Ore Industry (1 speech)
In my first contribution in the 45th Parliament, I mark the 50th anniversary of iron ore shipments from Western Australia and I also share the remarkable impact that this industry has had, and...
- South Australia: Renewable Energy (1 speech, 1 comment)
I rise to make a statement on a very pertinent issue relating to the state of South Australia. In recent times, South Australia has had an inordinate amount of discussion about renewable energy...
- Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate (1 speech)
I recognise that there are a few more minutes before the time for this debate expires, and I was prompted to rise and speak today because Senator Gallacher, in his address, talked about the...
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I advise the Senate that Senator the Hon. Scott Ryan will be absent from question time for the remainder of this week for personal reasons. In Senator Ryan's absence, Senator Cormann will...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (7 speeches)
My question is to Senator Brandis, the Attorney-General. I refer to the Racial Discrimination Act and to the Attorney-General's statement last year that an amended section 18C was off the table...
- Economy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney–General representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Can the Attorney-General outline the government's plan to build a strong, prosperous and secure...
- Turnbull Government (8 speeches)
My question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Can the minister confirm that the Prime Minister and the Treasurer...
- Donations to Political Parties (16 speeches)
My question is for the Minister representing and Special Minister of State, Minister Cormann. Minister Cormann, today there are some reports that a senator's parliamentary entitlements were...
- Economy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance, representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Can the minister provide an update on the government's plan for a stronger economy, more jobs and budget...
- Defence Procurement (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence representing the Minister for Defence Industry. What percentage of the Future Submarine build will take place in Australia and also what percentage of...
- Workplace Relations (16 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Cash. Can the minister update the Senate on action the government is taking to protect Victoria's Country Fire Authority and its 60,000...
- Superannuation (22 speeches)
My question is to Senator Cormann as the Minister representing the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Given expected investment returns, your policy to increase tax on Australians with...
- Medicare (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Can the minister update the Senate on how the coalition government is delivering...
- Banking and Financial Services (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Brandis. Can the minister confirm that today's announcement of an inquiry into small business lending is the fourth...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I acknowledge in the public gallery the presence of former senator Grant Chapman. Honourable senators: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Broadband (5 speeches, 1 comment)
My question is to the Minister for Communications, Senator Fifield. Can the minister update the Senate on the progress of the NBN rollout across Australia?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Order! I overlooked that there is a former senator, Senator Lightfoot, in the President's gallery. Honourable senators: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Broadband (6 speeches, 1 comment)
Can the minister compare these results with alternative approaches?
- Party Office Holders (0 speeches)
- National Party of Australia (1 speech)
by leave—I wish to advise that I am the Leader of the Nationals in the Senate and Senator Fiona Nash is my deputy leader. I also wish to advise that Senator Williams is now the Nationals...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Attorney-General (Senator Brandis) to a question without notice asked by Senator Dodson today relating to section 18C of the Racial...
- Donations to Political Parties (3 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Finance (Senator Cormann) to a question without notice asked by the Leader of the Australian Greens (Senator Di Natale)...
- Privilege (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
Senators, I wish to address a matter of privilege that has been raised by Senator Conroy. By letter dated 30 August 2016, Senator Conroy has raised as a matter of privilege aspects of the...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (2 speeches)
I know Senator Rhiannon was intending to lodge a notice of motion and I think she went out of the chamber to try to organise it. So I will give notice on her behalf just in case she has not had...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (2 speeches)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Day today, for personal reasons. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (7 speeches)
I move: That, on Thursday, 1 September 2016, consideration of private senators' bills under standing order 57(1)(d)(i) shall not be proceeded with and that government business shall have...
- Senate Temporary Orders (1 speech)
I move: That consideration of the business before the Senate on the following days be interrupted at approximately 5 pm, but not so as to interrupt a senator speaking, to enable senators to make...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Allocation of Departments and Agencies (1 speech)
I move: That departments and agencies be allocated to legislative and general purpose standing committees as follows: Community Affairs Health Social Services, including Human Services Economics...
- Budget (0 speeches)
- Consideration by Estimates Committees (1 speech)
I move: (1) That the 2016-17 supplementary Budget estimates hearings be scheduled as follows: Monday, 17 October and Tuesday, 18 October 2016 (supplementary hearingsGroup A)...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Senate Temporary Orders (1 speech)
I move: That the temporary order relating to the consideration of ministerial statements that was in effect at the end of the 44th Parliament operate as a temporary order until 30 June 2017....
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: (1) That so much of standing orders be suspended as would prevent this resolution having effect. (2) That the Criminal Code Amendment (Animal Protection)...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Tasmania: Floods (4 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Urquhart, move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the destructive impact of the floods in Tasmania which have had a devastating effect on the...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: (1) That so much of standing orders be suspended as would prevent this resolution having effect. (2) That the following bills be restored to the Notice...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Racial Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016; First Reading (1 speech)
I, and also on behalf of Senators Day, Macdonald, Abetz, Duniam, O'Sullivan, Back, Fawcett, Paterson, Burston, Hanson, Reynolds, Bushby, Hinch, Roberts, Culleton, Leyonhjelm, Williams, Smith and...
- Racial Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech, 1 comment)
I present the explanatory memorandum and 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...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (3 speeches)
I move: (1) That so much of standing orders be suspended as would prevent this resolution having effect. (2) That the following bills be restored to the Notice Paper and that consideration of...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Banking and Financial Services Industry (45 speeches)
I ask that general business notice of motion No. 12 standing in my name for today, relating to the banking and financial services industry, be taken as a formal motion.
- Estimates Questions on Notice (1 speech)
I move: That: (a) answers be provided by 14 September 2016 to all legislation committees relating to all questions taken on notice by the committees’ predecessor committees with respect to...
- Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (4 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Lines, move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that: (i) 4 August 2016 marked two years since the death of Ms Dhu in police custody in Western...
- Immigration Detention (11 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges the damage done to men, women and children by offshore detention on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea and Nauru as revealed to the...
- International Overdose Awareness Day (7 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) today is the 15th annual International Overdose Awareness Day, commemorating all those who have died or been seriously injured...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Economics References Committee; Reference (13 speeches)
I seek leave to amend business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1 standing in my name and in the names of Senators Ludlam and Lambie for today proposing a reference to the Economics References...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
I move: That business of the Senate notice of motion No. 2, standing in my name for today and proposing a reference to the Economics References Committee relating to the 2016 Census, be withdrawn...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (22 speeches)
A letter has been received from Senator Dastyari: Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion: The Prime...
- First Speech (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I remind senators of the common courtesies that are extended to senators giving their first speech and I call Senator Hume.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (5 speeches)
The Senate will now return to the matter of public importance.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Day for 1 September 2016 for personal reasons—not today, as indicated earlier during the placing of business. Question...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity, I present the report of the committee on the Jurisdiction of the Australian...
- Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, I present two reports of the committee as listed at item 15 on today's Order of Business, and move:...
- Public Accounts and Audit Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, I present three reports of the committee as listed at item 15 on today's Order of Business, as well as the executive minutes on...
- Migration Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration, I present the report of the committee on Migration on the Seasonal Worker Program. Ordered that the report be printed. I move: That the...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, I present the report of the committee on accommodation for people with disabilities and the NDIS. Ordered...
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Military Commemorations (1 speech)
On behalf of the Prime Minister, I table a ministerial statement which updates the House on recent military commemorations.
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (5 speeches)
Before starting, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which are meeting and pay my respects to Ngunawal and Ngambri elders past, present and future. I think it is...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- 45th Parliament, Turnbull Government (1 speech)
I rise to make my first adjournment speech in the 45th Parliament. I want to commence by thanking the people of Queensland for supporting me in my re-election. It continues to be a great honour...
- Marriage (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Turnbull government's plan to hold a divisive and pointless plebiscite into marriage equality and to ask: why is the Turnbull government insisting on this unnecessary...
- Donations to Political Parties (1 speech)
In recent days political donation scandals have dominated the media and at times debate in this place. It is thanks to the New South Wales corruption watchdog, ICAC, and also to the bill pay...
