Senate debates
Thursday, 28 June 2018
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection of Bills Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 7th report of 2018 of the Selection of Bills Committee, and I seek leave to have the report incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The report read as follows— SELECTION OF...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (5 speeches)
I move: That— (a) government business orders of the day as shown on today's order of business be considered from 12.45 pm today; and (b) government business be called on after consideration...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted for Senator Dodson for today. Question agreed to.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Postponement (1 speech)
I remind senators the question may be put on any proposal at the request of a senator. There being none, I shall now proceed to the discovery of formal business.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
by leave—I move government business notice of motion No. 1: That the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to the following bills, allowing them to be...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Reproductive Health Services (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that on 25 July 2018 the world's first IVF (in-vitro-fertilisation) baby, Louise Joy Brown, celebrates her 40th birthday; (b) notes that:...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Australia-US Relations (8 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senators Wong, Payne, Farrell, Hinch, Griff, Bernardi, Hanson, Burston and Anning, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) Australian and United...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Western Australia: Goods and Services Tax (4 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) senators have a duty to act in the interests of both the nation and of the states they represent, (ii) in 2017-18, the...
- Prevention of Violence Against Women (11 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the recent spate of horrific violent crimes against women, (ii) that the first duty of government is to ensure that its...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Senate deal with the bills listed at item 12 at today's Order of Business until not later than 2 pm before returning to the order of government business given...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Farm Household Support Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to put some brief remarks on the record for Labor with regard to the Farm Household Support Amendment Bill 2018. On 20 June 2018 the government introduced the Farm Household Support...
- Farm Household Support Amendment Bill 2018; 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.
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to indicate that Labor supports this bill, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2018. The bill amends the Medicare Levy Act 1986 and A New Tax...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2018; 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.
- Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2018. Labor supports the passage of these technical but necessary amendments to raise the caps on spending of the discovery and...
- Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2018; 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.
- Corporations (Fees) Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018, National Consumer Credit Protection (Fees) Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018, Superannuation Auditor Registration Imposition Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018, Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I indicate that Labor will support the Corporations (Fees) Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018 and the related bills. These bills represent the second stage of the ASIC industry funding model. On 1...
- Corporations (Fees) Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018, National Consumer Credit Protection (Fees) Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018, Superannuation Auditor Registration Imposition Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018, Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment (ASIC Fees) Bill 2018; Third Reading (2 speeches)
As no amendments to the bills have been circulated, I shall call the minister to move the third reading unless any senator requires that the bills be considered in Committee of the Whole.
- Australian Astronomical Observatory (Transition) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The opposition reluctantly supports this bill which funds a partnership that gives Australian astronomers access to one of the world's most advanced telescopes at the La Silla Paranal Observatory...
- Australian Astronomical Observatory (Transition) Bill 2018; 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.
- Health Legislation Amendment (Improved Medicare Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
Labor is the party of Medicare. We invented it and we'll always protect it. That's not to say it's perfect; with a program of this size, there are always going to be problems that need to be...
- Health Legislation Amendment (Improved Medicare Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2018; 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.
- Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Amendment Bill 2018 on behalf of the opposition. At the outset, I wish to indicate that the opposition will be supporting this bill. The...
- Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Amendment Bill 2018; 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.
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Payments for Carers) Bill 2018; Second Reading (5 speeches)
I rise to address the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Payments for Carers) Bill 2018. This bill will introduce an income test for the carer allowance and the carer allowance (child) health...
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Payments for Carers) Bill 2018; 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.
- Corporations Amendment (Asia Region Funds Passport) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I rise to speak on the Corporations Amendment (Asia Region Funds Passport) Bill 2018. Labor will support this bill as it puts in place a domestic law framework for the Asia Region Funds Passport....
- Corporations Amendment (Asia Region Funds Passport) Bill 2018; 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.
- Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
Labor will support this bill. The Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment Bill 2018 would make consequential amendments to the Corporations (Review Fees) Act 2003 which are required due to the...
- Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment Bill 2018; 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.
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Foreign Media Ownership and Community Radio) Bill 2017; Second Reading (3 speeches)
Labor does not oppose the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Foreign Media Ownership and Community Radio) Bill 2017 but, for the record, Labor notes that the measures in this bill were...
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Foreign Media Ownership and Community Radio) Bill 2017; 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 the bill to be considered in the Committee of the Whole.
- National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2018; In Committee (23 speeches)
I will just continue with trying to get some clarity from the minister—and I appreciate his contributions to date—about what the meaning of some of the wordings and the concepts in...
- Shadow Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
by leave—I advise that the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Shorten, has announced some variations in the composition of the shadow ministry. I congratulate my Senate colleague Glenn Sterle on...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Taxation (8 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. Despite making a $794 million profit last year, Optus sacked 400 workers. When Optus has made a $794 million...
- National Security (8 speeches)
My question today is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. Could the minister update the Senate on the steps taken by the Turnbull government to keep Australians safe?
- Energy (22 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. Four times in question time this week the Prime Minister has described his government's energy policy as...
- National Security (10 speeches)
This question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General in the Senate. It relates to the filing of criminal charges by Ms Sarah McNaughton SC, the Commonwealth DPP— Senator Ian...
- Taxation (31 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. On 30 April the Business Council of Australia's CEO, Jennifer Westacott, told ABC's 7.30 program that the BCA...
- Live Animal Exports (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. As you know, there are more than 60,000 sheep stranded in a feedlot on the outskirts of Perth with nowhere to...
- Child Care (7 speeches)
. My question is to the Minister for Education and Training, Senator Birmingham. Would the minister advise the Senate how the Turnbull government's new childcare package will support families...
- Defence Procurement (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence, Minister Payne. This Tuesday, I asked you to clarify exactly what the costs of the Triton drones would be. A check of Hansard will show that you didn't...
- Crotty, Mr Brendan (8 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Cormann. Last week, the Treasurer announced the appointment of Mr Brendan Crotty as the inaugural chair of the National Housing...
- Employment (8 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Senator Canavan. Can the minister update the Senate about how the government is building a strong economy in...
- Taxation (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. I refer to the United States Congressional Budget Office report of March 2017, International comparisons of...
- Regional Australia (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development, Senator Scullion. Minister, after hearing the facts that were just presented to us by Senator Cormann, can you...
- Youth Jobs PaTH Program (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Senator Canavan. Senator Cash told estimates, in relation to the PaTH program: The Department of Jobs and Small...
- Statement by the President (0 speeches)
- Usher of the Black Rod (6 speeches)
Senators, as some of you may be aware, this morning marked the last occasion on which I will be ushered into the Senate by Brien Hallett, the Usher of the Black Rod. Brien joined the Senate...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- National Security (1 speech)
I would like to add to an answer in response to a question from Senator McKim during question time. I can confirm that the Attorney-General will be making a public statement on the matter raised...
- Health Care (1 speech)
In relation to the question I took on notice from Senator Griff on 26 June, I have sought advice from Minister Hunt, who advises that the government is considering detailed responses to both...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Taxation (6 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister representing the Minister for Finance (Senator Cormann) to the questions asked by Senators Singh, Marshall and Keneally...
- National Security (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister representing the Attorney-General (Senator Fifield) to a question without notice asked by Senator McKim today relating to...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Budget (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till Monday, 13 August 2018, at 10 am, or such other time as may be fixed by the President or, in the event of the President being unavailable, by...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
I move: That leave of absence be granted to every member of the Senate from the end of the sitting today to the day on which the Senate next meets. Question agreed to. Senate adjourned at 20:17...
