Senate debates

Thursday, 13 September 2018

• Business (0 speeches)
  • 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. Customs Amendment...
  • Rearrangement (1 speech)
    I move: That intervening business be postponed till after consideration of the government business order of the day relating to the Customs Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic...
• Bills (0 speeches)
  • Customs Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018, Customs Tariff Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018; Second Reading (5 speeches)
    I've not had a lot of time to look at the Customs Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018 and the Customs Tariff Amendment (Pacific Agreement on...
  • Customs Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018, Customs Tariff Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018; In Committee (18 speeches)
    Senator Hanson-Young made reference to an alleged sense of imbalance. I ask the minister to clarify for the chamber. There will be only modest economic and commercial benefits to Australia. Can...
  • Customs Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018, Customs Tariff Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018; Third Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That these bills be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time.
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (Black Economy Taskforce Measures No. 1) Bill 2018; Second Reading (10 speeches)
    This is a continuation of my contribution to the black economy discussion, as part of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Black Economy Taskforce Measures No. 1) Bill 2018 that's before us. This bill,...
• Notices (0 speeches)
  • Withdrawal (1 speech)
    Pursuant to notice given on 12 September 2018, I withdraw business of the Senate notices of motion Nos 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 standing in my name for 14 November 2018, proposing the disallowance of:...
• Committees (0 speeches)
  • Selection of Bills Committee; Report (1 speech)
    I present the 10th 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 (1 speech)
    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...
• Notices (0 speeches)
  • Postponement (1 speech)
    I remind senators that the question may be put on any such proposal at the request of any senator.
• Business (0 speeches)
  • 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: Customs Amendment...
• Motions (0 speeches)
  • Vaccination (1 speech)
    At the request of Senators Moore and Duniam I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) increased immunisation of children, which is essential for protecting them against diseases...
  • Foster Care Week (1 speech)
    At the request of Senator McAllister, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 9 September to 15 September 2018 is Foster Care Week, (ii) there is a shortage of foster carers...
  • National Security (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 18 September marks the five-year anniversary of the launch of the Abbott Coalition Government's Operation Sovereign Borders policy, a military-led...
  • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that 15 September marks the anniversary of the Racial Hatred Act 1995, through which section 18C was inserted making it an offence to offend, insult,...
  • Greyhound Racing (5 speeches)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Hinch, move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) that tens of millions of dollars in public money is handed over to the greyhound racing and gambling industry...
  • National Security (17 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) acknowledges that the wearing of full-face coverings, such as burqas and niqabs, has no place in a modern western society; and (b) calls on the Federal...
  • Dairy Industry (14 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the dairy industry in Australia was de-regulated in 2000, and since that time milk production has fallen from 12 billion litres a year to 9.5...
  • International Day of Democracy (8 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 15 September 2018 is International Day of Democracy, (ii) Australia's democracy faces systemic challenges in the corrupting influence of...
  • Australian Football League Women's Competition (8 speeches)
    Before I move this motion, I seek leave to amend the motion to add the name of Senator Farrell. Leave is granted. I, and also on behalf of Senator Farrell, move: That the Senate— (a) notes:...
  • Palestinian Liberation Organization (2 speeches)
    I ask that general business notice of motion No. 1054 standing in my name for today relating to the Palestinian Liberation Organization be taken as a formal motion.
  • Bureau of Meteorology (5 speeches)
    I wish to inform the chamber that Senators Whish-Wilson, Bilyk, Brown, Polley, Singh and Urquhart will also be sponsoring the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senators Whish-Wilson, Bilyk, Brown,...
• Committees (0 speeches)
  • Membership (2 speeches)
    Order! I have received letters requesting changes in the membership of various committees.
• Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
  • Social Security (Parenting payment participation requirements - classes of persons) Instrument 2018 (No. 1); Disallowance (2 speeches)
    I move: That the Social Security (Parenting payment participation requirements – classes of persons) Instrument 2018 (No. 1), made under subsection 500(2) of the Social Security Act 1991,...
• Bills (0 speeches)
  • Education and Other Legislation Amendment (VET Student Loan Debt Separation) Bill 2018, Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I rise to contribute to the concurrent debate on the Education and Other Legislation Amendment (VET Student Loan Debt Separation) Bill 2018 and the Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy)...
  • Education and Other Legislation Amendment (VET Student Loan Debt Separation) Bill 2018, Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment 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.
  • Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    The Customs Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2018 contains a number of small amendments to the Customs Tariff Act 1995. Labor will support this bill. These changes will: support...
  • Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2018; Third Reading (2 speeches)
    No amendments to the bill have been circulated. Does any senator require a Committee of the Whole stage? If not, I shall call the minister to move the third reading.
  • Social Services Legislation Amendment (Student Reform) Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    The Social Services Legislation Amendment (Student Reform) Bill 2018 will expand access to youth allowance for regional and remote students who move away from home to study. We know that young...
  • Social Services Legislation Amendment (Student Reform) 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 bills be considered in Committee of the Whole.
  • Veterans' Entitlements Amendment Bill 2018; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I rise to make a contribution in this debate on the Veterans' Entitlement Amendment Bill 2018. This bill seeks to re-insert an element, inadvertently removed in 1996, that deals with the...
  • Veterans' Entitlements 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 (Black Economy Taskforce Measures No. 1) Bill 2018; Second Reading (8 speeches)
    I was just going through a time line of inaction on money laundering or the black economy through real estate. I just wanted to make a point that similar deadlines for action have been set by...
• Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
  • Liberal Party Leadership (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. I refer to former Prime Minister Turnbull, who, this morning, tweeted from New York, and I quote: 'The point I...
  • Employment (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations, Senator Payne. Senator Cameron interjecting— Senator Reynolds interjecting—
• Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
  • (1 speech)
    I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the gallery of a distinguished member from the parliament of the great state of Victoria, Mr Craig Ondarchie MLC. On behalf of all...
• Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
  • Prime Minister (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. When asked in April whether he was interested in being Prime Minister, then Treasurer Morrison said, 'If an...
  • International Whaling Commission (11 speeches)
    My question is to the foreign minister, Senator Payne. As I understand it, you're the senior minister overseeing the work of Senator Ruston, who represented Australia at the International Whaling...
  • Women in Parliament (25 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. I refer to the member for Chisholm, Julia Banks, who said yesterday: Only gender quotas will work in politics, not...
  • Veterans (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, Senator Payne. Given the strong support in this place yesterday for my motion calling for the establishment of an Australian...
  • Welfare Reform (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator Fifield. Will the minister update the Senate on the cashless debit card trial? How is this...
  • Live Animal Exports (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Responding to widespread community concern, the Senate this week passed the Animal Export Legislation...
  • Liberal Party Leadership (44 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister representing the Deputy Prime Minister, Senator McKenzie. This morning the Deputy Prime Minister had an outburst on Sky News, explaining why Malcolm Turnbull was...
  • Mining Industry (28 speeches)
    I'm delighted and excited to be able to ask the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia a question about an important activity in North and Central Queensland.
  • Liberal Party Leadership (11 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications and the Arts, Senator Fifield. I refer to the minister who, on Tuesday, told the Senate, in relation to the sacking of former Prime Minister...
  • Rural and Regional Australia (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Local Government and Decentralisation, Senator McKenzie. Can the minister update the Senate on how the coalition government is delivering for regional...
• Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
  • Liberal Party Leadership (16 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Finance and the Public Service (Senator Cormann) to a question without notice asked by Senator Farrell today relating to...
  • International Whaling Commission (5 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Senator Payne) to a question without notice asked by Senator Whish-Wilson today relating to a meeting of...
• Committees (0 speeches)
  • Senate Procedure Committee; Report (2 speeches)
    Thank you, Madam Acting Deputy President Kitching, for taking the chair to allow me to present this report. I present the Senate Procedure Committee's second report of 2018 Proposal to replace...
• Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
  • Australian Parliamentary Delegation to the Republic of Indonesia (1 speech)
    I table and present the report of the Australian parliamentary delegation to the Republic of Indonesia which took place from 29 July to 4 August 2018.
• Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
  • Social Security (Parenting payment participation requirements - classes of persons) Instrument 2018 (No.1); Disallowance (7 speeches)
    As I was saying in speaking to this before we went into non-controversial legislation, this is about disallowing the instrument that puts into effect the eligibility and the parameters around the...
• Motions (0 speeches)
  • Energy and Climate Change Policies (6 speeches)
    At the request of Senator Collins I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the Morrison Government's complete capitulation to the hard right of the Liberal and National Parties by abandoning...
  • Trade (6 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate notes the importance of protecting Australian jobs, skills, industries and sovereignty when negotiating, and agreeing to, free trade agreements. The discovery of hypocrisy...
• Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
  • Australian Parliamentary Delegation to the Republic of Indonesia (1 speech)
    Earlier today, the report of the Australian parliamentary delegation to the Republic of Indonesia was tabled. I would like to seek the indulgence of the chamber to take note of that report and...