Senate debates
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Meeting (1 speech)
I remind senators that the question may be put on any proposal at the request of any senator.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the provisions of paragraphs 5 to 8 of standing order 111 not apply to the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That intervening business be postponed until after consideration of the government business order of the day relating to the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Simplifying...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Defence Procurement (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Reynolds. Last night the minister released a statement saying that she had received an undertaking from Naval Group that at least 60 per cent...
- Domestic and Family Violence (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator Ruston. What is the Morrison government doing to address the scourge of domestic and family violence?
- Climate Change: Australian Defence Force (13 speeches)
My question is also to the Minister for Defence, Senator Reynolds. I refer to the speech prepared for Defence Force chief Angus Campbell obtained under freedom of information in September 2019....
- Climate Change (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Minister Cormann. Does the government accept the findings of the world's scientists contained in last December's United In Science...
- Defence Procurement (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence. Can the minister update the—
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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I draw to the attention of honourable senators, the presence in the gallery of the Pacific Friendship Group of the German Bundestag, led by the Chair, Mr Volkmar Klein. On behalf of all senators,...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (20 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Drought, and Emergency Management, Senator Ruston. Australia's red meat sector has committed to being carbon neutral by...
- Drought (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Senator Ruston. Despite recent very welcome rainfall, most of New South Wales is still in drought or is drought-affected,...
- National Security (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister Payne. Duncan Lewis says that China is attempting a takeover of Australia's political system with foreign interference and espionage....
- Community Sport Infrastructure Program (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. Evidence from the Australian National Audit Office to the select committee has revealed that the Prime Minister's...
- Resources Industry (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator Cash. What actions are the Morrison government taking to create a stronger and more resilient Australia...
- Assange, Mr Julian (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Marise Payne. Minister, last year you flew to Thailand to lobby the Thai government against extraditing Hakeem al-Araibi, an Australian...
- Defence Industry (16 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Reynolds. The Minister for Defence Industry has said there are over 130 Australian companies and organisations subcontracted in the design...
- Aged Care (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Senator Colbeck. Can the minister outline the Morrison government's actions to create a stronger and more resilient Australia...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Water; Order for the Production of Documents (3 speeches)
Mr President, pursuant to standing order 164(3), I seek an explanation from the Minister representing the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia as to why order for the production...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (7 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of answers given by the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Drought, and Emergency Management (Senator Ruston) and the Minister for Defence...
- Assange, Mr Julian (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Senator Payne) to questions without notice asked today. The standard response this government has had...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I give notice that, on the next day of sitting, I shall move: That the provisions in paragraphs 5 to 8 of standing order 111 not apply to the Statute Update (Regulations References) Bill 2020 and...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Death of Mr Reza Barati (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 17 February 2020 was the sixth anniversary of Mr Reza Barati's death, (ii) Mr Barati was murdered on 17 February 2014...
- Domestic and Family Violence (4 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's 2019 report, Family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia continuing the national story, which...
- Aged Care (16 speeches)
At the request of Senator Watt, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Morrison Government has announced it wants to privatise the Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT)...
- Domestic and Family Violence (16 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Hanson-Young, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) on 19 February 2020, a man murdered his ex-wife, Ms Hannah Clarke, and their three...
- Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination (4 speeches)
I wish to inform the chamber that Senator Keneally will also sponsor this motion. I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 489 standing in my name and the name of Senator...
- Poverty (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the 2020 Poverty in Australia Overview released last week found that poverty rates have remained at much the same level for the past...
- Murray-Darling Basin (11 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the New South Wales (NSW) Government has lifted its moratorium on floodplain harvesting and water pumping, (ii) water...
- Banking and Financial Services (8 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Waters, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Tax Justice Network Financial Secrecy Index, released on 18 February 2020, assigns...
- Gas Industry (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that the impacts of opening up the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory would increase Australia's emissions by a staggering 6.6% and destroy any...
- Collins Class Submarines (10 speeches)
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 487 standing in my name for today. Leave granted. I amend the motion in the terms circulated in the chamber and move the motion as...
- Workplace Relations (8 speeches)
Before moving general business notice of motion No. 474, I wish to inform the Senate that Senator Green will also sponsor the motion. At the request of Senators Sheldon, Watt, Chisholm and Green,...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Aged Care (5 speeches)
At the request of Senator Keneally, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) all Australians deserve the best possible healthcare, especially older Australians,...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
by leave—I withdraw general business notice of motion No. 492.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (14 speeches)
I inform the Senate that, at 8.30 am today, eight proposals were received in accordance with standing order 75. The question of which proposal would be submitted to the Senate was determined by...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Team Rubicon Australia (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak about Team Rubicon Australia, an organisation that is quietly achieving not only for veterans but for those they are helping. Founded in August 2016, its mission is...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
Acting Deputy President Askew, last week a house in Shearwater in our home state of Tasmania was evacuated on the orders of the Latrobe Council. The five-bedroom house was being occupied by up to...
- Criminal Responsibility (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on the urgent need to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia. Today I had the privilege of meeting with Maya Newell, director of the film In My Blood It...
- Defence Industry, Corio Electorate: Manufacturing (4 speeches)
I rise in this adjournment debate to celebrate the very significant defence industry investment the Morrison government is making in the Geelong region—the investment to build and sustain...
- Climate Change, Renewable Energy (5 speeches)
I rise to speak about climate change and the renewable energy space in Australia. Labor is the only party of government that is committed to real action on climate change. We on this side know...
- Sydney Harbour (1 speech)
I rise this evening to speak about a very important national asset, which is Sydney Harbour. Why is Sydney Harbour important? Sydney Harbour would have been to this nation's greatest natural...
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
International Women's Day this year will be celebrated around the world on Friday 6 March. But, to be honest, I don't feel like celebrating. For me, International Women's Day 2020 will always be...
- Queensland Government (3 speeches)
I'm pleased to rise this evening to talk about a great event in Townsville that's going to occur over the weekend, and that's the opening of the new Townsville rugby league stadium. I'm proud to...
- Victoria: Timber Industry, Bairnsdale: Indigenous Australians (1 speech)
Last week I had the pleasure of travelling to East Gippsland to meet with a number of locals and hear about their current concerns and about support around the bushfire recovery efforts. I...
- Environment (1 speech)
I've been campaigning to protect our oceans, environment and community for nearly 15 years now, in and out of parliament. I must say that the fight to protect the Great Australian Bight from oil...
- Australia Day Awards, Roma Saleyards (1 speech)
It's been a month since I joined the Roma and Maranoa community for their annual Australia Day celebrations. This year's Australia Day was particularly special for the Roma and Maranoa community....
- Holden (1 speech)
Before I begin I just want to say to Senator McGrath I look forward to enjoying an icy pole at the Roma saleyards with you. It sounds like a fantastic place to visit. I too am going to talk...
- Politics (1 speech)
Everyone should be able to put a roof over their head without having to choose between keeping it there and being able to eat. Everyone should be able to have access to a good education without...
- South Australia: Maronite Community (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak regarding my attendance at St Maroun's parish and community hall on Saturday, 15 February, with my friend and state colleague, the member for Elder, Carolyne Power, MP. We...
- Child Exploitation (1 speech)
Child exploitation is a global problem, heightened by modern technology and the myriad of platforms that are used to access such material. Only last week the heads of the three law enforcement...
- GetUp! (1 speech)
When you go into a shop and you pick up an item—let's say a blender—it says what you're going to get, on the side of the box. It tells you what's inside and, when you put it all...
- In My Blood It Runs (1 speech)
I rise tonight to speak on a film called In My Blood It Runs. I had the opportunity of hosting the film this evening. I'd like to read and put on the parliamentary record the words of the young...
- Banking and Financial Services (1 speech)
On 12 February, the Senate passed my motion to extend the joint parliamentary committee's inquiry into the regulation of auditing in Australia to 1 September. I thank the Senate for doing so....
- Veterans: Suicide (1 speech)
I asked Lynn Chilcott what message she wanted to send to the government today. She said to me, 'I've read the articles, I've listened to the speeches and I still don't understand. How does the...
- Great Australian Bight: Oil Exploration (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to speak on the welcomed decision by Equinor to abandon plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight. Centre Alliance has been opposed to drilling in the Great Australian...
- Workplace Relations, Morrison Government (1 speech)
Tonight I again draw to the attention of the chamber and the nation the absolute hypocrisy of the Liberal-National government in its continued pursuit of the union movement in this country. The...
- Queensland: Local Government (1 speech)
As a servant to the people of Queensland and Australia, I address the Senate tonight about corruption in local government in Queensland. As a Senator for Queensland I am deeply concerned for...
