Senate debates
Thursday, 2 September 2021
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection of Bills Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 11th report of 2021 of the Selection of Bills Committee. 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 general business notice of motion no. 1240 be considered during general business today. Question agreed to.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Postponement (1 speech)
I remind senators the question on that postponement may be put at the request of any senator. There being no such request, we will proceed.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (3 speeches)
I move: That— (1) On Monday, 18 October 2021, the notices of motion proposing the disallowance of section 7 of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Implementing the Technology Investment...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Young People: Select Committee; Appointment (14 speeches)
At the request of Senator Steele-John, I move: (1) That a select committee, to be known as the Select Committee on Young People, be established to inquire into and report upon: (a) the impact of...
- Membership (2 speeches)
I have received letters requesting changes in the membership of committees.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: That— (a) if consideration of the following bills has not concluded by 1 pm, the questions on all remaining stages be put without debate: i. National Health Amendment (COVID-19)...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- National Health Amendment (COVID-19) Bill 2021; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I rise to speak on the National Health Amendment (COVID-19) Bill 2021. This bill amends the National Health Act 1953 to facilitate the purchasing of COVID-19 vaccines, inclusive of boosters and...
- National Health Amendment (COVID-19) Bill 2021; In Committee (3 speeches)
[by video link] I move amendment (1) on sheet 1422 standing in my name: (1) Schedule 1, item 1, page 3 (after line 22), at the end of Part VIIIB, add: 132H Report on provision of COVID-19...
- National Health Amendment (COVID-19) Bill 2021; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Bill 2021; Second Reading (6 speeches)
At the outset of these remarks, I move: At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate: (a) notes the Government has not committed to implementing all the recommendations of the second...
- National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Bill 2021; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments have been circulated. Does any senator require a committee stage? There being none, I call on the minister to move the third reading.
- Courts and Tribunals Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Bill 2021; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I'm pleased to speak today on the Courts and Tribunals Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Bill 2021. My particular focus is on the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Most citizens pay...
- Courts and Tribunals Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Bill 2021; In Committee (15 speeches)
[by video link] by leave—I move amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 1418 together: (1) Schedule 1, item 45, page 17 (lines 4 and 5), omit the item, substitute: 45 Paragraph 7(2)(b) Omit "; or",...
- Courts and Tribunals Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Bill 2021; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question is that the remaining stages of the bill be agreed to and the bill be now passed. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Charter of the United Nations Amendment Bill 2021; Second Reading (3 speeches)
The question is that the second reading amendment circulated by the opposition be agreed to. Opposition's circulated amendment— At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate: (a) notes...
- Charter of the United Nations Amendment Bill 2021; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question now is that the remaining stages of the bill be agreed to and the bill be now passed. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Amendment Bill 2021; Second Reading (7 speeches)
Labor support the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Amendment Bill 2021, and we'll also be supporting the amendments circulated by the government. The Independent National...
- Statements by Senators (0 speeches)
- Agriculture Visa (1 speech)
[by video link] As another week comes and goes, so continues the shambolic rollout of the government's re-announced Agriculture Visa. There have been more backflips by the government on an ag...
- Queensland: COVID-19 (1 speech)
The Queensland Labor Party is disgracefully using Queensland children as blackmail to justify their heartless restrictions imposed on Queenslanders. Yesterday, in the Queensland parliament,...
- National Anti-Corruption Commission (1 speech)
[by video link] Next week marks 1,000 days since the Morrison government promised to deliver a national integrity commission and two years since my bill to actually establish one passed this...
- Australian Public Service: Morrison Government (1 speech)
On 4 August I placed on notice questions to Minister Reynolds concerning the government's claim that they would be employing an additional 200 Centrelink staff in Tasmania. This morning I...
- Agriculture Industry, Water Infrastructure (1 speech)
[by video link] I recently spoke on mining exports keeping the Australian economy out of depression. Today I'm addressing the other good news story: agriculture. In the last 12 months, wheat...
- COVID-19: Morrison Government (1 speech)
This week we heard from the Labor Party—those opposite—that the Prime Minister only has two jobs, vaccine rollout and quarantine, and that he's failed at these. What a facile...
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (1 speech)
[by video link] Next Thursday is International FASD Awareness Day, which seeks to raise awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. FASD is a devastating condition where in utero exposure to...
- Jackson, Jayden, National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
[by video link] The love of a mother goes a long way, but sometimes it just won't go far enough. And that is the case with the Jackson family in Tasmania. Jayden is a teenager deeply loved by his...
- COAG Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (1 speech)
[by video link] The Morrison government has just introduced into parliament a proposed law that seeks to overturn Federal Court Justice White's recent judgement that national cabinet is not a...
- Hanson, Senator Pauline (1 speech)
On Wednesday, just yesterday, in her contribution to the second reading debate on the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021, Senator Hanson chose to single out Ms...
- Gas Industry (1 speech)
I wish to speak today about threats to the magnificent part of WA that is the Kimberley. It is one that is very close to my heart. Black Mountain Oil and Gas subsidiary Bennett...
- Murray-Darling Basin (1 speech)
[by video link] Today I wish to speak about an issue of importance for all South Australians: the health of the Murray-Darling Basin. Every South Australian knows how vital a healthy...
- COVID-19: Victoria (1 speech)
[by video link] I rise to raise serious concerns about the Victorian government's decision to prohibit Victorians from returning home, under the guise of public health orders. For weeks now,...
- Working Women's Centres (1 speech)
Just this week the Leader of the Opposition announced that Labor in government would commit to funding working women's centres in every state and territory. As we reflect on this government's...
- Western Australia: African Community (1 speech)
When we think of Africa we think of colour, we think of majestic landscapes, we think of energy and generosity. This weekend the Western Australian African community will celebrate the vibrant...
- Inland Rail (2 speeches)
It is my solemn duty to report to the chamber yet another terrible week for the once proud National Party. They are the unhappy campers of Australian politics. For years we've endured the musical...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Hospitals (16 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Colbeck. When Western Sydney woman Rola Raad's fever got worse and her fingers and toes became swollen...
- COVID-19: Agriculture Industry (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Deputy Prime Minister, Senator McKenzie. Can the minister update the Senate on the implementation of the national plan agreed to by national...
- COVID-19: Hospitals (9 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Colbeck. This week a major incident alert was issued for two South Australian hospitals...
- COVID-19: Income Support (8 speeches)
Yes, so I'm expecting a really good answer. My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services, Minister Ruston. Hundreds of thousands of people are living below the poverty line...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (22 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Colbeck. How many days is it since the Morrison-Joyce government failed to meet its own Easter target...
- Civil Liberties (10 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Cash. My question references independent professional truckies who protested on Monday morning in Queensland. Can the Attorney-General inform the...
- National Summit on Women's Safety (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Women's Safety, Senator Ruston. Minister, with the National Summit on Women's Safety starting on Monday and round tables starting today, can you explain how the...
- Great Barrier Reef (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment. It has been revealed under FOI today that the Morrison government directed independent science agency AIMS to release...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (41 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Colbeck. As a result of vaccine supply shortages, the New South Wales government has been forced to...
- Tokyo Paralympic Games (9 speeches)
My question is to Australia's passionate Minister for Sport, Senator Colbeck. Can the minister update the Senate on the wonderful achievements of our Australian para-athletes at the Tokyo Paralympics?
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Review of Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (1 speech)
[by video link] I just wish to give the Senate and parliamentarians and, in particular, parliamentary staff a very brief update in relation to the implementation of recommendations as they relate...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Hospitals (17 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by the Minister for Sport (Senator Colbeck) to questions without notice asked by Senators Keneally and Marielle Smith today relating to...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade; Report (2 speeches)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, I present the report of the committee on activating greater trade and investment with Pacific island countries,...
- Education and Employment References Committee; Government Response to Report (2 speeches)
I present the government’s response to the report of the Education and Employment References Committee on its inquiry into the regulation of the relationship between car manufacturers and...
- Treaties Committee; Report (2 speeches)
I rise to take note of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and I understand that Senator Wong would like to speak to that...
- Economics References Committee; Government Response to Report (3 speeches)
As to my motion to take note of the report of the Senate Economics References Committee, Greenfields, cash cows and regulation of foreign investment in Australia, I understand that Senator...
- Temporary Migration Select Committee; Report (1 speech)
[by video link] I commend the work of the Select Committee on Temporary Migration, particularly that of its chair, Senator Raff Ciccone, for his dedicated and tireless efforts throughout the...
- Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Report (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the report.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Income Support Payments (8 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that the Morrison Government has abandoned people in lockdown on income support payments; and (b) calls on the Government to re-instate the Coronavirus...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That— (a) the President may alter the day and time of the next meeting of the Senate at the request of, or the agreement of, the Leader of the Government in the...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I propose the question: That the Senate do now adjourn.
- COVID-19: Children (2 speeches)
[by video link] As a servant to the people of Queensland and Australia, I'm asked questions from constituents. To what depths of insanity and wickedness have we sunk when government believes it...
