Senate debates
Wednesday, 8 February 2023
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Meeting (1 speech)
I remind senators that the question may be put on any proposal at the request of any senator.
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce (1 speech)
I present the first annual report of the Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce for tabling. First, I want to acknowledge and reiterate the Set the standard report findings that an unacceptably high...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Standards (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— (a) endorses the draft Behaviour Standards and Codes as presented in the Joint Select Committee on Parliamentary Standards' final report, pending the establishment...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Standards (8 speeches)
I rise to speak on this very important motion and, before I do, can I acknowledge not just the good work of my colleagues and the entire parliament but that in the gallery we have the President...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate— That the following general business orders of the day be considered this week at the time for private senators' bills: No. 30 Northern Territory Safe Measures Bill...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- 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 Migration Amendment (Aggregate Sentences) Bill 2023, allowing it to be considered during this period of...
- Rearrangement (5 speeches)
I move: That intervening business be postponed till after consideration of the government business order of the day relating to the Migration Amendment (Aggregate Sentences) Bill 2023.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Senators (0 speeches)
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
It is so good to be back here in the Senate in 2023, after what was an absolutely massive 2022. In May last year the Albanese Labor government was elected on a positive platform to build a...
- Bower, Ms Michelle, Weller, Ms Frances (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to two late stalwarts of the Western Australian Liberal Party, Fran Weller and Michelle Bower, whose contributions and very special personal qualities will long be...
- Pensions and Benefits (1 speech)
As I have said time and time again in this place, poverty is a political choice. There are around five million people who receive some form of income support payment. How can recipients not be...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
This year, the Australian people will go to a referendum on enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in our Constitution. The Constitution holds part of the story of Australia,...
- Energy (1 speech)
What the Australian people are witnessing right now is an unfolding catastrophe that threatens the livelihoods and economic viability of Australia. Unlike COVID-19, this economic catastrophe is...
- Woodside Energy: Workplace Relations (1 speech)
I rise to call out the thuggish wage suppression tactics being used by Woodside against their own employees. In June of last year—that's eight months ago—a majority of Woodside...
- Domestic And Family Violence (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the stain on our nation and our soul that is family violence. We promised before the election that we would make women's safety a national priority, and we have. Last year,...
- University of Queensland Liberal National Society, Cost of Living (1 speech)
It is no secret that, for a long time now, freedom of speech, thought and political association have been under attack in many of our institutions, and no more so than in our universities. Last...
- FIFA Women's World Cup (1 speech)
This year the Women's World Cup will be co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand, a wonderful chance for everyone to get behind women's sport and the Matildas, who are, in fact, our most successful...
- Albania (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about an issue that is, to a degree, a little far removed from the work of this chamber, but is something that is close to my own heart. Anyone who knows me knows that I have...
- Human Rights: Iran (2 speeches)
I rise in support of the Australian Iranian diaspora. I was absolutely privileged, at the end of last year, to have the opportunity to attend a public rally in Brisbane and to see the passion,...
- Meat Industry (1 speech)
McDONALD () (): I rise with great enthusiasm to inform the House of an exciting development in our vitally important meat production sector. In an age when the noble art of growing food and fibre...
- Ukraine (1 speech)
I rise to put on the record my sincere thanks to the ambassador of Ukraine, His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, for visiting my home state of Tasmania. The ambassador was the guest of honour at...
- Israel (1 speech)
In November, the Parliamentary Friends of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance wrote to university vice-chancellors urging them to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism. This...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the Labor government's broken election promise on urgent-care clinics and the impact that this will have on my fellow Tasmanians. We've seen the Albanese Labor government...
- Health: Nutrition (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the importance of nutrition, what it means in the health space and how it can change lives and communities for the better. We all go on a health journey, a food journey and...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
Today I'm speaking on behalf of the Firefighters Alliance here in Canberra seeking our support and our help. These are the people who have been denied getting their jobs back. When we had...
- Energy (1 speech)
South Australians were listening when the Prime Minister promised 97 times that they would get a $275 reduction in their energy bills, but we don't hear it now—not from the PM, not from...
- Knox, Mr Peter (1 speech)
I begin by saying hello to all of the Labor members who live down in the area of Farrer in the Riverina. In particular, I acknowledge the branch leadership at the Griffith branch. I pay tribute...
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (1 speech)
Folks with ADHD in this country are being left behind. 2023 is the year that we can and must change this. Last year in this place I shared some data from a survey that my office asked the ADHD...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
I rise here today to speak of a most distressing situation. That situation is the disastrous effect of vaccine mandates. I know that there are some here in this place that wish this issue was...
- Epworth Geelong (1 speech)
I rise to stand up for the magnificent doctors, midwives and nurses at Epworth Geelong's maternity service and the thousands of women and families who have relied on this vital service since...
- Don River Railway (1 speech)
Do you remember as a little kid getting on the train, having the wind on your face as it chugged down the coastline and hearing the sounds of the engine and the wheels on the track? Tassie...
- Don River Railway, Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I'll come on that train with you, Senator Lambie. I'll even shout you a coffee when we get to the other end. Absolutely; I couldn't think of something I'd rather do in the great state of...
- Queensland: Manufacturing Industry (2 speeches)
EEN () (): This week we've learned that once again the Liberal-National parties are going to turn their backs on manufacturing in this country. At the last election, Labor was very clear about...
- First Nations Recognition (2 speeches)
I rise today as a senator for the grassroots black sovereign movement, a movement that has existed in this country for tens of thousands of generations. It's a movement that I was raised in, and...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Interest Rates (15 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. Was the Assistant Treasurer reflecting government policy on interest rates this morning when he said, 'We think that...
- Turkiye And Syria: Earthquake (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Wong. The situation in Turkiye and also in Syria continues to deteriorate. What else will the government do to assist those in affected...
- Donations To Political Parties (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. The Prime Minister in October 2019 supposedly led the charge to kick John Setka out of the Australian Labor Party,...
- Iraq War (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Next month marks 20 years since the Howard government's participation in the catastrophic invasion of Iraq, a war that killed hundreds of...
- Medicare (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Gallagher. Can the minister please update the Senate on how the Albanese government is strengthening...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (21 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. The Prime Minister has stated that an Indigenous voice to parliament will consult Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
- Covid-19: Aged Care (32 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Aged Care, Senator Gallagher. How many Australians have died from COVID in residential aged care since the 2022 election?
- Forestry Industry (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Minister Watt. Minister, the Samuel review found that our logging laws—the Regional Forest Agreements, or...
- International Students (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Trade and Tourism, my good friend Senator Farrell. International students make an important contribution to the economy and the diversity of communities across...
- Charities (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. At the last election, Labor promised a building capacity/building community policy aimed at increasing capacity in...
- Workplace Relations (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Women, Senator Gallagher, also. I'm confident that my question is at the top of your priority list, Senator Gallagher, and also at the top of the priority list...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Answers to Questions (6 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of answers given to all questions asked by coalition senators. I'm going to do just two things in the brief opportunity I have this afternoon. In all...
- Iraq War (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Senator Wong) to a question without notice I asked today relating to the Iraq War. Next month marks 20...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
Pursuant to notice given on 7 February 2023 on behalf of the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Committee, I now withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion Nos. 2, 3 and 4 for today standing...
- Postponement (1 speech)
I remind senators that the question may be put on any proposal at the request of any senator.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Disallowance Motions (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Gallagher, I move: That— (a) at 5 pm on Wednesday, 8 February 2023, the notices of motion proposing the disallowance of the following instruments be called on together:...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Live Animal Exports; Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, by no later than midday on 13 February 2023, all independent observer reports relating to voyages...
- Environment Protection Authority; Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water, by no later than midday on Wednesday, 8 March 2023: (a) a list of formal meetings...
- Environment; Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water, by no later than midday on Wednesday, 8 March 2023: (a) any briefing materials...
- Agriculture; Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
At the request of Senator McKenzie, I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, by no later than 2 pm on 22 February 2023, the following: (a)...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Donations to Political Parties (11 speeches)
A letter has been received from Senator Lambie: Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted for Senate discussion: Australians have the...
- Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Donations to Political Parties (10 speeches)
Before the debate was interrupted, I was saying that different political parties have different approaches and histories on this very issue, so I would suggest that we should not paint all...
- Matters of Urgency (0 speeches)
- Income Tax (10 speeches)
I inform the Senate that the President received today the following letter from Senator Hume: Pursuant to standing order 75, I give notice that today I propose to move "That, in the opinion of...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- National Library of Australia (1 speech)
by leave—I present to the Senate a petition to fully fund Trove, the National Library of Australia's critically important online archive. It is not in conformity with the standing orders as...
- National Home Doctor Service (1 speech)
by leave—I present to the Senate a petition in relation to the extension of the National Home Doctor Service to daytime for the purposes of improving accessibility for disabled people. It...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Delaney, Ms Nessa (1 speech)
L (—) (): I rise tonight with a very heavy heart to pay tribute to a very beautiful woman, Nessa Delaney. Nessa was the wife of the former Irish Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Mr...
- Australian Parliamentary Delegation to the Pacific Region, Australian Parliamentary Delegation to Papua New Guinea (1 speech)
Towards the end of last year I welcomed the opportunity to join the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Wong; the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Mr Conroy; and the...
- First Nations Recognition (1 speech)
I rise this evening to mark a momentous point in South Australian history, with my great state set to become the first Australian jurisdiction with a First Nations voice to parliament. The...
- Johnson, Mr Vaughan Gregory, OAM (1 speech)
Just recently, Vaughan Gregory Johnson passed away, and I wanted to read the Vale to Vaughan as published by the Queensland Trucking Association on 24 January this year: On Sunday, 22 January, we...
- Housing (1 speech)
Today I rise to speak about government intervention in the housing market. As senators we are elected to improve the lives of every single Australian man, woman and child. The pandemic housing...
