Senate debates
Thursday, 22 June 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.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection of Bills Committee; Report (7 speeches)
I present the seventh report of 2023 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...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
by leave—I table a non-conforming petition calling on the Labor government to reverse its decision to phase out live exports.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
I withdraw notices of motion Nos 258 and 259 standing in the name of Senator Shoebridge for today.
- 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 12.15 pm; and (b) government business then be called on and considered till...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Community Affairs References Committee; Reference (5 speeches)
I move: That the following matter be referred to the Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report, with an interim report to be presented by 23 September 2023 to aid in the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Senate Estimates; Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
I move: That there be laid on the table by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, by no later than midday on 7 August 2023, for each question on notice from the 2022-23 supplementary Budget...
- Department of Defence; Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
by leave—I move: (1) That the Senate notes that: (a) order for production of documents no. 200 agreed by the Senate on 27 March 2023, relating to the 22 March 2023 Jervis Bay incident...
- National Disability Insurance Agency; Order for the Production of Documents (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) order for the production of documents no. 253 relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Financial Sustainability Framework, made on...
- Live Animal Exports; Order for the Production of Documents (5 speeches)
I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, by no later than 9.30 am on Thursday, 29 June 2023, any memorandums of understanding, protocols or...
- Administrative Appeals Tribunal; Order for the Production of Documents (2 speeches)
At the request of Senator Cash, I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) order for production of documents no. 247 agreed by the Senate on 15 June 2023, requiring the Minister...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Senators (0 speeches)
- Economy (1 speech)
As the recent budget and this government's own commentary around inflation have demonstrated, when it comes to running the economy, Labor just doesn't get it. It's like an episode from the...
- Road Safety (1 speech)
Something very important happened this week in this building. There was a joint delegation of employer groups, businesses, employees, owner-drivers, gig workers, academics and the Transport...
- Housing (1 speech)
Labor is feeding the one-third of Australians who rent to the wolves. Every single day, people in this country are getting that dreaded call, email or text letting them know that their rent is...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I was absolutely staggered this week to hear that Minister Linda Burney MP made the claim that the Voice would not give advice on Australia Day. I couldn't understand how she could possibly...
- Housing (2 speeches)
Last night many Australians were sleeping rough in tents, in cars or even in doorways. Yet the Greens, knowing the urgent need for government investment in affordable and social housing, chose to...
- Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
This morning in this place I tabled a petition from over 10,000 people—mostly Western Australians, but a few people from other states—calling on this federal Labor government to...
- Great Barrier Reef (1 speech)
The day of 8 June marked World Oceans Day, which was an opportunity to recognise the immense environmental, economic and cultural value of our oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef. I was...
- Duggan, Mr Daniel (1 speech)
Daniel Duggan has now spent eight months and one day in prison, facing extradition to the United States. He was arrested on 21 October 2022 and since then has been in solitary confinement. In the...
- Ukraine (1 speech)
On 6 June the Kakhovka Dam was destroyed, leading to widespread human, economic and environmental damage in the Kherson region. Ukraine's deputy foreign minister described the event as the worst...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
No matter what the Prime Minister and his ministers say, every day it becomes clearer and clearer that the Voice that's being put forward to the Australian people to vote on later this year is...
- C40 Cities (1 speech)
As a servant to the many different people who make up our one Queensland community, I draw the Senate's attention to C40 Cities, another campaign, from predatory billionaires who run the world,...
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (1 speech)
At the moment, it seems that scarcely a day passes without some new revelation regarding the culture of conflict of interest, corruption and cover-up in the consulting industry. Late last week,...
- Pricewaterhousecoopers (1 speech)
Last night, the Finance and Public Administration References Committee tabled its report, PwC: a calculated breach of trust. I have to say that I was somewhat bemused to see PwC's response to...
- Employment (1 speech)
We know that the gig economy is both responding to and shaping our changing world. In many respects, that has been good for consumers, with cheaper services, greater choice and lower costs. But...
- Statement by the President (0 speeches)
- Rules for Questions (1 speech)
During question time yesterday the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate asked me to review what he called the prelude to a question asked by a government senator. The 'Rules for questions'...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Ukraine (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Wong. This week the United Kingdom hosted the Ukraine Recovery Conference, at which US Secretary of State Blinken announced a further...
- Economy (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. I refer to the state of the economy a year ago, when the Albanese government inherited a poor economic legacy from...
- Cybersecurity (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Home Affairs, Senator Watt. The Australian reported last week that Commonwealth government data was stolen by Russian hackers who...
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (9 speeches)
BARBARA POCOCK () (): My question is directed to Minister for Finance, Katy Gallagher. Yesterday the Senate's consultant inquiry released a report, supported across this chamber, which found that...
- Housing Australia Future Fund (15 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Housing, and the Minister for Homelessness, Senator Farrell. I keep hearing from constituents and stakeholders about the urgent need...
- Health Care (8 speeches)
I appreciate that, President. My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Gallagher. Two years ago, the House Standing Committee for Health, Aged...
- Budget (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. Last month's budget predicted inflation would be three per cent by next year's budget. Does the government stand by...
- Internet Content (25 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Minister Wong. Documents released under FOI show that the Australian government secretly asked big tech to censor and de-platform...
- Economy (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Gallagher. Given the Albanese Labor government's recent May budget was another significant step in laying the foundation for a stronger economy...
- Members Of Parliament: Staff (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Gallagher. I refer the minister to section 4.1 of the Prime Minister's Code of Conduct, which states that ministers must, and I quote: …...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Minister for Finance (41 speeches)
I seek leave to move a motion relating to the censure of the Minister for Finance as circulated in the chamber: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i)...
- Minister for Indigenous Australians (3 speeches)
I seek leave to move a motion to provide for the consideration of general business notice of motion No. 266, relating to the Voice to Parliament, as circulated. For the information of senators,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2023-2024, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2023-2024, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2023-2024; Second Reading (1 speech)
DEPUTY PRESIDENT (): In accordance with the order agreed to yesterday, I will now put the questions required to conclude consideration of severable bills. I will first deal with the Appropriation...
- Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2023-2024, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2023-2024, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2023-2024; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question is now that the remaining stages of the bills be agreed to and the bills be now passed. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time.
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2023; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question is now that the remaining stages of the bill be agreed to and the bill now be passed. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2023; Third Reading (1 speech)
DEPUTY PRESIDENT (): The question is now that the remaining stages of the bill be agreed to and the bill be now passed. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The question is that the second reading amendment on sheet 2027 be agreed to. Australian Gree ns' circulated second reading amendment— At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:...
- Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023; Third Reading (5 speeches)
The question is now that the remaining stages of the bill be agreed to and the bill be now passed. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023, Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The question is that the second reading amendment on sheet 1996 be agreed to. Australian Greens' circulated second reading amendment— At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate: (a)...
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023, Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question is that the remaining stages of the bills be agreed to and the bills now be passed. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time.
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023; Second Reading (5 speeches)
We are now dealing with opposition amendments on sheets 1940 to 1946. I understand Senator Askew will seek leave to put some different views from senators at the end. No? Okay, I think other...
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023; Third Reading (3 speeches)
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 third time.
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Subsidy) Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
The question is that the bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time.
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Subsidy) Bill 2023; 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 third time.
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Data Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
The question is that the bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time.
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Data Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2023; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question now is that the remaining stages of the bill be agreed to and the bill be now passed.
- Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
I will now deal with the committee of the whole amendment circulated by the Australians Greens, which is on sheet 1939. The question is that the amendment on sheet 1939 be agreed to. A ustralian...
- Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2023; Third Reading (4 speeches)
The question now is that the remaining stages of the bill be agreed to and the bill be now passed. Question agreed to.
- Special Recreational Vessels Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
I'll first deal with Senator Thorpe's second reading amendment on sheet 1964. The question is that the second reading amendment be agreed to. Senator Thorpe ' s circulated amendment— At...
- Special Recreational Vessels Amendment Bill 2023; 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.
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort) Bill 2023, Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy Bill 2023, Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy (Collection) Bill 2023; Second Reading (1 speech)
PRESIDENT (): I will first deal with the second reading amendment circulated by Pauline Hanson's One Nation, which is on sheet 2025. The question is that the second reading amendment be agreed...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort) Bill 2023, Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy Bill 2023, Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy (Collection) Bill 2023; Third Reading (1 speech)
The question now is that the remaining stages of the bills be agreed to and the bills be now passed. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Days and Hours of Meeting (2 speeches)
I move: That— (a) the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till Monday, 31 July 2023, at 11 am, or such other time as may be fixed by the President or, in the event of the President being...
