Senate debates
Wednesday, 9 August 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)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (5 speeches)
At the request of Senator Chisholm, I move: That the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2023,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2023; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
- Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (5 speeches)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— The Telecommunications...
- Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2023; In Committee (36 speeches)
by leave—I move Greens amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (9) on sheet 2060 together: (1) Schedule 1, item 1, page 3 (line 9), omit "(if any)". (2) Schedule 1, item 1, page 3...
- Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2023; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Trade Support Loans Amendment Bill 2023, Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (3 speeches)
I am speaking in continuance on this legislation, the Trade Support Loans Amendment Bill 2023 and the Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Bill 2023. I want those who are...
- Trade Support Loans Amendment Bill 2023, Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Bill 2023; In Committee (4 speeches)
by leave—In relation to the Trade Support Loans Amendment Bill 2023, I move Greens amendments (1) and (2) on the sheet 1976 together: (1) Clause 2, page 2 (table), omit the table,...
- Trade Support Loans Amendment Bill 2023, Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Bill 2023; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time.
- Health Insurance Amendment (Prescribed Dental Patients and Other Measures) Bill 2023; Second Reading (3 speeches)
The Health Insurance Amendment (Prescribed Dental Patients and Other Measures) Bill 2023 seeks to amend the Health Insurance Act 1973 with three administrative changes, which are all supported by...
- Health Insurance Amendment (Prescribed Dental Patients and Other Measures) Bill 2023; In Committee (2 speeches)
by leave—At the request of Senator Steele-John, I move Greens amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 1922 together: That the House of Representatives be requested to make the following amendments:...
- Statements by Senators (0 speeches)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the PwC tax leaks scandal and what this means for corporate Australia, what this means for the private sector and what the Albanese Labor government is doing to address the...
- Commonwealth Games (1 speech)
It has been galling over the last couple of weeks to listen to a conga line of Labor members pathetically trotting out Daniel Andrews' talking points in defence of his decision to humiliate...
- Racism (1 speech)
Everyone has the right to live without fear of racial abuse, discrimination and violence, but far too many people in Australia continue to suffer racial harm and trauma. People already...
- Road Safety (1 speech)
Good on you, Senator Faruqi. There is no room for racism in any corner of this great society and home we call Australia. I stand beside you and other people of colour and, of course, our First...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
There is an arrogance emanating from the Albanese government, and it's really starting to manifest itself in the smug self-assurance that ministers in this place are the font of all wisdom. We...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Vulnerable Tasmanians are going without care because of a glitch in technology. It's something that should be an easy fix. Instead, it has seen participants in the National Disability Insurance...
- Rheumatic Heart Disease (1 speech)
I'd like to speak about rheumatic heart disease and bring this disgraceful disease to the attention of the Senate, and to pay tribute to families who are fighting against this disease in our...
- Corporate Governance (1 speech)
I believe this country has a significant problem when it comes to corporate crime, and I believe that the regulators are doing a very poor job of prosecuting people who are breaking our laws and...
- Homelessness (1 speech)
Homelessness Week gives us an opportunity to pause and hear from the people experiencing Australia's housing crisis. It's time to listen to their stories and their unique perspectives to inform...
- Macquarie Point Stadium (1 speech)
A decade ago the satirical ABC comedy Utopia joked about a planned infrastructure project in Tasmania so foolish, so wasteful and so misguided only a monorail around Salamanca wharfs could be...
- Australian Parliament (4 speeches)
I rise with, I'm sure, the agreement of the Deputy Government Whip, Senator Ciccone, over there that there's no greater joy in the Senate than rising, impromptu, with a couple of minutes of...
- Housing (1 speech)
I rise today to pose the question: what is it when you do the same thing over and over again expecting a different result? The answer, in the apocryphal quote from Einstein, is of course...
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
I rise today to talk about the Port Adelaide Football Club, a club that is so much more than a football club; it is a core part of the South Australian community and is a rich contributor to that...
- Afghanistan (1 speech)
Next Tuesday, 15 August, will mark two years since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. For two years now people have been fleeing for their lives in the face of a humanitarian crisis...
- Abortion (1 speech)
On Saturday 5 August, the Western Australian Minister for Health, Amber-Jade Sanderson, stated in the West Australian newspaper: There's no such thing as a failed abortion. There's no such thing...
- Showcase WA (1 speech)
It gives me great pleasure to rise today to speak about Western Australia, the greatest state of this wonderful nation. Last night, in this building—and I know you were all rapt, because...
- Indigenous Organisations (7 speeches)
Last week I wrote to the Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, and the PM, regarding an investigation into an organisation which operated under the purview of the Office of the...
- Ukraine (1 speech)
As vice-chair of the Australia-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group, I've been working to identify areas where Australia can better assist Ukraine in the face of the humanitarian disaster...
- Qantas (1 speech)
I ran into Qantas CEO Alan Joyce here in Parliament House earlier today. I'm told he's hosting a dinner tonight in his honour, although my invitation appears to have met the same fate as many...
- Missing and Murdered First Nations Women and Children (1 speech)
I've spoken many times in the Senate about the Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children, but today I'd like to provide the Senate with a brief update about this...
- Political Parties (1 speech)
They support freedom of speech by secretly colluding with big tech to censor on social media. They support freedom of religion by doing nothing to protect it, even when Christians are sacked from...
- Western Australia (1 speech)
Figures released yesterday show that Western Australia has contributed $404 billion to the Australian economy. Put another way, that is 17.5 per cent of Australia's gross domestic product. What...
- Northern Territory: First Nations Australians (1 speech)
This year I had the pleasure of visiting Alice Springs again to do my due diligence. This time I got to meet with Martin Dole, an assistant commissioner with the Northern Territory police and a...
- Indigenous Health: Prisons, Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1 speech)
People in custody have a right to culturally safe and equitable healthcare services. They should be leaving prison in better health than when they entered the system, but the opposite is the...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (1 speech)
We had a very successful series of community events in support of the 'no' campaign for the Voice referendum in southern Tasmania during the parliamentary recess. I was very happy to host my...
- Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (2 speeches)
I recently had the honour of participating once again in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program, this time along with Senator Hume and Senator Hughes. I spent time on field with...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Middle East (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. Minister, prior to the election, Labor MP Josh Burns promised Jewish Australians' interests would be protected...
- Health Care: Community Pharmacy Agreement (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Gallagher. With the community pharmacy agreements playing a crucial role in ensuring Australians have...
- Defence (10 speeches)
My question as to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. Minister, the government is facing a rank-and-file party revolt over AUKUS ahead of next week's Labor National...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Republic of Korea (1 speech)
I draw to the attention of honourable senators the presence in the gallery of the Australian Political Exchange Council's eighth delegation from the Republic of Korea, led by Dr Yong Lee. On...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Universities (15 speeches)
My question is to Minister Watt, the Minister representing the Minister for Education. Minister, today Universities Australia said that we need more people going to university to meet future...
- Australian Constitution: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. Given that later this year Australians will have the opportunity to vote 'yes' to a Voice which will finally...
- Uluru Statement from the Heart (45 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. I refer to a speech by Uluru statement co-author and Referendum Council member Megan Davis when she delivered the...
- First Nations Australians: Cultural Heritage (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water, Minister Wong. You have previously stated that it is undertaking thorough consultation on First Nations...
- Trade with China (11 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Watt. Late last week we heard the good news of China lifting its trade barriers in relation to barley. However, I...
- Aviation Industry (37 speeches)
I know—agriculture! My question is to the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Farrell. Australian consumers are paying high prices for airfares and would benefit from increased...
- Budget (0 speeches)
- Consideration by Estimates Committees (12 speeches)
Pursuant to standing order 74(5) and at the request of Senators Askew, Brockman, Davey, Hughes, McGrath, Rennick, Reynolds and Ruston, I seek an explanation from the Minister representing the...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Answers to Questions (15 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answers given by ministers to questions without notice asked by Opposition senators today. We did have a lengthy conversation in question time today about...
- Uluru Statement from the Heart (1 speech)
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
- Universities (2 speeches)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Senator Watt) to a question without notice I asked today relating to the student...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- Uluru Statement from the Heart (2 speeches)
During question time, Senator Cash asked us if we would grant leave to have a document tabled. I can advise the chamber that the document was characterised as the Uluru Statement from the Heart...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct (7 speeches)
A letter has been received from Senator David Pocock: Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion: Noting the...
- Matters of Urgency (0 speeches)
- Israel (18 speeches)
I inform the Senate that the President has received the following letter, dated 9 August 2023, from Senator Chandler: Pursuant to standing order 75, I give notice that today I propose to move...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Member for Leichhardt (3 speeches)
As senators and members, we're all elected here to represent and fight for our communities. When I say 'fight for', I don't mean 'fight against'. But, unfortunately, last week the member for...
- Economy (1 speech)
When the Reserve Bank paused its interest rate hikes last week, long-suffering Australian families across the country breathed a sigh of relief. However, no-one was more relieved than the...
- Ukraine (1 speech)
I want to talk again about Australia's willingness to help Ukraine's fight for its freedom against the bully boy Russia. When this war started, most observers thought it would be over quickly....
- Democracy (1 speech)
One of the acute lessons we are learning this century is that the democracy that so many of us have enjoyed can no longer be taken for granted. Democracy is fragile. It is a work in progress. It...
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight the epidemic of domestic and family violence. First and foremost, I encourage victims-survivors, witnesses and perpetrators to seek help—and to do so early....
- Yothu Yindi Foundation (1 speech)
Tonight I want to talk about the incredible work of the Yothu Yindi Foundation. Established in 1990, the Yothu Yindi Foundation promotes the cultural development of the Yolngu nation and the...
