Senate debates
Monday, 25 November 2024
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- Cyber Security Bill 2024, Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024, Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bills read a first time.
- Cyber Security Bill 2024, Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024, Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024; Second Reading (6 speeches)
I table revised explanatory memoranda relating to the bills, and I move: That these bills be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speeches incorporated in Hansard....
- Cyber Security Bill 2024, Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024, Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024; In Committee (43 speeches)
Minister, a raft of submitters in relation to the proposed standards for the internet of things urged the government to be very clear about what standards the government is intending to adopt....
- Cyber Security Bill 2024, Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024, Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bills read a third time.
- Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Second Reading (6 speeches)
We are doing the second reading on the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024, but there are a number of deferred motions; that's what we're dealing with at the...
- Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024; In Committee (2 speeches)
by leave—I move Greens amendments (1) to (3) on sheet 2949 together: (1) Clause 2, page 2 (table item 2), omit "Part 1". (2) Clause 2, page 2 (table items 3 to 6), omit the table items. (3)...
- Statements by Senators (0 speeches)
- Small Business (1 speech)
On 19 November, ASIC released data on insolvencies. Labor set a new high, revealing that 1,364 Australian businesses went under in October 2024. This is the highest number of business...
- Dungowan Public School: 150th Anniversary (1 speech)
I was absolutely pleased and proud to have the opportunity to speak just a few weeks ago at the 150-year anniversary celebrations of Dungowan Public School. The school, in its various forms, has...
- Rising Tide: Protests (1 speech)
I spent the last three days on the water and on the beach in Newcastle with thousands of Australians in one of the most significant climate uprisings on the planet. The tide is rising, and...
- Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (1 speech)
I wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the great victory for free speech that has been struck this morning, with the government's decision to face reality and discharge the terrible,...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
This Friday marks Black Friday, a huge day of spending for consumers around the world. But, as we hit the shops and add to cart, there are a few important things to remember. First, as we hit the...
- Mining Industry (1 speech)
I was delighted to be a guest at the National Mining Day event hosted by Santos and sponsored by many leading mining companies at Moomba in South Australia last week. This event celebrates the...
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Future Fund (1 speech)
It's time to stop the rorts. Yesterday it was revealed that the Ambassador for Gender Equality had spent $335,000 in the last two years flying around the world. On top of that, we'd just seen the...
- Migration (1 speech)
Last week, I had the privilege of meeting with representatives from the Tamil Refugee Council as well as individuals from the Tamil, Iranian and Bangladeshi communities, all of whom have been...
- Cost of Living, Housing (1 speech)
A recent survey found that the two most important issues for people in Western Australia are cost of living and housing. The survey found that 82 per cent of people said that their housing costs...
- Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2022 (1 speech)
There are those in this place who say they are all about democracy and human rights, yet they continually undermine democracy and show, in my opinion, disdain for human rights. The move tomorrow...
- Future Fund (1 speech)
I rise to express my great concern with respect to the Labor government's intrusion into the investment decisions of the Future Fund, and, in doing so, I associate myself with the remarks of two...
- E-Cigarettes and Vaping Products (1 speech)
Last month, Tasmania's vaping laws changed, and they now go further than federal vaping laws. The Tasmanian government says the laws passed here were watered down and didn't go far enough to...
- Commonwealth of Australia (1 speech)
Today I want to talk about the practice of swearing allegiance, which persists throughout so-called Commonwealth countries. When we join the parliament in this country, we are required to swear...
- Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
The governance of artificial intelligence poses one of the 21st century's greatest public policy challenges. AI is the wheel, the printing press and the steam engine. Everything is going to...
- Amazon (2 speeches)
The front page of this morning's Australian Financial Review says Amazon is now the second-largest online retailer in Australia. That should terrify anyone who cares about workplace rights, tax...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (21 speeches)
McKENZIE (—) (): My question is to the minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. The Albanese government has been forced to scrap its disastrous Communications Legislation...
- Housing (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. I, like all my colleagues, understand that people are under pressure and that the housing shortage is driving one of...
- Middle East (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. American President Joe Biden described the decision of the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant...
- Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (8 speeches)
My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Social Services, Minister Farrell. Every week in Australia women and children suffer at the hands of men. According to volunteer...
- Cost of Living (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. The Albanese Labor government is strengthening the economy and delivering cost-of-living relief for all Australians....
- Climate Change (21 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator McAllister, and is regarding the United Nations Conference of the Parties, COP29. Minister, COP29...
- Business (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. Minister, last week, in response to a question from Senator Canavan, you disputed recent ASIC figures which indicate...
- Gambling Advertising (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. The parliamentary inquiry led by the late Peta Murphy reported 18 months ago, and yet the government has failed to...
- Economy (16 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Watt. Going into Christmas, cost-of-living pressures are front of mind for all Australians as they budget for gifts...
- Energy (12 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator McAllister. Last week you stated that, without Labor's temporary, one-off energy bill subsidy,...
- Rural and Regional Services (23 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Senator McCarthy. Despite what those opposite might think, our regions are...
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers (0 speeches)
- Answers to Questions (5 speeches)
I rise to take note of the answers to all coalition questions during the course of question time. Let me say this: what a great honour it is to kick this off on the very day that the...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy (Senator McAllister) to a question without notice I asked today...
- Gambling Advertising (1 speech)
I move: That the Senate take note of answers given by the Minister representing the Prime Minister (Senator Wong) to questions without notice asked by Senator Hanson-Young today relating to...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
Pursuant to notice given on 21 November 2024 on behalf of the Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation, I withdraw two items: firstly, business of the Senate notice of motion...
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- Messner, Hon. Anthony John, AM (3 speeches)
It is with deep regret that I inform the Senate of the death on 11 October 2024 of Hon. Anthony John 'Tony' Messner AM, a senator for the state of South Australia from 1975 to 1990.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (1 speech)
I move: That private senators' bills be considered this week as follows: (a) Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023, on Wednesday, 27 November 2024; and (b) Criminal Code Amendment (Genocide, Crimes...
- Committees (0 speeches)
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- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted for Senator Colbeck for today, for personal reasons. Question agreed to.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Dean Smith, I withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion No. 2 for today.
- Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
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- Consideration of Legislation (2 speeches)
I move: That the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024, allowing it to be considered during this...
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- Procedure Committee; Reference (24 speeches)
I, and also on behalf of Senator Faruqi, move: (1) That the following matter be referred to the Procedure Committee for inquiry and report by 31 March 2025: Whether, in line with recommendation...
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- Withdrawal (1 speech)
I withdraw my motion because the government copied and moved it earlier.
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- AUKUS, Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Birmingham, I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Prime Minister, by no later than midday on 27 November 2024, all correspondence, briefing...
- AUKUS; Order for the Production of Documents (1 speech)
On behalf of Senator Birmingham, I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, by no later than midday on 27 November 2024, all...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Withdrawal (1 speech)
I withdraw general business notice of motion number 693.
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- Great Barrier Reef (1 speech)
A little over a week ago, I delivered my annual report to the minister detailing my second year as Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef. The past year has undoubtedly been a challenging one...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
I am deeply honoured to be given the opportunity today to deliver speeches written by young Queenslanders as part of the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign. In particular, I want to give a...
- Workplace Relations: Amazon (1 speech)
This Friday marks Black Friday, a period that will see many Australians purchasing items on sale with an eye to the upcoming Christmas period. Many of these bargains will be fulfilled online...
- Middle East (1 speech)
I rise tonight to address the deeply troubling decision by the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is not only an affront...
- Pakistan: Freedom of Speech (1 speech)
Today, I rise to address a grave injustice that undermines democracy and silences dissent, not only in Pakistan but through the ripple effects felt here in Australia. My constituents believe that...
