House debates
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
On behalf of the Leader of the House I move: That so much of standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the routine of business for this sitting being as set out in the document...
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Brough. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 is another important step in the government’s reform...
- Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Brough. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill, the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007, and the other bills introduced in the same package are all about the...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
On behalf of the members of the House of Representatives here in Australia I welcome the Rt Hon. John Spellar, a member of our mother parliament, the House of Commons, in England.
- Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Bill and explanatory memorandum presented by Mr Brough. Bill read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill complements the new principal legislation introduced by the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 and the welfare...
- Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced. Bill presented by Mr Brough, and read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. There are two supplementary estimates appropriation bills being introduced as part of the government’s national emergency response to...
- Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008 (0 speeches)
- First Reading (0 speeches)
Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced. Bill presented by Mr Brough, and read a first time.
- Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) is the fifth bill that we are introducing today and it completes...
- SOCIAL SECURITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (WELFARE PAYMENT REFORM) BILL 2007; NORTHERN TERRITORY NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE BILL 2007; FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (NORTHERN TERRITORY NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (NO. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (NO. 2) 2007-2008 (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I inform the House that the Minister for Health and Ageing will be absent from question time today. He is interstate on official business. The Minister for Ageing will answer...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing Affordability (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware of new data released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority which shows mortgage insurance claims by lenders whose...
- Economy (9 speeches)
My question is also addressed to the Prime Minister. Would the Prime Minister outline to the House how strong and disciplined economic management helps keep Australia prosperous?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon a parliamentary delegation from the Kingdom of Morocco, led by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, His Excellency Mr...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Advertising Campaigns (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the government’s Barbara Bennett Work Choices advertisement about young workers, which the government was forced to withdraw overnight. Will...
- Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Would the Treasurer outline to the House the government’s fiscal policy and debt strategy? Is the Treasurer aware of policy from other governments which...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- (2 speeches)
I inform the House that we have present in the gallery this afternoon Mr Allan Morris, a former member for Newcastle. On behalf of all members I extend to Mr Morris a very warm welcome.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. I refer to the Treasurer’s last answer on prudent economic and financial management. I also refer to the Treasurer’s complaints in a recently...
- Local Government (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Would the Prime Minister advise the House how the government assists local councils to provide services to Australians? Are there any alternative approaches?
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to the following sentence in his recently published biography: One cabinet minister specifically recalled Andrews— that is,...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Treasurer. Would the Treasurer inform the House of the recent data regarding developments in the Australian economy?
- Advertising Campaigns (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, is it a fact that Crosby Textor research prepared two reports in June 2007—one for the Liberal Party leadership and one for the...
- Workplace Relations (13 speeches)
My question is addressed to the bingo-playing Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Is the minister aware of any allegations of employers breaking the workplace relations laws?...
- Rural and Regional Australia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services. Can the Deputy Prime Minister advise the House how this coalition government is working with other...
- Howard Government (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his statement in the House on 21 June—the same day that Mark Textor provided the leaked polling report to the Prime...
- Indigenous Communities (2 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Would the minister update the House on the progress of the Commonwealth emergency response to...
- Liberal Parthy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the finding of the Prime Minister’s pollster that there is significant disillusionment with the Liberals on the issue of broken promises and...
- National Security (4 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the minister update the House on recent developments in countering terrorism in the region, and what lessons can be drawn from...
- Hospitals (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, are you aware of an AMA press release saying the following: The rationalisation of hospital services in the north west coast is the only way...
- Workplace Relations (3 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Would the minister inform the House of what protections are in place for employees under the workplace relations...
- Parliamentary Sittings (0 speeches)
- (3 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I ask for the indulgence of the House. The House will recall that I informed it on 28 May that I had invited His Excellency Mr Shinzo Abe, the Prime Minister of Japan, to address a...
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Sittings (2 speeches)
Mr Speaker, when the Prime Minister indicated that Prime Minister Abe and Prime Minister Harper would be visiting and that there would be a joint sitting of the houses on Monday the...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (5 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
- Questions to the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Questions in Writing (8 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I seek your assistance under standing order 105(b) in relation to question 4982, which first appeared on the Notice Paper on 7 December 2006. Would you write to the relevant minister...
- Auditor-General’S Reports (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
Documents are tabled as listed in the schedule circulated to honourable members. Details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings and I move: That the House take note of the...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Advertising Campaigns and Workplace Relations (30 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable the Deputy Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The...
- National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Message received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate has agreed to an amendment made by the House to the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2007 in...
- Wheat Marketing Amendment Bill 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (Simplified GST Accounting) Bill 2007; Fisheries Legislation Amendment Bill 2007; Fisheries Levy Amendment Bill 2007; Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Bill 2007; Corporations (Fees) Amendment Bill 2007; Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment Bill 2007; Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Amendment Bill 2007; Aged Care Amendment (Residential Care) Bill 2007; Social Security Amendment (Apprenticeship Wage Top-Up for Australian Apprentices) Bill 2007; Migration (Sponsorship Fees) Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Care and Other 2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007; Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2007; Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2006-2007; Appropriation Bill (No. 6) 2006-2007 (0 speeches)
- Returned from the Senate (0 speeches)
Message received from the Senate returning the bills without amendment or request.
- Governance Review Implementation (Science Research Agencies) Bill 2007; Corporations (NZ Closer Economic Relations) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007; Liquid Fuel Emergency Amendment Bill 2007; Migration Amendment (Statutory Agency) Bill 2007; Health Insurance Amendment (Inappropriate and Prohibited Practices and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) Bill 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Reduction) Bill 2007; Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No. 2) Bill 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No. 3) Bill 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business) Bill 2007; Defence Force (Home Loans Assistance) Amendment Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform Consolidation and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Health Insurance Amendment (Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation) Bill 2007; Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2006-2007; Appropriation Bill (No. 6) 2006-2007; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Amendment Bill 2007; Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Legislation Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) Bill 2007; Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007; Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Township Leasing) Bill 2007; Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Bill 2007; Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2007; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Bill 2007; Corporations (Fees) Amendment Bill 2007; Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment Bill 2007; Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill 2007; Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Restructures) Bill 2007; Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Management System and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Higher Education Legislation Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007; Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Care and Other 2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007; Social Security Amendment (Apprenticeship Wage Top-Up for Australian Apprentices) Bill 2007; Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Amendment Bill 2007; Fisheries Legislation Amendment Bill 2007; Fisheries Levy Amendment Bill 2007; Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2007; Workplace Relations Amendment (a Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007; Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment Bill 2007; Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2007; Migration Amendment (Review Provisions) Bill 2006; Wheat Marketing Amendment Bill 2007; Aged Care Amendment (Residential Care) Bill 2007; Migration (Sponsorship Fees) Bill 2007; National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (Simplified GST Accounting) Bill 2007; Communications Legislation Amendment (Content Services) Bill 2007; Native Title Amendment (Technical Amendments) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Assent (0 speeches)
Messages from the Governor-General and the Deputy of the Governor-General reported informing the House of assent to the bills.
- Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Amendment (Cosmetics) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Report from Main Committee (0 speeches)
Bill returned from Main Committee without amendment; certified copy of the bill presented. Ordered that the bill be considered immediately. Bill agreed to.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007 (0 speeches)
- Report from Main Committee (0 speeches)
Bill returned from Main Committee without amendment; certified copy of the bill presented. Ordered that the bill be considered immediately. Bill agreed to.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- National Health Amendment (National HPV Vaccination Program Register) Bill 2007; Customs Tariff Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007; Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Bill 2007; Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Board and Other Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2007; Federal Magistrates Amendment (Disability and Death Benefits) Bill 2006; Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Advertising and Other Matters) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Referred to Main Committee (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the bills be referred to the Main Committee for further consideration. Question agreed to.
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008 (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent debate on the question—That the House do now adjourn—continuing for a period not...
- Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Consideration in Detail (0 speeches)
Consideration resumed. Question put: That the amendments (Ms Macklin’s) be agreed to.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Brough: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced.
- Consideration in Detail (3 speeches)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Brough: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time.
- Consideration in Detail (4 speeches)
Bill—by leave—taken as a whole.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Brough: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave —I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008 (0 speeches)
- Second Reading (0 speeches)
Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Brough: That this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time.
- Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- (1 speech)
I move: That the House do now adjourn.
- Climate Change (1 speech)
Five years ago this month I spoke on the issue historically at the core of the climate change debate that has become more important and more visible in the intervening period, and that is the...
- Sir Robert Norman OBE (1 speech)
I rise tonight to recognise the very special contribution of a very eminent Australian and a great benefactor of the people of Cairns and North Queensland. The person I refer to is Sir Robert...
- Interest Rates (1 speech)
In a little over 12 hours from now, the Reserve Bank is set to announce its decision on interest rates. Tomorrow’s interest rate announcement is probably the most keenly awaited...
- Local Government (1 speech)
I rise in the adjournment debate tonight to speak on the proposal put forward by the Queensland Labor government to force amalgamations on local shires across Queensland without giving them their...
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Six weeks ago I left the federal parliament and I think I could be forgiven, having heard the number of words about Queensland coming from the government today, for believing that I have...
- Wakefield Electorate: Balaklava Eisteddfod Finale Concert (1 speech)
In this House there are numerous debates and discussions on issues of national importance, many of which seek to underpin the ability of our communities to give their children a future and to...
- Request for Detailed Information (0 speeches)
- Parliament House Security (1 speech)
to ask the Speaker: In respect of electronic detection units at Parliament House that scan for traces of bomb-making materials:(a)how many units are there,(b)what make and model is each...
- Notices (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
The following notices were given:
