House debates
Thursday, 24 May 2018
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Approval of Work (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, and by reason of the urgent nature of the works, it is expedient that the following work be carried out...
- Public Works Committee; Reference (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for...
- Select Committee on Intergenerational Welfare Dependence; Appointment (2 speeches)
I move: That: (1) a Select Committee on Intergenerational Welfare Dependence be established to inquire into and report on matters relating to welfare dependence of families and outcomes for...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2018, National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2018; Second Reading (13 speeches)
The 14th of December 2017 is a day that I will never forget. It was the final hearing of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse. As I approached the building, I...
- Cybersecurity (1 speech)
Last week, the Turnbull government announced the rollout of phase 2 of My Health Record. The rollout means that every Australian's private health information will be stored online unless they opt...
- Fadden Electorate: M1 Motorway (1 speech)
It is time to fix and upgrade the M1 between my community on the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The Turnbull government has $1 billion on the table to fix this critical stretch of road. We have a $1...
- National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
One of the most enormous privileges and authentic human experiences in my life was, 8½ years ago, helping my mum to die. I'll never forget the call: 'I've got an incurable cancer.' I was not...
- Gilmore Electorate: Seniors Forum (1 speech)
Last week, as part of the Treasurer's community connection around the country, we held a seniors forum. It was an exciting sort of forum because there were some people there who were pretty angry...
- Solomon Electorate: Buddy Boats Day (1 speech)
Today, in the Northern Territory, the mighty barramundi has been declared the official fish emblem of the Northern Territory. I know a lot of fishos out there will be very happy to hear that,...
- Budget (1 speech)
The budget has delivered great news for the commuters in Bonner. We've got $300 million for the Brisbane Metro, we've got $1 billion to upgrade the M1, and I'm pleased to see the Queensland...
- National Palliative Care Week (1 speech)
I would like to commend the member for Bruce for his heartfelt contribution today. I had intended to speak on the topic of palliative care, because this is National Palliative Care Week. Of...
- Fisher Electorate: Cybersecurity (1 speech)
Yesterday I received a fascinating but worrying report from IDCARE, Australia's national identity and cybersupport service, based at the University of the Sunshine Coast, which is in my...
- Glenorchy City Council (1 speech)
This week, the Tasmanian Integrity Commission tabled its report into Glenorchy City Council, where it highlighted the serious misconduct of Alderman Stuart Slade, general manager Peter Brooks,...
- Robertson Electorate: Science and Engineering Challenge (1 speech)
This month, the Rotary Club of Gosford and the University of Newcastle hosted their annual science and engineering challenge at St Edward's College, a Catholic school. Year 10 students from 16...
- Tasmania: Diagnostic Imaging (1 speech)
The average gap that Tasmanians pay for X-rays is $61, $9 more than the national average. For CT scans it's $172—that's $21 more—and for MRIs it's $206, $24 more than the national...
- O'Connor Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
It was a real honour to be invited to officially open the new Manjimup Wellness and Respite Community Centre last Friday. The centre will accommodate the shire's home and community care service...
- Newcastle Electorate: Courts (1 speech)
It was so disappointing to see yet another budget with no improvements for the Commonwealth courts in Newcastle. There was no acknowledgement of the terrible physical constraints the courts...
- La Trobe Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
I rise to speak in regard to the urgent upgrade of Wellington Road—in particular, between Clematis and Lysterfield. This is a very important road—especially for the residents of...
- Turnbull Government (1 speech)
I rise today to draw to the attention of the House the parlous state of female representation on the other side of this chamber. It is nothing but shocking. When we came back from the last...
- Red Shield Appeal (1 speech)
This weekend thousands of volunteers will be joining the Salvos in knocking on doors for the annual Red Shield Appeal. This is perhaps Australia's best recognised fundraising drive as the appeal...
- Budget (1 speech)
Question time is about to start, and I'm sure there will be plenty of accusations about the Labor Party engaging in class war—that's very predictable. But the truth is class war is...
- Bennelong Electorate: City of Ryde Eisteddfod (1 speech)
I would like to announce a special birthday coming up in Bennelong. The City of Ryde Eisteddfod is about to turn 30, a wonderful milestone that all involved should be proud of. Since 1988, the...
- Early Childhood Education (1 speech)
The Turnbull government's lack of interest in early learning is well known but was reinforced in the budget and it demonstrated that this government don't care about quality. They cut the...
- Budget (2 speeches)
The waves of demographic and economic change are eroding confidence in a just society, that is why young Australians deserve to be heard and that's what is at the centre of this government's...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. A decade ago, the Nationals began a campaign to end the Prime Minister's support for the climate change policy he staked his leadership on. Now it's reported...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
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I'd like to inform the House that we have present this afternoon a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, led by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley. On...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy, Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister advise the House how a stronger economy enables the government to provide tax relief for working Australians while guaranteeing...
- Prime Minister (6 speeches)
A decade ago, the Prime Minister said he was not willing to lead a party that was not as committed to action on climate change as he was. So, now, is the Prime Minister willing to lead a...
- Taxation (5 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer explain to the House why it is important to keep taxes under control to support a stronger economy and provide tax relief to hardworking...
- Immigration Detention (9 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. On Tuesday morning, Salim, a Rohingya refugee on Manus Island, died under your watch. By Tuesday afternoon, the government had leaked information...
- Employment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer update the House on how the government's plan for a stronger economy is helping businesses across Australia, including in my electorate of...
- Infrastructure (14 speeches)
My question is addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure. Is the Deputy Prime Minister considering abandoning his support for the government's $80 billion handout to...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last night every member of his government voted against Labor's personal income tax plan that will give more than 10 million Australians almost double the...
- Regional Security (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Will the Minister update the House on recent steps the government has taken to reduce the threat of terrorism in our region, notably following...
- Taxation (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister: The Prime Minister and his government claim they support lower taxes. So why did the Prime Minister, his ministers and every member of the backbench vote...
- National Sec (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of having consistent border protection policies, and is the minister aware of any other proposals?
- Taxation (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to his previous answers. Is the Prime Minister aware that last night, at 7.18 pm, the House voted on an amendment which would have given 10 million...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry representing the Minister for Jobs and Innovation. Will the minister update the House on steps the government has taken to support jobs and...
- Budget (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that last night every member of this government, including the member for Corangamite, voted against Labor's personal income...
- Higher Education (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Energy, representing the Minister for Education and Training. Is the minister aware of reports that the National Tertiary Education Union is...
- Taxation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that last night every member of the government, including the member for Capricornia, voted against Labor's personal income...
- Pensions and Benefits (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. Will the minister update the House on measures that government has taken to assist people to move from welfare into work, particularly in my...
- Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware that the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions advised Senate estimates that the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce is...
- Australia Day (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Will the minister update the House on the importance of celebrating Australia Day on 26 January, and is the minister...
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
- (6 speeches)
If I can just have members' attention for a second, I undertook at the start of the week to endeavour to give an update on the upcoming by-elections. I will do that in a second. I'm just going to...
- Parliamentary Representation (0 speeches)
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 42 of 2017-2018 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's Performance Audit report No. 42 of 2017-2018 entitled: Effectiveness of monitoring and payment arrangements under National Partnership Agreements: Across entities....
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Health Care (32 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Ballarat proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The government cutting...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Middle East (1 speech)
The last fortnight has been horrific for people in Gaza. On a single day, at least 58 Palestinians died and many thousands were maimed. Australia was one of only two nations to vote in the UN...
- Forrest Electorate: Ocean Grown Abalone (1 speech)
My electorate in the south-west of Western Australia is amazingly rich and diverse and produces some of Australia and the world's best-quality food. This includes sustainable aquaculture. A great...
- Public Education Day (1 speech)
Today is Public Education Day. I want to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to all the wonderful public education teachers across my electorate, across my region and across the country....
- Roads (1 speech)
I rise to talk about an issue that's very important to me and very important to the people of Tangney and to the people of the federal electorate of Fremantle. It's an issue that I've risen on on...
- Middle East (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, known to the Palestinians as the day of catastrophe, which refers to the uprooting and expulsion of some 750,000 Palestinian refugees...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Human Rights (1 speech)
During my lifetime we in Australia have decriminalised homosexual acts between consenting adults. We have removed many forms of institutionalised discrimination against LGBT+ Australians. We have...
- Page Electorate (1 speech)
After seven years of raising money for the Grafton Base Hospital's palliative care unit, Denise Barnier and Rosemary Munro, also known as Friends Who Care, held their last fundraiser on Saturday...
- Holt Electorate: Anzac Memorial Garden (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge a significant event that took place in my electorate last Wednesday, 16 May. This was the consecration of the Anzac Memorial Garden at Hampton Park's beloved Arthur...
- Cystic Fibrosis (1 speech)
I want to add to some of my previous comments here about Cystic Fibrosis, the most common life-threatening recessive genetic condition affecting young Australians. It's a debilitating disease...
- National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
In regard to the contribution of the previous member, I do note that there actually have been two- to three-year delays on a number of drugs recommended by PBAC under this government. So the...
- Hume Electorate: Employment (1 speech)
Youth unemployment has plummeted in Hume. In Hume's north, the outer south-west of Sydney, the youth jobless rate has dropped by a massive 5.6 per cent in the last year. Around Goulburn, in an...
- Brand Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about how phenomenal the schools in my electorate are, how engaged the students who attend them are and how dedicated the teachers who teach them are. In the weeks between...
- Marchant, Mr Colin, National Volunteer Week (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge an incredible volunteer in my community on the Central Coast, Colin Marchant. This month, Colin celebrated his 92nd birthday at a wonderful party, with a glass of bubbly, in...
- Earthworker Cooperative Project (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to bring a fantastic initiative to the attention of this place: the Earthworker Cooperative Project, which is a not-for-profit cooperative enterprise that...
- Bradfield Electorate: Sport (2 speeches)
I rise to speak of and pay tribute to the vibrant sporting culture in my electorate of Bradfield, a sporting culture which has a strong emphasis on community participation as well as,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
