House debates
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 38 of the selection committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 18 October 2021. The report will be...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I rise to move a motion to suspend standing orders and advise the House that, pursuant to standing order 47(c)(ii), the Manager of Opposition Business and I have agreed that an absolute majority...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- ANZUS Treaty: 70th Anniversary (9 speeches)
In accordance with the resolution agreed to earlier, I move: That the House: (1) notes that today marks the 70th anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States of America...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- ANZUS Treaty: 70th Anniversary (1 speech)
[by video link] In truth, independent Australia, the modern nation that we are today, had from its very beginnings a deep connection with the history of the United States. Australia truly became...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Committee; Approval of Work (2 speeches)
On behalf of the Assistant Minister to the Minister for the Public Service, I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out...
- Treaties Committee; Report (4 speeches)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, I present the committee's report entitled Report 197: OCCAR managed programmes participation agreement; Minamata Convention on...
- Treaties Committee; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I move: That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. Question agreed to.
- Treaties Committee; Report (2 speeches)
I understand this administrative matter was supposed to be dealt with the other day but was not. I seek leave to move a motion to take note of the report of the Joint Standing Committee on...
- Treaties Committee; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Eden-Monaro Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
[by video link] Across my electorate, the first day of spring usually represents the turning point for communities. In the Snowies, it usually means there are only a few weeks left of the snow...
- Stop Child Abuse–Trace An Object Campaign (1 speech)
[by video link] Today I had the pleasure of representing the Minister for Home Affairs, Karen Andrews, as Commander Sirec from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and I launched a...
- Brighton Council (1 speech)
[by video link] Last week the people of Brighton elected a new mayor and a new councillor. I'd like to congratulate Leigh Gray, who won the race convincingly. Leigh is an experienced local...
- South Australia: Energy (1 speech)
I am thrilled to report to the House that electricity prices are falling in my home state of South Australia. On the weekend I welcomed the announcement from the Essential Services Commission of...
- Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
[by video link] Too many women and children in Australia are victims of domestic and family violence, with, on average, one woman every nine days tragically killed, and one in four women having...
- Townsville City Deal (1 speech)
[by video link] I'd like to update the House on our investments through the Townsville City Deal. For some time now, the deal partners have been working to identify how to reallocate the $195...
- COVID-19: Children (1 speech)
When it comes to this government and COVID vaccinations, Australia's children are neither seen nor heard. Amid all the talk from this Prime Minister—and it is largely just talk—it's...
- Bonner Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm happy to share that the Lindum crossing safety upgrades are getting underway. I have been fighting for these upgrades since 2017, when over 7,000 locals in Bonner signed my petition to fix...
- Afghanistan (1 speech)
[by video link] We have seen terror and horror in Afghanistan. Australia has committed to taking 3,000 refugees, but this is not enough. We must take at least 20,000 Afghans in addition to our...
- ANZUS Treaty (1 speech)
I believe our nation's greatest challenge is not COVID-19 but resolving the China question and pursuing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. We know that the international political economy...
- Coombs, Mr John (1 speech)
John Coombs, the former national secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, passed away this morning. Most Australians remember John as a champion of the MUA during the notorious Patrick...
- Covid-19 (1 speech)
[by video link] COVID has challenged us as a nation in ways we have not experienced in our lifetimes. The losses have been profound—lost jobs, businesses, careers and opportunities....
- Australian Reading Hour (1 speech)
[by video link] Australian Reading Hour is in its 10th year and this year, more than ever, we've needed our books to transport us from the daily reality of viruses, vaccines, homeschooling,...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
[by video link] The COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues on the Central Coast, with over 110 locations on the Central Coast where you can go and get vaccinated. This includes over 70 GP-led clinics...
- Le, His Excellency Hon. Hieu Van AC (1 speech)
In what has been described as a fairytale journey, after seven years in office South Australian Governor Hieu Van Le ended his term yesterday. Born in Vietnam in 1954, Hieu Van Le arrived in...
- COVID-19: Testing and Detection, COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
Thank you to those residents getting tested to shield us against COVID-19 and, more critically, those who are making sure they're vaccinated. Locally, the testing centre run by 'Sandy' Hospital...
- COVID-19: Quarantine (1 speech)
I rise to thank the people of my electorate and the whole state of Queensland for their incredible work in containing COVID-19 and for their commitment to keeping themselves and their neighbours...
- Tokyo Paralympic Games, Thomas Kane, Ms Tiffany, Levy, Mr Matthew (1 speech)
[by video link] Over the last week, Australians have been tuning in to watch our incredible Paralympic athletes compete on the world stage in Tokyo. Just like their Olympic counterparts, our...
- Scullin Electorate: Infrastructure (2 speeches)
I rise to recognise the completion of the Hume Freeway interchange at O'Herns Road, which opened yesterday. This is something that I have been campaigning for since before I was elected to this...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Biosecurity (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to threats by the Attorney-General that state governments may again face High Court challenges to force their borders open. Can the Prime Minister...
- COVID-19: Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Given that we know widespread lockdowns present a significant negative effect on our economy, will the Prime Minister outline to the House how sticking to...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. The Treasurer said our economy was 'ahead of the pack', but new numbers show that it's growing more slowly than the US, the UK and the OECD average, and the...
- Agriculture Industry (7 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Will the Deputy Prime Minister outline to the House how regional Australia has been front and centre by delivering 0.7 per cent growth in today's...
- Regional Development (17 speeches)
My question as to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development. I refer to the announcement made by the minister for regional development of $8 million for the Fitzroy...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (6 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Prime Minister. Your job is to keep all people safe, not just some. But even though you set an 80 per cent vaccination target for adults, there's no target...
- COVID-19: Economy (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer remind the House yet again of the Morrison government's very strong record of ensuring our economy remains resilient in the...
- JobKeeper Payment (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why didn't the government put rules in place to require that JobKeeper payments to profitable companies with rising revenue be returned to the taxpayer? The...
- ANZUS Treaty: 70th Anniversary (4 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Minister for Defence. Will the minister please inform the House of the significance of today's 70th anniversary of Australia's most important strategic and...
- Newcastle Electorate: COVID-19 (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Rachel, in my electorate, is 24-weeks pregnant. She cannot get an appointment for the vaccine recommended for her until 2 November. She's on the waitlist at...
- Economy (2 speeches)
[by video link] My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer inform the House how the Morrison government's unprecedented financial support and its decisive economic management are keeping...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday, the Prime Minister said, 'Ultimately, everything is a state matter.' Was it the states or was it the Prime Minister who failed to deliver enough...
- COVID-19: National Plan (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Will the minister please update the House on how Australia's vaccine rollout and national plan will assist small businesses and employees...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Prime Minister said, 'Ultimately, everything is a state matter.' Was it the states or the PM who failed to vaccinate aged-care workers? Is it...
- COVID-19: Regional Australia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Health. Will the minister please update the House on actions the Morrison-Joyce government is taking to protect regional, rural and remote Australians...
- COVID-19: Quarantine (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Prime Minister said: Ultimately, everything is a state matter … Was it the states or was it the Prime Minister who failed to establish a...
- Defence Industry (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry. Will the minister please outline to the House how the Australia-US defence alliance is creating a stronger partnership between our defence...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Prime Minister said, 'Ultimately, everything is a state matter.' Was it the states or was it the Prime Minister who said the vaccination...
- ANZUS Alliance (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister please update the House on how the Morrison government is working closely in the ANZUS alliance to tackle the threats of serious...
- COVID-19: Vaccination (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday the Prime Minister said, 'Ultimately, everything is a state matter.' Is it the states or is it the Prime Minister who is responsible for...
- Small Business (3 speeches)
Great, let's go! My question is to the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business. Will the minister please update the House on why sticking to the national plan is...
- Questions without Notice: Additional Answers (0 speeches)
- COVID-19: Economy (3 speeches)
Mr Speaker, I wish to add to the answer to the first question from the government side today.
- 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.
- Personal Explanations (0 speeches)
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I wish to give a personal explanation.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Economy (22 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Whitlam proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That order of the day No. 5, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Gallacher, Senator Alexander McEachian (Alex) (16 speeches)
[by video link] It is with great sadness that I join with my colleagues to mark the life of one of the giants of the union and Labor movements. Many know Alex Gallacher as a senator, but of...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Covid-19 (2 speeches)
[by video link] It has been a very difficult period in Victoria, in New South Wales and across the country over the last little while. We have a virus that is raging out of control,...
- Afghanistan (1 speech)
[by video link] I want to talk tonight about Afghanistan, in particular what has happened there more recently, particularly with the evacuation of some 4,000 citizens, visa holders, locally...
- Eating Disorders (1 speech)
This government has invested significant amounts of money into the treatment of and research into eating disorders, and I commend the Prime Minister, the Minister for Health and Aged Care and the...
- COVID-19: Morrison Government (1 speech)
I commend the member for Curtin on the contribution. The Prime Minister had two jobs this year: a speedy, effective rollout of the vaccine, and quarantine. He has botched both, and now...
- Chisholm Electorate: Monash Men's Shed (1 speech)
Today I would like to talk about a truly awful occurrence in my electorate of Chisholm. Two weeks ago Monash Men's Shed, in Glen Waverley, was broken into, with thieves making off with more than...
