House debates

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

  • Committees (0 speeches)
    • Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
      I present report No. 40 of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday, 22 November 2021. The report will be...
  • Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
  • Bills (0 speeches)
  • Committees (0 speeches)
    • Privileges and Members' Interests Committee; Report (5 speeches)
      by leave—I move: That the House: (1) notes the legal action taken in the Federal Court of Australia by ClubsNSW against Mr Troy Stolz, known as Registered Clubs Association of New South...
  • Business (0 speeches)
    • Rearrangement (11 speeches)
      I seek leave to move the following motion: That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the private Members' business orders of the day relating to the Climate Change...
  • Bills (0 speeches)
  • Statements by Members (0 speeches)
    • Bangladesh: Racism (1 speech)
      [by video link] I've recently met with concerned members of the Bangladesh Australia community in my electorate. These Australians have family in Bangladesh where there has been in recent weeks...
    • The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre (1 speech)
      I rise to congratulate The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre for being named Outstanding Community Organisation of the Year at the 2021 Central Coast Regional Business Awards. The Glen...
    • Kelmscott Agricultural Show, Woolf, Mr Russell (1 speech)
      [by video link] After a hiatus for COVID-19 in 2020, the Kelmscott show was back this month. I was down there on Friday night and Saturday with my family, Team Keogh and thousands of others. We...
    • Climate Change (1 speech)
      I rise today to commend the Prime Minister and the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction on yesterday's announcement of our long-term emissions reduction plan, which sets out how...
    • Tran, Mr Huy (1 speech)
      I rise to speak of the tragic death last week of Huy Tran, a long-term member of the Cabramatta branch of the Labor Party. Huy was one of the first Vietnamese people I met. He welcomed me to the...
    • Longman Electorate: St Columban's College (1 speech)
      [by video link] Recently I was invited to the St Columban's College campus in Caboolture for a tour of its biggest project to date. Since February, 18 students have worked with mentors from...
    • Veterans (1 speech)
      ELL (—) (): Today I rise to condemn this government for its continual and abysmal treatment of veterans. A government that has fought tooth and nail against a royal commission to support...
    • North Sydney Electorate: Diwali (1 speech)
      At this time of year, many residents in my electorate will be joining almost a billion people around the world of Hindu, Sikh and Jain faith in celebrating Diwali. Diwali is one of the most...
    • Coal Industry (1 speech)
      The announcement has been made that there will be net zero emissions by 2050. It is not humanly possible for us to meet that time frame without closing down the Australian coal industry. Now,...
    • Climate Change (2 speeches)
      In great news for the country and the planet, Australia has now a target to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Our Prime Minister will be able to go to Glasgow confident that we're doing...
    • Gippsland Electorate: Hospitality Industry (1 speech)
      It is well known that I love Gippsland, but I also love country pubs. So this year I've initiated the 'Great Gippsland Pub Challenge'. Obviously, during this COVID year, the hospitality industry...
    • Paterson Electorate: Maitland Hospital (1 speech)
      s SWANSON () (): A new public hospital will open in my electorate of Paterson next year—the new Maitland Hospital—thanks to our brilliant community, which stood shoulder to shoulder...
    • Menzies Community Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
      I take this opportunity to remind community groups in my electorate of Menzies that nominations are now open for the 2022 Menzies Community Australia Day Awards. For the past 30 years, I have had...
    • Coalition Government: Climate Change (1 speech)
      Well, step up, step up to the not-so-greatest show on earth. It may not be great, but it is a circus, complete with a ringmaster and definitely with clowns. Oh, send in the clowns! The minister...
    • Pitchford, Aunty Phyllis (1 speech)
      [by video link] Today I'm honoured to pay tribute to Tasmanian Aboriginal elder, mentor, poet, author and advocate Aunty Phyllis Pitchford, who passed away last week. Aunty Phyllis, an identical...
    • Western Sydney: COVID-19 (1 speech)
      If you want to know why the New South Wales Liberals ran such a classist political lockdown, just look at some of the people who were calling the shots in their government, people like former New...
    • Moncrieff Electorate: Australian International Islamic College (1 speech)
      Last month, I visited the Australian International Islamic College, where I addressed grade 7 and grade 8 students. I was asked by the teacher, Shintaro Koido, and the head of campus, Merima...
    • Morrison Government (1 speech)
      In a few days time the Prime Minister is going to head to the climate change conference in Scotland. When he gets there there'll be nothing under his kilt, because after eight years of stoking...
    • Wilson, Mr Alan (2 speeches)
      I recently travelled to Lakeland Downs, located a few hundred kilometres north of Cairns, for the official opening of the new sporting oval and facilities. It wasn't just another sporting field...
  • Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
    • Climate Change (4 speeches)
      My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that the Morrison-Joyce government's so-called plan for net zero comes with net zero modelling, net zero cost beyond 2030 and...
    • COVID-19: National Plan (2 speeches)
      My question is to the Prime Minister. South Australians, like those in communities across Barker, will soon look forward to their borders reopening, so families can reunite, businesses can ramp...
    • Climate Change (3 speeches)
      My question is to the Prime Minister. This morning, Treasury told Senate estimates it had not modelled the impact of the government's net zero policy. Why didn't the Prime Minister ask Treasury...
    • Infrastructure: Regional Australia (3 speeches)
      My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. Will the Deputy Prime Minister update the House on how the Morrison-Joyce government is delivering both significant national infrastructure and local...
    • Climate Change (16 speeches)
      My question is to the Prime Minister. I ask, simply: will the Prime Minister now table the modelling for his so-called net zero plan?
    • Economy (4 speeches)
      [by video link] My question is to the Treasurer. In 30 years per capita net national income has risen by only 130 per cent, and yet housing and motor vehicle prices have risen by over 600 per...
    • Climate Change (2 speeches)
      My question to the Prime Minister. What is the reason he says he's releasing the modelling in a few weeks rather than now? Don't Australians deserve the right to see it?
    • COVID-19: Vaccination (2 speeches)
      My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. Will the minister please update the House on Australia's vaccine program, including how booster vaccines will continue to protect...
    • Climate Change: Regional Australia (2 speeches)
      My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister, and I refer to his previous answers on net zero in this House. Can the Deputy Prime Minister confirm he signed up to net zero without seeing any...
    • Climate Change (4 speeches)
      My question is to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emission Reduction. Will the minister outline to the House how our plan for net zero by 2050 will ensure that we strengthen our industries...
    • Climate Change: Regional Australia (10 speeches)
      My question is again to the Deputy Prime Minister, and I refer to his previous answer. Is the Deputy Prime Minister aware that the document that he was quoting from is not the modelling document?...
    • Climate Change (4 speeches)
      My question is to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction. Would the minister update the House on how the Morrison government is investing in the technology we need to reduce...
    • Climate Change: Agriculture (2 speeches)
      My question is to the Minister of Agriculture and Northern Australia. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison-Joyce government's technology driven approach to reducing emissions,...
    • Climate Change (9 speeches)
      My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that nearly a third of the emissions reductions he hopes to claim for his policy of net zero by 2050 come from technological...
    • Cybersafety (2 speeches)
      My question is to the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, representing the Attorney-General. Will the minister please inform the House how the Morrison...
    • Climate Change (2 speeches)
      My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm he committed $13 million of taxpayers' money to advertising his climate policy before he even had one? Can the Prime Minister...
    • Child Safety (3 speeches)
      [by video link] My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. Will the minister please update the House on how the Morrison government is backing our law enforcement agencies to tackle the...
    • Electric Vehicles (5 speeches)
      LLS () (): My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister support Labor's plan to cut taxes on electric vehicles, making them cheaper for Australian families?
    • Child Safety (2 speeches)
      [by video link] My question is to the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Will the minister outline to the House the importance of the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to...
    • Climate Change (2 speeches)
      My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister, and I refer to his previous answers on net zero in this House. Given the Deputy Prime Minister has described climate change as 'just the biggest scam...
    • Covid-19 (3 speeches)
      My question is to the Minister for Regional Health. Will the minister update the house on the progress of the Morrison-Joyce government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout in regional, rural and remote...
  • 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.
  • Statements (0 speeches)
    • Personal Explanation (5 speeches)
      [by video link] Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
  • Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
    • Climate Change (18 speeches)
      I have received a letter from the honourable Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The importance of...
  • Committees (0 speeches)
  • Bills (0 speeches)
  • Adjournment (0 speeches)
    • Ballarat Electorate: COVID-19 (1 speech)
      With Victoria opening up and life beginning to return to our streets and neighbourhoods, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the tireless work and dedication of our frontline workers...
    • Gambling (1 speech)
      I've long been a passionate advocate for thoroughbred racing. Racing Australia estimates that the industry makes an economic contribution of $9.5 billion every year, with half of that going to...
    • Housing Affordability (1 speech)
      I rise to tonight to speak about the major housing crisis on the New South Wales North Coast. This includes a housing affordability crisis, a rental crisis and a homelessness crisis, and it's...
    • COVID-19: Vaccination (1 speech)
      The vaccine rollout has gathered pace, and as a nation we are now vaccinating a million people every three days. More than 70 per cent of the eligible population aged over 16 are fully...
    • Steel Industry (1 speech)
      Australia's the largest exporter of iron ore in the world. It's an essential component in steelmaking. As a result, we have benefited from the fact that the modern world is built on steel. It's...
    • Tasmania (1 speech)
      [by video link] Tasmania is world renowned for its natural environment. As a climate leader we stand on our own in Tasmania; we produced net zero emissions in six of the last seven years. The...
  • Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
    • Newcastle Electorate: Funding (1 speech)
      This government likes to talk a big game about supporting the regions, but deep down they're only in it for themselves. Mr Morrison and his mates spend taxpayers' money like it's Liberal Party...
    • Stirling Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
      This month marks a significant milestone for many of the community organisations in my electorate of Stirling, many of whom are doing incredible work and have been active within our community for...
    • Manufacturing (1 speech)
      This pandemic crisis has really shone a light on how important local manufacturing is and how important sovereign capability is. I do acknowledge that, when the pandemic first hit and the whole...
    • Groom Electorate: Building Better Regions Fund (2 speeches)
      Successful projects under round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund have been announced, and I'm very excited to share that my region will benefit from more than $5 million in funding. An...
    • Brisbane Airport, Asylum Seekers (1 speech)
      I rise today to express my and the Greens's strong support for the two requests in the 'Noise pollution from Brisbane Airport's flight path' petition that tabled in this place in October. The...
    • Surf Lifesaving (1 speech)
      I rise today to recognise the efforts of all the individuals involved with surf lifesaving on the northern beaches and to congratulate the winners of the annual branch awards of excellence. This...
    • Employment (1 speech)
      Australia faces a skills shortage today but we also face a shortage of the skills that we need for tomorrow. Our skills system suffers from a lack of planning so that we can meet business needs...
    • Banks Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
      On 29 September I met with Jackie McCann, the President of St Christophers Netball Club. St Christophers is one of the strongest netball clubs anywhere in the Canterbury Bankstown region, and St...
    • Climate Change (1 speech)
      Yesterday was a grim day in the global battle against climate change. In the lead-up to the Glasgow climate conference, scientists have confirmed that the current emissions reduction commitments...
    • National Security (1 speech)
      I feel compelled to discuss this today, but I do so with a heavy heart. I use these opportunities to speak in the chamber about positive things happening in my electorate of Petrie, so it saddens...
    • Youth Voice in Parliament Week, Chifley Electorate: Diabetes (1 speech)
      It's a real pleasure to deliver the following speech prepared by Erika Yu, an 18-year-old student from the Chifley electorate, and I want to thank her in advance for her thoughtful words. 'When...
    • Central West Leadership Academy, Bartley, Ms Kim (1 speech)
      Today I'd like to congratulate and wish well in their future endeavours the students of the Central West Leadership Academy based out of Dubbo in my electorate. They have won the Future Problem...
    • Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
      I'd like to read a speech from Milli McDonald, from Kardinia college in my electorate: When my grandfather landed in this country, he had nothing but the clothes on his back and eight dollars in...
    • Page Electorate: McGrath, Mr Garry (1 speech)
      I'd like to acknowledge Garry McGrath, from Casino, who is retiring after more than 42 years of owning and operating Garry McGrath Car Sales. Garry left school at the age of 15 for an...
    • Housing Affordability (1 speech)
      Distressingly, in recent months I've seen a significant increase in the number of women in a desperate state because they can no longer afford a roof over their heads: women with young children...
    • Horticulture Industry (1 speech)
      The plumpest, the juiciest, the reddest, the best—what am I talking about? Young cherries—cherries from Young, of course, and we all know that. Since 1847 they've been growing the...
    • Lilley Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
      Gympie Road in my electorate of Lilley acts as both a major highway and a suburban connector road, and it does neither well. If you ask any northsider, they will tell you to avoid Gympie Road...
    • COVID-19: Vaccination, COVID-19: Domestic Travel (1 speech)
      I was very pleased with the news late yesterday afternoon that the state government in South Australia has now set an open-up day of 23 November, when we are expected to reach the target of 80...
    • COVID-19: Income Support Payments, Edney, Ms Ida (1 speech)
      Well, the previous speaker might be surprised to hear my speech now, because I rise to inform the House of the people who've slipped through the many cracks of the Morrison government's so-called...
    • Lindsay Electorate: Manufacturing Industry (1 speech)
      Electric buses, windows, doors, trucks, coffee and masks: this is what Aussie made is in my electorate of Lindsay. Like 97 per cent of Australians, we know that Aussie made means local jobs....