House debates
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 22 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation reports and private members' business on Monday 26 February 2024. The report will be...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Minister for Defence (1 speech)
Townsville is this nation's Army capital. We're the largest garrison city with a robust defence presence, and we wear that title with pride. Lots of ADF members and their families have been...
- Bendigo Electorate: Wotif Aussie Town of the Year, Taxation (3 speeches)
I've always said that Bendigo is the No.1 town in Australia. Now it has been confirmed. It is confirmed that Bendigo has won the first place on the 2024 Wotif Aussie Town of the Year list. We are...
- Forde Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards, Citizenship (1 speech)
Australia Day is a day for all Australians to celebrate what is great about our nation. It's a day for all of us to come together as equals and give thanks that we live in the greatest country on...
- Taxation (1 speech)
People in Hasluck and all over the country are looking forward to this parliament passing the Albanese government's cost-of-living tax cuts. I've said before that these tax cuts are so popular...
- Workplace Relations (1 speech)
The Greens have successfully fought for the right to disconnect—for workers to knock off when they clock off and enjoy time with their friends and family, uninterrupted by unreasonable...
- Taxation (1 speech)
Eighty-one thousand taxpayers in my electorate of Chisholm will receive a tax cut under Labor's tax plan. That means four out of five taxpayers in Chisholm will receive a larger tax cut under our...
- Indi Electorate: Wangaratta and District Men's Shed (1 speech)
Today I rise to celebrate the generosity and resilience of our regional communities. Recently the Wangaratta and District Men's Shed in my electorate of Indi fell afoul of an online scam, robbing...
- Taxation (1 speech)
The Pearce electorate has responded favourably to the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts. The cost of living has challenged us all, and our government is delivering more relief, with bigger tax...
- Reinehr, Mr Sebastian (1 speech)
Life is precious, and the love of true friends and family is priceless. One of my good friends was fighting for his life last week. He is not through it yet. When his dad, John Reinehr, told me...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
Labor's amendments to the stage 3 tax cuts represent a leap forward in our nation's journey towards economic fairness and social equity. They mean that 90 per cent—90 per cent!—of...
- JUTE Theatre Company (1 speech)
Today I rise to extend a very big congratulations to the JUTE Theatre Company, a beacon of artistic brilliance in our community celebrating its 32nd year of operation. JUTE has just recently been...
- Taxation (1 speech)
This week, with every late night in the House we get one day closer to passing the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts—one day closer to Australians waking up to a tax plan that will see...
- Worthington, Ms Elizabeth Raynor (1 speech)
I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Elizabeth Raynor Worthington, who passed away on 10 January this year, just two months shy of her 80th birthday. I've often described Elizabeth...
- Taxation (1 speech)
It's pretty simple: we want people to earn more and keep more of what they earn, and those opposite want people to work more for less. We support every single taxpayer receiving a tax cut,...
- Cost of Living, One Meal (1 speech)
The cost of living is biting hard in my electorate of Hughes, as it is throughout Australia. I'm absolutely certain about this. I recently conducted an online survey throughout my electorate...
- Taxation (1 speech)
Could I say happy Valentine's Day on this lovely day. Even though my valentine of the last 32 years is about 4,000 kilometres away, where would I rather be than here with my colleagues! And happy...
- Victoria: Bushfires (1 speech)
In the Grampians region of my electorate of Mallee, there were over 80 fires yesterday. One was in the adjoining electorate of Wannon, centring on the town of Pomonal, at one stage threatening...
- Taxation (1 speech)
From 1 July, every single working Australian will get to keep more of what they've earned. That includes hardworking Middle Australia, who benefit from our tax cuts—people who were getting...
- Western Australia: Live Animal Exports (1 speech)
Today I released the first of three short videos produced over the summer recess to show the truth behind the live sheep export trade. I aim to combat the misinformation that has long been...
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
I congratulate the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations on his workplace reforms this week. As a former business owner who has employed hundreds of people, I can categorically say that...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Victoria: Storms (2 speeches)
In the last 24 hours nature has thrown everything at the people of Victoria—bushfires, extreme heat, wild winds, damaging storms and flash flooding. Tragically, in Gippsland the storms have...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Immigration Detention (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. On 16 November in this place, the minister committed to the House that his department would make contact...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How will the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts help Australians with the cost of living? What has been the response to Labor's plans?
- Immigration Detention (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. The minister advised the House in relation to the 149 criminals released from immigration detention, 'Each...
- Taxation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How will the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts ease pressure on Australians, including young people and working families, and what obstacles were overcome?
- Live Animal Exports (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and it is very specific. Minister, by what date will the export of live sheep to the Middle East...
- Defence Personnel (3 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government providing cost-of-living relief to Australian Defence Force members and public servants in the Department of...
- Immigration Detention (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. The minister advised the House in relation to the 149 criminals released from immigration detention that...
- Taxation (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. How will nurses and other health professionals benefit from Labor's cost-of-living tax cuts? How do the tax cuts build on the investment...
- Immigration Detention (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Is the minister seriously suggesting that a rapist is continuously monitored because they have periodic...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering better tax cuts to support those living in...
- Immigration Detention (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. The Albanese government has released 149 criminals from immigration detention. Last night at senate...
- Workplace Relations (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How are the Albanese Labor government's workplace relations reforms helping Australians to earn more and keep more of what...
- Mining Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Water. New Queensland Labor Premier Steven Miles has just approved two new coalmines in two weeks—coalmines that would produce more...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education. How will the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts help families across Australia, including those that benefit from Labor's Cheaper...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Immigration Detention (6 speeches)
I seek leave to move the following motion immediately: That this House: (1) notes that the first duty of a government is to keep Australians safe, and that the Government has failed this duty;...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Department of Home Affairs (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. How does the Richardson review build on previous reviews regarding the administration of the Home Affairs portfolio and Australia's immigration system?
- Climate Change (3 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Two of our nation's most respected economists, Professors Sims and Garnaut, have today put forward a bold plan they say can lower global carbon emissions by at...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. How will Labor's tax cuts help tradies as they work to deliver the Albanese government's broad and ambitious housing...
- Immigration Detention (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. The Albanese government has released 149 criminals from immigration detention. The Australian Federal...
- Taxation (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia. How will the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts deliver a bigger benefit to workers in the resources sector and...
- Immigration Detention (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Of the people that his department and the AGS have identified as likely meeting the test in the NZYQ case,...
- Banking and Financial Services (7 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to protect Australians from the scourge of investment scams? Why is this...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the amended report of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 26 February 2024. Copies of the...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living (35 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Deakin proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This Government's failure to...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- National Security (29 speeches)
During question time, the Leader of the Opposition proposed a motion to suspend standing and sessional orders. The Leader of the House required under standing order 47(e) that further proceedings...
- Assange, Mr Julian Paul (11 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following: (1) the Member for Clark moving: That this House: (a) notes that: (i) on 20 and 21 February...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- National Security (1 speech)
Australia is at a critical moment in its history. After enjoying almost 70 years of relative peace, prosperity and strategic order, we are now entering a period of tension, hardship and strategic...
- Queensland: African Community (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the great work and the leadership of Queensland's African community. Just a few weekends ago, Queenslanders were shocked by the murder of the much-loved grandmother Vyleen...
- New England Electorate: Lighting the Way (1 speech)
Many years ago, my grandmother, Troy—who'd had my mother, Marie, and my uncle John—had another child. He was stillborn, and they named him Tony. But, because he was stillborn, he was...
- Mitchell, Professor Emerita Cynthia, AO, Lee, Reverend Canon Professor Dorothy, AM (1 speech)
I congratulate two women who live in my electorate on their well-deserved Australia Day honours: Professor Emerita Cynthia Mitchell, on her Officer of the Order of Australia award for...
- Albanese Government (3 speeches)
I want to talk about the integrity of the Labor Party and broken promises. In May this year, it will be two years since the election when the Albanese government came to power. At the time, Prime...
- Middle East, New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (1 speech)
Tonight I rise to talk on two topics that I know are important to my community. Like so many people in my community, I have been devastated to hear Israel say in recent days that it has plans for...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Casey Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
It was wonderful to be in the community on Australia Day, 26 January, this year to celebrate with the community. I started the day at the Monbulk Rotary and then went to the Wandin Rotary...
- Chifley Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
I want to recognise the terrific citizenship ceremony brought together by Blacktown City Council on Australia Day. It's always an honour to attend these ceremonies and be part of the personal...
- Domestic and Family Violence (1 speech)
I call on all states and territories to put in place legislation to make coercive control a specific offence, and it's in line with protecting women. We have offences for assaults. Anyone who has...
- Bennelong Electorate: Australia Day Awards (1 speech)
It's always a privilege to enter this place after Australia Day and be given the opportunity to congratulate locals in Bennelong who were honoured with Australia Day awards. These awards...
- Forde Electorate: Natural Disasters (1 speech)
The Christmas and new year period should be a great time to be surrounded by family and friends and to relax, reflect and celebrate. Sadly, this was not the case for the residents of the southern...
- National Multicultural Festival (1 speech)
Canberra's multicultural story goes back to the 1940s, when skilled migrants flocked to the capital region to work on the Snowy Mountains Scheme. When Canberra Week began in 1977, it starred Al...
- McPherson Electorate: Lions Club (1 speech)
In my electorate of McPherson on the southern Gold Coast we have some absolutely amazing community groups. Today I would like to make special mention of two of those: the Lions Club of Burleigh...
- Turkish Airlines, Medicare: 40th Anniversary (1 speech)
It's a great pleasure to stand here today and talk about the new Turkish delight that is about to land in Melbourne. Turkish Airlines have decided to call Melbourne their home in Australia. From...
- Curtin Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
We all know the benefits of living in or near green spaces. Plants provide homes for wildlife and protect biodiversity. Green spaces improve air quality and increase rates of physical activity,...
- Eden-Monaro Electorate: Australia Day Awards (2 speeches)
I want to give a special shout-out to a number of people across the mighty Eden-Monaro who were awarded medallions and awards during the Australia Day honours. Congratulations to Gail Eastaway of...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
