Roger Price (Chifley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I apologise to the House that I am doing this a little later than expected, but I gleefully inform the House that I present the report of the recommendations of the whips relating to committee and delegation reports and private members’ business on Monday, 22 September 2008. Copies of the report have been placed on the table. I advise all members that this motion is supported by the Chief Opposition Whip, the honourable member for Fairfax.

The report read as follows—

Pursuant to standing order 41A, the Whips recommend the following items of committee and delegation reports and private Members’ business for Monday, 22 September 2008. The order of precedence and allotments of time for items in the Main Committee and Chamber are as follows:

Items recommended for Main Committee (6.55 to 8.30 pm)

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Notices

1 Dr Jensen: To move—

That the House encourages the Government to lift the amount that a person in receipt of an Age Pension can earn from productive employment to an amount equivalent to the senior Australian’s tax offset before applying a penalty that reduces their Age Pension payment.

Time allotted —30 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Dr Jensen —5 minutes.

First Government Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins.]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

2 Ms Rea: To move—

That the House:

(1)

notes that:

(a)

the insidious act of human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world, and certainly the fastest growing; and

(b)

the Australian Government is committed to a “whole of government” approach to tackling human trafficking; and

(2)

recognises that the Australian Government, through its Asia Regional Trafficking in Persons aid project and contribution to UNICEF’s work, continues to play an active role in strengthening the key institutions responsible for identifying and addressing human trafficking;

(3)

acknowledges the role of the Non Government Organisations (NGO), their unique expertise and the assistance they provide to trafficked persons;

(4)

recognises that the Australian Government continues to work with AusAID, NGOs and foreign governments to ensure that the crime of human trafficking is continually brought to light, and that all Members and Senators continue to raise awareness of this international human rights violation; and

(5)

applauds the Government’s establishment of a National Round Table on people trafficking as a measure to involve all interested stakeholders in the fight against this despicable crime.

Time allotted —35 minutes

Speech time limits —

Ms Rea —5 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 7 x 5 mins ]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

3 Mr Scott: To move—

That the House:

(1)

calls on the Federal Government to amend finance legislation so as to prevent credit providers from sending unsolicited letters offering an increased credit limit to credit card holders; and

(2)

notes the amended legislation would stipulate that for a credit card limit to be increased, the card holder must make the first approach to the credit provider.

Time allotted —30 minutes.

Speech time limits—

Mr Scott —5 minutes.

First Government Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 min.]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

Items recommended for House of Representatives Chamber (8.40 to 9.30 pm)

COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION REPORTS

1 PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS

Update Report: The Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre Project

The Whips recommend that statements on the report may be made —all statements to conclude by 8:50pm

Speech time limits —

Each Member —5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 min.]

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Notices

1 Mr Tuckey: To move—

That the House recognises the energy, water and agricultural potential of the far north of Australia, and in particular the Kimberley region, and urges the Parliament to give priority to the development of northern Australia.

Time allotted —20 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Mr Tuckey —5 minutes.

First Government Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins.]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

2 Mr Hayes: To move—

That the House:

(1)

Recognises and acknowledges the significant contribution that officers across all Australian policing jurisdictions make to our local communities as we approach National Police Remembrance Day on 29 September 2008;

(2)

Remembers and comes together to commemorate the ultimate sacrifices made by all police officers who have been killed in the course of their duties;

(3)

Honours the courage, commitment and memory of the many fine men and women who lost their lives in the execution of their official duty each made in serving our community;

(4)

Pays tribute to the families and friends of those fallen police officers for the support they unreservedly provided during the career of their respective loved ones;

(5)

Encourages all Australians as a sign of respect to those who have fallen, to attend a ceremony or wear or display the traditional blue and white chequerboard ribbon, officially recognised as the symbol of Remembrance Day; and

(6)

Supports and thanks all serving police of Australia for their invaluable dedication and commitment to make a difference, defend our way of life and safeguard the peace.

Time allotted —remaining private Members’ business time prior to 9.30 pm

Speech time limits —

Mr Hayes —5 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins ]

The Whips recommend that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

Report adopted.