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Wednesday, 23 May 2012 · House of Representatives

All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (National Children's Commissioner) Bill 2012; Second Reading
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (National Children's Commissioner) Bill 2012; Second Reading

What are House debates?

Debates in the House of Representatives are an opportunity for members from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

  • Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (National Children's Commissioner) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Promoting the rights, wellbeing and development of Australia's children and young people is a fundamental priority for the Gillard government....
  • Legislative Instruments Amendment (Sunsetting Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This government is committed to reducing red tape and unnecessary regulation on industry and small business. We recognise that Australia's 2.7...
  • Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 is one of the most significant developments in privacy reform since Labor...
  • Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Gillard government has passed historic reforms to build a clean energy future which will strengthen the economy and protect our environment....
  • Clean Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill makes amendments to the Clean Energy Act 2011 and related acts. These amendments support the establishment of the Clean Energy Finance...
  • Clean Energy (Customs Tariff Amendment) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill is part of a package of bills amending certain aspects of the Clean Energy Future plan that I referred to in the two previous matters...
  • Clean Energy (Excise Tariff Legislation Amendment) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill is also part of a package of bills amending certain aspects of the Clean Energy Future plan. As announced in the 2012-13 budget,...
  • National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2012 will amend the National Health Act 1953 to support the operation of a...
  • Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill amends the Passenger Movement Charge Act 1978 to increase the rate of the passenger movement charge by $8 to $55 per passenger. This...
  • Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment (Scheme Enhancements) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill amends the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005. It implements the response of the Standing Council on Environment and...
  • Higher Education Support Amendment (Student Contribution Amounts and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Higher Education Support Amendment (Student Contribution Amounts and Other Measures) Bill 2012 amends the Higher Education Support Act 2003...
  • National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Bill 2012; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I take this opportunity firstly to thank the members who spoke on the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Bill 2012. This government fully recognises the critical role...
  • National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Bill 2012; Third Reading (1 speech)
    by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
  • Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012; Second Reading (6 speeches)
    I rise on this occasion to speak on this bill, the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012, to follow up the excellent speeches, particularly...
  • Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail (15 speeches)
    I move: (1) Schedule 1, item 9, page 6 (lines 1 to 20), omit paragraphs 29VN(b) and (c). [obligations of trustee] This amendment was foreshadowed by my friend and colleague the shadow Treasurer...
  • Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012; Third Reading (1 speech)
    by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
  • Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012; Second Reading (19 speeches)
    I rise to speak on the Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012, which implements a number of amendments to support the introduction of body scanners at Australian...
 

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