- Aged Care Amendment (Red Tape Reduction in Places Management) Bill 2015; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Aged Care Amendment (Red Tape Reduction in Places Management) Bill is a key component of the government's deregulation agenda. It makes the... - Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill 2015; Second Reading (11 speeches)
Few things are more important than ensuring that the legislative framework for protecting our environment is as effective as it can be. This is especially so in the area of shipping. When... - Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill 2015; Third Reading (5 speeches)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. - Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment (Inter-State Voyages) Bill 2015; Second Reading (5 speeches)
It is a sign of our times that security looms large on the agenda of governments around the world. Increased terrorist activity requires increased vigilance. It demands that we take no chances.... - Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment (Inter-State Voyages) Bill 2015; 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. - Tax Laws Amendment (Gifts) Bill 2015; Second Reading (3 speeches)
The opposition supports this piece of government legislation, the Tax Laws Amendment (Gifts) Bill 2015. It is an important piece of legislation for a number of reasons. It provides deductible... - Tax Laws Amendment (Gifts) Bill 2015; 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. - Health Insurance Amendment (Safety Net) Bill 2015; Second Reading (10 speeches)
The Health Insurance Amendment (Safety Net) Bill 2015 represents cuts of some $270 million to the Medicare safety net. So much for the promise of no cuts to health that this lot opposite promised... - Health Insurance Amendment (Safety Net) Bill 2015; 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. - Defence Legislation Amendment (First Principles) Bill 2015 (4 speeches)
I present the explanatory memorandum to this bill and move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today I introduce the Defence Legislation Amendment (First Principles) Bill 2015 to amend the...