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Wednesday, 31 August 2016 · House of Representatives

⬅️ Previous debate Turnbull Government
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Next debate ➡️ Fair Work Amendment (Respect for Emergency Services Volunteers) Bill 2016; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Turnbull Government
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Fair Work Amendment (Respect for Emergency Services Volunteers) Bill 2016; Second Reading

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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.

  • Fair Work Amendment (Respect for Emergency Services Volunteers) Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, my government gets on with the job of delivering on important commitments we made to Australians at the election. We are acting on the...
  • Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Introduction The coalition government will always stand up for the rule of law. Today I am re-presenting to the parliament—the Building and...
  • Building and Construction Industry (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today I also introduce the Building and Construction Industry (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013. This bill deals with...
  • Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2014; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Since 2013, the coalition has sought repeatedly to honour the commitment it made to the Australian people to legislate to improve the governance...
  • Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2016; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Australia's rural industries are among the most innovative and productive in the world. Continued investment in rural research and development...
  • Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016; First Reading (1 speech)
    Mr Deputy Speaker, can I add my congratulations to you on your elevation to this role. As a fellow member of the class of 2007, it is great to see you having risen to that role. Congratulations...
  • Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill containing 24 measures and totalling more than $6 billion in savings is part of the Turnbull government's $40 billion in budget...
  • Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill will increase the rate of excise duty on tobacco by way of four annual increases of 12.5 per cent a year. The first of these changes...
  • Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill will increase the rate of excise equivalent customs duties on tobacco by way of four annual increases of 12.5 per cent a year. The...
  • Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    Firstly, Deputy Speaker Coulton, may I take the opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to your new role. I am sure you will bring to the role a very healthy dose of common sense and...
  • Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2016-2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2016-2017, along with Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017, which was introduced just moments ago, and Appropriation...
  • Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017 provides appropriations for the remainder of 2016-17 for the operations of: This...
  • National Cancer Screening Register Bill 2016; First Reading (1 speech)
    Congratulations upon your position, Mr Deputy Speaker Coulton—a very good neighbour of mine in western New South Wales. I present the National Cancer Screening Register Bill 2016 and the...
  • National Cancer Screening Register Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The National Cancer Screening Register Bill 2016creates a new legislative framework for the establishment and ongoing management of...
  • National Cancer Screening Register (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill provides for the consequential and transitional provisions required to support the operation of the National Cancer Screening Register....
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme Savings Fund Special Account Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That the bill be now read a second time. This bill will establish a new ongoing special account that will assist the Commonwealth to meet future financial commitments to the National...
  • Transport Security Amendment (Serious or Organised Crime) Bill 2016; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The government has no greater responsibility than keeping Australia safe and secure. As a result, we have committed to strengthening Australia's...
 

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