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Thursday, 16 February 2017 · House of Representatives

⬅️ Previous debate Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Employer Register) Bill 2017; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Employer Register) Bill 2017; 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.

  • Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Employer Register) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill introduces changes to ensure that details of the working holiday-maker employer register are not made public. It also ensures...
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech, 2 comments)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill being introduced today is an important part of the government's commitment to creating a fairer tax system, supporting our small...
  • Disability Services Amendment (Linking Upper Age Limits for Disability Employment Services to Pension Age) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. From July this year, the qualifying age for the age pension will begin to gradually increase for both men and women from 65 to 67 years, with the...
  • Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment (Polar Code) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. It is important that the government laws for the prevention of marine pollution are adequate, up to date and consistent with our international...
  • Crimes Amendment (Penalty Unit) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Crimes Amendment (Penalty Unit) Bill 2017 will ensure our courts can continue to punish breaches of Commonwealth law with strong, financial...
  • Education and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. VET Student Loans Ombudsman Student loans to pay for tuition fees provide important financial support for vocational education and training...
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, I introduce a bill to implement two government measures. Schedule 1 of this bill makes minor technical amendments to the income tax law to...
 

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