- Treasury Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2017; Second Reading (3 speeches)
Mr Speaker, on indulgence, may I just commend the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition on their presentations here this morning in acknowledging this important anniversary of the 1967... - Social Services Legislation Amendment (Energy Assistance Payment and Pensioner Concession Card) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill provides for a one-off energy assistance payment to welfare recipients who have a limited ability to earn additional income; and... - Social Services Legislation Amendment (Queensland Commission Income Management Regime) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill will amend the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 to allow the income management element of Cape York welfare reform to continue... - Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) Bill 2017; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to present the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) Bill 2017. The budget measures bill would implement three... - Australian Education Amendment Bill 2017; Second Reading (38 speeches)
The measures in this bill, the Australian Education Amendment Bill 2017, were they to be enacted, would deepen inequities between students and in our schools. They would also boost inequality...