Senate debates
Tuesday, 12 February 2008
- Opening of the Parliament (0 speeches)
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The Senate met at 10.30 am, pursuant to the proclamation of His Excellency the Governor-General. The PRESIDENT (Senator the Hon. Alan FERGUSON) took the chair. The Clerk read the proclamation....
- Representation of Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory (0 speeches)
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The certificates of election of senators elected to represent the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory are tabled: Australian Capital Territory— Gary John Joseph...
- Senators Sworn (0 speeches)
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The following senators made and subscribed the oath or affirmation of allegiance: Patricia Margaret Crossin Gary John Joseph Humphries Kate Alexandra Lundy Nigel Gregory Scullion Sitting...
- Governor-General’S Speech (0 speeches)
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His Excellency the Governor-General entered the chamber and, being seated, with the President on his right hand, commanded that a message be sent to the House of Representatives intimating that...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That standing order 3(4) be suspended to enable the Senate to consider business other than that of a formal character before the address-in-reply to the...
- Ministerial Arrangements (0 speeches)
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by leave—I have the honour to inform the Senate that, following the election held on 24 November 2007 in which the Australian Labor Party was elected to government, the Governor-General...
- Liberal Party of Australia (0 speeches)
- Leadership and Office Holders (1 speech)
by leave—On behalf of the opposition, I congratulate Senator Evans and other ministers and office holders on their appointments. I congratulate the Labor Party on their election to...
- The Nationals (0 speeches)
- Leadership and Office Holders (1 speech)
by leave—I would like to join with the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate in congratulating the Leader of the Government in the Senate and those opposite for their win and their...
- Australian Greens (0 speeches)
- Leadership and Office Holders (1 speech)
by leave—I too would like to congratulate Lorna and thank her for the wonderful attendance and friendliness she has shown over so many years to me and to everybody here. I would like to...
- Australian Democrats (0 speeches)
- Leadership and Office Holders (1 speech)
by leave—I wish to extend the congratulations of the Australian Democrats to the Labor Party, and to the ministers and parliamentary secretaries represented in the Senate, at their...
- Family First Party (0 speeches)
- Leadership and Office Holders (1 speech)
by leave—On behalf of Family First, I would like to congratulate the Labor Party on forming government. I would also like to say thank you to Lorna. She will be very sadly missed. She does...
- Temporary Chairmen of Committees (0 speeches)
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Order! Pursuant to standing order 12, I lay on the table a warrant nominating Senators Barnett, Bartlett, Bishop, Carol Brown, Chapman, Forshaw, Hutchins, Kirk, Lighfoot, Sandy Macdonald, McEwen,...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
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The Clerk: Petitions have been lodged for presentation as follows:
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Senator Ludwig to move on the next day of sitting:That the Senate take note of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. Senator Ludwig to move on the next day of sitting:That, on Thursday,...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (7 speeches)
by leave—I move:(1)That the Senate meet on Wednesday, 13 February, at 9.30 am.(2)That, recognising the historic importance of a National Apology to the Stolen Generations, the first item of...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (2 speeches)
Pursuant to standing orders 38 and 166, I present documents listed on today’s Order of Business at items 11 (a) to (f) which were presented to the President, the Deputy President and...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Sergeant Matthew Locke; Trooper David Pearce; Private Luke Worsley (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Senate record its deep regret at the deaths in late 2007 of Sergeant Matthew Locke, Trooper David Pearce and Private Luke Worsley while on combat operations in...
- Hon. Kim Edward Beazley, AC; Former Senator the Hon. Robert Lindsay Collins, AO; Mr Leonard Joseph Keogh; Mr Kenneth Lionel Fry; Mr Peter James Andren; Ms Helen Mayer (1 speech)
It is with deep regret that I inform the Senate of the death of a former senator and members:(a)on 12 October 2007, the Honourable Kim Edward Beazley, AC, a member of the House of Representatives...
- Hon. Kim Edward Beazley, AC (5 speeches)
I move: That the Senate records its deep regret at the death, on 12 October 2007, of the Honourable Kim Edward Beazley, AC, former federal minister and member for Fremantle, and places on record...
- Mr Peter James Andren (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That the Senate records its deep regret at the death, on 3 November 2007, of Peter James Andren, former member for Calare, and places on record its appreciation of his long...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Membership (2 speeches)
I have received letters from party leaders nominating senators to be members of committees.
- Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No. 4) Bill 2007; Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) Bill (No. 1) 2007; Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) Bill (No. 2) 2007; International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2007; INTERNATIONAL TRADE INTEGRITY BILL 2007; CORPORATIONS (NATIONAL GUARANTEE FUND LEVIES) AMENDMENT BILL 2007; FINANCIAL SECTOR LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (DISCRETIONARY MUTUAL FUNDS AND DIRECT OFFSHORE FOREIGN INSURERS) BILL 2007; MARITIME LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2007; SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST AMENDMENT BILL 2007; TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (PROTECTING SERVICES FOR RURAL AND REGIONAL AUSTRALIA INTO THE FUTURE) BILL 2007; BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENT (OHS) BILL 2007; FINANCIAL SECTOR LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SIMPLIFYING REGULATION AND REVIEW) BILL 2007; PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP (OIL) AMENDMENT BILL 2007; AUSTRALIAN POSTAL CORPORATION AMENDMENT (QUARANTINE INSPECTION AND OTHER MEASURES) BILL 2007; COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL AMENDMENT (DEMOCRATIC PLEBISCITES) BILL 2007; QUARANTINE AMENDMENT (COMMISSION OF INQUIRY) BILL 2007; Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007; HIGHER EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND BILL 2007; HIGHER EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2007; JUDGES’ PENSIONS AMENDMENT BILL 2007; FEDERAL MAGISTRATES AMENDMENT (DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS) BILL 2007; Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No. 5) Bill 2007; SUPERANNUATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2007; Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007; VETERANS’ ENTITLEMENTS AMENDMENT (DISABILITY, WAR WIDOW AND WAR WIDOWER PENSIONS) BILL 2007; AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILL 2007; NATIONAL HEALTH AMENDMENT (PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS) BILL 2007; HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT AMENDMENT (EXTENDING FEE-HELP FOR VET DIPLOMA, ADVANCED DIPLOMA, GRADUATE DIPLOMA AND GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSES) BILL 2007; Australian Technical Colleges (Flexibility in Achieving Australia’s Skills Needs) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2007; Social Security Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) Bill 2007; Social Security Amendment (2007 Measures No. 2) Bill 2007; NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY BILL 2007; NATIONAL GREENHOUSE AND ENERGY REPORTING BILL 2007; INDIGENOUS EDUCATION (TARGETED ASSISTANCE) AMENDMENT (CAPE YORK MEASURES) BILL 2007; TELECOMMUNICATIONS (INTERCEPTION AND ACCESS) AMENDMENT BILL 2007; COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (INFORMATION SHARING AND DATACASTING) BILL 2007; CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) AMENDMENT (TERRORIST MATERIAL) BILL 2007; HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2007; HEALTH INSURANCE AMENDMENT (MEDICARE DENTAL SERVICES) BILL 2007; FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (CHILD DISABILITY ASSISTANCE) BILL 2007; FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (FURTHER 2007 BUDGET MEASURES) BILL 2007; SOCIAL SECURITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (2007 BUDGET MEASURES FOR STUDENTS) BILL 2007 (0 speeches)
- Assent (0 speeches)
Messages from His Excellency the Governor-General were reported informing the Senate that he had assented to the bills.
- Speaker of the House of Representatives (0 speeches)
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At midnight last night the term of the Hon. David Hawker as Speaker of the House of Representatives ceased. I take this opportunity to briefly, but warmly, acknowledge the contribution to the...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
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I move: That the Senate do now adjourn.
- Ms Margret Roadknight (1 speech)
Before I start, I would just like to put on record how deeply moved I have been listening to the condolence comments in the chamber this afternoon. They have been particularly moving and give...
- Tasmania: Centrelink; Tasmania: Hospitals (1 speech)
Tonight I stand to speak on my view that the Rudd Labor government should be condemned for the loss of 150 Centrelink call centre jobs in Launceston, which was announced today. I am calling, on...
- Social Inclusion (1 speech)
Tonight I want to speak about the important social inclusion agenda that is part of the new Labor government. I want to remind people of something that Hugh Mackay wrote not too long ago: In the...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Tabling (0 speeches)
The following documents were tabled by the Clerk: [Legislative instruments are identified by a Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (FRLI) number] A New Tax System (Family Assistance)...
