The SPEAKER ( Hon. Bronwyn Bishop ) took the chair at 09:00, made an acknowledgement of country and read prayers.
That this bill be now read a second time.
That this bill be now read a second time.
That this bill be now read a second time.
That this bill be now read a second time.
We will make sure that current right of entry provisions stay. We understand that entering on the premises of an employer needs to happen in an orderly way. We will keep the right of entry provisions.
I haven't had one for seven years, and that hasn't f**king stopped me.
… industrial disputes are serious. They hurt workers, they hurt businesses, they can hurt families and communities, and they certainly hurt the economy.
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They [employees] will not be able to strike unless there has been genuine good faith bargaining.
That this bill be now read a second time.
I try to think of the Labour movement, not as putting an extra sixpence into somebody’s pocket, or making somebody Prime Minister or Premier, but as a movement bringing something better to the people, better standards of living, greater happiness to the mass of the people. We have a great objective—the light on the hill—which we aim to reach by working the betterment of mankind not only here but anywhere we may give a helping hand.
It is very important that we look at what we CAN do, rather than what is impossible to do.
No Labour government would wish to see the scheme lapse and allow the position to revert to the pre-war state of affairs, where family income largely determined who should receive university education.
… the job of getting the things the people of the country want comes from the roots of the Labour movement—the people who support it.
… not hoping for any advantage from the movement, not hoping for any personal gain, but because you believe in a movement that has been built up to bring better conditions to the people.
That Ms Ellis be discharged from the Standing Committee on Education and Employment and that, in her place, Ms Bird be appointed a member of the committee.
God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God?
That was exacerbated by a currency surging on the back of the vast capital inflows required for new mine construction and expansion.
How could such a fund have helped us? By investing offshore, it could have helped stabilise the currency, partially offsetting the dollar-boosting effect of a resources boom, thereby easing pressure on our manufacturing and services industries.
… donned the golden straitjacket of fiscal orthodoxy with its pledge to produce a fiscal surplus over the economic cycle. Its public debt fell from 70% of GDP in 1993 to 37% in 2010, and its budget moved from an 11% deficit to a surplus … over the same period.
The Gillard government believes that everyone who is able to work should be able to benefit from the economic security and dignity that having a job brings, which is why we are introducing this bill to help more unemployed Australians to transition into work.
Having a job is essential in ensuring that all Australians can share in the benefits of Australia's economic strength and receive the promise of a long, good life that comes with being an Australian.
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In combination, the measures contained in this bill amend the social security law to provide around $300 million to improve the incentive for income support recipients to work, support them in the transition to work and provide extra assistance to engage in study and training.
This package, which I support wholeheartedly, represents the very strong advocacy of government MPs, including the member for Canberra, the member for Page, the member for Chifley and the member for Throsby, amongst many others. I also acknowledge the advocacy of the council of single mothers.
… everyone who is able to work should be able to benefit from the economic security and dignity that having a job brings.
"This Government wants to avoid the entrenched disadvantage that can arise from long periods of joblessness,” Minister Shorten said.
In short—
this is about helping job seekers being able to fulfil the potential which exists in all Australians.
There is limited transparency to the Australian public, the Government and the Parliament of the breakdown of costs of delivering the ABC and SBS Charter responsibilities and whether these could be more efficiently delivered by the national broadcasters.
This study will seek to clarify these costs, provide options for more efficient delivery of services … identify risks and any impediments to change and assist the national broadcasters to continue to deliver their Charter responsibilities in ways that minimise costs and maximise benefits for the Australian community.
The study will focus on the costs of inputs—that is the ‘back of house’ day-to-day operational and financial operations, structures and processes applied to delivering ABC and SBS programs, products and services.
The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.
The battle to feed humanity is over. In the 1970s the world will undergo famines—hundreds of millions of people are going to starve to death in spite of any crash programs embarked upon now. At this late date, nothing can prevent a substantial increase in the world death rate.
… the Law Council is concerned some of the programs may have been inappropriately identified as 'law reform and advocacy' programs and that the proposed cuts will have a significant impact on the capacity of already chronically under-funded legal assistance bodies to provide legal services to disadvantaged Australians …
… it is clear that those organisations require urgent additional funding in order to meet increasing demand for legal assistance services.
These cuts will ultimately create a net burden for the economy and work counter to the Government's objectives.
With respect to building heights, I can reassure the community that proposed development applications will have to demonstrate how building structures will protect views …
While maps in the PDA documents have indicated building heights of up to 15 levels could be considered in the Toondah Harbour proposed scheme, any buildings considered will need to meet this strict criteria.
A continuous public space link along the Toondah Harbour foreshore is proposed to provide new recreational opportunities for the community.
While some current open space at Toondah Harbour may need to be partly used for development, the proposed development scheme will provide better access to the foreshore, land reclamation and the possible relocation of an existing car park currently taking up prime land close to the foreshore.
This is for aid we had already programmed this financial year. We are now going to have to scramble to work out where we can cut.
We, like many other agencies, will have to tell partners and people on the ground that we'll have to scale back programs.
The Coalition will reprioritise foreign aid allocations towards non-government organisations that deliver on-the-ground support for those most in need.
That will also mean putting more money into NGOs who are on the ground and who can deliver aid more efficiently.
… we have seen the erosion of domestic tax bases resulting from international tax planning that takes advantage of the gaps in our current taxation systems.
And citizens expect a comprehensive response from the G20 on this, given the inefficiencies and unfairness apparent in the current system.
This bill is going to overlay complexity and compliance costs onto normal commercial transactions, whether business transactions, new investments or corporate restructures.
The grant will ensure that the RBA is adequately resourced to conduct its monetary policy and foreign exchange operations in an environment of financial market volatility.
To the Honourable The Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives
This petition of residents and visitors in and near the Victorian rural towns of Tatong, Molyullah, Lurg and Samaria draws to the attention of the House to the serious deficiencies in telecommunications infrastructure in the region. Residents in these communities have little or no access to mobile phone coverage. This is evidence of a marked inequity in communication services available between rural and urban citizens. Telecommunication companies refuse to make any new infrastructure investments due to the low population density in the region and lack of commercial return.
We therefore ask the House to acknowledge the serious problems associated with the absence of mobile phone coverage in the area and to make available funds which would assist in the establishment of a new mobile phone tower.
… any considered examination of the health system will confirm what has been consistently demonstrated in international studies for more than a decade: the sustainability of any health system is improved by strengthening primary healthcare.
The philosophy of the shed is that, it is good for members to spend a third of their time working on private projects, a third helping to maintain the shed and a third on community activities.
Engagement with the community is an important emphasis and the men enjoy working to add value to the lives of individuals and the activities of many community groups.
The Commission estimates that complete removal of the price on carbon … would reduce retail electricity prices in the ACT by about 12 per cent.
Businesses would save between 7 and 10 per cent on their electricity bills depending on which tariff they are using. The only people standing between small business operators and lower electricity bills are your local Labor Senators
I was surprised at the accusations made against Lieutenant General Angus Campbell. I am pleased that these accusations were withdrawn. But, unfortunately, once they are said, the shadow will linger. Lieutenant General Campbell has a reputation—in Canberra, more widely in Australia, and overseas—of integrity, intellect and studied impartiality.
There would have been 900 delegates … I kid you not … This is after I went to the police … (Michael) Williamson got a standing ovation … they played the Rocky theme when he walked in … there were people heckling me and screaming at me and … Marco Bolano … that I was a traitor to the movement … people were calling out 'Judas' from the crowd … this went on for … hours.
The Government's repeated failure to deliver on its election promises including its failure to deliver honest and accountable government.
The Government’s repeated failure to deliver on its election promises—
Neil Mitchell:
You've run a union, you understand these things, do you support him?
Oh, yeah, I believe him.
Neil Mitchell:
You believe him, no case to answer?
Bill Shorten:
I believe him …
The 2012-13 budget delivers on the government's commitment to return the budget to surplus …
It is a remarkable accomplishment when you look around the rest of the world to see how well this government and our Treasurer have done—
in producing a surplus.
… delivering on our commitment to return the budget to surplus and with surpluses growing over the forward estimates.
(i) Ministers must ensure that they act with integrity …
(ii) Ministers must observe fairness in making official decisions—that is, to act honestly and reasonably, with consultation as appropriate to the matter at issue …
(iii) Ministers must accept accountability for the exercise of the powers and functions of their office—that is, to ensure that their conduct, representations and decisions … are open to public scrutiny and explanation.
In this day and age security and trust are a vital for the consumer …
So sit back, relax and let us do the dirty work while you spend your spare time doing the things you enjoy!
So sit back, relax and let us do the dirty work while you spend your spare time doing the things you enjoy!
The four years of surpluses I announce tonight are a powerful endorsement of the strength of our economy …
This Budget delivers a surplus this coming year, on time, as promised, and surpluses each year after that, strengthening over time.
I rule out a carbon tax ... There will be no carbon tax under the government I lead …
It's performance, not promises, that will earn your respect; it's actions, not words, that you are looking for.
… you don't build a better society by issuing a press release.
I want our workers to be the best paid in the world …
I want to lift everyone's standard of living.
We'll get the budget back under control …
I will govern for all Australians.
… I am committing a future Coalition government to creating one million new jobs within five years …
… as far as school funding is concerned, Kevin Rudd and I are on a unity ticket.
We have agreed to the government's school funding model.
The RBRF is essentially the Reserve Bank's capital. Its primary purpose is to provide a capacity to absorb losses when it is necessary to do so. The RBRF served this purpose when it was substantially depleted in 2009/10 and 2010/11 by large accounting losses as the exchange rate appreciated.
… the bank was not insolvent and not close to insolvent. The notion of insolvency for a central bank is not one anyway.
A litter free and sustainable Australia.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Hon. BC Scott ) took the chair at 9:30.
Paula demonstrates respectful, thoughtful and authentic consideration of each child in her class. She has genuine conversations with them, listening to their ideas and actively encouraging them to have a voice, make their own decisions, and be in control of their own learning.
Students are bursting with excitement at the end of each day to share with their parents what they have achieved in class.
Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.
When you see that image in your mind of bodies being burned it does bring back memories of the end of world war two, and the horror and the shame and the shock. I never thought that in my lifetime it would be part of my duty to bring revelations of a similar kind.
If our funding were somehow cut, we would need to look at all our services—radio, television, online—in the cities and in the bush.
Corporal Baird's acts of valour and self-sacrifice … preserved the lives of his team members. His actions were of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.
I have the honour to be a Soldier in the Australian Army. I am a custodian of traditions forged in battle by the ANZACS.
I treat others with dignity and respect and expect others to do the same.
I strive to develop my proficiency and competency in the Profession of Arms.
At all times I act in ways that will bring honour to Australia, and credit upon the Army, my unit and my fellow soldiers.
What can we say but this—greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friend.
… decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or display extreme devotion to duty.
At all times I act in ways that will bring honour to Australia, and credit upon the Army, my unit and my fellow soldiers.
The first notification usually strikes you to the core. I was at home at the time and found out through friends who had heard it on the news. Everyone who you meet or talk to will ask questions about who it was and the circumstances in which it occurred. Expecting you as a member of the Defence Force to have all the answers. However, you know no details due to the blanket media ban, which is not lifted until the next of kin have been notified and approved the release of the name. During this time you speculate along with everyone else. Being a member of the ADF you do wonder if you knew him-particularly as the media said he was in a leadership role.
The news brings a sense of reality which hits home. You realise that the profession you have chosen can be deadly. You think of his family and what they must be going through. It makes you think of your own family and you put yourself in their shoes and wonder how they would cope. You also think of the injured and hope their injuries will not leave them maimed with little quality of life.
Having spent time in Afghanistan you can visualise the incident, your senses are alert to the sights, sounds and smell of the afghan countryside, they play over and over again in your mind on a never ending loop.
In the end you reconcile your feelings by knowing he died doing what he loved, surrounded by his mates.
With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Baird charged towards enemy positions, supported by his team. On nearing the positions he and his team were engaged by additional enemy on their flank. Instinctively Corporal Baird neutralised the new threat with grenades and rifle fire, enabling his team to close with the prepared position. With the prepared position now isolated, Corporal Baird manoeuvred and was engaged by enemy machine gun fire, the bullets striking the ground around him. Displaying great valour, he drew the fire, moved to cover and suppressed the enemy machine gun position. This action enabled his team to close on the entrance prepared positions, thus regaining the initiative.
Corporal Baird’s acts of valour and self-sacrifice regained the initiative and preserved the lives of his team members. His actions were of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.
We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.
You can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because he has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
For the most conspicuous acts of valour, extreme devotion to duty and ultimate self-sacrifice at Ghawchak village, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan …
Our country has lost a citizen, a soldier, a hero.
Honourable members having stood in their places—
That the Federation Chamber do now adjourn.
… a very clear example of Senate women coming together to work on an issue.
… not only is the carbon tax adding about 9 per cent to everyone’s power bills, and we’re going to get rid of that as quickly as we can, renewable energy targets are also significantly driving up power prices right now.
According to the New South Wales IPART in the year just past we had an 18 per cent price rise in New South Wales electricity, of which nine per cent was the carbon tax—10 per cent on average around the country—and 0.3 per cent came from the renewable energy target ...
Basic fairness and compassion mean a strong social safety net is essential, but I want as few people as possible to rely on it. In particular, we need to break the nexus of intergenerational welfare dependency, a problem tragically apparent in some of our Indigenous communities and, equally tragically, not confined to there. Our policies must encourage self-reliance and resilience.
What I'm looking for is successful negotiation so businesses can prosper and the people who are employed in our service-based industries, who are among our lowest paid, are not disadvantaged …