The SPEAKER ( Hon. Tony Smith ) took the chair at 09:30 made an acknowledgement of country and read prayers.
Corporations Amendment (Crowd-sourced Funding) Bill 2016
That this bill be now read a second time.
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Amendment Bill 2016
That this bill be now read a second time.
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Levy Bill 2016
That this bill be now read a second time.
National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2016
That this bill be now read a second time.
Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Digital Readiness and Other Measures) Bill 2016
That this bill be now read a second time.
Water Legislation Amendment (Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment) Bill 2016
Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Television and Radio Licence Fees) Bill 2016
Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (2016 Measures No. 1) Bill 2016
Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Bill 2016
Narcotic Drugs Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
Customs Amendment (2017 Harmonized System Changes) Bill 2016
Customs Tariff Amendment (2017 Harmonized System Changes) Bill 2016
Response by Mr Mercurius Goldstein to remarks made by the Deputy Prime Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, made a reference to me, in the House on 18 April 2016, which adversely affected my reputation.
I did not so vote as the Member for New England inferred in his reference to me by name in the House. As I was not a member of the Livestock and Bulk Carriers' Association, but was their guest at a meeting of their members, I did not assume to myself any voting rights at the meeting. Any such vote or abstention by me would be moot as I was not a member with voting rights at the meeting in question.
As the vote of members was taken, I was seated on an elevated stage before an audience of some 100 or so persons gathered, most if not all of whom would have been able to see that I did not raise my hand at any time during the vote, neither for nor against the motion.
I cannot help but agree with you that there have been too many examples of poor outcomes, particularly in the wealth management and insurance industries. That is disappointing to us all.
That the House take note of the report.
That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate.
Civil Nuclear Transfers to India Bill 2016
That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate.
Civil Nuclear Transfers to India Bill 2016
We see Australia as a vital partner in India's quest for progress and prosperity. There are few countries in the world where we see so much synergy as we do in Australia. India is a nation of more than a billion seeking development. Australia is a developed country of a few million people and vast resources. I see Australia as a major partner in every area of our national priority.
India is set to be a significant developer of nuclear energy over the next decade and a half. While it is already one of the largest energy consumers in the world, it still has around 400 million people without access to electricity.
That this bill be now read a third time.
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Country of Origin) Bill 2016
… it seems hardly sensible for a would-be Labor government to tolerate a significantly greater budget deficit over the next four years.
… they are potentially risking the AAA credit rating if they outline significantly bigger deficits.
I am not going to allow people who … have done the right thing by this country, … who have worked hard … to be defined by those … who are doing the wrong thing …
I am not going to allow the rest of the community … to be defined by those small elements who are besmirching the vast majority …
… after insisting that the government's funding contribution was capped, the Liberals have been forced to step in with a $19.5 billion loan to complete the rollout …
You're right: I do have no tolerance for union corruption. Some of the reports which came out of the Royal Commission, where you see officials taking members' money, just makes me sick to the guts.
Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Christmas) Bill 2016
The Government's failure to address rising inequality.
Is it unfair not to pay people?
This is something we've worried about a lot. If we had an external source of funding, I'd love to run a paid internship program.
But we don't. So our philosophy has been to work hard to ensure that interns/fellows have an experience that's stimulating and rewarding …
Promising to raise company taxes has a visceral appeal to any ambitious opposition—
Perhaps some voters will think they will be borne by the companies themselves, leaving all living persons miraculously unharmed.
Poverty comes in different forms and degrees. But the solutions to poverty are the same—education and employment.
Things did work a lot quicker and better when there was a lot more staff present in the office and not behind walls or over the telephone.
It is very difficult to stay on a phone for three and a half hours, and still no one takes your call or solves anything.
The very few personnel in the office are not very willing to help.
The staff attitude is as if to say: there are only a few of us here and we—
What is the point of renovating and making offices look modern and up to date?
What the people want is prompt service and resolutions to their problems.
I need a job and I am looking for one.
That is why I am studying a diploma in community services.
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016
That the requested amendments be not made.
That all words after "That" be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: "the requested amendments be made".
That all words after ''that'' be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: ''the requested amendments be made''.
That the House do now adjourn.
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016
The House divided. [16:51]
(The Speaker—Hon. Tony Smith)
Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2014
Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016
Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2016
Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2016
The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Ms Bird ) took the chair at 10:00.
Employees located in country towns will find it difficult to obtain alternative work, either of a comparable standard or at all, in their current locations.
Job opportunities are generally limited, and jobs involving the specialist skills of electrical tradespersons formerly employed by Essential Energy are virtually non-existent.
It is likely that many redundant employees will have to relocate themselves and their families in order to obtain alternative employment.
This will necessarily have direct personal effects on employees and their family members in having to change their house, community and school.
It may also have effects on smaller towns in terms of the loss of income able to be spent locally and a possible diminution in community involvement.
… find a sense of meaning and belonging in Australia, without resorting to violence.
Peaceful expression of diverse political, religious and ideological views is an important and highly valued feature of Australian life. An objective of terrorism is to undermine our values and social cohesion. We must not let this happen.
... we want each individual department and agency to take responsibility themselves, and the best way we can do that is just remind them of the need for them to take this issue incredibly seriously.
According to industry sources, the average cost of a cyber attack for Australian businesses is about $622,000 and about three-quarters of all Australian businesses have been attacked in the past year …
The reality is Malcolm Fraser did make mistakes in bringing some people in the 1970s …
We understand we can't arrest our way to success.
If there is indeed a silver bullet to solving the issue of radicalisation, it is in the area of social cohesion.
… governments cannot win this battle alone. Community leaders and groups have great responsibility both in denouncing violent extremism and teaching unity in diversity and mutual respect instead of hatred.
If Australia wants seriously to deal with domestic violence effectively then it is necessary to address the crisis in supply of social and affordable housing.
I want to live in a world where we don't have such low expectations of disabled people that we are congratulated for getting out of bed and remembering our own names in the morning. I want to live in a world where we value genuine achievement for disabled people,
If we are to achieve a richer culture … we must weave one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.
Where the FTAs have come through, what we've seen is about a 36 percent increase. It's quite significant growth for us - just in those market places.
To still be experiencing double-digit and triple-digit growth this far into our journey I think is exceptional, because it's enabled us to grow and enabled our supply chain to grow.
We recently contacted you—
seeking clarification from your Club about whether or not you … support the submission made by Clubs Queensland.
As of … 2 November we are yet to receive a response which as noted indicates you are supportive of this recommendation. Once again, this is incompatible with being a valued part of your local community.
If your full support and commitment is not given to protect weekend penalty rates irrespective of the decision from the FWC—
it is clear that your club will opportunistically cut weekend rates if you become able to and we will be doing everything possible to inform the community of your regrettable decision.
Gary Bullock
Branch Secretary
I am not at all impressed with the bullying stance they are adopting on the issue and the threat of informing the community about us not following their stance. The Moreton Bay Boat Club is a very community focus organisation and to have a union use these tactics is appalling to say the least … This is not my first encounter with United Voice. I had a very heated phone conversation some time back … Surely this form of bullying is unacceptable practice, what if anything can be done about this …
(1) Is it a fact that (a) the not-for-profit environmental organisation, the Australian Rainforest Foundation, was awarded a $775,500 Commonwealth grant for weed control on a Maria Creek property and that this weed control has not been carried out as per the grant guidelines; and (b) despite requests from members of the public to investigate these concerns, no action has been taken.(2) Will he investigate these concerns.
The Australian Rainforest Foundation was awarded a Commonwealth grant of $775,500 (GST inclusive) under the Caring for our Country Targeted Area Grant initiative for weed control on a Maria Creek property in Queensland.
In September 2014, a formal complaint was received by the Department in relation to the misuse of Commonwealth funds by the Australian Rainforest Foundation in relation to the management of the Maria Creek Invasive Species Control Project .
Shortly thereafter, the Department launched an investigation. This investigation remains active.