The SPEAKER ( Hon. Tony Smith ) took the chair at 12:00, made an acknowledgement of country and read prayers.
That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the private Members' business notice relating to the disallowance of the Industry Research and Development (Bankable Feasibility Study on High-Efficiency Low-Emissions Coal Plant in Collinsville Program) Instrument 2020 made under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986 on 18 June 2020 and presented to the House on 24 August 2020, standing in the name of the Member for Hindmarsh being called on immediately.
That the Industry Research and Development (Bankable Feasibility Study on High-Efficiency Low-Emissions Coal Plant in Collinsville Program) Instrument 2020 made under the Industry Research and Development Act 1986 on 18 June 2020 and presented to the House on 24 August 2020, be disallowed.
… let's not think that there's cheap new coal, there's not.
… new cheap coal is a bit of a myth.
… Trent Zimmerman told Guardian Australia his view was the government should not be investing in coal-fired power stations.
Zimmerman said any "fair" feasibility study would demonstrate there were better alternatives than a new coal plant in north Queensland.
The Collinsville feasibility study into a high-efficiency low-emissions plant was an election commitment and we should honour it.
But my own view is that new coal-fired power generation, even of the HELE variety, does not stack up economically or environmentally.
… because it was an election commitment, but it will not lead to a new coal-fired power station being built because there are more economically efficient and environmentally cleaner options for power generation in Australia.
That the question be now put.
That the question be now put.
The House divided. [13:08]
(The Speaker—Hon. Tony Smith)
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Consumer Law—Country of Origin Representations) Bill 2020
That this bill be now read a second time.
That all words after "That" be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:
"whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House expresses concerns over deficiencies in the bill, including:
(1) that the bill provides the Minister with powers to create new measures without proper parliamentary scrutiny;
(2) while the bill fixes concerns raised by the sector and Federal Labor over two years ago, it has taken too long to be enacted, causing uncertainty for Australian manufacturers; and
(3) despite the Prime Minister and the Minister often citing the importance of Australian manufacturing, their proposal in the bill to require a bar chart on complementary medicines will hinder, if not deter, manufacturers from keeping their production processes in Australia".
Hydroxychloroquine at low dose in combination with zinc and azithromycin proved to be an effective therapeutic approach against COVID-19
… where proven interventions do not exist … the physician, after seeking expert advice, with informed consent from the patient or a legally authorised representative, may use an unproven intervention if in the physician’s judgement it offers hope of saving life, re-establishing health or alleviating suffering.
That the House:
(1) commends the people of Victoria for the sacrifices they have made in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic;
(2) congratulates the people of Victoria for their achievement in overcoming the second wave;
(3) notes the people of Victoria have succeeded because, despite the hardship it has entailed, they have heeded the advice of dedicated public health officials;
(4) expresses its gratitude to the people of Victoria on behalf of a grateful nation; and
(5) resolves that this message be conveyed to the Premier of Victoria.
It is expected that around 450,000 positions for young Australians will be supported through the JobMaker Hiring Credit at an estimated cost of $4 billion from 2020-21 to2022-23.
We haven't been prepared to put a number on it. One of the reasons why we want the Government to update the budget is because the Government needs to take into account all sorts of considerations about the state of the budget and state of the economy. We expect that the new JobSeeker rate will be lower than what it is right now, but it should be higher than the old Newstart rate.
The Government’s approach to the protection of the environment.
The House divided. [16:18]
(The Speaker—Hon. Tony Smith)
Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-Ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Consumer Law—Country of Origin Representations) Bill 2020
That this bill be now read a third time.
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Improved Home Care Payment Administration No. 1) Bill 2020
The kind of financing and budget reform that is necessary to set up Australia for our ageing population means a total rethink - not just a series of announcements that prop up the current system.
…it's a holding-the-fort type budget. It's waiting for the royal commission and I believe that some reforms really need to be introduced prior to the royal commission's recommendations.
Many people receiving aged care services have their basic human rights denied. Their dignity is not respected and their identity is ignored. It is a shocking tale of neglect.
Had the Australian Government acted upon previous reviews of aged care, the persistent problems in aged care would have been known much earlier and the suffering of many people could have been avoided.
Some of the submissions suggested that the new payment arrangements would be a risk to the viability of some providers.
… … …
Many of those submissions specifically reference providers in rural and remote locations.
Had the Australian Government acted upon previous reviews of aged care, the persistent problems in aged care would have been known much earlier and the suffering of many people could have been avoided.
A person receiving aged care who is the subject of a restraint should be readily able to seek an independent review of the lawfulness of the conduct.
Australia’s natural environment and iconic places are in an overall state of decline and are under increasing threat. The pressures on the environment are significant—including land-use change, habitat loss and degradation, and feral animal and invasive plant species. The impact of climate change on the environment is building, and will exacerbate pressures, contributing to further decline.
The current environmental trajectory is unsustainable.
The current settings cannot halt the trajectory of environmental decline, let alone reverse it.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mrs Wicks) took the chair at 16:00.
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2020-2021
Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2020-2021
Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2020-2021
… the University is part of its fabric. Alongside one another, the community, business and the University have transformed the region. This has changed the narrative from one of disadvantage, to one of promise.
Funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is guaranteed. The Australian Government is providing a further $3.9 billion to the NDIS. This extra funding ensures Australians eligible for the NDIS have access to the supports they need now and into the future.
creating jobs for today, and training our people for tomorrow; making quality child care a right for all, not a luxury for some; rebuilding our manufacturing sector; and powering our recovery with clean energy.