Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 2) Bill 2017
...In the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 2) Bill 2017 the measures are, of course, part of the broader range of measures reflected in the government's National Innovation and Science Agenda that the…
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Aged Care and Fairfax Seniors Advisory Committee
...On the Sunshine Coast, where my electorate of Fairfax is based, we have a disproportionately large population of mature-age Australians - 19% of the population. It is why I decided earlier this year to establish…
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Private Members’ Business – North Korea
...When it comes to dealing with North Korea and ensuring the peace and stability of our region, I say to China: the United States and her allies, including Australia, are your real friends, and we…
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Private Members’ Business – Renewable Energy
...The climate is almost certainly changing, and we should do what we reasonably can to reduce emissions; however, the level of emphasis that has been placed on renewables in Australia and in other largely Western…
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Member Statement – Queensland Schools
...A form of restrictive censorship was recently recommended to the Queensland state Labor government, whereby children were not to speak about Christianity in the school play yard...'
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Matters of Public Importance – Turnbull Government
...I felt so desperately sorry for the Leader of the Opposition when he tried to present this MPI (matters of public importance) today. He struggled to characterise what the Labor Party stands for. Finally, he…
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Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 1) Bill 2017
...This bill is part of a suite of measures reflecting this government's core commitment to the future of Australia's smart economy as contained in the National Innovation and Science Agenda. That agenda embraces a future…
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Condolence speech – Concetto Antonio AO
...I say from this side of the House, but probably more personally just from me and maybe also from those whom I went to school with, that we send our greatest sympathies to the Sciacca family.…
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Strengthening Requirements for Australian Citizenship
...Australia is bound by a common set of values and we need to ensure that those values are upheld and respected, just as we must ensure the rule of law. What is being proposed in…
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Taxation statement
Taxation - '...The Labor Party will tax households to ensure they pay higher electricity prices. Labor will tax the homeowner through their negative gearing and capital gains plans. Labor will tax the hardworking mum and…
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15 June 2017 – Bill – Appropriation
...Australia knows its place in the world. We know we are a middle power and we are often relied on to play a key regional role when needed. We do not set the agenda for other…
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14 June 2017 – Bill (Medicare Levy & Medicare Levy Surcharge)
...The government is setting these new thresholds for one reason, and that is to ensure fairness. Fairness is a word that has become synonymous with this Turnbull government. The Medicare levy is fundamental to sustaining our healthcare…
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14 June 2017 – Bill (GST Low Value Goods)
...This bill forms part of the coalition government's commitment to a fairer tax system and, what is more, it signifies a world first and recognises the need for a multifaceted solution fit for today's modern and…
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13 June 2017 – Statement on Queensland Government
..In 45 minutes from now, the Queensland Treasurer will stand up and table that government's budget. Let us wait. Will they deliver for the Deputy Premier by committing to the Cross River Rail, or will they…
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13 June 2017 – Bill – Appropriation
...I want to say how honoured I feel as a member of the coalition—as a member of a party that understands that it is small business that keeps this economy running. On the Sunshine Coast alone,…
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13 June 2017 – Bill – Appropriation
...Here in Australia, despite our rich diversity, we are united because we are bound by a common set of values. We have no more important value than that of freedom: freedom realised through independence, self-reliance and dignity…
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1 June 2017 – Bill – Appropriation
...Australia is one of the few countries in the world that have a planned resettlement program. It proactively goes out and selects the most vulnerable of these people and resettles them here in Australia. This is…
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22nd May 2017 – Private Members Business – Infrastructure
Where the coalition has committed $6.7 billion to the Bruce Highway, Labor committed $4.1 billion.
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22nd May 2017 – Bill – Protecting Take Home Pay
The amendment he (the Leader of the Opposition) is suggesting, is to place severe restrictions on those who work under modern awards, but he wants to free up life for anybody who negotiates with a union…
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22nd May 2017 – Bill – Appropriation
This sets the scene for better days ahead for the Australian economy and, therefore, for the everyday Australian citizen.
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11th May 2017 – Statements by Members – Budget
The Labor Party has nothing. They promised the NDIS, but they did not fund it. They championed Gonski, but only made false promises.
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9th May 2017 – Bill – Protecting Vulnerable Workers
This bill includes a range of measures that will enable the Fair Work Ombudsman to crack down more rigorously on unscrupulous employers, who will face significantly enhanced fines for transgressions against vulnerable workers
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31st May 2017 – MPI – Taxation
Attracting capital creates jobs, and that is what this government does.
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31st May 2017 – Bill – Accelerated Depreciation for Small Business Entities
Helping small business, can I say, is part of our (the Liberal Party's) DNA.
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30th May 2017 – Bill – Pensioner Assistance and Concession Card
I can assure you, Mr Deputy Speaker, as the member for Fairfax on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, that this will have a real impact on the ground
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29th May 2017 – Statement by Members – Fairfax Seniors Advisory Committee
There is no doubt that we Australians owe a great debt to our older citizens, our seniors. If it were not for them, our country would not be as safe, secure and prosperous as it…
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29th May 2017 – Motion – Coal
As a Queenslander, let me be very clear: I will not tolerate hearing—it does not matter whether from the Greens, Labor, GetUp! or a political activist—proposals which undermine our economic competence as a country.
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25th May 2017 – MPI – Budget
I welcome him (The Shadow Treasurer) to come to my patch on the Sunshine Coast and tell people that he refuses to support $530 million for the Bruce Highway.
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24th May 2017 – Statement by Members – Manchester Attacks
Freedom is something that each of us enjoy individually but its protection is something that has to be shared.
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24th May 2017 – Bill – Appropriation
This is a brilliant budget for Australia and for Queensland, and an absolute cracker for the Sunshine Coast.
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