The House met, at 9 am, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker (the Honourable M. Dick) took the Chair, made an acknowledgement of country and read Prayers.

Selection Committee

The Speaker presented the following document:

Report No. 31 relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private Members’ business on Monday, 4 November 2024.

Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders—Time and Order of Business for 9 October 2024—Variation to resolution

Mr Burke (Leader of the House), for Mr Hill (Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs), pursuant to notice, moved—That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the resolution agreed to by the House on 11 September 2024 relating to the time and order of business for the House and Federation Chamber on Wednesday, 9 October 2024 being varied to read as follows:

That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent:

(1) the following from occurring in relation to business in the House for Wednesday, 9 October 2024:

(a) a Minister introducing a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to companies associated with the national broadband network, and for related purposes, with the second reading debate on the bill proceeding immediately and continuing without interruption until 10 am;

(b) at 10 am, the Speaker interrupting business before the House and calling on questions without notice;

(c) immediately after Question Time, any documents being presented by the Speaker and by Ministers, and any ministerial statements, by leave, being made;

(d) then, a definite matter of public importance being discussed, provided that a written statement of the matter to be discussed has been given to the Speaker by 9.30 am, and the matter being dealt with in all other respects in accordance with the standing orders and the practice of the House;

(e) immediately following the matter of public importance, the Speaker calling on Members’ statements;

(f) Members’ statements continuing for no longer than 30 minutes; and

(g) government business continuing from the conclusion of Members’ statements until 7.30 pm, at which point the adjournment of the House being proposed in accordance with standing order 31;

(2) on Wednesday, 9 October 2024, the Federation Chamber meeting from 11.30 am until no later than 7.30 pm and considering the following business:

(a) Members’ three minute constituency statements until 12 noon; and

(b) government business and/or committee and delegation business; and

(3) any variation to this arrangement being made only on a motion moved by a Minister.

Question—put and passed.

National Broadband Network Companies Amendment (Commitment to Public Ownership) Bill 2024

In accordance with the resolution agreed to earlier this sitting—

Ms Rowland (Minister for Communications) presented a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to companies associated with the national broadband network, and for related purposes.

Document

Ms Rowland presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Ms Rowland moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate ensued.

Mr Perrett addressing the House—

It being 10 am, the debate was interrupted in accordance with the resolution agreed to earlier this sitting, Mr Perrett was granted leave to continue his speech when the debate is resumed, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

QUESTIONS

Questions without notice being asked—

Member directed to leave

At 10.09 am the Member for Barker ( Mr Pasin ) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and he accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continued.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were presented:

Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022— Independent review of the operation of the Act—Report, August 2024.

Intelligence and Security—Parliamentary Joint Committee—Advisory report on the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2024—Government response, October 2024.

DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE— Immigration

The House was informed that Mr Tehan had proposed that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely, “This Government’s mismanagement of the immigration portfolio”.

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Mr Tehan addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.

MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

Members’ statements were made.

Intelligence and Security—Parliamentary Joint Committee—MEMBERSHIP

The House was informed that Mr Khalil had resigned his position on the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.

The House was also informed that the Speaker had received advice from Mr Albanese (Prime Minister) nominating a Member to be a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.

Mr Burke (Leader of the House), by leave, moved—That, in accordance with the provisions of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 , Ms Swanson be appointed a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.

Question—put and passed.

Order of the day returned to the House

Mr Burke (Leader of the House) declared the Customs Tariff Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Expansion) Bill 2024 returned to the House for further consideration.

Resumption of the debate was made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Cyber Security Bill 2024

Mr Burke (Minister for Cyber Security), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act relating to cyber security for Australians, and for other purposes.

Document

Mr Burke presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Mr Burke moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Hogan), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024

Mr Burke (Minister for Cyber Security), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Intelligence Services Act 2001 and to deal with consequential matters arising from the enactment of the Cyber Security Act 2024 , and for related purposes.

Document

Mr Burke presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Mr Burke moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Hogan), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024

Mr Burke (Minister for Cyber Security), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to critical infrastructure and telecommunications, and for related purposes.

Document

Mr Burke presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Mr Burke moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Hogan), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill 2024

Ms C King (Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997 , and for related purposes.

Document

Ms C King presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Ms C King moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Hogan), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 [No. 2]

Ms O’Neil (Minister for Housing), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to deal with consequential matters arising from the enactment of the Help to Buy Act 2023 , and for related purposes.

Bill read a first time.

Ms O’Neil moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Hogan), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Parliamentary Standards—Proposed Powers and Proceedings of Parliamentary Joint Committee

Mr Gorman (Assistant Minister for the Public Service), pursuant to notice, moved—That in accordance with section 59F of the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023 (the Act) matters relating to the powers and proceedings of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards shall be as follows:

(1) members appointed in accordance with subsections 59B(2) and (3) of the Act be nominated by:

(a) the Leader of the Government, the Leader of the Opposition or any crossbench Senator in the Senate; and

(b) the Government Whip or Whips, Opposition Whip or Whips, or any crossbench Member in the House;

(2) every nomination of a member of the committee be notified in writing to the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(3) in addition to the chair elected in accordance with subsection 59C(1) of the Act, the committee elect a deputy chair in accordance with subsection 59CA(1) who shall act as chair of the committee at any time when the chair is not present at a meeting of the committee;

(4) at any time when the chair and deputy chair are not present at a meeting of the committee, the members present shall elect another member to act as chair at that meeting;

(5) when acting as chair, the deputy chair or other member presiding at a meeting of the committee shall have a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equally divided vote, a casting vote;

(6) three members of the committee constitute a quorum of the committee, provided that in a deliberative meeting the quorum shall include one Government member of either House and one non-Government member of either House;

(7) the committee:

(a) have power to appoint subcommittees consisting of three or more of its members and to refer to any subcommittee any matter which the committee is empowered to examine; and

(b) appoint the chair of each subcommittee who shall have a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equally divided vote, a casting vote;

(8) at any time when the chair of a subcommittee is not present at a meeting of the subcommittee, the members of the subcommittee present shall elect another member of that subcommittee to act as chair at that meeting;

(9) two members of a subcommittee constitute a quorum of that subcommittee, provided that in a deliberative meeting the quorum shall include one Government member of either House and one non-Government member of either House;

(10) members of the committee who are not members of a subcommittee may participate in the proceedings of that subcommittee but shall not vote, move any motion or be counted for the purpose of a quorum;

(11) the committee or any subcommittee have power to:

(a) call for witnesses to attend and for documents to be produced;

(b) conduct proceedings at any place it sees fit;

(c) sit in public or in private;

(d) report from time to time;

(e) adjourn from time to time and to sit during any adjournment of the Senate or the House of Representatives; and

(f) consider and make use of the evidence and records of the former Joint Select Committee on Parliamentary Standards;

(12) the provisions of this resolution, so far as they are inconsistent with the standing orders, have effect notwithstanding anything contained in the standing orders; and

(13) a message be sent to the Senate acquainting it of this resolution and requesting that it concur and take action accordingly.

Question—put and passed.

Amendment to standing order 216

Mr Gorman (Assistant Minister for the Public Service), pursuant to notice, moved—That standing order 216 be amended as follows:

216 Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests

(a) A Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests shall be appointed to:

(i) inquire into and report on complaints of breach of privilege or contempt which may be referred to it by the House under standing order 51 or by the Speaker under standing order 52, or any other related matter referred to it by or in accordance with a resolution of the House;

(ii) consider and report on serious breach findings which may be referred to it by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission;

(iii) inquire into and report on the arrangements made for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of a Register of Members’ Interests;

(iv) consider proposals by Members and others on the form and content of the Register of Members’ Interests;

(v) consider specific complaints about registering or declaring interests;

(vi) consider possible changes to any code of conduct adopted by the House; and

(vii) consider whether specified persons (other than Members) ought to be required to register and declare their interests.

(b) The committee shall consist of 13 members: the Leader of the House or his or her nominee, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition or his or her nominee and 11 other members (six government Members, four opposition Members and one crossbench Member). When the Opposition is composed of two parties, the non-government Members shall consist of at least one member of the smaller opposition party.

(c) The committee may call for witnesses and documents, but when considering a matter concerning the registration or declaration of Members’ interests it must not exercise that power or undertake an investigation of a person’s private interests unless the action is approved by at least seven members of the committee other than the Chair.

(d) The committee may report when it sees fit, and must report to the House on its operations in connection with the registration and declaration of Members’ interests during the year as soon as possible after 31 December each year.

Question—put and passed.

Migration—Joint Standing Committee —REPORT—STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF DOCUMENT—REFERENCE TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Ms Vamvakinou (Chair) presented the following document:

Migration—Joint Standing Committee—Migration, pathway to nation building—Report, incorporating dissenting reports, September 2024.

In accordance with standing order 39(e) the report was made a Parliamentary Paper.

Ms Vamvakinou and Dr Webster, by leave, made statements in connection with the report.

Ms Vamvakinou moved—That the House take note of the report.

In accordance with standing order 39, the debate was adjourned, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Ms Vamvakinou moved—That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate.

Question—put and passed.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 —REPORT FROM FEDERATION CHAMBER

The Deputy Speaker reported that the bill had been fully considered by the Federation Chamber and agreed to without amendment, and presented a certified copy of the bill.

Bill agreed to.

On the motion of Ms Rowland (Minister for Communications), by leave, the bill was read a third time.

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade—Joint Standing Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF DOCUMENT—REFERENCE TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Mr McCormack presented the following document:

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade—Joint Standing Committee—‘Are we there yet?’ From recovery to resilience—Opportunities and challenges for Australia’s tourism sector—Final report for the inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors (received by the Speaker on 1 October 2024, pursuant to standing order 247)—Report, September 2024.

In accordance with standing order 39(e) the report was made a Parliamentary Paper.

Mr McCormack, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Mr McCormack moved—That the House take note of the report.

In accordance with standing order 39, the debate was adjourned, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Mr McCormack moved—That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate.

Question—put and passed.

Treaties—Joint Standing Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER

Ms Chesters (Chair) presented the following document:

Treaties—Joint Standing Committee—Report 221: BBNJ Agreement—Report, October 2024.

In accordance with standing order 39(e) the report was made a Parliamentary Paper.

Ms Chesters, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Customs Tariff Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Expansion) Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Question—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Leave granted for third reading to be moved immediately.

On the motion of Mr Hill (Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs), the bill was read a third time.

Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed by Mr Ted O’Brien who moved, as an amendment—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 notes that:

(1) the bill prioritises ideology over outcome by failing to be technology-agnostic;

(2) the bill shows a clear bias against hydro in favour of wind and solar which will disproportionately impact Tasmania and threatens to increase the cost of certificates for industry;

(3) in exempting technologies the Government doesn’t like, such as blue and pink hydrogen, the bill does not align with overseas schemes;

(4) the bill risks being a Trojan horse for a broader economy-wide carbon price; and

(5) the bill bears little resemblance to the policy of the former Government”.

Debate adjourned (Mr Jones—Minister for Financial Services), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

POSTPONEMENT OF ORDERS OF THE DAY

Ordered—That orders of the day Nos 2 and 3, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day.

BILL DECLARED REFERRED TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Mr Burke (Leader of the House) declared that, unless otherwise ordered, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 stands referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration.

Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed by Ms Bell who moved, as an amendment—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 notes:

(1) the Government’s economic mismanagement and cost of living crisis has led to higher wage bills, and higher utility, rent and grocery bills for providers;

(2) the bill will place further administrative burden on providers, particularly small and medium providers;

(3) the bill will put further financial pressure on providers who will have to cover the majority of the on costs, cannot increase their fees and have to pay the wages upfront, whilst receiving reimbursement in arrears;

(4) the Government has done nothing to address child care deserts and thin markets around the country, and this bill will not increase access for parents who currently have none; and

(5) the bill is a one-off sugar hit, which will only increase inflation, further contributing to current cost of living pressures”.

Debate ensued.

Dr Webster addressing the House—

ADJOURNMENT

It being 7.30 pm—The question was proposed—That the House do now adjourn.

Debate ensued.

The House continuing to sit until 8 pm—The Speaker adjourned the House until 9 am tomorrow.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were deemed to have been presented on 9 October 2024 (An explanatory statement has been presented with each instrument unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk):

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Act 2018— Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Rules 2024 [F2024L01274].

Corporations Act 2001— ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2024/806 [F2024L01272].

Infrastructure Australia Act 2008— Summary of proposals evaluated or endorsed by Infrastructure Australia—9 October 2024.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013— National Disability Insurance Scheme (Old Framework Plans) Determination 2024 [F2024L01273].

ATTENDANCE

All Members attended (at some time during the sitting) except Ms Burney, Mr Katter, Mrs McIntosh and Mr Wallace.

Claressa Surtees

Clerk of the House of Representatives

The Federation Chamber met at 11.30 am.

MEMBERS’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements were made.

POSTPONEMENT OF ORDER OF THE DAY

Ordered—That order of the day No. 1, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Question—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Leave granted for the question on the report to be put immediately.

Question—That the bill be reported to the House without amendment—put and passed.

Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Question—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Leave granted for the question on the report to be put immediately.

Question—That the bill be reported to the House without amendment—put and passed.

Suspension of meeting

At 12.55 pm, the Deputy Speaker left the Chair.

Resumption of meeting

At 1.08 pm, the Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair.

Universities Accord (National Student Ombudsman) Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time— And on the amendment moved thereto by Mr Fletcher, viz.— 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 calls on the Government to urgently release the National Student Ombudsman Rules before passage of the bill through the House of Representatives”—

Debate resumed.

Question—That the amendment be agreed to—put and not being resolved—bill to be returned to the House with an unresolved question.

Treasury Laws Amendment (2024 Tax and Other Measures No. 1) Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time— And on the amendment moved thereto by Mr Howarth, viz.— 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 notes:

(1) the Government:

(a) is failing to support meaningful small business tax reform, including the Opposition’s plan to make the instant asset write-off permanent;

(b) voted eight times against delivering a bigger tax cut to small business in last year’s instant asset write-off;

(c) has burdened Australia’s 72,000 tax practitioners with unnecessary new regulation and costly red tape; and

(d) has broken promises to raise taxes on superannuation, on unrealised capital gains, on franking credits, personal income tax, and to end small business tax incentives; and

(2) that the Government’s housing policy is failing to meet its supply targets and supporting forever renting, not home ownership”—

Debate resumed.

Question—That the amendment be agreed to—put and not being resolved—bill to be returned to the House with an unresolved question.

Aged Care Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned (Mr Burke—Leader of the House), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the further consideration of the bill—

Mr Burke (Leader of the House) moved—That the bill be reconsidered in detail.

Question—put and passed.

Mr Burke moved—That further consideration of the bill be made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Question—put and passed.

Aged Care Bill 2024

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Suspension of meeting

At 3.02 pm, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.

Resumption of meeting

At 3.13 pm, the proceedings were resumed.

Debate continuing—

Suspension of meeting

At 3.25 pm, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.

Resumption of meeting

At 3.36 pm, the proceedings were resumed.

Debate continuing—

Suspension of meeting

At 3.56 pm, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.

Resumption of meeting

At 4.31 pm, the proceedings were resumed.

Debate continuing—

Suspension of meeting

At 6.03 pm, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.

Resumption of meeting

At 6.20 pm, the proceedings were resumed.

Debate continued.

Debate adjourned and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

ADJOURNMENT

At 7.30 pm, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the Federation Chamber until 9.30 am tomorrow.

Peter Banson

Clerk of the Federation Chamber