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2017 EABC Business Delegation to Canberra Mission Report
2017 EABC Business Delegation to Canberra Parliament House, Canberra 24-25 October 2017 Mission Report Overview On Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 October 2017, a delegation of EABC Members visited Parliament House in Canberra to meet with members of the Federal Government and Opposition. The delegation provided opportunities for members to engage in direct dialogue on the broad economic and business agenda, as well as the preparations underway for launching negotiations for an Australia-EU FTA. Programme The delegation programme on Tuesday 24 October included roundtable discussions with the Hon Michael McCormack MP, Minister for Small Business and the Hon Darren Chester MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport; followed by a Cocktail Reception with Guests of Honour the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia; the Hon Keith Pitt MP, Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment; the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Shadow Treasurer; and Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann, Minister for Finance and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate. The programme continued with a working dinner with ministerial guests including the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services; the Hon Craig Laundy MP, Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science; and Justin Brown, Deputy Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The programme on Wednesday 25 October included roundtable discussions with Tom Skladzien, Chief of Staff -
'A Husband Is Not a Retirement Plan' | Achieving Economic Security
The Senate Economics References Committee 'A husband is not a retirement plan' Achieving economic security for women in retirement April 2016 © Commonwealth of Australia 2016 ISBN 978-1-76010-417-7 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License. The details of this licence are available on the Creative Commons website: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/au/ Printed by the Senate Printing Unit, Parliament House, Canberra. Senate Economics References Committee Members Senator Chris Ketter (Chair from 22 October 2015) Queensland, ALP Senator Sean Edwards (Deputy Chair) South Australia, LP Senator Sam Dastyari (Chair until 22 October 2015) New South Wales, ALP Senator Matthew Canavan (until 23 February 2016) Queensland, NATS Senator Jenny McAllister New South Wales, ALP Senator Dean Smith Western Australia, LP Senator Nick Xenophon South Australia, IND Senators participating in this inquiry Senator Larissa Waters Queensland, AG Subcommittee For the purposes of this inquiry, the committee resolved to form a subcommittee. Senator Jenny McAllister (Chair) New South Wales, ALP Senator Sean Edwards (Deputy Chair) South Australia, LP Senator Sam Dastyari New South Wales, ALP Senator Chris Ketter Queensland, ALP iii Secretariat Dr Kathleen Dermody, Secretary Ms Penny Bear, Senior Research Officer Dr Sean Turner, Principal Research Officer Ms Ashlee Hill, Administrative Officer (until 24 September 2015) Ms Sarah Batts, Administrative Officer (from 25 September 2015) PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Ph: 02 6277 3540 Fax: 02 6277 5719 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.aph.gov.au/senate_economics TABLE OF CONTENTS Membership of Committee iii Overview and list of recommendations ........................................................... -
Chronology of Same-Sex Marriage Bills Introduced Into the Federal Parliament: a Quick Guide
RESEARCH PAPER SERIES, 2017–18 UPDATED 24 NOVEMBER 2017 Chronology of same-sex marriage bills introduced into the federal parliament: a quick guide Deirdre McKeown Politics and Public Administration Section On 15 November 2017, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced the results of the voluntary Australian Marriage Law Postal survey. The ABS reported that, of the 79.5 per cent of Australians who expressed a view on the question Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?, ‘the majority indicated that the law should be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry, with 7,817,247 (61.6 per cent) responding Yes and 4,873,987 (38.4 per cent) responding No’. On the same day Senator Dean Smith (LIB, WA) introduced, on behalf of eight cross-party co-sponsors, a bill to amend the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) so as to redefine marriage as ‘a union of two people’. This is the fifth marriage equality bill introduced in the current (45th) Parliament, while six bills were introduced into the previous (44th) Parliament. Since the 2004 amendment to the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) which inserted the current definition of marriage, 23 bills dealing with marriage equality or the recognition of overseas same-sex marriages have been introduced into the federal Parliament. Four bills have come to a vote: three in the Senate (in 2010, 2012 and 2013), and one in the House of Representatives (in 2012). These bills were all defeated at the second reading stage; consequently no bill has been debated by the second chamber. -
The Tocsin | Issue 12, 2021
Contents The Tocsin | Issue 12, 2021 Editorial – Shireen Morris and Nick Dyrenfurth | 3 Deborah O’Neill – The American Warning | 4 Kimberley Kitching – Super Challenges | 7 Kristina Keneally – Words left unspoken | 10 Julia Fox – ‘Gender equality is important but …’ | 12 In case you missed it ... | 14 Clare O’Neil – Digital Dystopia? | 16 Amanda Rishworth – Childcare is the mother and father of future productivity gains | 18 Shireen Morris – Technology, Inequality and Democratic Decline | 20 Robynne Murphy – How women took on a giant and won | 24 Shannon Threlfall-Clarke – Front of mind | 26 The Tocsin, Flagship Publication of the John Curtin Research Centre. Issue 12, 2021. Copyright © 2021 All rights reserved. Editor: Nick Dyrenfurth | [email protected] www.curtinrc.org www.facebook.com/curtinrc/ twitter.com/curtin_rc Editorial Executive Director, Dr Nick Dyrenfurth Committee of Management member, Dr Shireen Morris It was the late, trailblazing former Labor MP and Cabinet Minister, Susan Ryan, who coined the memorable slogan ‘A must be identified and addressed proactively. We need more Woman’s Place is in the Senate’. In 1983, Ryan along with talented female candidates being preselected in winnable seats. Ros Kelly were among just four Labor women in the House of We need more female brains leading in policy development Representatives, together with Joan Child and Elaine Darling. and party reform, beyond the prominent voices on the front As the ABC notes, federal Labor boasts more than double the bench. We need to nurture new female talent, particularly number of women in Parliament and about twice the number women from working-class and migrants backgrounds. -
Time for Submissions to Inquiry Into Building Inclusive and Accessible Communities
Senate Community Affairs References Committee More time for submissions to inquiry into building inclusive and accessible communities The Senate Community Affairs References Committee is inquiring into the delivery of outcomes under the National DATE REFERRED Disability Strategy 2010-2020 to build inclusive and 29 December 2016 accessible communities. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE The inquiry will examine the planning, design, management 28 April 2017 and regulation of the built and natural environment, transport services and infrastructure, and communication and NEXT HEARING information systems, including barriers to progress or To be advised innovation in these areas. It will also look at the impact of restricted access for people with disability on inclusion and REPORTING DATE participation in all aspects of life. 13 September 2017 The date for submissions to the inquiry has been extended to COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Friday 28 April 2017. Senator Rachel Siewert (Chair) "The additional time will ensure that groups and individuals Senator Jonathon Duniam can make a contribution to the inquiry" said committee chair, (Deputy Chair) Senator Sam Dastyari Senator Rachel Siewert. "The committee is very keen to hear Senator Louise Pratt directly from people with disability and their families and Senator Linda Reynolds carers, as well as representative organisations. We would also Senator Murray Watt welcome submissions from service providers and innovators Senator Carol Brown who have improved accessibility in their communities or online." CONTACT THE COMMITTEE Senate Standing Committees "The committee encourages people to visit the committee's on Community Affairs website to get some more information about the inquiry and PO Box 6100 how to make a submission. -
Report: the Practice of Dowry and the Incidence of Dowry Abuse in Australia
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee Practice of dowry and the incidence of dowry abuse in Australia February 2019 Commonwealth of Australia 2019 ISBN 978-1-76010-898-4 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License. The details of this licence are available on the Creative Commons website: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/au/. This document was produced by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee secretariat and printed by the Senate Printing Unit, Department of the Senate, Parliament House, Canberra. ii Members of the committee Members Senator Louise Pratt (ALP, WA) (Chair) Senator the Hon Ian Macdonald (LNP, QLD) (Deputy Chair) Senator Kimberley Kitching (ALP, VIC) Senator Nick McKim (AG, TAS) Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC (LP, NSW) Senator Murray Watt (ALP, QLD) Participating Members Senator Larissa Waters (AG, QLD) Secretariat Dr Sean Turner, Acting Committee Secretary Ms Nicola Knackstredt, Acting Principal Research Officer Ms Brooke Gay, Administrative Officer Suite S1.61 Telephone: (02) 6277 3560 Parliament House Fax: (02) 6277 5794 CANBERRA ACT 2600 Email: [email protected] iii Table of contents Members of the committee ............................................................................... iii Recommendations .............................................................................................vii Chapter 1............................................................................................................. -
Declan Clausen [email protected] I Was
Declan Clausen [email protected] I was privileged to have recently attended the 13th annual Science Meets Parliament conference (SmP) held in Canberra as the recipient of a generous APESMA Scholarship. SmP is organised by scientific lobby group Science and Technology Australia, brings together more than 150 of Australia’s preeminent industrial and research scientists and engineers. The goal of SmP is to allow participants to discuss science with other scientists, the media, influential public servants and parliamentarians. I currently study Environmental Engineering full time at the University of Newcastle, and work part time at the Hunter Water Corporation as an Industry Scholar. Outside of University and work, I am incredibly passionate about politics and policy creation, making SmP a near perfect match for my current skills, qualifications and interest. The first day of SmP began with members of the delegation working in small groups to put together a web outlining the influences on science, politics and public policy. The remainder of the first day was spent discussing these contributing influences including discussions with a media panel, a budget officer from the Commonwealth Treasury, the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Innovation, and with a team from the Centre for Public Awareness who specialise in social media and demonstrated how the new media influences science. These activities provided a detailed insight which would provide participants with knowledge that would set the scene for the rest of the conference. The first day of SmP ended in a spectacular fashion with a formal dinner held in the Great Hall of Parliament House. -
13 AUGUST 2012 JUDGMENTS Victoria. Coroners Court of Victoria
13 AUGUST 2012 JUDGMENTS Victoria. Coroners Court of Victoria 071109 Joan Ambrose (PDF 1MB) The inquest into the death of Joan Ambrose was to determine if Noble Manor, the aged care facility of which Mrs Ambrose was a resident, had contributed to her death. Joan Ambrose died on 7 February 2009. On the day in question Joan Ambrose wandered outside into a secure courtyard. She was found three hours later. The State of Victoria was suffering from an extreme heat wave at the time and State and Federal Agencies as well as the Premier of Victoria had issued warnings and advice to aged care facilities regarding resident care. These included monitoring the whereabouts of residents, especially if they had access to outdoor areas such as courtyards. The Coroner considered the issues surrounding the door through which Mrs Ambrose exited and the new staffing arrangement which had been implemented that day. At the time of Mrs Ambrose's death all doors were locked from the outside and couldn't be opened unless someone gave access from inside. New staffing arrangements which came into place on 7 February saw only three, instead of three, personal care assistants on duty between 1 and 3 pm. The Coroner found that Mrs Ambrose died as a result of ischaemic heart disease and heat exposure in a setting of underlying cerebro-vascular disease following her exit into the courtyard. The Coroner also found that failure to make appropriate plans to protect residents and the change to staffing arrangements contributed to Mrs Ambrose's death. The Coroner recommended that aged care facilities be required to have emergency management plans to control exit/entry points to prevent the unsupervised departure of residents during heat waves and to include appropriate staffing levels in the plans. -
Australia's Faunal Extinction Crisis
The Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Australia’s faunal extinction crisis Interim report April 2019 © Commonwealth of Australia 2019 ISBN 978-1-76010-967-7 Committee contact details PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Tel: 02 6277 3526 Fax: 02 6277 5818 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.aph.gov.au/senate_ec This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License. The details of this licence are available on the Creative Commons website: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/au/. This document was printed by the Senate Printing Unit, Parliament House, Canberra Committee membership Committee members Senator Janet Rice, Chair AG, Tasmania Senator Jonathan Duniam, Deputy Chair LP, Tasmania Senator Anthony Chisholm ALP, Queensland Senator the Hon Kristina Keneally ALP, New South Wales Senator Steve Martin NATS, Tasmania Senator Anne Urquhart ALP, Tasmania Substitute member for this inquiry Senator Carol Brown (ALP, TAS) for Senator Anne Urquhart on 4 February 2019 Senator Murray Watt (ALP, QLD) for Senator Anthony Chisholm on 31 January 2019 and 1 February 2019 Participating members for this inquiry Senator Larissa Waters AG, Queensland Senator Peter Whish-Wilson AG, Tasmania Committee secretariat Ms Christine McDonald, Committee Secretary Mr Nicholas Craft, Principal Research Officer Ms Nicola Knackstredt, Acting Principal Research Officer Mr Michael Perks, Research Officer Ms Georgia Fletcher, Administrative Officer iii iv Table of contents -
Identification of Leading Practices in Ensuring Evidence-Based Regulation of Farm Practices That Impact Water Quality Outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef
The Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee Identification of leading practices in ensuring evidence-based regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef October 2020 © Commonwealth of Australia ISBN 978-1-76093-122-3 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License. The details of this licence are available on the Creative Commons website: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/au/. Printed by the Senate Printing Unit, Department of the Senate, Parliament House, Canberra. Contents Members ....................................................................................................................................................... v List of Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ vii Chapter 1—Background .............................................................................................................................. 1 Chapter 2—Governance framework and legislative arrangements ................................................. 15 Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan .................................................................................... 15 Legislation ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Summary of views concerning the Reef regulations package .................................................. -
What Will a Labor Government Mean for Defence Industry in Australia?
What will a Labor Government mean for Defence Industry in Australia? Hon Greg Combet AM Opinion polls suggest a change of government in the Australian Federal election in (expected) May 2019. An incoming Labor Government led by Bill Shorten will likely feature Richard Marles as Minister for Defence and Mike Kelly as Assisting Minister for Defence Industry and Support. Jason Clare, a former Minister for Defence Matériel, would likely have influence upon the defence industry portfolio in his potential role as Minister for Trade and Investment. Under a Labor Government, it is possible Shorten would appoint a new Minister for Defence Matériel (as has been an established practice for many years) given the magnitude of expenditure and complexity of the portfolio. Shorten and Marles have been associates since university and have been closely aligned during their trade union and political careers. With extensive practical experience of the Australian industry, Shorten and Marles have a record of working constructively with business leadership. Both have a sound understanding of the role and the significance of defence industry in Australia. Marles, in particular, has a greater interest in national security and strategic issues and would likely concentrate on these in the portfolio and delegate aspects of defence industry to a ministerial colleague. Labor’s defence industry policy was reviewed and adopted during the December 2018 Party National Conference. The policy is consistent with Labor’s approach when it was last in government, reiterating support for: • an Australian defence industry that provides the Australian Defence Force with the necessary capabilities; • sovereign industrial capability where required, specifically identifying naval shipbuilding; • an export focus; • the maximisation of the participation of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in defence projects; and • initiatives to develop workforce skills. -
List of Members 46Th Parliament Volume 01 - 20 June 2019
The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia House of Representatives List of Members 46th Parliament Volume 01 - 20 June 2019 No. Name Electorate & Party Electorate office address, telephone, facsimile Parliament House telephone & State / Territory numbers and email address facsimile numbers 1. Albanese, The Hon Anthony Norman Grayndler, ALP 334A Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 Tel: (02) 6277 4022 Leader of the Opposition NSW Tel : (02) 9564 3588, Fax : (02) 9564 1734 Fax: (02) 6277 8562 E-mail: [email protected] 2. Alexander, Mr John Gilbert OAM Bennelong, LP 32 Beecroft Road, Epping NSW 2121 Tel: (02) 6277 4804 NSW (PO Box 872, Epping NSW 2121) Fax: (02) 6277 8581 Tel : (02) 9869 4288, Fax : (02) 9869 4833 E-mail: [email protected] 3. Allen, Dr Katie Jane Higgins, LP 1/1343 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144 Tel: (02) 6277 4100 VIC Tel : (03) 9822 4422 Fax: (02) 6277 8408 E-mail: [email protected] 4. Aly, Dr Anne Cowan, ALP Shop 3, Kingsway Shopping Centre, 168 Tel: (02) 6277 4876 WA Wanneroo Road, Madeley WA 6065 Fax: (02) 6277 8526 (PO Box 219, Kingsway WA 6065) Tel : (08) 9409 4517, Fax : (08) 9409 9361 E-mail: [email protected] 5. Andrews, The Hon Karen Lesley McPherson, LNP Ground Floor The Point 47 Watts Drive, Varsity Tel: (02) 6277 7070 Minister for Industry, Science and Technology QLD Lakes QLD 4227 Fax: (02) N/A (PO Box 409, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227) Tel : (07) 5580 9111, Fax : (07) 5580 9700 E-mail: [email protected] 6.