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THE PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS No. 190 TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2007

1 The House met, at 10.38 a.m., according to the terms of the resolution of 15 August 2007. The Speaker (the Honourable David Hawker) took the Chair, and read Prayers.

2 ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF The Speaker extended a welcome to the President of the Senate and Senators as guests. The , the Right Honourable , was announced. The Speaker welcomed Prime Minister Harper. The Speaker also welcomed Mrs Laureen Harper who was present in the gallery. Mr Howard (Prime Minister) welcomed Prime Minister Harper. Mr Rudd (Leader of the Opposition) supported the remarks of the Prime Minister. The Speaker invited Prime Minister Harper to address the meeting. Prime Minister Harper then addressed the meeting. The Speaker, on behalf of the House, expressed thanks to Prime Minister Harper. Prime Minister Harper departing the Chamber—

The sitting was suspended from 11.10 a.m. to 2.40 p.m.

3 QUESTIONS Questions without notice were asked.

4 AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT The Speaker presented the following document: Auditor-General—Audit report No. 6 of 2007–2008—Performance audit—Australia’s preparedness for a human influenza pandemic: Department of Health and Ageing; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Ordered to be made a Parliamentary Paper.

5 DOCUMENTS The following documents were presented: Aboriginal Land Commissioner—Report and recommendations to the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and to the Administrator of the Northern Territory— No. 69—Alcoota Land Claim No. 146. ASC Pty Ltd—Statement of corporate intent for 2007 to 2010. Australian Communications and Media Authority—Performance report—National Relay Service— 2005-06. Department of Immigration and Citizenship—Access and equity report for 2006. 2094 No. 190—11 September 2007

Gene Technology Regulator—Quarterly report for the period 1 April to 30 June 2007. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission—Report No. 37—Report of an inquiry into Dr Julie Copeman’s complaint that Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service terminated her employment on the basis of her trade union activity (with corrections). Members of Parliament (Staff) Act—Report on consultants engaged under section 4 for 2006-07. Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority—Report for 2005-06. Treaties— Attachments to explanatory statements— No. 1 of 2007—Amendment, adopted at Christchurch in November 2006, to Annex 1 of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) of 19 June 2001. No. 3 of 2007—Amendment, adopted at Paris on 7 February 2007, to Annex 1 of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) International Convention Against Doping in Sport of 19 October 2005. No. 4 of 2007—Amendment to Annex 2-B (United States Tariff Schedule) of the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) of 18 May 2004. Bilateral—Text, together with national interest analysis and annexures—Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga relating to air services, done at Neiafu, Tonga on 23 August 2003. Multilateral—Text, together with national interest analysis and annexures— Constitutional amendments to the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization and other WIPO administered treaties adopted by the WIPO General Assemblies in September 1999 and October 2003. Withdrawal of Australia’s exemption for the use of mirex under Article 4 of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, done at Stockholm on 22 May 2001. Witness Protection Act 1994—Report on the operation of the National Witness Protection Program for 2006-07.

6 DOCUMENTS—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF DOCUMENTS Mr McGauran (Deputy Leader of the House) moved—That the House take note of the following documents: Aboriginal Land Commissioner—Report and recommendations to the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and to the Administrator of the Northern Territory— No. 69—Alcoota Land Claim No. 146. Gene Technology Regulator—Quarterly report for the period 1 April to 30 June 2007. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission—Report No. 37—Report of an inquiry into Dr Julie Copeman’s complaint that Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service terminated her employment on the basis of her trade union activity (with corrections). Members of Parliament (Staff) Act—Report on consultants engaged under section 4 for 2006-07. Debate adjourned (Mr Albanese), and the resumption of each debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

7 DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—CLIMATE CHANGE The House was informed that Mr Garrett had proposed that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely, “The Government’s failure, over eleven years, to take genuine action to address climate change”. The proposed discussion having received the necessary support— Mr Garrett addressed the House. Discussion ensued. Discussion concluded.

8 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Messages from the Senate, 17 August 2007, were reported: No. 190—11 September 2007 2095

(a) returning the following bills without amendment: No. 584—Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) 2007; No. 585—Northern Territory National Emergency Response 2007; No. 586—Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) 2007; No. 587—Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) (No. 1) 2007-2008; No. 588—Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) (No. 2) 2007-2008; No. 589—Water 2007; No. 590—Water (Consequential Amendments) 2007; and No. 591—APEC Public Holiday 2007; and (b) informing the House that Senator Fifield had been appointed a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade—Message No. 592; and (c) informing the House that Senator Sandy Macdonald had been appointed a member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security—Message No. 593.

9 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE—AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT (CITIZENSHIP TESTING) BILL 2007 Message No. 594, 10 September 2007, from the Senate was reported returning the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Testing) Bill 2007 with amendments. Ordered—That the amendments be considered at the next sitting.

10 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL—ASSENT TO BILLS Messages from His Excellency the Governor-General were announced informing the House that His Excellency, in the name of Her Majesty, had assented to the following bills: 17 August 2007—Message No. 333— Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) (No. 1) 2007-2008. Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) (No. 2) 2007-2008. Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) 2007. Northern Territory National Emergency Response 2007. Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) 2007. 20 August 2007—Message— No. 334—Aviation Legislation Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) 2007. No. 335— Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) 2007. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 1) 2007. Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Amendment (Cosmetics) 2007. National Health Amendment (National HPV Vaccination Program Register) 2007. 3 September 2007—Message— No. 336— Water 2007. Water (Consequential Amendments) 2007. APEC Public Holiday 2007. No. 337—International Tax Agreements Amendment (No. 1) 2007.

11 THERAPEUTIC GOODS AMENDMENT BILL 2007—REPORT FROM MAIN COMMITTEE The Deputy Speaker reported that the bill had been fully considered by the Main Committee and agreed to without amendment, and presented a certified copy of the bill. Bill agreed to. 2096 No. 190—11 September 2007

On the motion of Mr Pearce (Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer), by leave, the bill was read a third time.

12 INTERNATIONAL TAX AGREEMENTS AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) 2007—REPORT FROM MAIN COMMITTEE The Deputy Speaker reported that the bill had been fully considered by the Main Committee and agreed to without amendment, and presented a certified copy of the bill. Bill agreed to. On the motion of Mr Pearce (Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer), by leave, the bill was read a third time.

13 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENT (OHS) BILL 2007— REPORT FROM MAIN COMMITTEE The Deputy Speaker reported that the bill had been fully considered by the Main Committee and agreed to without amendment, and presented a certified copy of the bill. Bill agreed to. On the motion of Mr Pearce (Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer), by leave, the bill was read a third time.

14 BILLS REFERRED TO MAIN COMMITTEE Mr Bartlett (Chief Government Whip), by leave, moved—That the following bills be referred to the Main Committee for further consideration: Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Disability Assistance) 2007; Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Amendment 2007; Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Discretionary Mutual Funds and Direct Offshore Foreign Insurers) 2007; Corporations (National Guarantee Fund Levies) Amendment 2007; Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Regulation and Review) 2007; Superannuation Legislation Amendment 2007; and Australian Postal Corporation Amendment (Quarantine Inspection and Other Measures) 2007. Question—put and passed.

15 COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL AMENDMENT (DEMOCRATIC PLEBISCITES) BILL 2007 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 McMullan 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 expresses its support: (a) for a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia; and (b) for the Australian Labor Party’s belief that steps should also be taken to allow communities to express a view on the location of 25 nuclear power plants and the nuclear waste facilities that the Government wants to impose on the Australian people”. Debate continued. Amendment negatived. Question—That the bill be now read a second time—put and passed—bill read a second time. Leave granted for third reading to be moved immediately. On the motion of Mr Nairn (Special Minister of State), the bill was read a third time.

16 MAIN COMMITTEE—DAY OF NEXT MEETING The Deputy Speaker reported that Wednesday, 12 September 2007, at 11.30 a.m., had been fixed for the next meeting of the Main Committee. No. 190—11 September 2007 2097

17 MAIN COMMITTEE BUSINESS Mr Bartlett (Chief Government Whip), by leave, moved—That, unless otherwise ordered, at the commencement of the Main Committee meeting at 11.30 a.m. tomorrow, the first item of business shall be Members’ statements, each for no longer than 3 minutes, with the item of business continuing for 30 minutes irrespective of suspensions for divisions in the House. Question—put and passed.

18 HIGHER EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND BILL 2007 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 S. F. Smith 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: (1) welcomes the fact that the Higher Education Endowment Fund, like the Future Fund, is for investment in Australia’s long-term national interests; (2) notes that: (a) by the Government’s own analysis there exists a significant backlog of deferred infrastructure maintenance, estimated at $1.5 billion for the university sector; (b) the Universities estimated that total deferred maintenance liabilities were $1.53 billion in 2006 across Go8 universities alone; (c) the principal reason behind this backlog is the fact that since it came to power more than 11 years ago the Government has undermined the higher education sector by cutting university operating grants, starting with its 1996 Federal Budget; and (d) as a proportion of total revenue, Commonwealth grants to universities have decreased from 57% of their revenue in 1996 to 41% in 2004, while university revenue derived from fees and charges has increased from 13% in 1996 to 24% in 2004; (3) condemns the Government for the adverse impact these factors have had on Australia’s universities, including that: (a) since 1995 student-staff ratios have increased from 14.6 to 20.4 today, with adverse implications for the quality of teaching and learning; (b) Australia’s education system now relies more on private financing than all other OECD countries except for the United States, Japan and South Korea; (c) university revenue derived from fees and charges has increased from 13% in 1996 to 25% in 2004, with the result that more than half of the cost of tertiary education today is met from private sources—with dependence on private sources increasing to 52% in 2004 from 35% in 1995; (d) the average amount of Commonwealth funding per student in real terms has declined by nearly $1,500, while student HECS contributions have increased by nearly $2,000, and fees and charges have increased by over $3,000; and (e) the deferment of essential expenditure on the maintenance of University buildings and facilities will have long term consequences for the quality of essential infrastructure; and (4) notes widespread concerns that: (a) over time, the HEEF could be used to replace existing capital and infrastructure programs in higher education, notably the Capital Development Pool, the Institutional Grants Scheme, the Research Infrastructure (Block Grants) Scheme and the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme; and (b) the Government’s actions in this package highlight the inadequacy of its approach to national infrastructure needs, whether in the education sector or in services which impact on the sector, such as a national broadband network”. Debate continued. Mr Tuckey addressing the House—

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19 ADJOURNMENT It being 9 p.m.—The question was proposed—That the House do now adjourn. Debate ensued. The House continuing to sit until 9.30 p.m.—The Speaker adjourned the House until 9 a.m. tomorrow.

DOCUMENTS The following documents were deemed to have been presented on 11 September 2007: A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act—Regulations—Select Legislative Instrument—2007 No. 258 [F2007L02640]. Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act—Proclamation—22 (2) August 2007 [F2007L02622], [F2007L02623]. Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2006-2007—Determination to reduce appropriation upon request—No. 2 of 2007-2008—21 August 2007 [F2007L03563]. Australian Federal Police Act—Regulations—Select Legislative Instrument—2007 No. 264 [F2007L03551]. Australian Hearing Services Act—Determination—2007 Declared hearing services Amendment (No. 2) [F2007L03512]. Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act—Declaration—2007 Australian meat and live-stock industry (Meat processor marketing and research bodies) [F2007L02579]. Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act—Determination under section 57—Confidentiality No. 12, 16 August 2007 [F2007L02633]. Aviation Transport Security Act—Regulations—Select Legislative Instrument—2007 No. 276 [F2007L03485]. Broadcasting Services Act—Variation—2007 Licence area plan for Hobart radio—No. 1 [F2007L02575]. Civil Aviation Act— Civil Aviation Regulations— Civil Aviation Orders—2007— Civil Aviation Order 82.6 Amendment (No. 1) [F2007L02608]. Civil Aviation Order 100.66 Amendment (No. 1) [F2007L02592]. Direction—2007 No. CASA 288 [F2007L02574]. Exemptions—2007 Nos CASA EX34, CASA EX39, CASA EX41, CASA EX43 [F2007L02213], [F2007L02419], [F2007L02585], [F2007L03490]. Civil Aviation Safety Regulations— Direction—2007 No. CASA 316 [F2007L02695]. Airworthiness Directives— Part 39-105—2007— 23 July [F2007L02668]. 3 August [F2007L02661]. 6 August [F2007L02660]. 13 (9) August [F2007L02655], [F2007L02674], [F2007L02675], [F2007L02676], [F2007L02677], [F2007L02678], [F2007L02679], [F2007L02680], [F2007L02681]. 14 (9) August [F2007L02664], [F2007L02667], [F2007L02671], [F2007L02672], [F2007L02673], [F2007L02682], [F2007L02683], [F2007L02684], [F2007L02685]. 15 August [F2007L02686]. 16 August [F2007L02590]. 17 (7) August [F2007L02613], [F2007L02657], [F2007L02658], [F2007L02659], [F2007L02663], [F2007L02665], [F2007L02666]. 24 August [F2007L02719]. 27 (4) August [F2007L02716], [F2007L02720], [F2007L02722], [F2007L03458]. 29 August [F2007L03507]. 30 August [F2007L03531]. No. 190—11 September 2007 2099

31 August [F2007L03547]. 6 September [F2007L03588]. 7 September [F2007L03601]. 10 September [F2007L03634]. Part 39-106—2007— 16 August [F2007L02662]. 27 August [F2007L02723]. 28 (2) August [F2007L03508], [F2007L03509]. Part 39-107—2007— 15 August [F2007L02656]. 16 August [F2007L02591]. Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act—Regulations—Select Legislative Instrument—2007 No. 244 [F2007L02587]. Commonwealth Electoral Act and Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act—Regulations—Select Legislative Instrument—2007 No. 251 [F2007L02598]. Corporations (NZ Closer Economic Relations) and Other Legislation Amendment Act—Proclamation under subsection 2 (1) fixing 1 September 2007 as the day on which Schedule 2 to that Act commences [F2007L02627]. Corporations Act— Declaration under paragraph 1075A(1)(b)—Australian Securities and Investments Commission—Class Order CO 07/183 [F2007L03538]. Regulations—Select Legislative Instrument—2007 No. 259 [F2007L02637]. Revocation under subsection 669(1)—Australian Securities and Investments Commission—Class Order CO 07/568 [F2007L02701]. Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Act—Proclamation under item 4 of the table in subsection 2 (1) fixing 1 September 2007 as the day on which items 198 to 215, 221 and 222 of Part 3 of Schedule 1 to that Act commence [F2007L02629]. Criminal Code Act—Regulations—Select Legislative Instruments—2007 Nos 265, 266, 267 [F2007L03535], [F2007L03537], [F2007L03536]. Customs Act— Orders— Tariff Concession—2007— 27 (8) July [F2007L02524], [F2007L02594], [F2007L02595], [F2007L02596], [F2007L02597], [F2007L02599], [F2007L02600], [F2007L02601]. 3 (3) August [F2007L02602], [F2007L02603], [F2007L02604]. 7 (3) August [F2007L02605], [F2007L03459], [F2007L03461]. 10 (11) August [F2007L02614], [F2007L02615], [F2007L02616], [F2007L02617], [F2007L02618], [F2007L02619], [F2007L03462], [F2007L03463], [F2007L03464], [F2007L03466], [F2007L03467], [F2007L03468]. 13 August [F2007L02620]. 17 (18) August [F2007L02709], [F2007L02711], [F2007L02713], [F2007L02714], [F2007L02715], [F2007L02717], [F2007L02718], [F2007L03474], [F2007L03475], [F2007L03476], [F2007L03477], [F2007L03479], [F2007L03480], [F2007L03481], [F2007L03482], [F2007L03483], [F2007L03486], [F2007L03487]. 20 August [F2007L02721]. 24 (20) August [F2007L03492], [F2007L03494], [F2007L03495], [F2007L03496], [F2007L03497], [F2007L03498], [F2007L03499], [F2007L03500], [F2007L03502], [F2007L03503], [F2007L03504], [F2007L03505], [F2007L03510], [F2007L03511], [F2007L03513], [F2007L03514], [F2007L03515], [F2007L03516], [F2007L03517], [F2007L03518]. Tariff Concession Revocation—2007— 20 (734) June [F2007L02724], [F2007L02725], [F2007L02726], [F2007L02727], [F2007L02728], [F2007L02729], [F2007L02730], [F2007L02731], [F2007L02732], [F2007L02733], [F2007L02734], [F2007L02735], [F2007L02736], [F2007L02737], [F2007L02738], [F2007L02739], [F2007L02740], [F2007L02741], [F2007L02742], [F2007L02743], [F2007L02744], [F2007L02745], [F2007L02746], [F2007L02747], [F2007L02748], [F2007L02749], [F2007L02750], [F2007L02751], [F2007L02752], 2100 No. 190—11 September 2007

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ATTENDANCE All Members attended (at some time during the sitting) except Mr Andren, Mr Billson and Mr Griffin.

I. C. HARRIS Clerk of the House of Representatives

By authority of the House of Representatives