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'Our multicultural character began long before Europeans,' says Turnbull – politics live Labor tries to suspend debate to discuss Medicare cuts – politics live
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Senate votes 38-33 to move on to third reading of CFA legislation.
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First up in the house, there is a condolence motion for Shimon Peres.
In the senate, Labor is questioning attorney general George Brandis on the solicitor general, specifically him contradicting the solicitor general’s statement. Brandis says the proper consultation was undertaken over his regulation which requires the AG to be informed if any department is seeking legal advice from the SG. Labor urges him to admit he has mislead the senate. He declines.
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Question to immigration minister Peter Dutton earlier this morning:
Donald Trump’s comments, your reaction to those over the weekend?
Dutton:
I don’t have any comment to make in relation to the US election.
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The senate is dividing on the CFA bill on the edge of question time.
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Mike Bowers is up to his old tricks again with the Brick Parliament. This time he has turned his attention to Liberal senator James Paterson, who suggested the $350m Blue Poles painting by Jackson Pollock should be sold off to pay off the national debt.
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Bipartisan benches.Bipartisan benches.
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Senator Nick Xenophon has spoken in the Senate about the government’s changes to the Fair Work Act to deal with the Victorian Country Fire Authority dispute.Senator Nick Xenophon has spoken in the Senate about the government’s changes to the Fair Work Act to deal with the Victorian Country Fire Authority dispute.
Xenophon said he and his two fellow NXT senators will vote for the bill because “on balance it will clarify the rights and responsibilities of volunteers and [United Firefighters Union] members in their interactions with each other”.Xenophon said he and his two fellow NXT senators will vote for the bill because “on balance it will clarify the rights and responsibilities of volunteers and [United Firefighters Union] members in their interactions with each other”.
He said NXT’s senators have reservations about the bill but opted to “err on the side of caution” because it has a significant potential to ameliorate the long-running dispute.He said NXT’s senators have reservations about the bill but opted to “err on the side of caution” because it has a significant potential to ameliorate the long-running dispute.
Xenophon said the bill will face a “robust and lengthy committee process” so the Senate can scrutinise how it will work, the scope of regulations and concerns about its constitutionality.Xenophon said the bill will face a “robust and lengthy committee process” so the Senate can scrutinise how it will work, the scope of regulations and concerns about its constitutionality.
Senator Jacqui Lambie has opposed the bill, citing those constitutional concerns and describing the dispute as a “school-yard fight that should be left to the Victorian government”.Senator Jacqui Lambie has opposed the bill, citing those constitutional concerns and describing the dispute as a “school-yard fight that should be left to the Victorian government”.
The fate of the bill now depends on One Nation. Senators Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts have expressed support, and if their colleagues vote with them the government will win the vote.The fate of the bill now depends on One Nation. Senators Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts have expressed support, and if their colleagues vote with them the government will win the vote.
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Mike Bowers reports Tony Abbott was not in the chamber for the statement on multiculturalism and reconciliation. Though we are not sure he is in parliament today.Mike Bowers reports Tony Abbott was not in the chamber for the statement on multiculturalism and reconciliation. Though we are not sure he is in parliament today.
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It seems the chamber was not entirely full for the diversity motion.It seems the chamber was not entirely full for the diversity motion.
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While they rush down to the chamber, some pictures.While they rush down to the chamber, some pictures.
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Bill Shorten warns the Coalition that Labor will pursue this issue to the next election. Health shadow Catherine King follows Shorten.Bill Shorten warns the Coalition that Labor will pursue this issue to the next election. Health shadow Catherine King follows Shorten.
Okay, we have a vote now.Okay, we have a vote now.
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This is Labor’s motion.This is Labor’s motion.
Despite the Prime Minister claiming he had heard a “very clear lesson” about his attacks on Medicare, 100 days since the election not one cut to Medicare has been reversed; and b) Therefore, calls on the Prime Minister to:Despite the Prime Minister claiming he had heard a “very clear lesson” about his attacks on Medicare, 100 days since the election not one cut to Medicare has been reversed; and b) Therefore, calls on the Prime Minister to:
i. Guarantee to keep Medicare in public hands as a universal health insurance scheme for all Australians;i. Guarantee to keep Medicare in public hands as a universal health insurance scheme for all Australians;
ii.Guarantee to protect bulk billing so that every Australian can see their doctor when they need to and not only when they can afford to;ii.Guarantee to protect bulk billing so that every Australian can see their doctor when they need to and not only when they can afford to;
iii. Reverse his harmful cuts to Medicare by unfreezing the indexation of the Medicare Benefits Schedule;iii. Reverse his harmful cuts to Medicare by unfreezing the indexation of the Medicare Benefits Schedule;
iv. Reverse his cuts to pathology that will mean Australians with cancer will pay more for blood tests; v.Reverse his cuts to breast screening, MRIs, X-rays and other diagnostic imaging which will mean Australians will pay more for vital scans;iv. Reverse his cuts to pathology that will mean Australians with cancer will pay more for blood tests; v.Reverse his cuts to breast screening, MRIs, X-rays and other diagnostic imaging which will mean Australians will pay more for vital scans;
vi. Abandon his plans to make all Australians, even pensioners, pay more for vital medicines; andvi. Abandon his plans to make all Australians, even pensioners, pay more for vital medicines; and
vii. Develop a long-term agreement to properly fund our public hospitals so Australians don’t languish in our emergency departments or on long waiting lists for important surgery.vii. Develop a long-term agreement to properly fund our public hospitals so Australians don’t languish in our emergency departments or on long waiting lists for important surgery.
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The Medicare suspension is a chance for Bill Shorten to go back to the election result and Labor’s campaign. He reminds the chamber of the image of Malcolm Turnbull’s shocking election night.The Medicare suspension is a chance for Bill Shorten to go back to the election result and Labor’s campaign. He reminds the chamber of the image of Malcolm Turnbull’s shocking election night.
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Labor moves a suspension of the house to debate MedicareLabor moves a suspension of the house to debate Medicare
I need to break from the speech text.I need to break from the speech text.
Bill Shorten is moving to suspend standing orders on the issue of health. The house was in the middle of a debate on migration measures, so the former health minister, now immigration minister, Peter Dutton is looking a little flummoxed.Bill Shorten is moving to suspend standing orders on the issue of health. The house was in the middle of a debate on migration measures, so the former health minister, now immigration minister, Peter Dutton is looking a little flummoxed.
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And here is the quote regarding the person in the Senate – left unnamed by both leaders:And here is the quote regarding the person in the Senate – left unnamed by both leaders:
Bill Shorten says the facts are these:Bill Shorten says the facts are these:
In Australia, we are not being ‘swamped’ by anyone.In Australia, we are not being ‘swamped’ by anyone.
Migrants are not filling our dole queues, or taking our jobs, or clogging up our highways – or doing all three at the same time.Migrants are not filling our dole queues, or taking our jobs, or clogging up our highways – or doing all three at the same time.
Migration is not a cost, or a burden.Migration is not a cost, or a burden.
It is a powerful force for our continuing economic growth and future prosperity.It is a powerful force for our continuing economic growth and future prosperity.
Migration boosts productivity, participation and population.Migration boosts productivity, participation and population.
It enhances and complements the skills of our workforce – and it adds new knowledge to our national understanding.It enhances and complements the skills of our workforce – and it adds new knowledge to our national understanding.
In their first year of arrival, migrants contribute a net economic benefit of around $880 million.In their first year of arrival, migrants contribute a net economic benefit of around $880 million.
Ten years later, the same group will contribute around $2 billion to our national economy.Ten years later, the same group will contribute around $2 billion to our national economy.
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Bill Shorten:Bill Shorten:
The word ‘tolerance’ doesn’t do justice to the society we treasure.The word ‘tolerance’ doesn’t do justice to the society we treasure.
We tolerate traffic jams, we tolerate flight delays, we tolerate headaches.We tolerate traffic jams, we tolerate flight delays, we tolerate headaches.
We tolerate Brussel sprouts – we embrace diversity.We tolerate Brussel sprouts – we embrace diversity.
The Bible does not tell us to ‘tolerate’ thy neighbour.The Bible does not tell us to ‘tolerate’ thy neighbour.
Diversity is not a minor inconvenience to be endured, it’s not a device of political correctness … it’s the collective power of our nation, of all of us.Diversity is not a minor inconvenience to be endured, it’s not a device of political correctness … it’s the collective power of our nation, of all of us.
We know today’s immigrants and refugees are tomorrow’s community leaders, business leaders, doctors, nurses and teachers.We know today’s immigrants and refugees are tomorrow’s community leaders, business leaders, doctors, nurses and teachers.
We know inclusion, openness, cohesion are universal values to build upon.We know inclusion, openness, cohesion are universal values to build upon.
We know multiculturalism is not a passing fashion – it is at the very heart of our national identity.We know multiculturalism is not a passing fashion – it is at the very heart of our national identity.
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