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Having a very quick re-read of all of that, there didn’t seem to be a lot new in that speech - most of it was announced in the budget, with a few of the add ons from the election campaign. Anthony Albanese says the second rate cut is a “cry for help” from the RBA and an “absolutely dire” situation being painted by the reserve bank.
He points to the RBA’s comment on the protracted period of low wage growth as a reason for the economic growth slowdown.
Albanese says that has come at the same time as penalty rate cuts.
“What this does is build our case,” he says, about Labor’s demand to bring the stage-two tax cuts (that are already legislated) and delay the third tranche.
Conservative Zed Seselja popped up on Afternoon Briefing to explain why he believes those with religious beliefs should be able to express their views, but secular companies can not necessarily uphold their own values:
Nobody is drawing conclusions as to what will be in the legislation. I will leave that to Christian to lead the process.
We are grappling with the ability of organisations to exist, faith -based organisations as you point to to be able to continue to be faith -based organisations, and when we are talking about faith -based schools for instance, there are a plethora of choices that people have.
You can choose to go to a pretty conservative Christian school, you can choose to go to a much less conservative church base or Christian school, you can choose an Islamic school, a school run by members of the Jewish community or an independent school where there is no faith basis.
There is a lot of choice in that space, I would like parents to continue to have those choices, when it comes to, I guess, these questions around how we deal with public figures who have expressed a view, and in the case of Israel Folou, a sportsman who has expressed a view that has nothing to do with his day job which is being a football player, you get into a more complex area.
I would say again that I don’t think any law will easily fix this, I think we should pursue laws that protect against unfair treatment, but no law will perfectly be able to deal with these issues and I think it would be better in most cases if we could get together and talk and agree and sometimes they will be differences of opinion, and there will be differences of opinion within organisation and people should coexist
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The Prime Minister has informed the House that Mr van Manen has been appointed Chief Government Whip and Mr Ramsey and Ms Flint have been appointed Government Whips #auspol
The Leader of the Opposition has informed the House that Mr Hayes has been appointed Chief Opposition Whip and Ms Ryan and Ms Stanley have been appointed as Opposition Whips #auspol
The Deputy Prime Minister has informed the House that Mr Drum has been elected The Nationals Chief Whip and Mr O’Dowd as The Nationals Whip #auspol
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Anthony Albanese is headed over to the Sky studios to talk interest rate cuts – and how that has vindicated Labor’s position on the tax cuts (the bringing it forward bit).
Having a very quick re-read of all of that, there didn’t seem to be a lot new in that speech – most of it was announced in the budget, with a few of the add ons from the election campaign.
We also have the legislation list:We also have the legislation list:
1 - Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Relief So Working Australians Keep More Of Their Money) Bill1 - Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Relief So Working Australians Keep More Of Their Money) Bill
2 - Road Vehicle Standards Legislation Amendment Bill2 - Road Vehicle Standards Legislation Amendment Bill
3 - Farm Household Support Amendment Bill3 - Farm Household Support Amendment Bill
4 - Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill4 - Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill
5 - Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment (Sunsetting of Special Powers Relating to Terrorism Offences) Bill5 - Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment (Sunsetting of Special Powers Relating to Terrorism Offences) Bill
6 - Migration Amendment (Repairing Medical Transfers) Bill6 - Migration Amendment (Repairing Medical Transfers) Bill
7 - Fair Work Laws Amendment (Proper Use of Worker Benefits) Bill7 - Fair Work Laws Amendment (Proper Use of Worker Benefits) Bill
8 - Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill8 - Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill
9 - Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) (Consequential Amendments) Bill9 - Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) (Consequential Amendments) Bill
10 - Timor Sea Maritime Boundaries Treaty Consequential Amendment Bill Passenger Movement Charge Amendment (Timor Sea Maritime Boundaries Treaty) Bill10 - Timor Sea Maritime Boundaries Treaty Consequential Amendment Bill Passenger Movement Charge Amendment (Timor Sea Maritime Boundaries Treaty) Bill
At the end, a middle aged man stood up in the public gallery and started yelling at the chamber to act on climate change. At the end, a middle-aged man stood up in the public gallery and started yelling at the chamber to act on climate change.
“Action is hope, look at Greta Thunberg stop Adani,” he yelled, as he was removed by security. “Action is hope, look at Greta Thunberg, stop Adani,” he yelled, as he was removed by security.
That was happening as the same time the canons were going off to mark the official, official opening of the parliament.That was happening as the same time the canons were going off to mark the official, official opening of the parliament.
Yes, the governor-general reads the sub-heads.Yes, the governor-general reads the sub-heads.
ConclusionConclusion
The opening of a new Parliament marks a new chapter in our country’s history. The opening of a new parliament marks a new chapter in our country’s history.
It marks an opportunity for our nation’s elected Members and Senators to come together to tackle important new issues, and to view existing challenges with fresh eyes. It marks an opportunity for our nation’s elected members and senators to come together to tackle important new issues, and to view existing challenges with fresh eyes.
Democracy is a robust undertaking, and disagreement is a fundamental part of that contest of ideas.Democracy is a robust undertaking, and disagreement is a fundamental part of that contest of ideas.
As the Prime Minister has often noted, the challenge of modern democracies is not to disagree less, but to disagree better. As the prime minister has often noted, the challenge of modern democracies is not to disagree less, but to disagree better.
That is best achieved when Members and Senators focus on the lives, welfare and opportunities of the people of Australia. That is best achieved when members and senators focus on the lives, welfare and opportunities of the people of Australia.
It is their welfare and their security which is the unifying force of this great institution.It is their welfare and their security which is the unifying force of this great institution.
I wish you all well as you proceed in the service of our good and decent country.I wish you all well as you proceed in the service of our good and decent country.
And with those words it is my duty and my very great pleasure to declare the 46th Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia open.And with those words it is my duty and my very great pleasure to declare the 46th Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia open.
Online Crime And Safety Online crime and safety
The way we live our lives is constantly changing. Social media and online platforms are a bigger part of our lives than ever.The way we live our lives is constantly changing. Social media and online platforms are a bigger part of our lives than ever.
They also bring with them new challenges and new dangers.They also bring with them new challenges and new dangers.
My Government will crack down on social media providers, online predators and trolls, to better protect children and the broader community. My government will crack down on social media providers, online predators and trolls, to better protect children and the broader community.
These measures will build on the world-leading protections Australia already has in place.These measures will build on the world-leading protections Australia already has in place.
The rules that apply in the real world must also apply to our life online.The rules that apply in the real world must also apply to our life online.
A new Online Safety Act will be developed to ensure our regulation keeps pace with technological change. A new online safety act will be developed to ensure our regulation keeps pace with technological change.
Penalties for online harassment will be increased and new aggravated offences introduced for the worst categories of online crimes.Penalties for online harassment will be increased and new aggravated offences introduced for the worst categories of online crimes.
New offences will be introduced for providing electronic services to facilitate dealing with child abuse material and for grooming activity; and my Government will re-introduce legislation to impose mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offences. New offences will be introduced for providing electronic services to facilitate dealing with child abuse material and for grooming activity; and my government will re-introduce legislation to impose mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offences.
My Government will also invest $156 million in protecting all Australians from cyber-attacks that harm individuals, businesses and our national security. My government will also invest $156m in protecting all Australians from cyber-attacks that harm individuals, businesses and our national security.
The Cyber Resilience and Workforce Package will ensure we create the cyber workforce we need for the future; counter the capability of foreign cyber criminals; and expand assistance to the community to fight against malicious online criminals.The Cyber Resilience and Workforce Package will ensure we create the cyber workforce we need for the future; counter the capability of foreign cyber criminals; and expand assistance to the community to fight against malicious online criminals.
Ending Violence Against WomenEnding Violence Against Women
Combating violence against women and children remains an important priority, as part of my Government’s plan to keep Australians safe.Combating violence against women and children remains an important priority, as part of my Government’s plan to keep Australians safe.
The Commonwealth will make a $328 million investment into prevention and frontline services as part of the Fourth Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. The commonwealth will make a $328m investment into prevention and frontline services as part of the Fourth Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children.
Tackling the scourge of domestic violence is a community responsibility and my Government will continue to work with the states, territories and non-government sector to deliver lasting change to prevent and reduce family, domestic and sexual violence. Tackling the scourge of domestic violence is a community responsibility and my government will continue to work with the states, territories and non-government sector to deliver lasting change to prevent and reduce family, domestic and sexual violence.
Older AustraliansOlder Australians
My Government will continue to prioritise better support for the people who made this country what it is today — older Australians. My government will continue to prioritise better support for the people who made this country what it is today – older Australians.
It will establish a new Aged Care Workforce Research Centre to find new ways to deliver care for older Australians and appropriate training for aged care providers, as well as ensuring the aged care workforce grows to meet increasing demand. It will establish a new aged care workforce research centre to find new ways to deliver care for older Australians and appropriate training for aged care providers, as well as ensuring the aged care workforce grows to meet increasing demand.
My Government also recognises that not all older Australians need care, but many find themselves spending long days alone and simply need a friend. My government also recognises that not all older Australians need care, but many find themselves spending long days alone and simply need a friend.
With that in mind, it will invest $10 million in a program to keep senior Australians connected to their communities and to one another. With that in mind, it will invest $10m in a program to keep senior Australians connected to their communities and to one another.
Loneliness is a terrible thing, never more so than toward the end of a full and well-lived life.Loneliness is a terrible thing, never more so than toward the end of a full and well-lived life.
My Government is committed to doing more to ensure that the people to whom this nation owes the greatest debt have the chance to live fulfilled and more connected lives. My government is committed to doing more to ensure that the people to whom this nation owes the greatest debt have the chance to live fulfilled and more connected lives.
Through the Royal Commission into Aged Care as well as the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, Australians will have a clearer idea about the quality of services and care that needs to be provided to some of our most vulnerable citizens.Through the Royal Commission into Aged Care as well as the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, Australians will have a clearer idea about the quality of services and care that needs to be provided to some of our most vulnerable citizens.
Indigenous AustraliansIndigenous Australians
My Government will continue to prioritise the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. My government will continue to prioritise the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For the first time in Australian history, an Aboriginal Member of this Parliament will have responsibility for policy affecting Indigenous peoples. For the first time in Australian history, an Aboriginal member of this parliament will have responsibility for policy affecting Indigenous peoples.
Congratulations to the Member for Hasluck and on behalf of all Australians I wish you every good fortune in your endeavours. I also congratulate the Member for Barton on her appointment as the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians and wish her the best as well. Congratulations to the member for Hasluck and on behalf of all Australians I wish you every good fortune in your endeavours. I also congratulate the member for Barton on her appointment as the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians and wish her the best as well.
My Government has also bolstered its commitment to First Australians by creating a new agency — the National Indigenous Australians Agency — to oversee all policy and programs related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. My government has also bolstered its commitment to First Australians by creating a new agency – the National Indigenous Australians Agency – to oversee all policy and programs related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This new agency is part of the Prime Minister’s portfolio, ensuring that its important work is overseen at the most senior levels of Government. This new agency is part of the prime minister’s portfolio, ensuring that its important work is overseen at the most senior levels of Government.
The agency is tasked to deliver on the revised Closing the Gap targets that drive improved outcomes for Indigenous Australians.The agency is tasked to deliver on the revised Closing the Gap targets that drive improved outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
Priority will be placed on practical efforts to ensure Indigenous children are healthy and in school; that they can live safely in their communities; that we confront the terrible curse of youth suicide in remote communities; that we improve employment outcomes; and ensure that Indigenous Australians can expect the same from life in Australia as any other citizen.Priority will be placed on practical efforts to ensure Indigenous children are healthy and in school; that they can live safely in their communities; that we confront the terrible curse of youth suicide in remote communities; that we improve employment outcomes; and ensure that Indigenous Australians can expect the same from life in Australia as any other citizen.
My Government will also continue to work to find consensus on a way forward for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and develop ground-up governance models for enhanced, inclusive and local decision-making on issues impacting the lives of Indigenous Australians. My government will also continue to work to find consensus on a way forward for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and develop ground-up governance models for enhanced, inclusive and local decision-making on issues impacting the lives of Indigenous Australians.
Rural And Regional Australians Rural and regional Australians
For many Australians, living in a rural and regional area is not only a way of life, it informs the very core of their identity.For many Australians, living in a rural and regional area is not only a way of life, it informs the very core of their identity.
Regional and rural Australians provide much of the food we eat and the fibres we wear; they work in the industries that produce export income to help our economy thrive.Regional and rural Australians provide much of the food we eat and the fibres we wear; they work in the industries that produce export income to help our economy thrive.
Like all Australians, those in the bush are resilient, self-reliant and aspirational — but they’re also hit harder than most by unexpected events. Like all Australians, those in the bush are resilient, self-reliant and aspirational – but they’re also hit harder than most by unexpected events.
Earlier this year, nature flung its worst at North Queenslanders, and they are demonstrating their resilience and strong character as they rebuild and recover.Earlier this year, nature flung its worst at North Queenslanders, and they are demonstrating their resilience and strong character as they rebuild and recover.
The Government’s focus is on assisting local communities to continue that recovery. The government’s focus is on assisting local communities to continue that recovery.
Though we would all like it to be otherwise, drought conditions are not expected to ease in the short- term. One of the first orders of business of this 46th Parliament will be to legislate the $3.9 billion Future Drought Fund. Though we would all like it to be otherwise, drought conditions are not expected to ease in the short term. One of the first orders of business of this 46th Parliament will be to legislate the $3.9bn Future Drought Fund.
That funding must be a priority to help better manage drought, protect our valuable rural industries and the people who make them possible.That funding must be a priority to help better manage drought, protect our valuable rural industries and the people who make them possible.
My Government will also introduce a new suite of measures to support farmers, their families and rural communities to continue to battle drought, floods and natural disasters. My government will also introduce a new suite of measures to support farmers, their families and rural communities to continue to battle drought, floods and natural disasters.
Concessional loans will be available for re-stocking and replanting to help farmers bounce back when the rain returns.Concessional loans will be available for re-stocking and replanting to help farmers bounce back when the rain returns.
And the farm asset threshold will be permanently raised to $5 million to allow more people to access the farm household allowance. And the farm asset threshold will be permanently raised to $5m to allow more people to access the farm household allowance.
My Government wants to encourage new farmers. That’s why it is establishing a new concessional loan product to help farmers to buy their first farm. My government wants to encourage new farmers. That’s why it is establishing a new concessional loan product to help farmers to buy their first farm.
My Government will also prioritise legislation to criminalise the invasion of rural properties and the incitement of violence that too often leads to such behaviour. My government will also prioritise legislation to criminalise the invasion of rural properties and the incitement of violence that too often leads to such behaviour.
It is also committed to eliminating mobile phone black spots across one million square kilometres of this country.It is also committed to eliminating mobile phone black spots across one million square kilometres of this country.
It will also do more to support university and vocational education students to stay in their local communities by providing five additional regional study hubs.It will also do more to support university and vocational education students to stay in their local communities by providing five additional regional study hubs.
And to improve the health of people living outside our cities, 13 new regional cancer centres will be opened, and 3,000 more doctors and the same number of nurses will be supported into regional general practice in the decade ahead.And to improve the health of people living outside our cities, 13 new regional cancer centres will be opened, and 3,000 more doctors and the same number of nurses will be supported into regional general practice in the decade ahead.
New medical treatments and medicines will also be delivered through clinical trials in regional, rural and remote areas.New medical treatments and medicines will also be delivered through clinical trials in regional, rural and remote areas.
My Government’s promise is to govern for all Australians and that promise includes those of us living in our most rural and remote communities. My government’s promise is to govern for all Australians and that promise includes those of us living in our most rural and remote communities.
EnvironmentEnvironment
Caring for our environment and conserving it for the future is an integral part of meeting our intergenerational obligation to future Australians.Caring for our environment and conserving it for the future is an integral part of meeting our intergenerational obligation to future Australians.
My Government will improve soil health, protect threatened species and restore wetlands by investing $1 billion for Phase 2 of the National Landcare Program.My Government will improve soil health, protect threatened species and restore wetlands by investing $1 billion for Phase 2 of the National Landcare Program.
It is also investing $1.2 billion in the future health of the Great Barrier Reef. These efforts include improving water quality, combating crown of thorns starfish and undertaking vital research.It is also investing $1.2 billion in the future health of the Great Barrier Reef. These efforts include improving water quality, combating crown of thorns starfish and undertaking vital research.
My Government is determined to reduce waste and increase recycling. We will work closely with industry on achieving needed change.My Government is determined to reduce waste and increase recycling. We will work closely with industry on achieving needed change.
This includes supporting a phase-out of microbeads from personal care and cosmetic products, and working with the packaging industry to ensure 100 per cent of Australian packaging is recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.This includes supporting a phase-out of microbeads from personal care and cosmetic products, and working with the packaging industry to ensure 100 per cent of Australian packaging is recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.
My Government will also move to take up a global advocacy position with other nations in our region, like Indonesia, on the health of our oceans.My Government will also move to take up a global advocacy position with other nations in our region, like Indonesia, on the health of our oceans.
Our continent touches both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Our geography, values, responsibilities and interests demand that we lift our advocacy efforts in this important area.Our continent touches both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Our geography, values, responsibilities and interests demand that we lift our advocacy efforts in this important area.
We will use our existing and expanded domestic actions as the basis for our advocacy, to lead by example on this important global environmental agenda.We will use our existing and expanded domestic actions as the basis for our advocacy, to lead by example on this important global environmental agenda.
Climate ChangeClimate Change
My Government understands that Australia must and will continue to take urgent and effective action to address climate change.My Government understands that Australia must and will continue to take urgent and effective action to address climate change.
We will undertake this action as part of a coordinated global effort.We will undertake this action as part of a coordinated global effort.
We will continue to set and meet responsible and achievable carbon emissions reduction targets and encourage other nations to do likewise.We will continue to set and meet responsible and achievable carbon emissions reduction targets and encourage other nations to do likewise.
Australia is on track to meet our emissions targets under the Kyoto protocol, and will exceed our target by 367 million tonnes.Australia is on track to meet our emissions targets under the Kyoto protocol, and will exceed our target by 367 million tonnes.
Australia will meet our 2030 targets under the Government’s Climate Solutions Plan.Australia will meet our 2030 targets under the Government’s Climate Solutions Plan.
EnergyEnergy
My Government’s policies will address energy affordability, improve energy reliability and ensure Australia meets its emissions reduction goal.My Government’s policies will address energy affordability, improve energy reliability and ensure Australia meets its emissions reduction goal.
Policies to introduce a default market offer for electricity and ban unconscionable late payment fees commenced yesterday.Policies to introduce a default market offer for electricity and ban unconscionable late payment fees commenced yesterday.
The default market offer will benefit up to 800,000 Australian families and businesses, providing them with more affordable electricity prices.The default market offer will benefit up to 800,000 Australian families and businesses, providing them with more affordable electricity prices.
As well, five million eligible social security recipients will benefit from Energy Assistance Payments of $75 for singles and $125 for couples — assisting them with their next power bill and cost of living expenses.As well, five million eligible social security recipients will benefit from Energy Assistance Payments of $75 for singles and $125 for couples — assisting them with their next power bill and cost of living expenses.
My Government is focused on building the Snowy 2.0 scheme and we are supporting the Battery of the Nation Project and Marinus Link, delivering record investments in new renewable energy for Australians.My Government is focused on building the Snowy 2.0 scheme and we are supporting the Battery of the Nation Project and Marinus Link, delivering record investments in new renewable energy for Australians.