Speeches

Mr PITT: I rise to advise the House of the passing of two local stalwarts, in Bundaberg and in Hervey Bay. Jim Quaite was a

Mr PITT : I’m pleased to follow the member for Whitlam, because, once again, we can actually define the difference between idealism and realism. On the

Mr PITT: I rise to ask for the Federation Chamber’s support for our local potential Invictus Games champion, Daniel ‘Stix’ Parker. Stix has got an

Mr PITT: I rise to talk of something of concern to all of us in this place around the cost of living, and that is

Mr PITT: While the previous member’s still in the chamber, I’d like to point out the best thing he can do for energy in Queensland

Mr PITT: I rise to speak about four significant anniversaries that occurred in my electorate in recent weeks. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks had their 50th anniversary—50

Mr PITT:  On the weekend Minister Leeanne Enoch from the Queensland Labor government announced that HMAS Tobruk would remain on her side in 30 metres

Mr PITT: Firstly, I acknowledge the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, who is in attendance in the chamber, and I thank

Mr PITT: I thank those opposite for the opportunity to provide a brief contribution to this motion. Certainly World Osteoporosis Day is an important recognition

Mr PITT (Hinkler): I rise to speak in support of the TPP-11, another trade agreement signed by the coalition government. Over the last five years

Mr PITT: I rise to talk about the cashless debit card rollout in my electorate of Hinkler. The legislation for this rollout passed both the

Mr PITT:  I rise to speak in support of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Bill 2018 and the related bill. One of the

Mr PITT (Hinkler):  Can I say to those opposite: is there anything that they won’t politicise? I note the contribution of the previous speaker, and

Mr PITT (Hinkler):  I commence by acknowledging our guests who have come into the Federation Chamber. They were in the main chamber earlier. I acknowledge

Mr PITT (Hinkler):  This week it is all about anniversaries, and I’ll indulge and give a shout-out to my wife, who’s put up with me

Mr PITT (Hinkler):  In opening, can I say to those opposite: this is not a motion about the member for New England; this is a

Mr PITT (Hinkler):  I rise to congratulate all of those competitors in the Primary Schools Cup for netball held in Bundaberg over the weekend. There

Mr PITT (Hinkler):  I also acknowledge Percy in the crowd! It’s great to have the children of members here to see what mum and dad

Mr PITT (Hinkler):  I rise to speak on this PMB. As has been pointed out by many of the speakers this morning, one of the

Mr PITT (Hinkler): I rise to speak on the Customs Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 and the related bill

Mr PITT: My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services. Will the minister update the House on how the government is standing

Mr PITT: I rise to speak on the Modern Slavery Bill 2018 and, like many of the speakers before me, I want to speak about

Mr PITT: I rise to discuss the cashless welfare card legislation, which passed the House and the Senate yesterday to roll out the fourth trial

Mr PITT (Hinkler): I rise to speak about bills. The people in my electorate are struggling with their power bill, they are struggling with their

Mr PITT (Hinkler): I rise to speak about aged care in my electorate of Hinkler. The Hinkler electorate has one of the highest percentages of

Mr PITT (Hinkler): Firstly, I congratulate the member for Canberra, who is a passionate advocate for her community. Whilst I don’t agree with many of

Mr PITT (Hinkler): Deputy Speaker Gee, as you know, this is an important issue for the people that we represent, because right now they cannot

Mr PITT (Hinkler) (10:25): It’s my great pleasure to rise to speak on this PMB. As I know you know, Mr Speaker, there were people in

Mr PITT (Hinkler) (10:03): I rise to talk about the Hervey Bay Seafood Festival, which celebrated its 20th anniversary on 12 August. It is Australia’s

Mr PITT (Hinkler—Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister) (10:14):  Mr Deputy Speaker Hogan, I’m sure that this will be close, and near and dear,