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- INTERSTATE ROAD TRANSPORT CHARGE AMENDMENT BILL 2008
- ROAD TRANSPORT CHARGES (AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY) REPEAL BILL 2008
- VETERANS’ ENTITLEMENTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (2007 ELECTION COMMITMENTS) BILL 2008
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WORKPLACE RELATIONS AMENDMENT (TRANSITION TO FORWARD WITH FAIRNESS) BILL 2008
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Second Reading
- Morrison, Scott, MP
- Combet, Greg, MP
- Ciobo, Steven, MP
- Thomson, Kelvin, MP
- Slipper, Peter, MP
- Saffin, Janelle, MP
- Southcott, Dr Andrew, MP
- Sidebottom, Sid, MP
- Hull, Kay, MP
- Hayes, Chris, MP
- Keenan, Michael, MP
- Andrews, Kevin, MP
- Shorten, Bill, MP
- Forrest, John, MP
- Bradbury, David, MP
- Coulton, Mark, MP
- Rishworth, Amanda, MP
- Bird, Sharon, MP
- Owens, Julie, MP
- Ellis, Annette, MP
- Vamvakinou, Maria, MP
- Marles, Richard, MP
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Economy
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Economy
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Fuel Prices
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(Turnbull, Malcolm, MP, Rudd, Kevin, MP)
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Main Committee
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- INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA BILL 2008
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Dr KELLY (Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support) (9:20 AM)
—I move:
That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for consideration and report: Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft facilities, RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory.
The proposal will provide new infrastructure at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory to enable the new airborne early warning and control aircraft to operate effectively from the base. This proposal was referred to the Public Works Committee on 21 June 2007, but the reference lapsed when the previous committee ceased to exist with the prorogation of parliament on 15 October 2007.
This new capability will be an integral part of a layered Australian Defence Force air defence system. The airborne early warning and control capability will enhance surveillance, air defence, fleet support and force coordination operation in defence of Australia’s sovereignty and her national interests. The aircraft will be home based at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales and will use RAAF Base Tindal as a forward operating base. The first aircraft are scheduled for delivery in March 2009. The proposal will provide new taxiways, aprons, shelters, hydrant refuelling and associated infrastructure. The estimated outturn cost of the proposal is $64.2 million plus GST. Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is expected to commence in early 2009, with completion in late 2010. I commend the motion to the House.
Question agreed to.