Where are we at with youth justice reform?
Unfortunately, the bill is going to have to take a back seat.
You're not suggesting they were bought?
They were being lobbied by the company
that funded their campaigns.
Your advisor, Ben, his salary was subsidised
by a company called Earthsong Industries.
by a company called Nick set it up.
Paul's scheduled to open up Nick set it up.
Paul's scheduled to open up the criminal code.
Paul's scheduled to open up I plan to make some amendments.
I never quite know whether you don't know what you're doing or you do.
But if this gives me a win on the floor, then I'm all for it.
I'm gonna ask you to back me. It's gonna be tough at first.
What's happening? I can't say.
What's happening? But if it works, it'll be worth it.
Exebuild killed Marcy.
They killed Jess,
with the help of one of your Ministers.
with the help And they helped me get elected?
You fucked us, Rachel.
MAN: On in five.
The Murphy government remain in damage control
amid the fallout from the sudden resignation of Helena Rossi. The Murphy government remain in damage control
amid the fallout from the sudden resignation of Helena Rossi.
While crossbench MP Rachel Anderson
has guaranteed supply and confidence,
has guaranteed the question now is
what impact she'll have on the government's agenda
as it approaches the next election...
..and whether Paul Murphy can hold on to his shaky minority until then.
With an unpredictable crossbench and an opposition out for blood, ..and whether Paul Murphy can hold on to his shaky minority until then.
With an unpredictable crossbench and an opposition out for blood,
this final sitting day is certain to be the biggest test
this final sitting day is certain of his leadership yet.
Can you just pack that up for me?
And make sure you put the notes Can you just pack that up for me?
And make sure you put the notes in the...those little dividers.
Can you go and put some tabs in that? And make sure you put the notes in the...those little dividers.
Can you go and put some tabs in that?
Just follow what that one looks like. The tabs are there.
Sally, can you just make sure you clip that together for me?
Thank you.
Thanks, guys.
(LAUGHTER, CHATTER)
(CLAPS)
We have a shit-ton of legislation to push through today, people.
The only chat I want to hear is work related.
Where are those briefings I asked for?
You know when to come in.
Yeah, I didn't mind the first million times you told me.
Better not fuck up, then.
You OK? Yeah, I'm OK.
You sure? Yeah, I said I'm fine.
You sure? Stop pestering me.
Alright, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thanks, guys.
WOMAN: (OVER RADIO) Rachel Anderson has saved the government
from a snap election,
stepping in to cover the sudden from a snap election,
stepping in to cover the sudden resignation of Helena Rossi.
It was a... Feels like it's all unravelling.
It was a... ..considering that her electorate...
There are headwinds, but we knew there would be.
..of the Murphy government...
No, I mean all of it.
(PROTESTERS SHOUT INDISTINCTLY)
(SHOUTING CONTINUES)
I don't think they know what they want anymore.
That hasn't changed.
What they want is a government that gives a damn about them.
..low unemployment, persistent inflation and interest rate rises
are darkening the financial outlook for everyday Australians.
Cutting it a bit fucking close to the wire, aren't we, Chuckles?
Cutting it a bit fucking close Succinct talking points.
I'm just making some amends after this morning's op eds.
Well, I wanted them reissued an hour ago.
Well, so did I, but some of us are human, Sharon.
Where the fuck is AI when you need it?
Morning, folks. Another day at the factory.
MAN: Morning, Prime Minister.
And we're through with the dummy spitting, right?
WOMAN: Can I grab you another coffee, Prime Minister?
No, better stop at three,
otherwise I won't be able to sleep through Question Time.
Did you see the Ausnews op ed? Mm-hm.
Out for blood, as usual. Are we on it?
Yeah, Charlie's making changes to the talking points now.
Just some pre-emptive strikes in case we need it.
I mean, it looks like he's pulled his head in
I mean, it looks like since yesterday's meltdown.
Good. We on track for today?
Other side's primed and ready to spew dog vomit all over the house.
Other side's primed and ready to spew No surprises there.
But, ah...we've got the numbers.
Crossbench is solid on this one.
Even Alex?
Even Alex understands
the importance and the common sense of this legislation.
the importance and the common sense It's going to go through.
Thank Christ. We need a win.
Yeah, and if we're not careful
we may actually get some positive coverage in tomorrow's press.
Resorting to blind optimism now, are we?
Where's Home Affairs?
It should be there. I specifically...
It should be there. Oh, fucking incompetents! Jesus.
I tell you, if you want a job done around here...
Fuck!
Tegan?
Any surprises?
No, it looks like business as usual.
What exactly did Alex say?
Ah, that she had Damien in the palm of her hand.
She's up to something.
Well, whatever Alex is planning, we stay the course.
She creates an opportunity, we take it.
Has your office had a reach-out from Kathleen?
She can't be happy about me backing Paul.
She can't be happy about me No.
But that might work out for us.
Tell her you're well-positioned
to kill the Procurement Bill when it comes back from the Senate.
Oh, that's a good spin.
And let me take the meeting with Matthew.
He might be more honest with me about his roadblock.
Yeah. Yeah, that might take the pressure off.
Yeah. Yeah, that might take I'm starting to feel like a stalker.
(CHUCKLES) And you'll follow up with Kathleen?
Yes. OK.
Thanks, Peter. Yeah.
Morning.
Good morning, Madam Speaker.
Gorgeous day out there, isn't it? Sure is.
Look, I don't know what she was thinking, but I'll find out.
Look, I don't know what she was Just sit tight till then.
Listen, I'll see you in there.
They don't look very happy.
Look, we were getting there.
Then Rachel went and guaranteed Paul's supply and confidence.
It's a shit show. Well, short-term.
The election will be brought forward, so...
Which way do you want to go, Matthew?
What, apart from the obvious? Yes.
Rachel was a great PM...
..but is she the right person to lead this new party?
Well, you've worked with her? Yeah.
She has a huge reach,
and she's a ferocious fundraiser, as we both know.
and she's a ferocious fundraiser, And she's never been more popular.
So, what exactly are you doubting here?
Listen, that's all true.
I just want to be certain
that we all still have enough left I just want to be certain
that we all still have enough left in the tank
that we all still have enough left to see this thing through.
You really doubt that she's the right person for this?
That she doesn't have the fight for it?
Look, um...Rachel has asked me to warn you.
Alex Irving, she's up to something. We don't know what.
You need to be prepared. It might turn ugly.
This fuckin' place. (CHUCKLES)
This fuckin' place. Thanks.
Minister. Just a couple of adjustments.
Thank you.
MAN: Honourable Members, the Speaker.
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples,
who are the traditional custodians of the Canberra area
and pay respect to elders past and present
of all Australia's Indigenous peoples.
of all Australia's God Almighty, we humbly beseech thee
to vouchsafe thy blessing upon this Parliament.
Direct and prosper our deliberations to the advancement of thy glory
and the true welfare of the people of Australia.
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive...
Why aren't the talking points down there?
They'll be there. Before the second reading, please.
They'll be there. God, we haven't got all day.
Did you get onto Home Affairs? God, we haven't got all day.
Did you get onto Home Affairs? Yeah, well...
Did you get onto Home Affairs? I mean, it's their fucking bill.
The least they could do is show a modicum of interest.
The PM wants to see him before he goes in.
MAN: Can you get Sharon in here?
(SIGHS) Oh, fuck. What the fuck?
Sorry, Sharon, the PM is... Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm on it.
(SIGHS)
SPEAKER: And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
SPEAKER: And lead us not into For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory forever and ever.
Amen. ALL: Amen.
Catching up on the football, I'm guessing?
Of course.
(RETCHES)
(TOILET FLUSHES)
(COUGHS)
Good morning, sunshine.
Mm.
Shouldn't you be at school?
Mm.
Heard you and your mate might have gone a bit overboard last night.
Mm. Hey, this will fix you.
Grease and protein. Best cure for a hangover.
Was it worth it, at least?
Not when it makes you feel this shit.
Not when it makes you What did you drink?
Mum's rum.
It's OK with Coke.
Sure, if... Ooh.
You OK? (GROANS)
You OK? Mm-hm. Contraction.
Shouldn't you be in the hospital or something?
Yeah, they're, ah...
..yeah, a little close for comfort now. Oh...
Can you try Charlie again for me?
(BREATHES STEADILY)
Oh...
(GROANS) Ooh... (INDISTINCT MALE VOICE OVER PHONE)
(GROANS) Ooh... Voicemail.
OK. Can you get my overnight bag? It's in the lounge room.
And my keys. You're going to need to drive.
I'm probably still over the limit.
If I get pulled over, Mum will murder me.
What about an ambulance?
I'm not having this baby on the kitchen floor.
Go on, go. Get it. Please.
MAN: The standing committee made 16 recommendations
for targeted, legislative policy and administrative changes.
for targeted, legislative policy (CLEARS THROAT) Ah...
The committee recommends (CLEARS THROAT) Ah...
The committee recommends that the Department of Finance
The committee recommends provide an update of its review,
the findings of the Auditor General,
Report 11...
(FADES) ..2022 to '23.
I want you in the advisor's box with Charlie, and you stay here with me.
Bill's up! They can't start without me.
You're past being fashionably late. Got your words?
Is anyone from Home Affairs there?
Yeah, they said the head of the department will be in the box,
Yeah, they said the head but Charlie's there for the duration.
He'd want to be.
(PHONE RINGS) He'd want to be.
(PHONE RINGS) Oh, God, whose...
(PHONE RINGS) Whose fucking phone is that?
Hi, Dee, Charlie's down...
(OVER PHONE) Where is fuck Hi, Dee, Charlie's down...
(OVER PHONE) Where is fuck is Charlie, Sharon?
No, he can't... She's coming! Oh, God!
No, he can't... Um...no, hold on.
Don't worry. No, hold on. It's OK.
Hold the fort. I'll be back.
(GROANS)
Next time, call an ambulance.
Whatever, mate.
(PANTS) OK. OK.
(GROANS)
OK. Are you the father?
Ah... No.
That's my aunt.
No, my partner's at work.
So a support person. Follow us.
You hear from Charlie?
Formal tabling of the government's response
to the interim and final report by the Joint Select Committee.
We now move to the next order of business. I call the clerk.
Government Business Orders of the Day. Number four.
The resumption of the second reading debate
on the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2024.
I give the call to the Prime Minister.
I give the call MURPHY: Thank you, Madam Speaker.
(PHONE BUZZES)
This is substantive legislation we're debating.
As previously outlined,
this bill encompasses effective and immediate amendments
to the Criminal Code Act 1995, to bring it into the 21st century.
to the Criminal Code Act 1995, This legislation represents
necessary and overdue amendments to the Act
to reflect our changing society.
We've consulted widely and sought advice
to address the shortfalls of the existing legislation.
It is the duty of the Australian Government
to keep Australians safe, Madam Speaker,
and this bill demonstrates the Government's effectiveness...
Come on, come on, pick up.
Hey, I left my fucking phone in the office, OK? I'm on my way.
BAUER: This bill, Madam Speaker,
is the work of a weak and illegitimate Prime Minister
and a hopelessly divided minority government.
You're saying this? Are you saying this?
The most hypocritical and deceitful government
The most hypocritical this country has seen in decades.
It's not a government interested in protecting ordinary people,
It's not a government interested Madam Speaker.
This bill is pure posturing Madam Speaker.
This bill is pure posturing and time wasting, Madam Speaker.
Who's posturing and time-wasting? Sit down, you muppet.
Members on both sides will cease interjecting.
Pure posturing for a very simple reason, Madam Speaker.
That this is not in the nation's interest,
but to placate certain members of the crossbench
who prop up this poor excuse for a Prime Minister.
who prop up this poor excuse (COMMOTION)
This bill is pandering to (COMMOTION)
This bill is pandering to the puppeteers, Madam Speaker.
This bill is pandering to This bill is too little too late.
It's evidence that this barely held-together government...
(LAUGHTER) Time!
(LAUGHTER) ..is grossly incompetent.
Can you believe this guy?
I give the call to the Prime Minister.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I hope the Leader of the Opposition feels better
for getting that pile of effluent off his chest.
Order. Because that's all it is.
A steaming bucket of horse manure, Madam Speaker.
I ask the Prime Minister to kindly curb his poetic turn of phrase.
I ask the Prime Minister to kindly I'll do my best, Madam Speaker.
You see, it doesn't matter I'll do my best, Madam Speaker.
You see, it doesn't matter how this other side spins it,
the Australian people can see right through
the Australian people the divisive party political rhetoric
that this Opposition so often resorts to.
OTHERS: Hear, hear. You mean the Opposition?
The truth, Madam Speaker,
is that the Leader of the Opposition
just isn't a big-enough man
to admit when the government has got it right.
I'll admit it if you get it right. We've got the balance right.
We're making for fairer and better sentencing.
We're addressing domestic terrorism and we're improving procedure.
We're addressing domestic terrorism What a mess.
In brief, Madam Speaker,
while this Opposition is pissing in the wind...
(LAUGHTER) Madam Speaker!
The Prime Minister will kindly refrain
from using unparliamentary language.
Apologies, Madam Speaker.
While the Opposition is...
Urinating in the wind?
(LAUGHTER)
..the government is getting on with business.
..the government is getting We're getting the job done.
OTHERS: Hear! Hear!
Does the Member for Freeman seek the call?
Does the Member for Freeman I do, Madam Speaker.
I give the call I do, Madam Speaker.
I give the call to the Member for Freeman.
I give the call Thank you, Madam Speaker.
This Bill should be withdrawn and redrafted.
I move that all words after 'that' be omitted,
with a view to substituting with the following words,
"The Government must provide for fairness in sentencing
"The Government must provide "by acting on expert studies
"recommending the relocation of funds
"recommending "from prisons and youth detention
"to community "from prisons and youth detention
"to community and health-based initiatives,
"thereby moving the justice system away from
"punitive treatment supplied for private profit
"punitive treatment supplied "and towards
"not-for-profit restorative justice "and towards
"not-for-profit restorative justice and rehabilitation."
"not-for-profit restorative justice Oh, for fuck's sake, Alex.
Why don't we defund the police, abolish prisons,
and all sing Kumbaya while we're at it?
Order. The Leader of the Opposition.
This motion is preposterous, Madam Speaker.
The Prime Minister knows as well as I do
that the motion is actually within Standing Orders.
The Prime Minister will take his seat.
The Prime Minister Take a seat. Down you go.
The Member for Freeman is aware that
amendments of this kind must be seconded.
amendments of this kind I am, Madam Speaker.
And is the motion seconded?
(LAUGHTER)
Order!
Where are your mates, Alex?
(LAUGHTER) Order.
(LAUGHTER) Gone to the pub?
I thought the Member for Freeman had been around long enough
I thought the Member for Freeman not to make a spectacle of herself.
Obviously not, mate. Order!
The Member for Freeman has the call.
Will the Prime Minister commit
to overhauling the youth justice system
to overhauling in his next term of Government?
(LAUGHS) What next term?
The Leader of the Opposition has been warned.
My commitment is to the Australian people
My commitment is to and not to the Member for Freeman.
OTHERS: Hear, hear.
And it is to the Australian people that I'll be answerable to.
Doesn't seem like it, mate. I know a henpecked cock when I see one.
Doesn't seem like it, mate. I know (LAUGHTER)
Can you get rid of him? (LAUGHTER)
Can you get rid of him? Can... Can you...
The Leader of the Opposition will cease disorderly conduct
The Leader of the Opposition or I'll eject him under 94A.
I will have silence and order on the floor.
As the motion is not seconded, the amendment will not be debated.
The question put to the House
is that the Bill be now read a second time.
All those of that opinion say Aye. OTHERS: Aye.
Those against, No.
I think the Ayes have it. Clauses 1 to 26 are agreed.
The question is that clauses 27 to 32 be agreed to.
The question is that clauses I put the...
I give the call to the Member for Freeman.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I request that the amendments Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I request that the amendments in my name now be circulated.
I request that the amendments (MURMURING)
What amendments are these? Hey. Hey, hey.
What amendments... She must've had them under embargo.
What the hell is she playing at?
Maternity Ward? Down the hall to the left.
(GROANS) That's OK, I got it from here.
(GROANS) Took your time, hey.
Sorry, I left as soon as I got your message.
Oh, where have you been...
What have I missed? Anything good?
Eight centimetres. Getting close.
Main feature should start soon.
OK. How do you feel? Main feature should start soon.
OK. How do you feel? (GROANS)
Like we should have made more antenatal classes.
Like we should have made (GROANS)
What's that? What about the birth plan? You said no drugs.
Fuck the birth plan! OK.
Madam Speaker, as I stated,
the Bill proposed by this government is not only flawed,
the Bill proposed by this but insufficient in its reach.
My amendments go some way to addressing its shortcomings.
While this government has had ample opportunity
to make vital decisions on justice reform,
and time enough to make a difference in this country,
disappointingly they have not had the courage to lead.
Ordinary Australians have to ask, "Why not?"
(OVER TV) Why have their leaders not had the courage
to break free from the chokehold?
of lobbyists, big business, and the media,
and actually do what's in the interest of their constituents?
MAN: Have you actually talked to your constituents?
(OVER TV) In the interests of building
a better and fairer country...
Shh!
..it's time to stand up and do what needs to be done.
..it's time to stand up As you will see, these amendments
propose an increase in the minimum sentence
for acts of domestic terrorism,
against the unlawful use of violence and intimidation
against the unlawful use in the pursuit of political aims.
Minimum sentencing for this kind of brutal violence,
incited by hate and prejudice,
driven by the media and social media...
driven by the media Wait a minute.
One minute you want to abolish prisons,
the next you want to lock people up and throw away the key.
the next you want to lock people up Now, how about you make up your mind?
OTHERS: Hear, hear. Order. Order.
The Prime Minister and Members on the right will cease interjecting.
This kind of violence has no place in Australia
and an increase in minimum sentencing...
Has she got the crossbench? No, no, no. Where's Rachel Anderson?
I commend these amendments to the House.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Oh.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Jesus fuck. Alex has got power.
Go tell the Prime Minister.
The question is that the amendments are agreed to.
I give the call to the Leader of the Opposition.
Is this it? Not yet.
Madam Speaker... Not yet.
MAN: Oh, here we go.
(COMMOTION)
May I applaud the Member for Freeman...
May I applaud MAN: Oh, you would.
..for finally pushing MAN: Oh, you would.
..for finally pushing this government
..for finally pushing to take national security seriously.
MAN: Oh, you're so predictable!
While these amendments could and should go further,
they're already an improvement on the impoverished Bill
the government has cobbled together
to give the appearance they're actually doing something.
The Member for Freeman is doing what the government will never do
The Member for Freeman is doing if left to their own devices.
The Member for Freeman if left to their own devices.
The Member for Freeman is stepping up
and protecting ordinary Australians
from brutal and violent attacks
perpetrated by those who don't share our values.
Madam Speaker, I commend these amendments to the House.
MAN: Thank you so much. Thank you.
The question is that the amendments are agreed to.
I give the call to the Prime Minister.
I give the call Madam Speaker,
what a laughable display from the Leader of the Opposition,
jumping on the Member for Freeman's bandwagon
and using it to showboat for his own conservative base.
And God only knows what the Member for Freeman is doing,
hijacking a responsible piece of legislation
and collaborating with an extreme right-wing dog-whistler
and collaborating with an extreme to get attention for herself.
Order! The Prime Minister to get attention for herself.
Order! The Prime Minister will withdraw that imputation.
Order! The Prime Minister Withdrawn, Madam Speaker.
Needless to say, the Government will not be supporting these amendments.
Needless to say, the Government will The Member for Freeman is well aware
that extensive expert advice was The Member for Freeman is well aware
that extensive expert advice was taken in preparation of this Bill.
In the light of the most recent traumatic events against her,
I understand that the Member for Freeman has personal interests
I understand that the Member in minimum sentencing.
But personal interests in minimum sentencing.
But personal interests have been known to cloud judgement.
And in this case, her judgement is very cloudy indeed.
And in this case, her judgement OTHERS: Hear, hear.
The question is that the amendments are agreed to.
The question is that the amendments Those of the opinion say Aye.
OTHERS: Aye!
Hey, hey, Member for Tucker.
Does your party know Hey, hey, Member for Tucker.
Does your party know what you're actually doing?
You're Green, mate.
Green on the outside. Blue on the inside.
Green Tory! Order!
Where are ya?
Order.
Those against, No.
OTHERS: No!
Do the Ayes have it? No!
The Noes have it. Division required. Ring the bells for four minutes.
(BELL RINGS)
What the hell is she doing?
Well, shitting on you from a great height.
Well, shitting on you Minimum sentencing, is she serious?
No, no, it's just a bullshit stunt Minimum sentencing, is she serious?
No, no, it's just a bullshit stunt to make you look weak.
She's got Bauer and the crossbench in her back pocket. This is bad.
She's got Bauer and the crossbench You think?
So, what the fuck are you doing, Alex?
I figure at this point anything is better than nothing.
Which seems to be your default position.
Which seems to be You push this through, then what?
I'm going to get the next tranche You push this through, then what?
I'm going to get the next tranche through. With your support.
Surprise.
(CHUCKLES)
I told you to be patient.
I want to do this, I told you to be patient.
I want to do this, but we agreed next term.
I don't have the time. Not sure if you do either.
You know I can't support this. The states will revolt.
I can see that you risk looking spineless,
but if these don't pass,
I can move to discontinue the reading of your Bill,
I can move to discontinue and it'll get thrown out.
And that's really not a good look for a government Bill, is it?
You don't have the numbers.
Damien is so excited he's about to come. I've got the crossbench.
Do the math.
Or get Sharon to do it for you.
Oh, you know, you're right.
I have been around this place long enough to know better.
Lock the doors.
Any idea what's going on?
No. Do you? No, but it's fun.
The question is, is that amendments one to three,
circulated in the name of the Member for Freeman be agreed to.
Ayes pass to the right of the chair, Noes to the left.
(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYS THROUGH HEADPHONES)
(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYS Fuuuuuck!
Fuck! (EXCLAIMS)
I can't do it! I can't do it!
I, I can't do it!
Yes, you can. You're nearly there, I promise.
He's right. You're getting close.
Now I want you to push for real next time.
What the fuck do you think I was doing?
Do we need a Caesar? Everything's fine.
Everything's fine, OK? Now, when you're ready, when you feel it...
Everything's fine, OK? Now, when Push.
Keep pushing.
You're doing great.
Keep pushing. (EXCLAIMS)
Baby's crowning.
You're doing great. (CRIES)
You're doing great. (LAUGHTER, HUBBUB)
Order.
The result of the division is Ayes 75, Noes 73.
The matter is resolved in the affirmative.
The matter is resolved (APPLAUSE)
Paul Murphy suffered an embarrassing defeat on the floor of Parliament
when the Opposition backed a surprise amendment
when the Opposition backed proposed by MP Alex Irving
to the Government's Criminal Code Reform Bill.
(HUBBUB)
MAN: Sing it. Sing it loud and proud, mate.
We now proceed to read Amendments 4 to 11.
I give the call to the Member for Freeman.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I now move Amendments 4 to 11, as circulated in my name.
These amendments include
raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14,
as well as raising the minimum age of detention to 16.
What the fuck is she talking about? We didn't agree to this.
What the fuck is she talking about? Madam Speaker,
Australia's age of criminal responsibility
Australia's age of is significantly below
the United Nations' recommended is significantly below
the United Nations' recommended minimum 14 years.
It is also the recommendation of the Australian Human Rights Commission.
We should be leading the world on human rights,
not playing catch-up.
Let me help you up there on your soapbox, darlin'.
(LAUGHTER)
The Leader of the Opposition
will let the Member for Freeman speak without interruption.
will let the Member for Freeman Thank you, Madam Speaker.
We need to keep our kids Thank you, Madam Speaker.
We need to keep our kids out of the justice system
We need to keep our kids for as long as possible.
Studies show that locking up children as young as 10 years old
Studies show that locking up children makes them more likely to re-offend
and sets them up for a lifetime makes them more likely to re-offend
and sets them up for a lifetime in the criminal justice system.
and sets them up for a lifetime Australia has a shameful record.
And I shouldn't remind this Prime Minister
that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
are the most incarcerated people on earth.
Here we go again with the colour card.
These are criminals and thugs we are talking about here.
OTHERS: Hear, hear! Order.
OTHERS: Hear, hear! Aboriginal children account
for almost 65% of young people Aboriginal children account
for almost 65% of young people behind bars,
23 times more likely to be in detention
23 times more likely than non-Indigenous people.
So, what does that say about them? The numbers speak for themselves.
Order.
The Leader of the Opposition will cease interjecting
or he'll leave the chamber under 94A.
Our laws... (PHONE DINGS)
..disproportionately affect Aboriginal children.
..disproportionately They tear families apart
and they entrench disadvantage down the generations.
Children in this country are being strip searched, assaulted,
Children in this country and thrown into adult prisons.
Children are dying in detention.
We have to act now.
We can reform a broken, punitive system
to one that is restorative,
providing age-appropriate services outside the criminal justice system.
Children who are still losing their baby teeth
should not be thrown in prison, Madam Speaker.
Now, these amendments are not a wish list, Madam Speaker.
Now, these amendments are not They need to be actioned urgently.
I give the call to the Leader of the Opposition.
BAUER: Thank you kindly, Madam Speaker.
BAUER: Thank you kindly, You had me worried for a minute.
And here I was beginning to think
the Member for Freeman had finally And here I was beginning to think
the Member for Freeman had finally come to her senses.
the Member for Freeman had finally (LAUGHTER)
But this drivel, this is bleeding heart politics gone mad.
But this drivel, this is Do I need to remind the House
that we have a youth crime crisis in this country?
OTHERS: Hear, hear.
And the Member for Freeman thinks the answer to that
And the Member for Freeman thinks is to go soft on the perpetrators.
"Let them go! Don't lock them up!"
Not so much as a smack "Let them go! Don't lock them up!"
Not so much as a smack on the backside.
Not so much as a smack They're just kiddies, after all.
Kiddies who steal cars, vandalise property, assault people,
Kiddies who steal cars, and commit murder, Madam Speaker!
OTHERS: Shame! Shame! and commit murder, Madam Speaker!
OTHERS: Shame! Shame! Order. Order.
If certain sectors of Australia can't control their children,
can't raise them to be responsible citizens,
why should the rest of Australia suffer?
What about the innocent victims? Good, law-abiding Australians.
Go ask the people of Townsville and Darwin how they feel about it.
Don't you dare use the people of Townsville and Darwin
to further your agenda.
Ask the people of Townsville and Darwin how they feel about it,
when these gangs of youths
break in, bash them, assault them,
and they can't do anything about it.
and they can't do anything Oh, shame, Damien, shame.
Pensioners out there are fed up Oh, shame, Damien, shame.
Pensioners out there are fed up with having their homes broken into
and being knocked down on the streets
and being knocked down by these delinquents.
MAN: Rubbish!
I don't care if their skin's MAN: Rubbish!
I don't care if their skin's green, pink, or polka dot.
Don't give me this rubbish they're too young to know
Don't give me this rubbish what they're talking about.
Raising the age won't stop the crime.
It just means no-one will be held accountable.
It just means no-one Where does the buck stop?
Have no doubt, Madam Speaker,
the Opposition will be voting against these amendments.
Our policy is, and always will be, to make Australia a safe country
in which ordinary Australians can live and raise their families
away from violence and dangerous elements.
There is only one solution to this, and that is to be tough on crime.
And anyone who votes for these amendments
might as well go out and bash an innocent pensioner themselves!
Sit down! This is a House of Legislature.
This isn't talkback radio, mate. Sit down!
I don't care how old they are.
I don't care how sad their story is.
Because in my book, if you do the crime, you do the time.
Because in my book, if you do (APPLAUSE)
I give the call to the Member for Freeman.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
The Leader of the Opposition seeks to politicise something
that is beyond politics.
This is about human rights.
This is about children's rights.
And I challenge anyone who votes against these amendments
with a good conscience.
My conscience is clean as a whistle, sweetheart.
Yeah, well, whistling is your forte, Damien.
Oh, so... (HUBBUB)
On my feet.
The Member for Freeman has the call.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I want to remind all those who vote today against these amendments
that Hansard will record your names.
Each and every one of you will go down in history
for those who voted to continue the incarceration of children,
for those who voted to continue Madam Speaker.
Children as young as 10 years old.
The Opposition Leader wants to talk about innocence.
There is nothing innocent about taking away a child's future
before they even know what to do with it.
And what makes these 10 year-olds different
And what makes from your ordinary Australians?
Because their skin isn't green, pink, or polka dot.
Because their skin isn't green, They're black.
Which kids are we as a country choosing to care about here?
There is only one choice to make today.
Vote yes and stand up for justice, humanity and compassion.
Or vote no, and forever be on the wrong side of history.
I commend these amendments to the House.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
The question is that the amendments 4 to 11 circulated in the name
of the Member for Freeman be agreed to.
All those of that opinion say aye.
OTHERS: Aye. Against, No.
OTHERS: No! Do the Ayes have it?
OTHERS: No! They do not.
The Noes have it. Division required.
Ring the bells for four minutes.
(BELL RINGS, HUBBUB)
She's got us over a barrel.
If we vote yes, She's got us over a barrel.
If we vote yes, I'll look like her fucking lapdog.
I know, but you can't say no. You can't vote no.
I know, but you can't say no. Because you don't want to be seen
drinking out of the same sewer as Damien.
Right? And you actually can't say
you want to keep locking up 10-year-olds.
you want to keep locking up Especially not black ones.
Of course I don't want to.
But, Jesus. Yeah, it's...
Anyway, she's got the numbers to kill the Bill
Anyway, she's got the numbers if we vote against her.
If we vote yes,
the state will break my balls If we vote yes,
the state will break my balls for treading on their toes.
Well, we blame her. We blame Alex. Everyone knows she's a loose unit.
Well, we blame her. We blame Alex. We had no idea.
No. Plausible deniability.
I still look fucking weak. No. Plausible deniability.
I still look fucking weak. Yeah, but she's off your back.
It's everything you wanted. It's the outcome you need.
What do you want us to do?
Yes. What do you want us to do?
Yes. Yep?
OK. Yep.
(BELL RINGS)
No, no, this is not happening.
I'm abstaining.
He will fucking destroy you.
What's he doing? He's fucking abstaining.
What's he doing? He's fucking what?
Kohli, where are you going, mate?
My constituents wouldn't want me Kohli, where are you going, mate?
My constituents wouldn't want me to vote with you on this.
I didn't run on a platform of brutality. Irving's right.
I didn't run on a platform This is human rights, not politics.
(OTHERS EXCLAIM)
You vote with the party. This isn't a fucking conscience vote.
(OTHERS EXCLAIM) It is now.
(CHEERING, APPLAUSE) You're finished, Kohli!
Oh, yeah, go on, lap it up, lap it up!
Oh, yeah, go on, lap it up, Oh, you're spineless!
Jelly fucking legs!
Yeah, go on. Get over there!
Oh, Matthew. Shall we have a chat?
Lock the doors.
(PHONE BUZZES)
The question before the House
is that amendments 4 to 11
circulated in the name of the Member for Freeman be agreed to.
Ayes will pass to the right of the chair,
Ayes will pass Noes to the left.
Order. Results of the division.
Ayes 76. Noes 63.
The matter is resolved in the affirmative.
The matter is resolved (CHEERING, APPLAUSE)
Yes!
MAN: Yes!
Historic scenes in Parliament today
as MP Alex Irving moved amendments
to raise the age of as MP Alex Irving moved amendments
to raise the age of criminal responsibility
to raise the age of for the first time in Australia.
Damien Bauer opposed the motion,
but the Opposition was left in tatters
when the moderate faction walked out of the vote
in a move that could spell the end of the party.
(MELANCHOLY MUSIC)
(OVER PHONE) Hi, you've reached Charlie Irving.
Sorry, I can't take your call right now.
Leave a message and I'll get straight back to you.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Charlie. We raised the age.
It was the bare minimum of what we wanted to get done
and it almost bloody killed me but...
..but at least we won't be locking up 10-year-olds.
I love you.
We did it.
(SNIFFS)
WOMAN: Ms Anderson, what does this mean for the future of...
Any questions about Damien Bauer or his party
are a matter for my fellow colleagues.
This Parliament today achieved something truly historic.
I'm happy to talk in the days ahead when we've all caught our breath.
How long are you going to hold up the Paul Murphy government?
How long are you going to hold up That's enough, thank you.
(PHONE BUZZES)
Hey. They expecting us? Yep.
Alright, this is it.
(HUBBUB)
MATTHEW: So, there's no regrets. (HUBBUB)
MATTHEW: So, there's no regrets. We're here now, and let's figure out
how to deal with this now.
Hi, folks. I just wanted to say congratulations.
You drew a line in the sand today and you stood on your principles.
You drew a line in the sand today I know that'll come at a cost.
Damien will come after you in the party room,
Damien will come after you he'll come after you in the press,
and he will come after you in pre-selection.
That's not the party you joined, so you have a right to walk away.
That's not the party you joined, I know for some of you
that splitting the party will be too much to ask.
You might still believe in fighting for the broad church
from within the tent,
and I respect that, and I wish you luck.
But the alliance has a draft constitution,
we're closing a deal with our financiers, and we are ready.
We have strength in numbers if we stick together.
We'll need to talk to our electorates.
Not everyone will understand.
Of course.
We have a chance to build a Centre Alliance
We have a chance to build that holds the balance of power
with a formal agreement that holds the balance of power
with a formal agreement in every Federal Government
with a formal agreement from this moment forward.
I hope that you join with me and take that chance.
Thank you, Matthew. We've got this.
Right, everyone, you know what to do. No-one says a word.
Good luck, Rachel. Thanks, Donna.
What?
That was epic.
You sure you got the numbers in the Senate?
It's government legislation now. It'll pass.
You up for this?
Yeah.
Make sure you enjoy the moment.
Savour it.
Because you just made fucking history.
Dominic. Ms Irving.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Everyone, please.
Thank you for waiting. It's been a long session.
What has been achieved today is monumental.
What has been achieved today REPORTERS: Ms Irving! Ms Irving!
Just one at a time, please. One at a time.
WOMAN: Congratulations, Ms Irving. You have achieved so much today.
Thank you.
What have you got to say for yourself?
I'm incredibly proud.
MAN: How do you answer the fresh allegations made against you?
Were you paid for your vote?
What?
What's your relationship with Earthsong Industries?
Earthsong?
Today's Ausnews report alleges that you took money
in return for supporting a green tech company
with alleged links to organised crime.
Alex, what's your position on minimum sentencing
Alex, what's your position for corrupt politicians?
REPORTERS: Ms Irving! Ms Irving! Ms Irving!
REPORTERS: Ms Irving! Ms Irving! (HUBBUB)
What the fuck, Rachel? Did Marion publish?
I don't see how. We got an injunction.
Why are there journos in the front yard?
I think I fucked up. in the front yard?
I think I fucked up.
should be stepping down.
WOMAN: It isn't Alex and Helena should be stepping down.
Everything. should be stepping down.
Everything.
It just leads back to you.
Do you know who else took money directly from Earthsong Industries?
Paul Murphy.
BAUER: How much money did she take from organised crime?
How many votes did she sell? from organised crime?
How many votes did she sell?
And how much longer does she intend
with her presence?
to disgrace our parliament with her presence?
(ALL EXCLAIM) Alex!
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