Australian Parliamentary
Policies

the federal government should introduce a carbon pricing mechanism

the federal government should establish a Select Committee on Certain Aspects of Queensland Government Administration related to Commonwealth Government Affairs

the federal government should put a tax on profits earned from mining mineral resources such as coal and iron ore

the federal government should introduce a National Broadband Network ('NBN') using the fibre to the premises ('FTTP') design

the federal government should introduce an emissions reduction fund so it can buy domestic greenhouse gas emissions reductions and offsets by reverse auction. This is a key part of the Coalition Government's Direct Action policy.

the federal government should introduce a carbon farming initiative that encourages the farming and timber industries to decrease carbon emissions or to increase carbon storage (known as carbon sequestration)

the federal government should limit the availability of government social security payments

the federal government should decrease the private health insurance rebate that eligible taxpayers are entitled to

the federal government should encourage Australian-based industry and secure the jobs these industries create by, for example, providing incentives for companies to stay in Australia (note that there are specific policies in respect to the timber, dairy, shipping, coal, and film & TV industries, which means that votes specific to those subjects are not included here)

the federal government should extend any financial and work-related entitlements and benefits that currently only apply to heterosexual couples to same-sex couples and their children

the federal government should administer the paid parental leave scheme rather than employers

the federal government should implement the international conventions that relate to seeking refuge and protection from torture. These include the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees and the non-refoulement provisions of the UN Convention Against Torture and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

the federal government should increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land rights by, for example, increasing their legal recognition and protection

the federal government should amend freedom of information (FOI) legislation to increase public access to government data and documents

the federal government should increase the availability of RU486 and other medications that can induce an abortion

the federal government should increase the standards and assessment processes that protect the public and beef industry from diseases such as mad cow disease

the federal government should deregulate Australia's wheat export market so that bulk wheat export is no longer done through a single exporter (which is known as a 'single desk' policy)

the federal government should introduce legislation that increases consumer protections by, for example, encouraging competition

the federal government should increase fishing restrictions so that fish populations are sustainable

the federal government should increase freedom of political communication in Australia by, for example, protecting people's right to inform others about issues and events in the public interest