Kate Chaney's recent appearances (OpenAustralia.org)
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date: 2026-02-10T22:05:33+00:00
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items: Palestine Action Group: Protest | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Economy | Private Members' Business | House debates
items: Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail | Bills | House debates
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items: Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
items: Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence | Statements | House debates
items: Disability Support Pension | Constituency Statements | House debates
items: Labor Government | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
items: Perth: Attack | Motions | House debates
items: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail | Bills | House debates
items: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
items: Bondi Beach Attack Victims | Condolences | House debates
items: Valedictory | Statements | House debates
items: Housing | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Gambling Advertising | Questions without Notice | House debates
items: Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates

g93.1
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title: National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
description: I rise today to welcome the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill and the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
encoded: I rise today to welcome the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill and the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill. These bills mark a significant step towards doing what successive governments have failed to do: listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, act on what we hear and build the structural accountability needed to ensure that they are not left behind. The government committed, two years ago, to establishing a legislated independent national commissioner, and I'm pleased to see this promise being honoured. I particularly welcome that the bill establishes the commission as a separate statutory agency, with the commissioner recognised as an independent statutory officer. Independence is not symbolic; it's essential. It means the commissioner can speak hard truths, hold government to account and advocate for the safety and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people without fear or favour. Unfortunately, we have a long history of mostly well-intentioned but ultimately ineffective and sometimes damaging policy, and we need independent voices that can call this out. The power to require individuals or government agencies to provide information or documents, backed by civil penalties for noncompliance, is critical. Without this, systemic issues may remain hidden behind bureaucratic barriers. This is the first national role solely focused on First Nations children and young people. The commissioner will be able to hear directly from children, young people and their families, ensuring that their voices are reflected in advice to government and in the design of programs and services. This should never have been revolutionary, but it has the potential to be transformative. From my experience working in various roles attempting to address Indigenous disadvantage, I've learned …
date: 2026-02-10T17:18:00+00:00

Palestine Action Group: Protest | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: I'm seeking a ruling on whether the member for Flynn is breaching standing order 90 by saying, 'Rip her apart.' Government members interjecting—
encoded: I'm seeking a ruling on whether the member for Flynn is breaching standing order 90 by saying, 'Rip her apart.' Government members interjecting—
date: 2026-02-10T14:06:00+00:00

Economy | Private Members' Business | House debates
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description: Last week the Reserve Bank raised the official cash rate from 3.6 to 3.85 per cent in response to rising inflation. Raising interest rates makes borrowing money more expensive, so businesses and...
encoded: Last week the Reserve Bank raised the official cash rate from 3.6 to 3.85 per cent in response to rising inflation. Raising interest rates makes borrowing money more expensive, so businesses and households spend less. This is a blunt instrument that the RBA uses to cool the economy. This is bad news for many Australians, because higher interest rates directly increase the cost of living, particularly for households with mortgages, small businesses carrying debt and rents whose landlords have to pass on their increased mortgage costs. For millions of people it means higher repayments, less disposable income and tougher decisions about everyday spending. Raising interest rates works largely by hurting poorer and more vulnerable households first. Wealthier households without mortgages or living on savings can continue spending, while those already living on the edge are forced to cut back on spending, which is ultimately how higher rates slow the economy. Annual inflation is now at 3.8 per cent, above the RBA's formal target range of two to three per cent. Inflation matters because it erodes our standard of living, particularly for households whose incomes don't keep pace with prices. Right now, there's ongoing political debate about what has caused the recent inflation pressures. The Treasurer points to strong private sector demand—that is, households and businesses spending more. The opposition points to high levels of public or government spending. In reality, both played a role, and finger pointing does little to solve the problem for your average Australian. What matters now is what we do about it, and it's time for some serious ambition on economic reform. The government can put downward pressure on inflation in a few different ways. One response is reducing government spending. Spending is at its highest level since 1988 other than during the pandemic, and the government needs to reinstate fiscal rules and make ministers and departments more accountable for the …
date: 2026-02-09T11:58:00+00:00

Economy | Private Members' Business | House debates
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description: I second the motion and reserve my right to speak.
encoded: I second the motion and reserve my right to speak.
date: 2026-02-09T11:48:00+00:00

Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail | Bills | House debates
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description: by leave—I move amendments (1) to (7) and (9) to (24), as circulated in my name, together: (1) Clause 2, page 2 (table item 1), omit the table item, substitute: (2) Clause 5, page 4 (line...
encoded: by leave—I move amendments (1) to (7) and (9) to (24), as circulated in my name, together: (1) Clause 2, page 2 (table item 1), omit the table item, substitute: (2) Clause 5, page 4 (line 5), omit "the", substitute "a". (3) Clause 5, page 4 (line 8), omit "the", substitute "a". (4) Clause 9, page 8 (line 10), omit paragraph (c), substitute: (c) 3 Commissioners. (5) Clause 11, page 8 (line 27), omit "if requested by the Minister". (6) Clause 11, page 9 (after line 2), after paragraph (c), insert: (ca) to prepare reports, and provide advice and recommendations to the Minister, the Research Minister and the Science Minister, in relation to research and research training in higher education system and its interactions with the broader research and development system; (7) Clause 11, page 9 (line 4), omit "if requested by the Minister". (9) Clause 11, page 9 (after line 14), after subparagraph (d)(ii), insert: (iia) the funding of research and research training; and (10) Clause 20, page 13 (lines 9 to 12), omit the clause, substitute: 20 Commissioner There are to be 3 Commissioners. (11) Heading to clause 21, page 13 (line 13), omit " the Commissioner ", substitute " a Commissioner ". (12) Clause 22, page 14 (after line 11), at the end of the clause, add: (4) The Secretary and the ATEC must enter into an enforceable agreement specifying minimum staffing levels and standards. (13) Clause 41, page 27 (after line 17), after paragraph (d), insert: (da) the funding of research and research training, including indirect costs of research grants and support for research students; (14) Clause 41, page 28 (after line 25), at the end of the clause, add: Work initiated by the ATEC (4) Within the scope of the ATEC's work plan specified in section 45, the ATEC may initiate its own research and analysis and publish reports, advice and recommendations in relation to the items listed in subsections (1) and (2). (15) Clause 42, page 29 (after line 18), after paragraph (d), insert: (da) the…
date: 2026-02-09T18:21:00+00:00

g31.1
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title: Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
description: by leave—To continue my remarks on the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 from the last sitting day, I also want to address the issue of international...
encoded: by leave—To continue my remarks on the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 from the last sitting day, I also want to address the issue of international student caps. This bill provides ATEC with the function to allocate international student caps for different universities and providers at the request of the minister. As I understand it from discussions with the minister's office, further legislation is required to provide the minister with the power to set enforceable caps for international students at individual universities and providers before ATEC can use this function. So this bill paves the way for future legislation that will allow for enforceable international student caps. The government tried to introduce this power in 2024. I strongly opposed it at the time, and the bill failed to pass. I continue to oppose hard caps as a policy tool. Hard caps are often sold as a housing solution. They are not. Housing supply and structural reform are the real solutions for the housing crisis. International student caps risk damaging Australia's international reputation, undermining a major export industry and destabilising university funding without delivering meaningful relief for our cost-of-living problems. But if the government insists on moving in that direction then it is better that international student caps are set by an expert steward working with universities individually rather than by blunt command and control ministerial settings. For now, though, I maintain that setting hard caps is the wrong answer. I won't make an amendment to remove this role for ATEC, because it's not a bad insurance policy in case future laws are passed to give the minister that power. The accord makes a powerful case for ATEC, and I agree with that case in principle. But I will not support a bill that creates an ATEC that's not independent, not adequately constituted and not equipped to do the job it was created to do. If ATEC is not meaningfull…
date: 2026-02-09T12:13:00+00:00

Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
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description: I rise to speak on the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025. I support an Australian Tertiary Education Commission, or ATEC, in principle. The universities...
encoded: I rise to speak on the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025. I support an Australian Tertiary Education Commission, or ATEC, in principle. The universities accord's final report makes a compelling case that our tertiary education system has lacked long-term stewardship, coordinated planning and a strong evidence base. It's a system that's too important to run on chaotic political and short-term policy. But here's the problem: this bill does not establish the ATEC the accord recommended. It establishes a body called ATEC, but it doesn't give it the independence, the authority or the capability that would justify setting it up at all. In its current form, it risks becoming a lightly rebranded branch of the department—additional bureaucracy for no reason—constrained, dependent and unable to do the hard, long-term work the accord envisaged. I support ATEC in theory, but I oppose this legislation as drafted. I'm not alone. My position has been shaped by consultation with higher education experts and university groups, and by close reading of the submissions made to the Senate committee inquiry. There's a consistent message across many of them: yes to an ATEC in concept, but no to an ATEC that cannot act independently, cannot publish freely and cannot build its own capability. In other words, if ATEC is not meaningfully different from the department then why bother? I'll be moving amendments to attempt to fix these defects, and if the government will not accept these essential changes then I'm unlikely to support this bill in its current form. Firstly, why do we need an ATEC at all? The universities accord's final report is blunt about the nature of the challenge. It says: Our tertiary education system lacks the coordinated, future-focused and evidence-based, decision-making capacity necessary for Australia's future success. This must change. This is not a theoretical complaint. The accord documents a pattern of policy drift, fragmentat…
date: 2026-02-05T16:19:00+00:00

Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence | Statements | House debates
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description: The suspected murders of Leon and Otis Clune and the suicide of their parents in Mosman Park in my electorate have sent shockwaves throughout our community. It brings profound sadness but also...
encoded: The suspected murders of Leon and Otis Clune and the suicide of their parents in Mosman Park in my electorate have sent shockwaves throughout our community. It brings profound sadness but also anger, frustration and unfortunately some division. At the centre of this tragedy were two children whose lives were precious. They deserved safety, opportunity and the chance to grow into their futures. For young people living with disability who are, like all young people, forming a view of themselves, this is a terrifying story. To them, I say: this is an extremely rare event and there is no justification for it. Your life is precious. Your worth is inherent, unquestionable and equal. For families of people living with disability, this event may stir up anger, memories of your hardest moments or fears for the future. It's clear this tragedy has reopened conversations about how our society sees disabled people, how we support families and how we can prevent anyone from feeling alone or without options. The coronial inquest investigation is currently underway to determine the facts. This is likely to be followed by a coronial inquest so we can examine the broader circumstances that led to this crime. As we mourn the loss of this family, we must stand together, acknowledge the pain caused to so many in our community by this devastating event and recommit to protecting every precious life.
date: 2026-02-05T13:30:00+00:00

Disability Support Pension | Constituency Statements | House debates
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description: Australians living with disability deserve dignity, independence and fairness. The current partner income test for the disability support pension undermines these fundamental human rights. The...
encoded: Australians living with disability deserve dignity, independence and fairness. The current partner income test for the disability support pension undermines these fundamental human rights. The DSP exists to recognise that disability can limit a person's capacity to work and earn an income. Yet, for tens of thousands of Australians, that support is reduced or removed altogether simply because they're in a relationship. This policy punishes people for having a supportive relationship and actively discourages autonomy. According to Department of Social Services data from August 2025, about 155,000 Australians receiving the DSP are partnered. Of these, 18 per cent report that their partner has an income. In many cases, these earnings are modest yet still significantly reduce or entirely cancel a person's pension. The same doesn't apply to parents' income when an adult with disability receives the DSP while living in their parents' home. Under current eligibility rules, a couple living together can earn just $380 in combined income per fortnight before the DSP begins to be reduced. Every additional dollar reduces the DSP further. This policy assumes that couples can simply pool their resources and that a partner can and should financially support a person with disability who cannot access the workforce. My constituents have told me about the impact of this policy on their ability to live with dignity and autonomy. I recently met Taylor and her partner, who were flatmates before beginning a de facto relationship. When they began their relationship, Taylor reported the change to Centrelink. As a result, her DSP was reduced to a nominal amount while Taylor's partner completed his PhD and undertook part-time work. Taylor no longer receives any DSP now that her partner has started working full time. Taylor and her partner would like to save for a home and start a family, but they say these goals are unachievable in their current financial circumstances. Another woman in my el…
date: 2026-02-04T09:30:00+00:00

Labor Government | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is for the Prime Minister. Since you came to office in 2022, parliamentary committees have prepared 78 reports and hundreds of recommendations on policy areas ranging from domestic...
encoded: My question is for the Prime Minister. Since you came to office in 2022, parliamentary committees have prepared 78 reports and hundreds of recommendations on policy areas ranging from domestic violence to plastic pollution to gambling harm. Your government has only responded to four of these within the required six-month window. Fifty-seven reports haven't received any response at all. Why is the government consistently failing to respond to important committee recommendations? Why set up these inquiries if they're not going to go anywhere?
date: 2026-02-04T14:52:00+00:00

Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
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description: I rise to speak on the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025. At its heart, this bill aims to improve access to health care and reduce costs by extending...
encoded: I rise to speak on the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025. At its heart, this bill aims to improve access to health care and reduce costs by extending prescribing rights under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to authorised nurse practitioners. These changes recognise the essential role nurse practitioners already play across our health system, and I support the objective of improving accessible, affordable care. In a country as vast and decentralised as Australia, geography too often dictates health outcomes. In rural, regional and remote areas, the closest GP may be hours away. For older Australians, people living with disability, First Nations communities and vulnerable people, the barriers to safe, timely and affordable care can be even higher. When a nurse practitioner is already providing frontline care, it's both logical and safe to allow them to prescribe medicines within a clearly defined scope. While I support the intention of this bill, the success of these reforms will depend entirely on how the detail is implemented. Several stakeholders have highlighted that key elements, including approval conditions and scope of prescribing, are being left for future ministerial determinations. This means we're being asked to legislate a framework without yet seeing the guardrails that will govern it, and we're doing so before the Senate committee has delivered its report. This is not an ideal position for the parliament to be in and risks leaving questions unanswered for practitioners, patients and the broader health system. There are two areas in particular that I want to highlight. First, the scope of medicines available for prescribing must be sensible and safe. This reform should focus on routine, low-risk and clinically appropriate medicines, not those that carry higher risks of dependency or misuse. Schedule 8 medicines, in particular, should fall outside this expanded authority. Our goal here is to improve access,…
date: 2026-02-04T12:22:00+00:00

Perth: Attack | Motions | House debates
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description: I move: That the House: (1) condemns the attempted bombing on January 26 in Boorloo (Perth) that targeted First Peoples and their supporters; (2) notes that the Western Australia Joint Counter...
encoded: I move: That the House: (1) condemns the attempted bombing on January 26 in Boorloo (Perth) that targeted First Peoples and their supporters; (2) notes that the Western Australia Joint Counter Terrorism Team, consisting of the Western Australia Police Force, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, is investigating the incident as a potential terrorist act; (3) acknowledges the serious harm this has caused and expresses its solidarity with all those impacted by this event; (4) further notes that an attack against First Nations people is an attack against all Australians; (5) notes that for many First Nations people, January 26 is a day of mourning and that an attack on this day, at an Invasion Day rally, represents a serious escalation of racial violence against First Peoples; (6) further condemns all acts of violence and racism against First Peoples, and stands in solidarity with First Peoples against rising racism and hate directed at them; (7) affirms that this Parliament's recent condemnation of racially motivated hatred unambiguously includes racism directed at First Peoples; (8) further notes that the Federal Government has a duty to equally protect all people in this country from racism, discrimination, hate speech and the threat of racially motivated violence; (9) further acknowledges that First Peoples in Australia continue to face entrenched racism, racially-motivated hate and threats of violence, and that any instance of this is unacceptable and must be addressed; and (10) calls for governments to continue to take urgent action to address racism, discrimination, hate speech and violence against First Peoples. I thank the House for allocating this time in the parliamentary schedule to discuss this motion, and I thank Senator Thorpe for preparing the words of this motion. This is the first sitting day since the incident at Forrest Place occurred, and it is so important that we acknowledge it, reflect on it and off…
date: 2026-02-03T16:46:00+00:00

Perth: Attack | Motions | House debates
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description: I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following: (1) the Member for Curtin immediately moving a motion relating to the Boorloo (Perth)...
encoded: I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following: (1) the Member for Curtin immediately moving a motion relating to the Boorloo (Perth) bombing attack; (2) debate on the motion continuing immediately; (3) no amendment to the motion being permitted; and (4) any variation to this arrangement being made only on a motion moved by a Minister.
date: 2026-02-03T16:45:00+00:00

Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail | Bills | House debates
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description: I move: (1) Schedule 1, item 13, page 15 (after line 14), at the end of section 114A.4, add: Decision reviewable by ART (6) A decision by the AFP Minister under this section is reviewable by the...
encoded: I move: (1) Schedule 1, item 13, page 15 (after line 14), at the end of section 114A.4, add: Decision reviewable by ART (6) A decision by the AFP Minister under this section is reviewable by the Administrative Review Tribunal. This amendment introduces a provision to ensure that the AFP minister's decision regarding hate groups is reviewable on its merits by the Administrative Review Tribunal. This bill introduces a significant power for the AFP minister which needs safeguards against misuse or mistake. We have to make laws for bad governments, not assuming that we will have good governments, and, when we look overseas, we can see authoritarian figures are rising. Banning organisations is a typical strategy of authoritarian figures, and frequently associated with democratic backsliding, so we need to ensure that a power like this has sufficient safeguards. Some safeguards do exist—the agreement of the Attorney-General and judicial review of the AFP minister's decision about whether the proper process was followed—but it explicitly exempts the application of procedural fairness, so there is no right to be heard. If someone believes that their group has been wrongly designated a hate group, this amendment would give them the ability to seek an ART review of that decision on its merits.
date: 2026-01-20T13:19:00+00:00

Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
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description: Like everyone else, I'm disappointed by the short timeframes provided to engage and consult on complex and important legislation. This bill, the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism...
encoded: Like everyone else, I'm disappointed by the short timeframes provided to engage and consult on complex and important legislation. This bill, the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026, was introduced an hour ago. The committee inquiry was way too short, with the report only tabled today, and this bill will be passed tonight with debate curtailed. This makes a mockery of parliamentary scrutiny. In the time available, I've looked at whether the bill would do four things: address the unacceptable normalisation of antisemitism, reduce the likelihood of hate motivated terrorist attacks, deal fairly with the rise of hatred and violence against all groups, and strike an appropriate balance with important freedoms. Firstly, on the normalisation of antisemitism, this bill is a step forward. In the year to September 2024, antisemitic incidents increased by more than 300 per cent. This is not who we are, and it's important that the law shows that antisemitism is unacceptable in Australia. No matter what you think about the actions of a foreign government on the other side of the world, demonising someone for their race or culture in Australia is not okay. This bill tries to send this message by making racial hatred an aggravating factor in sentencing in a number of Commonwealth crimes, by increasing penalties for existing offences about promoting violence, by creating more serious offences for preachers and spiritual leaders and for people trying to radicalise children under 18, and by making it easier for the Minister for Home Affairs to cancel or refuse visas for people intent on spreading racial hatred. Bigger penalties will not stamp out antisemitism. In fact, no change to the law can, although the vilification laws that have been removed from this bill would have been a good addition and went no further than the current WA law does. But, even without them, this bill does send the message. Secondly, will the bill reduce the like…
date: 2026-01-20T12:26:00+00:00

Bondi Beach Attack Victims | Condolences | House debates
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description: In the eight years I lived at Bondi Beach, I loved the mix of people that you would see on your average Friday night: surfers; city girls catching up in bars; blokes doing laps of the strip in...
encoded: In the eight years I lived at Bondi Beach, I loved the mix of people that you would see on your average Friday night: surfers; city girls catching up in bars; blokes doing laps of the strip in their muscle cars; families of all faiths picnicking on the grass; tourists, fresh off the bus from the airport, feeling the sand between their toes; and Jewish locals walking quietly to shul. It was sometimes rowdy, but it was usually civil. It was the messy promise of multiculturalism and optimism that made me feel proud to be Australian. The horrific antisemitic attack on 14 December was an attempt to break that promise—to frighten and divide us. Just as September 11 was an Islamic extremist attack at the symbolic heart of American capitalism, this was an attack at the symbolic heart of Australian pluralism and inclusion. It was an unspeakable horror to target Jewish Australians on the first night of Hanukkah, while they were celebrating the triumph of light over darkness. It confirmed the worst fears of Jewish Australians, who'd witnessed a rise in antisemitism in recent years, and it will remain a stain on our collective conscience. Today is about remembering and honouring those who lost their lives on that day, as a step towards ensuring it will never happen again. I would like to express the deepest condolences, from myself and my community of Curtin, to the families, friends and communities of the 15 people who were killed that day. Each of their lives tells a story of kindness, connection and courage. They were parents, grandparents, children, brothers, sisters, neighbours and friends who gave to their communities, who built lives here, who loved and who were loved. Today we speak their names and remember them. Boris and Sofia Gurman, married for 34 years, showed incredible bravery on the night, confronting, tackling and disarming one of the attackers, saving countless lives. Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who dedicated his life to community and family, served as a rabbi for 18…
date: 2026-01-19T17:21:00+00:00

Valedictory | Statements | House debates
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description: On the last scheduled sitting day of the parliamentary year, I couldn't be prouder of the constructive, positive and accountable way my community and the crossbench have contributed since the...
encoded: On the last scheduled sitting day of the parliamentary year, I couldn't be prouder of the constructive, positive and accountable way my community and the crossbench have contributed since the start of the 48th parliament. After eight weeks of parliament, the crossbench is already showing its impact. We've had some good wins this year already. The crossbench rigorously interrogated the EPBC bill, collectively proposing 119 amendments. The House knocked back 118, but I was pleased that one of my amendments was accepted—to improve the transparency of the offsets fund. Tomorrow morning we're expecting the bill to come back from the Senate with additional amendments, originally proposed by the crossbench in the House, to protect forests and prevent fossil fuel projects from using the national interest process. Additionally, after fighting for the huge number of older Australians who are waiting, we saw 20,000 home-care packages brought forward ahead of the delayed implementation dates. After repeated demands by the crossbench in the last parliament, the Treasurer agreed not to tax unrealised gains in the new superannuation laws. After I'd tried to split the education bill to ensure the integrity of the higher education system without an international student cap, the government saw sense and did the same thing. After advocating for tax reform in the last term, it's now finally on the agenda, and, after its inclusion in the Economic Reform Roundtable, momentum is building. After I called for the establishment of an Australian AI safety institute to identify risks and support policymakers and regulators, the government announced a similar body would be established. As the government tried to undermine our freedom-of-information laws, it was the crossbench that proposed and debated amendments, drawing attention to the dangerous signs of increasing secrecy. It's now languishing in the Senate. Part of being a constructive crossbench is finding ways to improve or refine legisl…
date: 2025-11-27T17:08:00+00:00

Housing | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is for the Prime Minister. The average house price has gone from four to nine times the average income in the last 25 years, locking younger Australians out of a home. If this...
encoded: My question is for the Prime Minister. The average house price has gone from four to nine times the average income in the last 25 years, locking younger Australians out of a home. If this government is trying to address the housing affordability crisis, are your policies aiming to increase, plateau or reduce house prices?
date: 2025-11-27T15:10:00+00:00

Gambling Advertising | Questions without Notice | House debates
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description: My question is to the Prime Minister. Australians are asking why the government has failed to respond to the Murphy review's unanimous recommendation to ban gambling ads. No-one in this chamber...
encoded: My question is to the Prime Minister. Australians are asking why the government has failed to respond to the Murphy review's unanimous recommendation to ban gambling ads. No-one in this chamber is seeking to ban gambling, despite what you've said, and when asked about reform you list actions that were announced before the Murphy review. Many members of your own party support an ad ban. Why won't you allow a free vote on a ban on ads for online gambling?
date: 2025-11-25T15:09:00+00:00

Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025; Second Reading | Bills | House debates
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description: When I was in my early 20s, I was renting in Sydney, working hard and loving my life and my friends. Once a week I sat down with my boyfriend and we watched The Secret Life of Us on TV. I loved...
encoded: When I was in my early 20s, I was renting in Sydney, working hard and loving my life and my friends. Once a week I sat down with my boyfriend and we watched The Secret Life of Us on TV. I loved it. I felt like Claudia Karvan and Samuel Johnson could easily have been my friends. They sounded like my friends, lived similar lives and dealt with similar issues. We looked forward to Monday nights and chatted about it at work. It became part of the language and culture I shared with my friends and it brought us together. Later, as a parent of young kids, turning on Justine Clarke and Jay Laga'aia on Play School provided the window I needed to get a load of washing out, tidy up or lie exhausted next to my toddlers for a moment. I didn't want my kids to learn to talk with an American accent; I wanted them to understand, embrace and share our unique Australian culture. Although my kids were too old for Bluey, I've watched it with my nieces and nephews and seen the same thing in today's toddlers. Bluey shows the best of us, reflecting our culture and values in a way that reminds not just kids but also adults who we are. Only a few years ago I loved watching Tim Minchin's Upright, a road trip across Australia that ended with a homecoming to Cottesloe, in my electorate of Curtin. The trees, the architecture and the vibe bring these stories into our lives and make them real to us. As our TV viewing patterns have changed, with far more choice, global content and streaming services, our cultural references are becoming more fragmented. We have fewer of these common cultural touchpoints, these collective Australian experiences that bring us together. Some of this is inevitable and positively reflects that we now accept a much broader range of ways to be Australian, and we have endless global choices available to us. But it also comes at a cultural cost, and this cost is not inevitable. TV stations are required to include some Australian content, which is how we get to hear more of …
date: 2025-11-24T18:04:00+00:00