House debates
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- National Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee; Appointment (1 speech)
I move: That: (1) the resolution of appointment for the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission be amended to replace subparagraph 1(l) with the following: "(l)...
- Appointment (1 speech)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Leader of the House from moving the following motion immediately: That all words in paragraph (d) of...
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I declare that the following order of the day, government business, is referred to the Federation Chamber for debate: Address in Reply to the Governor-General's speech: resumption of debate.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Energy (1 speech)
Today we see the billionaires are being set up to make even more money out of you sooner, because we have to change the environmental laws to allow them to build more intermittent power precincts...
- Canberra Electorate: Housing (1 speech)
My constituents Abby and Lachlan, both just 23, recently bought their first home in Lawson in my electorate. I want to thank them for welcoming me, the Prime Minister and the Minister for Housing...
- Energy (3 speeches)
This government is the worst government in the last 20 years on emissions reduction. You know who achieved a greater emissions reduction than this government? Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and...
- Housing (1 speech)
During the election campaign, the thing I heard most often from young people in my electorate of Banks was that they wanted to see a government that would help them get into their first home. I...
- Middle East: Protests (1 speech)
I want to speak today about the huge rallies we saw over the weekend in support of the Palestinian people. This is what hope looks like—hundreds of thousands of people rallying across the...
- Housing (1 speech)
Housing is a human right and an important foundation in anyone's life. I saw, as a child growing up in Brisbane with foster siblings, how a safe home can be life changing. The challenges we face...
- Warringah Electorate: Australia Post (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on behalf of the Milsons Point, Kirribilli and Lavender Bay communities, who are shocked and deeply disappointed by the decision to close the Milsons Point post office. This...
- Housing (1 speech)
JORDAN-BAIRD () (): Housing is everything in the western suburbs of Melbourne, and Gorton is one of the youngest and fastest growing electorates in the country. Throughout the election campaign,...
- Vietnam Veterans' Day (1 speech)
Last week, on Vietnam Veterans' Day, we paused to reflect on a conflict that shaped a generation and to honour the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit of all who served. I was privileged to...
- Housing (1 speech)
Too many young people in Melbourne work hard and save what they can, but homeownership feels further out of reach every year. That's why I welcome the Albanese Labor government's announcement...
- Veterans (1 speech)
I rise to raise serious concerns about a decision that will affect thousands of Defence Force men and women over the years to come. In its wisdom, the Albanese government has decided to scrap...
- Housing (1 speech)
Under the Albanese Labor government, first home buyers are now able to buy a house with just a five per cent deposit from 1 October this year. A five per cent deposit and no mortgage insurance...
- Child Abuse: Childcare Centres (1 speech)
Our children are our nation's best asset. They are the future of this great country. This is why we must protect them. We must nurture them and give them the best possible chance in life. This is...
- Housing (1 speech)
This country hasn't built enough houses for 40 years. This has meant prices have gone up, both for purchase and to rent. This Labor government has got cracking on a number of strategies to...
- Health Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the Medicare urgent care clinic announced by the Albanese government in the March budget to be located in my electorate of Flinders, in Somerville, but which has now...
- Housing (1 speech)
Let's be clear about what those opposite did in government. They looked after their mates, left first home buyers and young Australians completely screwed, created a housing crisis, fuelled...
- Salvation Army Noosa-Coolum (1 speech)
The Salvation Army have been helping people since their formation in the 19th century and doing tremendous work to improve the lives of others, and that work extends into my electorate of Wide...
- Housing Affordability (1 speech)
Many young Territorians are working hard and trying to save but feel like the dream of homeownership has never been further out of reach. Of course, we as Labor are making it easier for you...
- Defence and Veterans' Services Commission (1 speech)
RSL Australia has sent a very clear message to the Albanese government: the Defence and Veterans' Services Commission should be established as a Commonwealth statutory agency through...
- Housing Affordability (2 speeches)
When it comes to affordable housing, Australians know they can rely on the Albanese Labor government to deliver homes for more people. It's not our government that said in 2017, 'If you want to...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Daniher, Mr Neale Francis, AO (2 speeches)
It's a great honour to welcome our 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, to the House. I was able to meet with Neale earlier today and it was a delight, just as it was absolutely a...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- International Relations: Australia and Iran (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Moments ago, Australians learned of the most egregious acts of foreign interference against our nation and our people since the Cold War. The expulsion of...
- National Security (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. How has the government responded today to those who seek to spread hatred and undermine social cohesion in our country?
- Taxation (17 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. During the government's three-day talkfest, a new housing tax, a new death tax, a new wealth tax, a new tradie tax and new levies on Australian businesses...
- Housing (3 speeches)
My question is to the minister for housing, homelessness and cities. How is the Albanese Labor government making it easier for Australians to get into homeownership, and what are the obstacles?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. On 31 March, 87,597 older Australians were assessed and waiting for home care at their approved level. As of today, that figure is...
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the government delivering on its commitment to help Australians get into secure housing, and what have been the responses?
- Taxation (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said: The only tax policy we're implementing is the one we took to the election. However, when asked about possible tax changes, the...
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What progress has been made in the housing market, and what are the next steps informed by the Economic Reform Roundtable? Are there any other approaches the...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Family trusts are a vital tool for farming families to manage their businesses. Will the government rule out tax changes to family trusts?
- Housing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting access to housing in regional Australia...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Will the government make any changes this term to the tax treatment of farming families?
- Veterans: Homelessness (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting veterans at risk of homelessness to get into housing? What...
- Antisemitism (2 speeches)
This question is for the Prime Minister. The last summer was one of the hardest in memory for my Jewish community. It was terrorised by antisemitic attacks, including the attack on the Lewis...
- Critical and Strategic Minerals Industry (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources. How is the Albanese Labor government creating new jobs and building Australia's future by growing our critical minerals industry? What proposals...
- Housing (7 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Housing. With the government failing to deliver on its commitment to build 1.2 million new homes, new taxes on the family home were raised at the government's...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government helping to ease cost-of-living pressures for Australians and tackle challenges in the Social Services...
- Waste Management and Recycling (2 speeches)
My question is to the environment minister. Australians' plastic use has doubled since 2005, and Australians are among the world's largest users of single-use plastic. Without intervention, this...
- Climate Change (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is the Albanese Labor government getting on with the job of delivering its clear and consistent climate and energy policy agenda?...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
This document is tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the document will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Defence (30 speeches)
I've received a letter from the honourable member for Hume proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The importance of the AUKUS...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (1 speech)
On behalf of the Leader of the House, I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the private Members' business notice relating to the disallowance of...
- Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Law Enforcement Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
by leave—I present the following reports of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement of the 47th Parliament: Examination of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Business (1 speech)
Tonight I want to put on the table an issue that is really important to Australian businesses, the Australian community and the Australian economy, and that is: access to small and medium...
- Stratton, Mr David James, AM, Elfert, Ms Susan, Travers, Ms Mary Catherine (1 speech)
I want to pay tribute to David Stratton. David Stratton was much more than a film critic. He was a committed champion of Australian cinema and a trusted guide to the world of cinema beyond our...
- Employment, Hinkler Electorate: Vietnam Veterans' Day (1 speech)
My electorate of Hinkler is hurting due to a worsening skills shortage and inaction from this Labor government. While a hand-picked few met here in Canberra with the Treasurer and Prime Minister...
- Ragdoll Foundation (1 speech)
When I was 16 years old—that was a long time ago—I had to leave school because my family did not have enough money to pay for my school fees. But a few days later my maths teacher, Mr...
- News Media Assistance Program (1 speech)
In triumph and tragedy, there's someone who always turns up for regional Australia, and that's the local newspaper. Across towns and regions throughout Australia, the local paper weaves the...
- Parental Leave Pay (1 speech)
I rise in support of paid parental leave. I'd like to thank the member for Canberra for raising this motion in the House earlier today, and I take this opportunity to congratulate her on her...
- Grievance Debate (0 speeches)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Labor has ripped the heart out of the NDIS, and people in my electorate are paying the price. They tell me that these changes are a betrayal of them by the Labor government. When the government...
- Braddon Electorate: Economy, Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (1 speech)
Earlier this month, I hosted a local productivity forum with around 30 business and community leaders in my electorate of Braddon. It was a great opportunity to discuss the region's contribution...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise today to draw the House's attention to the NDIS travel policy changes and their impact on regional and remote electorates like my own. Around the middle of June I started to get a lot of...
- Jagajaga Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
I'm very aware that we're all here in this parliament because we hold a deep sense of responsibility to our communities and to our electorates, and, for me, that responsibility is really clear. I...
- Economy (1 speech)
This country is not where it should be. Australia should be one of the strongest economies in the world. We should be a global leader in productivity, competitiveness and opportunity. We should...
- Macquarie Electorate: Community Services (2 speeches)
DV West has been supporting women and children in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Nepean and Western Sydney for decades. Recently I took the newly appointed assistant minister for the prevention...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Casey Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
On Saturday I had the absolute privilege of going to the local women's football grand finals with my daughter. Firstly I want to congratulate the senior women's team from the Mooroolbark Football...
- Community Canteen, Bhartiya Samaj (1 speech)
This is another first for me since being elected the member for Brisbane. It's my first opportunity to deliver a constituency statement. Today I want to shine a light on two community...
- Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
Artificial intelligence is already transforming our lives, from how we work and learn to how we make decisions and solve problems. It brings enormous potential to improve health outcomes and...
- Gorton Electorate: Community Events (2 speeches)
Thirty-three veterans—that's how many Vietnam veterans are part of the Caroline Springs RSL. The stories, the history and the psychological scars these service men and women carry are...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
I rise to speak on changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme pricing for providers on travel charges. These charges have reduced physiotherapy funding by $10 per hour and halved travel...
- Darebin Child Care and Kindergarten, Assistance Dogs (1 speech)
In October 2023, I stood with early childhood educators, kindergarten teachers, parents and community members against Darebin City Council's plans to cut community childcare centre leases to just...
- Hinkler Electorate: Community Services, Turner, Mr James and Mrs Gladys (1 speech)
I'll begin by celebrating the grassroots life-saving work of our local LifeFlight helicopter and its crew. During the past financial year, the Bundaberg based rescue chopper and crew completed a...
- Burt Electorate: Volunteering (1 speech)
I want to highlight some local legends from the Burt electorate in Perth's south-eastern suburbs. A couple of weeks ago, I was so proud to host the biggest-ever annual Burt Volunteer Awards. Our...
- Moncrieff Electorate: Vietnam Veterans' Day (1 speech)
I recently had the great privilege of joining my community for the annual Kokoda Day and Vietnam Veterans' Day commemorations. This year marked the 83rd Kokoda Day commemoration and, as I do each...
- Asylum Seekers, Murdock, Ms Sara (1 speech)
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with my local chapter of Grandmothers for Refugees, a community group in my electorate. The Grandmothers for Refugees were established in 2014. They're a...
- Native Title (1 speech)
Imagine you are inviting a group to lunch to discuss plans for next year, and this group proposed to charge you $16,000 to cover the cost to attend that lunch. This is exactly what happened to...
- Ballarat International Foto Biennale (1 speech)
A great event happens every two years in the depths of winter in Ballarat. In contrast to the grey skies above, we start seeing a lot of yellow around the city—yellow signage, people...
- Economic Reform Roundtable (1 speech)
The Labor government's touted productivity roundtable, or economic roundtable—whatever it was eventually called—seemed like a bit of a stunt to create the impression that one of the...
- Brand Electorate: Stronger Communities (1 speech)
Today I would like to congratulate organisations in my electorate of Brand for receiving funding from this government under our Stronger Communities program. I want to congratulate the Seaside...
- Cudal-Cargo and District Lions Club (1 speech)
Today in this House I acknowledge the Cudal-Cargo and District Lions Club. For close to 40 years the Cudal-Cargo Lions have been serving our local communities and our country. Cudal and Cargo are...
- Leichhardt Electorate: Run and Roll (1 speech)
Seven years ago, Jen Rees walked into my office while I was still working at Sport and Rec in Cairns. She pitched an idea that she was going to bring wheelchair tennis to Cairns, creating a...
- Macquarie Home Stay (1 speech)
Specialised healthcare services in the Parkes electorate are hard to find. When you need life-saving critical care, you need people around you who provide that care. That is exactly what...
- Bennelong Electorate: Bennelong in One Room, Renewable Energy (1 speech)
Earlier this year, working with democracyCo, I hosted Bennelong in One Room, a deliberative democracy forum that brought participants from across Bennelong to discuss public policy. They were...
- Community Events, Renewable Energy (1 speech)
On 18 August each year our nation pauses to mark Vietnam Veterans' Day, honouring the more than 60,000 Australians who served in that conflict and remembering the 500 who never came home and the...
- Blair Electorate: Community Grants (2 speeches)
I'm delighted to report the Albanese Labor government is delivering around $5.8 million over five years for six organisations to provide emergency and food relief for struggling families and...
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (10 speeches)
I am proud to stand here for a second term, and I believe I am still the same Andrew who walked through these doors three years ago. My values have not changed. While I learnt a lot in my first...
