House debates
Monday, 27 October 2025
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the third report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 03 Petitions a nd...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following 264 e-petitions:
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 10 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented.
- Statements (1 speech)
Among the e-petitions presented are some of the first e-petitions from the 48th Parliament to be certified. Of the e-petitions presented, five gained 5,000-plus signatures. These covered topics...
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Medicare (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's commitment to strengthen Medicare, including $8.5 billion to deliver an additional 18 million bulk billed general practitioner (GP)...
- Banana Industry (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that: (a) the Australian banana industry: (i) is worth $1.3 billion to the Australian economy and is the dominant employer in northern Australia; and...
- Budget (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the Government's spending will reach its highest level outside of recession since 1986; (b) since the Government came to office, it has added $100...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Housing (1 speech)
Australians deserve a government that will facilitate housing construction and homeownership. Homeownership is quintessentially Australian. It provides self-determination and traditionally has...
- Braddon Electorate: Medicare Mental Health Centres, Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
Last week, along with Minister Emma McBride, we officially opened the Medicare mental health centre in Devonport, in the electorate of Braddon. This walk-in centre offers free mental health care...
- Wilcannia Weir (1 speech)
I stood last week on the banks of the Darling River with a group of people who have been waiting a very, very long time for what is apparently a privilege: safe and reliable water. The people of...
- Lalor Electorate: Schools (1 speech)
The netball grand final and the AFL grand final are done, school is back for term 4, and we're just into the beginning of the Spring Carnival. So what is next? It's the VCE exams—that's...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
After asking hundreds of people their views on artificial intelligence while doorknocking in Wembley Downs on the weekend, I am proud to share the following contribution from young Curtin...
- Bendigo Electorate: Bowls (1 speech)
The 2025 bowls season has begun, and I recently had the opportunity to attend three different bowls clubs events in my electorate to mark the beginning of the season. On 19 September I attended...
- Environment (1 speech)
Australia's environment laws are broken, and we know this categorically from the Samuel review, finalised five years ago this month. Over three years ago, the then minister for the environment...
- Women's Health (1 speech)
The 48th Parliament, a parliament where 55 per cent of the caucus are women, demonstrates that, when women have a seat at the table, we are able to get things done that support all Australians....
- Roads (1 speech)
While no-one in this chamber wants to see a single death on our roads, dropping the default speed limit of unmarked regional roads to 70 kilometres an hour is not the solution. Don't get me...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I rise to read a speech by a student from my electorate of Melbourne. It was submitted as part of Raise Our Voice. Raise Our Voice mobilises young people through education, campaigns and...
- Kempsey Children's Services (1 speech)
Today I take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a much-loved Kempsey institution, Kempsey Children's Services. The fantastic, community led early education service recently celebrated their...
- World Pharmacists Day (1 speech)
On 25 September the world, including Australians, marked World Pharmacists Day, an opportunity to recognise and to celebrate the important role of pharmacists in meeting the healthcare needs in...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
Net zero comes at a cost, and we need to talk about it. In doing so, I want to be very clear: I am criticising policy settings, not criticising the phenomenon of climate change. I am not...
- Maribyrnong Electorate: Greek Australians (1 speech)
Tomorrow, 28 October 2025, we join Greeks, Greek Australians and friends around the world in celebrating Ohi Day, a day that stands for courage, conviction and pride. Eighty-five years ago, Greek...
- Economy (1 speech)
Australia is a wealthy country, and that's because of the hard work of previous generations. But there are no guarantees that our wealth will continue. In fact, the Harvard Economic Complexity...
- Workplace Relations: Secure Transport Industry (1 speech)
I rise to stand in solidarity with the Transport Workers' Union and the Victorian and Tasmanian cash-in-transit workers currently taking industrial action to demand better pay and conditions....
- Forestry Industry (1 speech)
One group of workers Labor don't fight for is forestry workers. We have the federal government making bad decisions, but, unfortunately, we have a lot of state Labor governments making bad...
- Short, Ms Taylee (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate another champion from the Hunter. The Hunter's very own Taylee Short was recently crowned Miss Ultimate of Australia 2025 and also took out Miss Ultimate People's Choice at...
- Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025 (1 speech)
'We will remember them'—four simple words but four incredibly powerful words in the 'Ode of Remembrance'. There's no use-by date. It's not 'we will remember them when it's convenient for...
- Renewable Energy (6 speeches)
This is solar. Don't be afraid. Don't be scared. It won't hurt you. It's solar, built and installed—
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Collard, Mr Stanley (Stan) James, OAM (1 speech)
I inform the House of the death on 13 August 2025 of Stanley James Collard OAM, a former senator. Stan Collard represented the state of Queensland from 1975 to 1987. As a mark of respect to the...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Prime Minister will be absent from question time this week, as he is attending ASEAN, the East Asia Summit and APEC. I will answer questions on his behalf.
- Shadow Ministry (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
For the information of honourable members, I present a revised shadow ministry list reflecting changes announced on 13 October 2025. The document read as follows— SHADOW MINISTRY Each box...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform the House that in the southern gallery today are members of the Australian Defence Force participating in the parliamentary exchange element of the 2025 ADF Parliamentary...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. The median house price in capital cities across Australia has increased by $35,000 in the last three months as a result of the government's five per...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. How are the Prime Minister's recent meetings in the United States and in Malaysia, for the ASEAN Summit, providing opportunities for economic growth...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. The minister has said the government's administration of the corrupt and criminal CMFEU is 'the strongest available action'....
- Superannuation (6 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government helping Australians earn more, keep more of what they earn and retire with more? What other approaches is the government...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Journalist Nick McKenzie, who was uncovering the truth about corruption in the CFMEU and its links to organised crime and...
- Artificial Intelligence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. What's the Albanese Labor government doing to protect Australian creatives when it comes to artificial intelligence?
- Energy (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Industry and Innovation. Minister, how many direct jobs will be lost with the possible closure of NRG Gladstone Power Station in 2029?
- Regional Infrastructure (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to support regional communities and make sure...
- Health (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Australia's hospital system is in crisis. State budgets aren't big enough to properly fund public hospitals, and health insurance isn't...
- Housing (10 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering for aspiring first home buyers? What are the risks to this approach?
- Taxation (7 speeches)
My question goes to the Treasurer, and it follows the Treasurer's humiliating backflip on his super tax proposal. Can the Treasurer advise the House whose rejection most influenced his decision...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is the Albanese-Labor government delivering cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy, and why is unity so important in getting...
- United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths (2 speeches)
My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. Last week, Australia and the United States signed the critical minerals framework agreement. Responsibly exploiting our natural resources, securing...
- Women's Health (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering more choice, lower costs and better health care for Australian women?
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 2 of 2025-26 (1 speech)
I present a corrigendum to the Performance audit (Auditor-General report No. 2 of 2025–26): Effectiveness of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission's regulatory functions. Document made...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, I present the committee's third report of 2025, referral made in July 2025, and I ask leave of the House to make a short...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Hinkler Electorate (1 speech)
My electorate of Hinkler is full of opportunity, new beginnings and wonderful people getting things done. This was on show at the blessing of a new grotto and garden at the Sacred Heart Catholic...
- Childhood Heart Disease, Health Festival of Geelong (1 speech)
Good health is something too often taken for granted, but, for thousands of Australian children and their families, every heartbeat is precious, and every step we take to support them matters....
- Environment (1 speech)
Environmental law reform is well overdue. We can agree on that. That view is very much shared by those on both sides of the House. So why is it that this Labor government is yet to get the...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Tonight I want to celebrate two remarkable young people from my electorate of Bass who have taken part in Raise Our Voice Australia, a national initiative that amplifies the voice of young...
- Rural and Regional Health Services (1 speech)
Last week in Perth I spoke at RMA25, a conference co-hosted by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia. I spent most of the day...
- Box Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group (3 speeches)
I rise today to speak about the Box Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group, which does amazing work in my electorate of Menzies providing support to survivors and those living with prostate cancer,...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Health Care (1 speech)
I speak today on behalf of families in my community of Mackellar who are very worried about the transition to the new Thriving Kids which the government plans to roll out from July 2026. The 2023...
- Petition: Australia Post (2 speeches)
I rise today to again raise the concerns of my community about the imminent closure of Shortland Post Office. Shortland Post Office has been a critical part of the social fabric of this community...
- Housing, Migration (1 speech)
When I'm out and about in the great community of Longman that I serve, there are three things that people are most concerned about. Those three things are, first, cost of living—it's...
- Hasluck Electorate: Education (1 speech)
We can all remember a great teacher. I went to public schools in Lockridge in York and in Northam, and I'm always grateful for the efforts of teachers. I remember my first class in year 5, when...
- Forrest Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
I rise today to commend an outstanding group of athletes and celebrate their remarkable achievement in my electorate of Forrest. I speak of the Alcoa South West Football League women's team, who...
- Bennelong Electorate: Environment (1 speech)
Soon this parliament will have an opportunity to consider one of the most important environmental reforms in a generation, legislation to establish Environmental Information Australia and a...
- Hinkler Electorate: Sport, Shaw, Mrs Estelle, Duncan, Senior Constable Brittany (1 speech)
Last week, I had the privilege of personally presenting 17 sporting champions from Hinkler with certificates of recognition for their amazing efforts across a wide range of sports, including...
- Australian Capital Territory: Books and Reading (1 speech)
In the words of Groucho Marx: 'Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.' In the past five days, Canberrans have been enjoying the Canberra Writers...
- Volunteering (1 speech)
Volunteers have a strong presence throughout the Gold Coast community, whether it's helping out with local sporting teams or responding to natural disasters or emergencies or helping local...
- Lyons Electorate: My First Speech Competition (1 speech)
I'd like to take the opportunity today to speak on behalf of a group of remarkable young people who wrote to me as part of the My First Speech competition. Students from across the Derwent Valley...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Rural and Regional Health Services (6 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) 28 per cent of the Australian population live outside major cities; (b) people living in rural and remote areas have higher rates of...
- Housing (11 speeches)
I move the motion relating to first home buyers in the terms which it appears on the Notice Paper: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's commitment to help first home buyers realise...
- Timber industry (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that: (a) some of Australia's leading forest scientists have acknowledged we have the knowledge, practical skills and regulatory framework to sustainably...
- Defence (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government will make available an initial $12 billion towards the Henderson Defence Precinct to deliver continuous naval shipbuilding and an AUKUS...
- Building and Construction Industry (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) the National Centre for Vocational Education Research advises that there are 320,830 active apprentices and trainees in training, representing a drop of...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I'm delighted to amplify Juliette's voice today as part of our Raise our Voice in Parliament program for 2025: By the end of 2050, up to 70% of the world's infectious diseases are predicted to...
- Peter Moyes Anglican Community School (1 speech)
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School in Mindarie celebrates 25 years this year. As the proud foundation registrar, I've seen this community grow with care, vision and faith. When we began...
- Royal Australian Navy (1 speech)
Our Navy is essential to Australia's national security and defence sovereign capability and industrial strength. Last week, I had the privilege of visiting HMAS Waterhen and HMAS Penguin, both...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I rise to read the winning entry from Raise Our Voice. It's from 11-year-old Arianna, who goes to St Rita's College in Brisbane in my electorate. Arianna says: I want to see a future where every...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
It's one rule for lobbyists and another rule for the rest of us. Under Labor's proposed laws you're going to be increasingly kept in the dark about government decisions—shut out. Meanwhile...
- Petrie Electorate: Volunteering (1 speech)
I want to take a moment to recognise the incredible work of the Redcliffe Hospital Auxiliary, which is a group of dedicated volunteers who have been the quiet heroes of our hospital community for...
- Bowman Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
In just a couple of short weeks two of the biggest sporting clubs in my electorate each took home the ultimate prize. On 6 September the Redlands Tigers Cricket Club, of which I'm a proud patron,...
- Women's Health (1 speech)
For decades, women's health has been ignored or belittled. I was told in my late 40s that my tiredness was probably diet related and that I should increase my iron intake. I was told my...
- Hello Honey (1 speech)
Nestled in the heart of Kin Kin, Hello Honey is a shining example of how passion and perseverance can create something extraordinary. Founded in 2017 by Judy Scrase, Hello Honey began as a humble...
- Motor Neurone Disease (1 speech)
I first met Lindsay, David and Trevor when I was out doorknocking. These three longtime friends all live on the same street. They get together every week to talk about everything from their...
- Beached @ Burleigh (1 speech)
Earlier this month I held my inaugural McPherson Honours, a celebration of locals who give so much to our community. One of this year's remarkable finalists was Beached @ Burleigh, at Burleigh...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Through Raise Our Voice Australia, it is now my honour to read out a speech from 14-year-old Reyhaan, an outstanding young leader in my electorate of Aston. Reyhaan wrote about education equity:...
- Loxton's Longest Brunch (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the success of Loxton's Longest Brunch. The event brought together 160 farmers, volunteers and local families for a long-table-style brunch, held on the main street of...
- Macquarie Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Recent warm and windy weather was a reminder for all of us that bushfire season is here. Hawkesbury RFS members showed they are ready when they displayed their skills at the weekend district...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on behalf of 14-year-old Kyran Bacon of Carey Park in Bunbury. He was part of the raise your voice competition and was asked, 'What steps should government take today to...
- Bower, Mr Dave (1 speech)
Cast your mind back 30 years. The year is 1995. Paul Keating is prime minister. The PlayStation just hit our shelves. Toy Story was lighting up our cinemas. And, on 9 August, an 18-year-old bloke...
- Lilli Pilli Football Club, Caringbah Redbacks Football Club (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate two outstanding local football teams that have done my electorate proud. The Lilli Pilli Under 16 Girls, who were crowned Football NSW's champion of champions. They won...
- Diwali (1 speech)
Since being elected, I've had the privilege of getting to know the Indian community in my electorate better and learning about the faiths and traditions that bring people together. Last Tuesday,...
- Wannon Electorate: Early Pregnancy Loss Memorial (1 speech)
Last Monday, I had the great honour of joining with my community in the south-west to put in place an early pregnancy loss memorial. This was one of those wonderful community events where the...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
(): When I think about 'building a better tomorrow', I think about what young people need. We need action on mental health: more school counsellors, youth mental health hubs, and accessible help....
- Labor Government: Veterans (1 speech)
On Anzac Day, Labor politicians will run to any veteran wearing medals, or any Defence Force member in uniform, to get a photo to place on their social media and say things like, 'Lest we...
- Unconformity (1 speech)
An unconformity is a buried erosion surface separating two rock masses, or, as it happens on the west coast of Tasmania, it's a contemporary arts festival exploring the unique paradoxes of...
- Olsen, Mr Jarrad (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge an exceptional athlete from my electorate of Grey—Jarrad Olsen. Jarrad from the Balaklava Bowling Club is an intellectually disabled bowler whose talent and...
- Bonner Electorate: World Mental Health Day (1 speech)
On World Mental Health Day, I had the pleasure of joining the Wynnum Manly and Districts Men's Shed to celebrate 33 years of the Men's Shed movement across Australia. The Shedder's Big BBQ...
- Casey Electorate: Nangana Landcare Network (1 speech)
In case you need more convincing that Casey is the best part of Australia, our community is the only place in the world you can find the helmeted honeyeater and the Leadbeater's possum in the...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
This week is youth week and the Raise Our Voice in Parliament 2025 campaign, now in its fifth year, is an incredible opportunity to amplify the voices of young Australians aged six to 25 by...
- Telecommunications: 3G Network Shutdown (1 speech)
I rise to call out this government's abysmal failure to address the fallout of the 3G shutdown 12 months ago, despite a Senate inquiry and two reports about a multitude of issues. When I'm...
- Youth Voice in Parliament (2 speeches)
I'm pleased to be able to bring the words of a young constituent to the attention of the House. Sofea is 12 years old, and, through the Raise Our Voice initiative, submitted this excellent speech...
- Southern Highlands Community Hospice (2 speeches)
I rise today to recognise the Southern Highlands Community Hospice, a charitable organisation that provides hospice and palliative care services for the Southern Highlands community. The...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Budget (10 speeches)
I rise to support the motion moved by the member for Casey to condemn this government's reckless and out-of-control spending. This government's economic philosophy more closely resembles that of...
- Artificial Intelligence (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the enormous changes that artificial intelligence (AI) will create for Australia and Australians; (2) welcomes the Government's commitment to ensuring...
- Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) a Royal Automobile Club of Victoria 'My Country Road' survey in July 2024 of over 7,000 Victorians saw 64 per cent of respondents identify potholes...
- Climate Change (18 speeches)
(): That this House: (1) notes the: (a) Government has accepted the Climate Change Authority's independent advice and has set Australia's climate change target at a range of between 62 to 70 per...
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and that Wednesday, 15 October 2025 marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day; and (b) this...
