House debates
Monday, 3 November 2025
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the fourth report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 04 Petitions and...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following 106 e-petitions and one paper petition:
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following nine ministerial responses to petitions previously presented:
- Statements (1 speech)
Of the e-petitions being presented, two attained over 100,000 signatures, which is a testament to public engagement in this democratic process. Of these two petitions, one addressed an issue of...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Housing (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that the Government has made Australia's housing crisis worse than ever by: (a) overseeing a historic collapse of housing construction, with the last...
- Albanese Government (14 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) 3 November 2025 marks six months since the federal election; and (b) the Government is delivering on the commitments it made to the Australian people...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Bureau of Meteorology: Website (1 speech)
I rise today to highlight a major issue, the BOM website—a source of serial frustration for regional Queenslanders. The Bureau of Meteorology's new site is failing the very people who rely...
- Maldon Folk Festival (1 speech)
I'm pleased to stand today to congratulate the Maldon Folk Festival, which celebrated its 50th festival this weekend just been. To Pam and the amazing team of volunteers: congratulations on a...
- Fowler Electorate: Muay Thai (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate one of Fowler's great local success stories: Cabra Muay Thai, founded by local resident Peter Chau and a few neighbours, in January 2021, just after the COVID pandemic. What...
- Autism Community Network, St George Basketball Association (1 speech)
I would like to recognise two community groups in Banks that I've seen in the last few weeks. The Autism Community Network is a fantastic organisation supporting members of our community with...
- Gambling (1 speech)
I would like to share the words of the grade 6 students from Auburn South Primary School, who believe that gambling is a huge problem and that we need to do more about it. I agree with them. They...
- Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Raise Our Voice in Parliament is a national competition where students from high school and primary school put in speeches for their local member to read out in parliament. Boothby had a bumper...
- Goldstein Electorate: Housing (2 speeches)
The Minister for Housing ought to be ashamed of herself for misleading the public. Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston absolutely do their fair share. In a recent speech, she said: Over the past 30...
- Aluminium Industry (1 speech)
Regrettably, last week, Tomago Aluminium made the announcement that it would go to consultation with its employees about the potential closure of the smelter. Tomago Aluminium is Australia's...
- Roads (1 speech)
I rise today to stand with the people of O'Connor, whose lives will be negatively impacted by the Albanese government's proposal to lower the default regional road speed to as low as 70...
- Apprenticeships (1 speech)
Every apprentice deserves to be safe at work. That's why the Minister for Skills and Training brought colleagues together to establish a zero tolerance approach to apprentice harm, updating the...
- Economy (1 speech)
Australia national debt is, at $1.2 trillion, on the brink of being the highest in our nation's history—all of this at the hands of the current Treasurer. What does that represent in real...
- Asche, Dr Leila Valerie, AM, Asche, Hon. Keith John Austin, AC, KC (1 speech)
I welcome the announcement that the late Dr Valerie Asche AM is the first Territory woman to have a suburb named after her in her own right. Dr Asche was a respected microbiologist and...
- Employment (1 speech)
It's so good that, in the next couple of weeks, we've got a whole bunch of kids who'll be finishing 13 years of school. A lot of us can sort of remember that—it was a while ago. But there's...
- Ausify (1 speech)
Don't you hate it when you've been listening to a favourite Missy Higgins song on your music app, and, instead of it taking you to another great Australian singer, it shifts you to an overseas...
- Environment: Coastal Inundation (1 speech)
Coastal inundation is a huge issue of concern for many communities across my electorate of Monash. Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council and the Silverleaves Residents Action...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
We've had a beautiful rendition of 'Scar' by Missy Higgins here in parliament. It was the break-up song of my generation. I suggest to the coalition it should be the theme song of their party...
- Local Content Broadcasting (1 speech)
Australia has a proud history of locally produced content. Many shows have told great Australian stories. During that golden era of serialised drama on TV, we've had favourites like A Town Like...
- Movember (3 speeches)
Well, it turns out I do have a chin after all. Last week, my beard hit the deck after a solid innings of 12½ years. I first started growing it when my beautiful wife was pregnant with my...
- Environment: Christmas Island Shrew (1 speech)
We're very happy on this side that the beard's gone. Australia is the best country in the world, with the most iconic flora and fauna. Our ecosystem is unique and must be protected, but it seems...
- Albanese Government (2 speeches)
Let me tell you how we over here are delivering for Australians. You already know the high points—record investment in Medicare, the Bruce Highway, HECS relief, five per cent deposits and...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multicultural Affairs will be absent from question time this week. The Treasurer will answer questions on...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (3 speeches)
I inform the House that the Rt Hon. Gerry Brownlee MP, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, is within the precincts. With the concurrence of honourable members, I propose to...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In August this year, the Prime Minister said Australia had 'turned the corner' on inflation, yet, devastatingly, last week we saw inflation rising again....
- International Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How have the Prime Minister's recent international meetings advanced Australia's national interest? And why is it important for Australian jobs, trade and...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, research conducted by the St Vincent de Paul Society shows Australian families are still confronting cost-of-living turmoil. Thirty-two per...
- Mining Industry: Critical Minerals Strategy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia. How is the Albanese Labor government diversifying the global supply chain of critical minerals and rare earths...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I am pleased to inform the House that in the gallery today is the Australian Local Government Association national President, Councillor Matt Burnett, and representatives from the Local...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Local Content Broadcasting (3 speeches)
To the Prime Minister: Manel Lopez is a sound technician in the film industry with over 25 years' experience. He wrote to me: 'I've reached the point where working in the industry is...
- Energy (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How are people in rural and regional Australia taking up the opportunities of clean, reliable energy? What are the threats to the...
- Economy (9 speeches)
My question goes to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister finally pulled his Treasurer into line, forcing a backflip on his super tax. While the Prime Minister was overseas, inflation hit its...
- Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on our commitment to more Australians accessing bulk-billing? Why is it so important after a...
- Veterans (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The now Prime Minister issued a media release on 24 May 2020 titled 'Tasmanian war hero Teddy Sheean deserves Victoria Cross', and I quote from it: It is...
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to ease the cost of living and to strengthen Medicare after a decade of cuts and neglect? How does this compare to...
- Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the Albanese Labor government strengthening Medicare in the regions? Why is this so...
- Environment (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Your proposed EPBC changes have received support from Chevron, BHP and the Minerals Council but have been widely criticised by environment NGOs like the...
- Health Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its commitment to strengthen Medicare, and how does it help Australians to access the quality, affordable...
- Housing (10 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Labor's housing policies are failing. Under Labor's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, just 567 of the promised 40,000 social or affordable homes...
- Biosecurity (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. How is the Albanese Labor government working with experts to strengthen Australia's preparedness and response capability...
- Climate Change (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Recently, the International Court of Justice found that states have a binding international obligation to assess and limit emissions, including scope 3...
- Vocational Education and Training (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Skills and Training. How is the Albanese Labor government breaking down barriers so Australians can get the skills they want in the jobs that we need? What has...
- 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.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- International Relations, National Rugby League: Papua New Guinea (1 speech)
The great game is on: strategic competition, tariffs, quotas, subsidies—President Xi and President Trump are the figureheads of this new contest, but there are deeper structural forces at...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
I rise tonight to laud the Albanese Labor government on their $1.1 billion commitment to bolster and strengthen the mental health support being provided across this country. I can't think of a...
- Cook Electorate: Community Events, Awards and Honours (1 speech)
First, I would like to pay tribute to Marie Simone, Lisa Black and the whole Sutherland Shire hospital fundraising team. Through Marie's leadership and generosity, they recently raised over...
- Paterson Electorate: Natural Disasters (1 speech)
This year has tested the people of Port Stephens, Maitland and the wider Hunter like few others in recent memory. In January, our region was hit by a powerful and destructive storm system that...
- Energy, Roads (1 speech)
Cheaper, better, fairer—that's the plan that we announced on the weekend as the National Party. It's a very important issue that we all know. It deals with emissions reductions and our...
- Briffa, Father John, SDB, OAM (1 speech)
I'm a proud Bosco boy, and in October the Bosco and the broader Engadine-Heathcote community lost a treasured member of our community and an icon of our history. Father John Briffa SDB, OAM, who...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Battle of Leyte Gulf: 81st Anniversary (1 speech)
As we approach Remembrance Day, it is a time for all of us to pause and reflect on the many stories of courage that have shaped our shared history. One such story is that of the Leyte Gulf...
- Braddon Electorate: Wynyard Tulip Festival, Braddon Electorate: Penguin (1 speech)
Despite wild weather in the lead-up to the event, the skies cleared just in time and the community turned out in force with gumboots on and spirits high for the 2025 Tulip Festival in Wynyard....
- Grey Electorate (1 speech)
The lower Eyre Peninsula is the only place in Australia with comparable population or economic output that doesn't have doppler radar coverage. The importance of radar and accurate near-real-time...
- Cybersafety (1 speech)
There are some important changes coming up soon as a result of our government's reform to make children safer online. I want to take this opportunity to talk about what these changes mean for...
- Monash Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
'Here if you need'—that should be the motto of the Monash electorate, and it was certainly a call that was put out loud and clear at the recent launch of the Warragul and District Netball...
- Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (1 speech)
With apologies to the Jakarta Bintangs, but the Krakatoas Football Club is the best named Aussie Rules team in the world. I was delighted to join them on a training run on the weekend with...
- Young Entrepreneurs, Sandringham Primary School (1 speech)
We back Australians who back themselves, so it's wonderful to see in the Goldstein electorate a number of people who have been honoured in Australia's top 250 young entrepreneurs list. Each has...
- Youth Voice in Parliament Week (1 speech)
This morning I would like to raise the voices of two young people in my community as part of the Raise Your Voice campaign. This is by Sabri: Words are not enough; young Australians deserve...
- Hume Electorate: Tahmoor Colliery (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the Tahmoor Colliery, a coalmine that has supported generations of workers and families in my electorate of Hume, the future of which now hangs in the balance. About...
- Peters, Ms Joan, OAM (2 speeches)
When I first walked into the home studio of Tangney artist Joan Peters I saw a painting from her time in Iceland that caught my eyes. I was moved by the painting and could feel the coolness of...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (6 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the Government's National Climate Risk Assessment highlights that climate change is costing the Australian economy more than $40 billion per year and...
- Aged Care (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) that on 1 November, the Government's once-in-a-generation reforms to aged care began, giving more older Australians and their loved ones better access to a...
- Energy (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) condemns the Government for its failures regarding energy affordability and policy transparency; and (2) notes that: (a) Australians were promised a $275 cut to their...
- United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Prime Minister's successful visit to Washington DC, during which the United States-Australia framework for securing the supply of critical minerals...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) condemns the Government's handling of corruption allegations within the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), acknowledging that: (a) the Minister...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Freedom of Information (1 speech)
Australians rightly expect their governments to operate openly and transparently, so you can understand the community's frustration with this Labor government, which the Centre for Public...
- Raise Foundation, Moreton Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Just a few short months ago I had the great pleasure of attending the Raise youth mentoring graduation at Corinda State High School. Corinda state high is one of 10 schools in Brisbane...
- Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Today I'm reading a speech I selected from entrants in the Raise Our Voice competition. This speeches from 13-year-old Kaya. She writes: 'Right now, too many young Australians are struggling....
- Janssen, Mr Wyn (1 speech)
Mr Wyn Janssen has dedicated nearly three decades to improving aged-care services in our region, and he has just concluded his remarkable tenure as chair of Warrigal. Since joining the board in...
- Racism (1 speech)
This is a speech prepared by Riyan Naveed for my Curtin Youth Advisory Group about his experience as a young Muslim man in Australia. He says: I was 6 when I was physically assaulted because of...
- Stewart & Heaton Clothing Company (1 speech)
Where do firefighters find their outfits? Guess where they find them? Right here in Australia, thanks to Stewart & Heaton, a proudly local, family owned business, which has been keeping our...
- Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
Today I'd like to recognise Heidi, whose submission was Durack's chosen entry in this year's Raise Our Voice campaign. This is what Heidi wrote: My name is Heidi, and I'm writing on behalf of the...
- Netball (1 speech)
Female participation in sport has grown exponentially in Australia over the past decade, with hundreds of thousands of young girls and women from across south-west Sydney and the wider Australia...
- Bunbury: Relay for Life (1 speech)
Five million dollars over 23 years is the incredible legacy that Relay for Life has in Bunbury. This last weekend it was a pleasure to join the south-west pocket rocket and my predecessor, Nola...
- Medicare (1 speech)
Medicare as we know it began on 1 February 1984. It had its origins in the Whitlam government—when he introduced Medibank. That scheme was abolished by the Fraser government in 1981,...
- Energy (1 speech)
Labor's net zero mandate is failing Australians. Electricity prices are up 39 per cent, gas prices up 46 per cent, real wages have dropped to 2011 levels and manufacturing is retreating or...
- Jackson Court Traders Association (1 speech)
I rise today to congratulate the Jackson Court Traders Association on a very successful Halloween Spooktacular. I popped down to Jackson Court in Doncaster East on Friday with my kids. My...
- Mobility Devices for Fiji (1 speech)
I rise today to commend a great community initiative called Mobility Devices for Fiji, which will be launched this Friday at the Albany show in the Great Southern region of O'Connor. Mobility...
- Whitlam Electorate: Tourism (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge and celebrate one of Shellharbour's most treasured businesses: Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour. If you've seen the stunning waters of Lake Illawarra, you will know...
- Durack Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is once again proving how out of touch it is with regional Australia. Labor is seeking feedback on a proposed reduction of speed limits on regional roads from 100...
- Maher, Mr Tony (1 speech)
Today I want to speak about a bloke who has given his heart and soul to trade union movement, Tony Maher. For almost three decades Tony has been at the helm of the mighty Mining and Energy Union,...
- Casey Electorate (1 speech)
With Christmas fast approaching, many locals are worried about how they will put presents under the tree and food on the table. I am proud to be working with the Rotary Club of Lilydale to once...
- Economy (1 speech)
No federal government in living memory has done more than the Albanese Labor government to support and strengthen Tasmania. We've invested $3.8 billion for the Marinus Link project to boost...
- Volunteering (1 speech)
I rise to speak today about an important matter concerning the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society—or ANGRMS, as they're commonly known—and the Woodford Railway. ANGRMS,...
- Health Care (1 speech)
I remember some advice that Peter Duncan, the former member for Makin, gave me ages ago: with politics, you come into it and you think you're going to change the world, but it's actually really...
- Incorporated (1 speech)
As we approach Remembrance Day, our nation pauses to honour those who gave their lives in defence of our freedom. In my electorate of Monash, we've got the Fallen Diggers group, led by Tony Moon...
- World Teachers Day (1 speech)
Last week we celebrated World Teachers Day, a moment to recognise the people who give so much to our communities. I recognise the teachers of my two daughters, Gwenevieve and Margot, who are in...
- Saluting Their Service Commemorative Program (1 speech)
My great-uncle Leslie Boyce was awarded the Military Cross at the Battle of Passchendaele in the First World War. His official citation reads: Awarded Military Cross, 18th December 1917 for...
- Foster Care (1 speech)
Being a foster carer is an incredibly fulfilling job, or should I say volunteer position, and one of the most difficult challenges someone can undertake. To bring into your home a child in need...
- McPherson Electorate: St Andrews Lutheran College (1 speech)
I recently had the privilege of visiting St Andrews Lutheran College to attend their IB Primary Years Program exhibition. Working in small groups, these year 6 students investigated real-world...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
Six months into our second term, and Labor is getting on with delivering for all Australians. For students, we have cut every university and TAFE debt by 20 per cent. For first home buyers, we...
- Energy (1 speech)
Australia needs an energy plan that is cheaper, better and fairer. It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the prosperity of our nation. Energy is the economy, so to ensure the...
- Climate Change (1 speech)
Acting on climate change is so vitally important. That's exactly what our government, the Albanese Labor government, is doing. It's a really important issue for my community, as it is right...
- Kokoda Day (1 speech)
Today we observe Kokoda Day, which commemorates the day when, on 3 November 1942, the Australian flag was raised above Kokoda village. This year, on the 83rd anniversary of the end of the battle...
- Lennie, Mr David Michael (1 speech)
I rise to speak to the memory of my friend David Lennie, who tragically passed away aged 54 in September this year. David was known to the Cairns community as the man who ran the Cairns Community...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Regional Australia: Roads (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) condemns the Government's lack of transparency in its proposal to slash default regional road speed limits from 100 kilometres per hour to as low as 70 kilometres per...
- Medicare (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that on 1 November, bulk billing incentives were expanded to all Australians, and a new incentive payment began for practices that bulk bill every...
- Telecommunications (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the 3G telecommunications network was switched off on the Government's watch in 2024; (b) the interim report of the Senate inquiry into the shutdown...
- Dismissal of the Whitlam Government: 50th Anniversary (6 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that 11 November 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the removal of the Government of Prime Minister Whitlam; and (2) acknowledges: (a) the work of Professor...
- Albanese Government (21 speeches)
It's been six months since 3 May, when Australians went to the polls. It's been six months since Australians got to participate in that great dramatic and democratic process of being able to cast...
