House debates
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 7 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 2 March. The report will be printed...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, we are really proud to be introducing the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 to the House....
- Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Today I am also introducing the Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026. This bill works in conjunction...
- Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Returning integrity, honesty and accountability to government has been a focus of reform efforts...
- Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (New South Wales Local Court) Bill 2026; Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I declare that, unless otherwise ordered, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 stands referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration at the...
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak in support of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025, which represents the next stage in the parliament's consideration of ASIO's compulsory...
- 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 (3 speeches)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are dramatically overrepresented in systems that intervene when things go wrong, like child protection, out-of-home care and youth detention, while...
- 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; Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
The question is that this bill be now read a second time.
- National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Third Reading (1 speech)
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
- Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025, Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (19 speeches)
To all those that continue to wear the uniform, our veterans and your families: the freedoms that we enjoy today are on the back of hard-fought battles, wars and sacrifice that you have made....
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Stedman, Ms Carolyn, Stedman, Mr David (Dave) (1 speech)
I take this opportunity to congratulate two very special constituents in my electorate of Bradfield—Turramurra residents Carolyn and David Stedman—on an extraordinary milestone....
- Scott, Mr Paul Brian (1 speech)
I rise to pay tribute to a much-loved local identity, Paul Scott, who passed away last month. I extend my deepest condolences to his beloved daughters, Emma-Jane and Grace; his partner, Victoria;...
- South Australia: Gun Control (1 speech)
The Prime Minister doesn't decide South Australia's gun laws; Premier Peter Malinauskas does—and unless he rules out changes, law-abiding firearm owners in my electorate of Barker remain...
- Anthony, Ms Jakara (1 speech)
I rise to recognise an outstanding achievement by a remarkable local sportswoman, Jakara Anthony, who has once again shown why she is Australia's most successful winter athlete and our nation's...
- Housing (1 speech)
In the past, reforms to how we tax property have been constrained by fears of political backlash, particularly following the 2019 federal election, but the political landscape has changed and the...
- Makin Electorate: Australia Day (1 speech)
Every day, thousands of Australians quietly go about their day doing invaluable community work. And today I acknowledge those people who were this year recognised with Tea Tree Gully and...
- Homelessness (1 speech)
Often in this place I talk about the importance of a strong economy. That's not because it's the end game; it's the means. It's the means by which we build the hospitals and the schools. It's a...
- Solomon Electorate: Medicare, President of Timor-Leste (1 speech)
Today, 11 February, is a great day, because I am able to confirm for the people of Solomon, my electorate—Darwin and Palmerston—that due to the actions of this Albanese Labor...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
The cost of living is out of control. In my electorate of Hinkler, one of the lowest socioeconomic regions in the country, pressure points like interest rate rises hit hard. Only yesterday I...
- Superannuation (1 speech)
Because we on this side of the House are a united team focused on delivering for working Australians, today we introduce changes that will make our super system fairer from top to bottom. This is...
- Regional Infrastructure (1 speech)
Yesterday, the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories tried to school us in question time, but maybe it's the minister who needs to go back to school. The fact is...
- Medicare (1 speech)
Labor is the party of Medicare. We created it, we protected it and, under the Albanese Labor government, we are strengthening it for the future. At the last election, the Albanese Labor...
- Fiscal Policy (1 speech)
Labor's spendathon is costing the people of my electorate dearly. Commonwealth spending has blown out from around 24 per cent to 27 per cent of GDP. It's the highest level outside of a recession...
- Moreton Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
People have been diligently counting. The numbers are in. It's the hottest topic in the gallery. But I'm not talking about the opposition—no, I am talking about the national bulk-billing...
- Calare Electorate: Public Works (1 speech)
I'm calling for an independent inquiry into Orange City Council's management of the Orange Regional Sporting Precinct project. This $75 million development is made up of state and federal funding...
- Hunter Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Doctor, doctor, give me the news! In the Hunter, for too long the news was not great. Too often the next line felt like, 'And here's the bill.' Every family in the Hunter want to know they can...
- Defence Estate (1 speech)
Last week's announcement of Labor's fire sale of more than 60 Defence sites was an absolute disgrace. The sale of these sites is nothing more than a way for the Deputy Prime Minister to raise...
- Medicare (1 speech)
What happens in this place matters. What programs we fund, what laws we pass and what decisions we make all have the potential to change lives for the better. When it comes to Medicare, I'm so...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (5 speeches)
Well, it has all now been revealed. When Geoffrey Watson SC started an inquiry into the Queensland CFMEU, what he found was CFMEU officials standing over public servants and directing them like...
- Medicare (2 speeches)
Here's a report: 'Because of the Albanese Labor government, more people in the seat of Brisbane can see a GP for free.' This is just one step we're taking to rebuild Medicare, our world-class...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- Parliamentary Standards (4 speeches)
This week has been a particularly combative week in the chamber, and this behaviour does not reflect well on the House. I shouldn't have to say this, seeing as I've already made a statement, but...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Today Australians learned that sections of a report into CFMEU corruption were removed by the Prime Minister's hand-picked administrator. These sections...
- Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government investing in bulk-billing and strengthening Medicare for every Australian after a decade of cuts and neglect? How have...
- Frankcom, Ms Lalzawmi (Zomi) (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The grieving family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, killed in Gaza nearly two years ago by Israeli air strikes, still seeks answers. The conflict has...
- Medicare (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How are the Albanese Labor government's record investments in Medicare making it easier for Australians to see a doctor for free, and why is...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
Before we move to the next question, I'll just do some quick acknowledgements. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is Tony Stewart, the former Deputy Speaker and...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (8 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Revelations in the Age today expose that the Prime Minister's handpicked CFMEU administrator has requested the deletion of...
- Women's Health (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Women. How is the Albanese Labor government investing in bulk-billing and taking women's health seriously, and what are the risks that...
- Energy (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Why can't the minister just be honest and give a straight answer to the Australian families who were promised a $275 reduction in...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government helping people tackle the cost of living now and into retirement, and how does that compare to other approaches?
- Housing (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Treasury has advised the government that its target to build 1.2 million new homes could not be met, and that it is more than 80,000 homes behind. But...
- Health Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government improving access to health care for people in regional Australia,...
- Energy (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Does the—
- Health Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. How are the Albanese Labor government's changes to bulk-billing delivering better health outcomes for older Australians? Why was this...
- Budget (11 speeches)
My question goes to the Treasurer. According to the Australian Financial Review, the Treasurer's medium-term budget forecasts have blown out by around $57 billion since the election. The...
- Defence (7 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering for defence, and what are the alternative approaches and policies?
- Aviation Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. I understand that Civil Aviation Safety Regulations part 43 that simplifies field...
- Small Business (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Small Business. How is the Albanese Labor government continuing to support hardworking Australians and their small businesses, and what puts this at risk?
- National Anti-Corruption Commission (2 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. In the almost three years that the National Anti-Corruption Commission has been operating, there've been one finding of officer misconduct, a new...
- Fiscal Policy (20 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government cutting taxes for working people at the same time as it is improving the budget? What risks are posed by other approaches?
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
These documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to the honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (24 speeches)
I've received a letter from the honourable member for Goldstein proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The government turning a...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Flynn Electorate: Industry (1 speech)
There are many unsung heroes in the electorate of Flynn that often leave for work in the dark and return home in the dark. These heroes work in the mining, resource, gas, heavy industry and...
- Emu Plains Girl Guides, Penrith Museum of Fire, Ward, Mr Merv (1 speech)
When the Emu Plains Girl Guides told me they were fundraising for a new street library outside their guide hall, I was very happy to help make that happen. It's a work of art built by members of...
- Middle East (1 speech)
I want to use this opportunity to address the comments Grace Tame made this week. In doing so, I want to acknowledge the Prime Minister's call for us not to politicise this, to have a very cold...
- Early Childhood Education and Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the Albanese Labor government's unwavering commitment to giving every Australian child the best possible start in life. Where a child is born or what their parents do...
- Monash Electorate: Cost of Living, Monash Electorate: Honours and Awards (5 speeches)
I am proud to represent a region that grows, makes and manufactures things—from the Latrobe Valley to West Gippsland and the Bass Coast through to South Gippsland and the southernmost point...
- Menzies Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Recently in Menzies we held the Manningham Chinese New Year Festival at Jackson Court to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. It was a wonderful day filled with rides, delicious food, cultural...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Gas Industry (1 speech)
Australians do not have a gas shortage problem; we have a government that refuses to put Australians first. New reporting has revealed just how deeply corporate Japan is embedded in Australia's...
- Doyle Electorate: Racism (1 speech)
Last year I stood in this place to condemn blatantly racist and hateful attacks carried out against two Asian restaurants, an Aboriginal healing centre and a Hindu temple in the suburbs of...
- Taxation, Telecommunications (1 speech)
If you've paid income tax once in the last 11 years you've paid more than the 79 big corporations that haven't paid a cent in the 11 years we've had the ATO corporate tax transparency data. That...
- Australia Day Awards and Honours (1 speech)
Nine residents of Sturt were recognised on Australia Day 2026 for their outstanding service, commitment and dedication to the community, to others and to this great country. The first six amazing...
- Housing (1 speech)
I'm honoured to read to the chamber today a speech prepared for me by Marcus, who is a young Tasmanian and a constituent of Clark: I am almost 18 and I would like to own a home. I love Australia,...
- Griffith Electorate: Coorparoo Bowls Club (1 speech)
For nearly 100 years, the Coorparoo Bowls Club has been part of the heartbeat of our community, a place where people come together across generations. It's a club that welcomes locals in a way...
- Melmeth, Mr Harry, Australia Day Awards and Honours (1 speech)
In October last year, I rose in this place to raise serious issues about the treatment of the Melmeth family by the NDIA, a family doing incredible work to give their severely disabled son Harry...
- Dunkley Electorate: Energy (1 speech)
Across Dunkley people are seeing the reality of climate change—hotter summers, heavier storms and rising pressure on households and community facilities. But what inspires me every day is...
- Cost of Living, Aged Care (1 speech)
Australians are suffering a cost-of-living crisis under this Labor government. Mortgages are up, power bills are up and grocery costs are up. Families tell me that they're cutting back...
- Health Care (1 speech)
I rise to talk about the impact of Labor's health investments, particularly in my electorate of Franklin and home state of Tasmania. Certainly we can see already the impact these investments are...
- Moncrieff Electorate: Australia Day Honours (1 speech)
It is indeed a privilege to represent the good people of Moncrieff, and it's something I will never, ever take for granted. Moncrieff is in the heart of the Gold Coast, and we're so incredibly...
- Queensland Government (1 speech)
Last Friday, I spent the day doorknocking with Bisma Asif, one of the hardest-working state MPs in Queensland. We went out doorknocking to talk to locals, because we were both heading down to our...
- Housing (1 speech)
When I speak to the electors of Wright, they ask me: 'How do I get ahead? How do I build a house? How do I get my foot onto the home ownership ladder?' I say to them, 'The task that is in front...
- Newcastle Electorate: Regal Cinema (1 speech)
I rise to celebrate a significant moment for my community in Newcastle—the reopening of the Regal Cinema in Birmingham Gardens. The Regal is more than bricks and mortar. For decades, it's...
- Philipse, Mr Marinus, Williams, Cooper, Saraton Theatre (1 speech)
I'd like to recognise Marinus Philipse from Grafton for winning BusNSW's Rural and Regional Driver of the Year. Marinus has worked with Busways for close to 20 years and has built a reputation in...
- Bonner Electorate: Awards and Honours, Bonner Future Leaders Advisory Group (1 speech)
My electorate of Bonner in Queensland is home to extraordinary people who make our community stronger, kinder and more connected every single day. From Manly to Mansfield, Wakerley to Wishart,...
- Albanese Government: Economy (1 speech)
There has been a lot of conversation in my community and around Australia on the role of government spending in inflation and the interest rate rise we saw recently announced by the RBA. The...
- Bullwinkel Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Today I rise to share some fantastic news for the people of Bullwinkel, particularly in those suburbs in the Perth Hills and surrounding communities. At the end of this month we will officially...
- Defence Facilities (1 speech)
Today, I rise to speak as a voice of those who have served and the communities who stand behind them, because right now, across Australia, Defence sites are being labelled by the Albanese...
- Bondi Beach Attack Victims (2 speeches)
The tragic antisemitic attack at Bondi on 14 December continues to leave a scar on our community. Over the last month I have met with families still grieving their loved ones who were taken too...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
