House debates
Thursday, 12 March 2026
- Statements on Significant Matters (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Intelligence and Security Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, I present the following reports: Review of the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Approval of Work (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing...
- Public Accounts and Audit Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, I present the committee's Report 515: inquiry into the effectiveness of Australia's National Anti-Doping Scheme. Report made a...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (4 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring immediately: (1) the Stopping Wind Farms in State Forests...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Energy (1 speech)
With all the great challenges come great opportunities. To put another way, in politics we should never let a good crisis go to waste. We are in the middle of a global energy crisis, and it's not...
- Middle East: Lebanon (1 speech)
It is an extremely distressing time for Lebanese Australians who are worried about their families and loved ones. Our message to Australians in the Middle East, including Lebanon, is clear: if...
- Economy (1 speech)
I don't think there has ever been a time where Australians are more mindful and nervous about their future. But don't worry, the Treasurer is on his way to save us. He has turned the inflation...
- Benham, Mr Ray (1 speech)
Earlier this year, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Benham. As well as being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a very highly regarded engineer, Ray was a...
- Fuel Security (1 speech)
We should be stocking 90 days of fuel reserves like we are supposed to do as part of the International Energy Agency. Instead, we only have 36 days of petrol and 32 days of diesel. Now, that has...
- Dickson Electorate (1 speech)
If you told me 10 years ago that Petrie in my electorate of Dickson would become home to a world-class university, an Olympic and Paralympic Games venue and a new lakes precinct with three...
- Fuel (1 speech)
I rise today to condemn this government's failure to guarantee access to fuel for all Australians. Constituents of my regional electorate are contacting me in droves as fuel dries up for their...
- Norwood Netball Club (1 speech)
I recently attended the inaugural season launch for the Norwood Netball Club, which will be competing for the first time in Netball South Australia's 2026 Hospital Research Foundation Group...
- Economy (1 speech)
In my electorate of La Trobe, residents are doing it really tough, with a 40c increase to fuel. I know this is occurring right across the country, but the cost of living under Labor has been very...
- Peters, Ms Taylah (1 speech)
I want to recognise a constituent of mine, Taylah Peters, on being named the Northern Territory winner of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women's Leadership. This honour reflects not only...
- Crime (1 speech)
Earlier this week, Australians learned through a national investigation by A Current Affair that an accused child sex offender from New Zealand is now living on the Sunshine Coast. This is a man...
- Multiculturalism (1 speech)
In an increasingly uncertain world, one where there are all too many conflicts, it is useful to remind ourselves that as local leaders we must encourage peace and harmony in our own communities....
- Fuel Security (1 speech)
I represent a region that the rest of Australia relies on for food, water and power, and our region relies on secure and affordable fuel to do that. Right now we are running out. Australia is the...
- International Women's Day (1 speech)
As we marked International Women's Day on Sunday, I rise to recognise the incredible women in Holt and right across Australia who contribute so much to our communities, our economy and our...
- Fuel (1 speech)
It seems that Australian fuel supply is so fragile that regional independent wholesalers and our farmers are being told they can't have any. It's all been saved for the cities. Let me tell you...
- Liberal-National Coalition (1 speech)
It's already March, but it seems like whenever we come down to this place there's another coalition party leadership contest. This week is no different because yesterday, as the dust settled on...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Onto something important: the fuel situation is getting worse by the day in my electorate, affecting businesses, farmers and families. Inionba Pastoral in Kyvalley milks 1,500 cows and crops...
- Made in the Illawarra: Innovation, Energy and Manufacturing Expo (1 speech)
I was delighted to co-host the Made in the Illawarra: Innovation, Energy and Manufacturing Expo this week, right here in Parliament House, in partnership with the University of Wollongong. Our...
- Cost of Living, Fuel (1 speech)
It is a sad state of affairs when, every time I step up to this dispatch box, it's to talk about how much Australians are struggling. Why? Because of those opposite. Australians are being hit...
- Hunter Electorate: Acknowledgements (2 speeches)
I want to recognise an incredible achievement by a group of young athletes from our region, who have taken the Hunter all the way to the world stage. The Lady Lynx cheer team from EOD Allstars...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and Minister for Emergency Management will be absent from question time today. The minister is...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On the ABC this morning, the Minister for Resources twice refused to guarantee that Australia won't run out of fuel as a result of the ongoing Iran war....
- Middle East (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister provide an update on conflict in the Middle East and its implications for Australians?
- Fuel (17 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister guarantee that Australia will not run out of fuel?
- Fuel Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. What is the Albanese Labor government's response to the fuel challenges being caused by the conflict in the Middle East?
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. Minister, your government promised that in a transition to your once-in-a-generation reforms, older people getting care at home would be...
- Middle East (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. What actions is the Albanese Labor government taking to support Australian farmers to continue producing food and fibre...
- Fuel Security (9 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has just informed the House that Australia is in 'a national crisis on fuel supply'. Prime Minister, is the...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I would like to recognise a special— Order! The Leader of the Opposition, I'm trying to recognise the foreign minister of Estonia, who is visiting this country. A very warm welcome to you,...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel Security (4 speeches)
My question is for the Treasurer. What action is the Albanese government taking to address petrol prices and fuel supply? How does this compare with other approaches?
- Workplace Relations (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting working Australians? How does this compare to other approaches?
- Fuel (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to the minister's previous answer describing the current fuel situation as a 'national crisis'. Minister, are we in a...
- Gender Equality (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Women. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting women and gender equality, and are there any risks to this progress?
- Taxation (2 speeches)
My question is for the Treasurer. Treasurer, when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Woodside doubled its profits. The PRRT fails to capture windfall profits from conflicts like those in Ukraine and...
- Tertiary Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How is the Albanese Labor government progressing on its reforms to make the university system better and fairer for students? How does this compare...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I'd like to also welcome members of the One Gippsland delegation, who are joining us today as guests of the members for Monash and Gippsland. Welcome to question time. Honourable members: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Minister, the WA Country Health Service has told its staff: 'Please make sure all cars are not left below three-quarters of a tank at...
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Cities. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to help vulnerable Australians find secure and stable...
- Members of Parliament: Staffing (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. People in my electorate of Mackellar are concerned about recent media reports that allege the government offered the coalition more personal staff in...
- Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government making it easier for Australians to see a bulk-billing GP after a decade of cuts and neglect? What...
- Fuel (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Can the minister rule out making any changes to the diesel fuel credit arrangements, noting that any changes will slug farmers and...
- Paid Parental Leave Scheme (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its commitment to strengthen paid parental leave, and what are the risks?
- Members of Parliament: Staffing (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Were personal staff used as a way to encourage the coalition to support the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill?
- Labor Government (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering for Australians and working in the national interests? What have been the risks to this agenda?
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 24 of 2025-26 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's report No. 24 of 2025-26 entitled Community Batteries for Household Solar program: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Australian...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Energy (12 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Kooyong proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: Utilising household energy...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Calare Electorate: Infrastructure, Fuel Security (1 speech)
The people of the Central West are currently enduring crises of historic proportions. Our region is being throttled by a dual failure of infrastructure and essential fuel supply that is...
- Deakin Electorate: Croydon Primary School (1 speech)
When I first ran for parliament in 2022, I quickly got used to all sorts of requests being made, all good ideas. As someone who became interested in politics wanting to make the community a...
- McPherson Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
I rise this afternoon to share with the House the privilege that it was to recently welcome the new Leader of the Liberal Party, Angus Taylor, and the new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party,...
- Online Safety (1 speech)
As you well know, at Federation, women did not have the right to vote. Once granted the right to vote, it took until 1943 to see the first female representatives in this parliament. Even then,...
- Teal Independents, Gender and Sexual Orientation, Energy (1 speech)
This week, the teals have been revealed in this place, because, whilst the parties of government were debating very serious matters of our border security and the rights of those who hold visas...
- Business (1 speech)
I would like to take a moment to talk about one of the people in my electorate, someone whose experience reflects the challenges that many Australians face every day when dealing with large...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Health Care (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on this government's failures when it comes to health care. Australia is fortunate to have one of the strongest healthcare systems in the world, and that's a system that's...
- Disaster and Emergency Management (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge the selfless work of first responders in my electorate of Isaacs. Our community relies on Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria and the volunteers...
- Ryan Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
Brisbane is being sold off, and we are getting absolutely nothing for it. Labor and the LNP are using the Olympics to enrich their big developer mates. Here are six pieces of public land that are...
- Barton Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Bravo to Jahnava Tevita of Earlwood District Girl Guides, who has been awarded the highly acclaimed Baden-Powell Award. Unfortunately, I could not attend Jahnava's ceremony. Because of that, I...
- Lyne Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
While regional Australians and regional businesses are dealing with the problems of getting access to fuel, they're also dealing with the state of the road network. Regional Australia is facing...
- Cocks, Ms Helen (1 speech)
Today I want to recognise a remarkable member of the Cowan community, Helen Cocks. She has dedicated two decades of service to supporting residents through her work at the Hepburn Centre where...
- Pollard, Mr Sean, Economy (1 speech)
I want to place on the record the extraordinary courage and achievements of a Forrest resident and, indeed, the captain of the Australian Paralympic Team for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Sean...
- Superannuation (1 speech)
In October last year, I spoke in this House about the changes the government was making to the superannuation system to better serve the interests of working people, particularly low-income...
- Child Care (1 speech)
The current state of child care in regional Western Australia is dire. Economic and social wellbeing of communities is under threat because of the lack of affordable, accessible care. My...
- Solomon Electorate: International Women's Day (1 speech)
There's been a lot of rain in the Northern Territory. I want to give a shout-out to everyone dealing with those conditions—those that have been impacted and also those who are responding to...
- Artificial Intelligence (1 speech)
I'm here to talk about AI, particularly how it's going to affect not only Wentworth but, actually, our country. AI is a huge opportunity, but it is going to be disruptive, and I do believe some...
- Maribyrnong Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Over the past few weeks, I've had the absolute privilege of spending time with some grassroots organisations, local schools and sporting clubs that truly represent the best of my community. I...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about something that has been felt in homes, streets and community centres right across Townsville. Our local support organisations are doing everything they can, but the...
- Shellharbour Community Awards (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise Jarrad Borg, who in January this year was named Shellharbour City Council's Citizen of the Year. Jarrad received this award because he has transformed the landscape of...
- Mental Health Sector Expo (1 speech)
The timing couldn't have been any better. Just a couple of days after being appointed as our new shadow assistant minister for mental health, I had the opportunity to attend the Mental Health...
- South Australian State Election (1 speech)
In just nine days, South Australians will have their time to decide who will govern the state for another four years. We have been blessed over the last four years to have Premier Peter...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Across my electorate of Barker, communities are confronting the consequences of a fuel crisis that this government has failed to manage. In town after town across regional South Australia, the...
- Moreton Electorate: Environment, Discrimination (1 speech)
I recently took an unusual walk with my local councillor, Steve Griffiths, in my south-side electorate of Moreton. We walked underneath Toohey Road in Salisbury, from one side of the forest to...
- South Australian State Election, Grey Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
We have a state election pre-poll starting this coming Saturday. I'd like to discuss the incredible candidates running in the state seats around Grey. Sam Telfer is the current member for...
- Bendigo Electorate: Community Organisations (2 speeches)
I recently had the pleasure of being part of a special book launch at the Bendigo Library. Imagine a Place, a story about going to playgroup, was launched at the Bendigo Library during a very...
- Statements on Significant Matters (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Fuel (1 speech)
I want to start by reading something that I've just received. I'm getting lots of these: As of today, the main Shell truck bowsers in Tamworth are empty— of fuel— yet still pumping...
- Chisholm Electorate: Community Events, Cheaper Home Batteries Program (1 speech)
I think, when we look around our communities and see the optimism of the young people in electorates right across Australia, we can all see that Australia's future is bright because they are just...
- Fadden Electorate: Fuel (1 speech)
We couldn't really close the Federation Chamber this week without talking about the big topic of the week, and that is fuel supply and fuel prices. There is absolutely no doubt that this is...
- Public Libraries, Arts and Culture (1 speech)
In times of uncertainty, when households are feeling the pressure of rising costs and when the pace of events around the world can sometimes feel unsettling, it is often the arts that quietly...
- Gun Control (1 speech)
Earlier this year, in this place, we witnessed an act of parliament that showed how far we have strayed from the democratic process. The terrorist attack at Bondi Beach by Islamic extremists was...
- Australia-Cyprus Achievement Awards, Chinese Australian Services Society (1 speech)
Last month I joined the Cyprus Community of NSW for the Australia-Cyprus Achievement Awards honouring achievement, service and shared heritage between Australia and Cyprus. It was a celebration...
