House debates
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Endometriosis Awareness Month (2 speeches)
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. This is a disease that affects one in seven Australian women, yet for too long the health system didn't take it seriously or treat it properly. As part of...
- Statements on Significant Matters (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Selection Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present report No. 9 of the Selection Committee relating to consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 30 March 2026. The report will be printed...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Export Control Amendment (Clarifying Obligations Relating to Registered Establishments) Bill 2026, Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I declare that, unless otherwise ordered, the Export Control Amendment (Clarifying Obligations Relating to Registered Establishments) Bill 2026 and the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, we introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026. This bill amends the Competition and...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In beginning this speech, I wish to acknowledge the survivors and advocates, and their families, who have joined us in the gallery for the...
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill amends the Treasury legislation to support philanthropic giving and strengthen the integrity of tax administration systems. Schedule 1...
- Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Serious and organised crime threatens the safety and wellbeing of our communities and has a significant financial impact—estimated by the...
- Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (National Policing Information Charges) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill forms a package with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026, which implements recommendations of the Independent...
- Customs Legislation Amendment (False Trade Marks Infringement Notices) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Australian government is committed to protecting Australians from dangerous fake goods and protecting the rights of genuine businesses from...
- Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (2026 Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026. The coalition will not be opposing this bill in the House. However, I want to put on the record some...
- Export Control Amendment (Clarifying Obligations Relating to Registered Establishments) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 speeches)
On behalf of the federal coalition, I'm pleased to inform the House that we will be supporting the passage of the Export Control Amendment (Clarifying Obligations Relating to Registered...
- Export Control Amendment (Clarifying Obligations Relating to Registered Establishments) 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.
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Treaties Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, I present the committee's report 231, Pacific resilience and sport manipulation treaties. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (5 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring immediately: (1) the Member for Calare presenting a bill for an Act to amend...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Ramadan (1 speech)
Last week marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of reflection, generosity and compassion for Australians of the Muslim faith. In my electorate of Fowler, we are home to a large and...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
Today marks 12 months since the Albanese Labor government announced our cost-of-living top-up tax cuts for 14 million Australians. We want Australians to earn more and to keep more of what they...
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (2 speeches)
There are serious allegations that organised crime has infiltrated Victoria's construction industry through the CFMEU. With each day, the full details are revealed—deals of a scandal that...
- Labor Government (2 speeches)
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Liberals confirming that they'd vote against Labor's tax cuts for all working Australians. What a day that was! If anyone still needs proof that the...
- Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
Last week, with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, I had the pleasure of launching Australia's largest EV-enabled apartment building, the Sierra apartments in Hawthorn. NOX Energy is...
- Taxation (1 speech)
Sir Robert Menzies once spoke of the forgotten people—Australians who worked hard, raised families, kept their communities going and asked only for a fair go. That was the tradition the...
- Patriotism (1 speech)
It became obvious during the South Australian election that Premier Peter Malinauskas's focus group stumbled across the word 'patriotism', and now federal Labor is scrambling to use it....
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
Helping Australians with the cost of living is the No. 1 priority of the Albanese Labor government. We're about helping Australians earn more and keep more of what they earn. In these uncertain...
- Albanese Government: Economy (1 speech)
I have an announcement to make: this government has lost control. After four years in office, Labor now owns this economy, and Australians are paying the price. Last week Australians copped the...
- Cost of Living (1 speech)
I just note to the House: this is not an acting speaker; this is the Deputy Speaker. I rise today as a proud member of this Labor government—a Labor government that's already delivered a...
- Labor Government (1 speech)
Across my electorate of Durack, many families and businesses are hurting. So just how bad is this reckless Albanese government? Labor is responsible for the largest drop in living standards...
- Taxation (1 speech)
Australia is the country of the Bunnings sausage sizzle, meat pies and having a fair go. But, most of all, we're home to the world's best game: Aussie Rules footy. I've been the ruck of a local...
- Fuel (1 speech)
I've never seen Australians hurting like they are right now. Across my electorate, families, farmers and businesses are being smashed by skyrocketing fuel prices and fuel shortages—and they...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
Today marks 12 months since the Albanese Labor government announced cost-of-living top-up tax cuts for 14 million Australians, because we want Australians to keep more of what they earn....
- Bowman Electorate (1 speech)
I have 12,000 residents in my electorate who live on islands in Moreton Bay that are only connected to the mainland via ferry and barge services. They face many of the same challenges that we see...
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
Today marks 12 months since our government delivered tax cuts for 14 million Aussies. That's real help with the cost of living. You see, we have a simple view: if you work hard, you should earn...
- Economy (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the growing and undeniable truth that Australia is weaker today than it was three years ago, and every single Australian can feel it. We have a weak economy propped up...
- Fiscal Policy (1 speech)
I'll give the opposition this: they're pretty consistent when it comes to cuts. Those across the chamber love a cut. They love a cut to health, love a cut to education and love a cut to...
- Energy (1 speech)
The conflict in Iran is certainly bringing the most acute consequences of Australia's energy crisis to the fore. But let us make no mistake: the energy crisis now facing Australia did not happen...
- Taxation (2 speeches)
Today marks a significant milestone. It is 12 months since Liberal Party and National Party members came into this place and voted for higher taxes. They voted against tax cuts. I think that...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs will be absent from question time today. The Deputy Prime Minister will answer questions on his...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How many service stations in Australia are currently out of fuel?
- Fuel Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. With the ongoing war in the Middle East impacting supply chains and fuel security around the world, how is the Albanese Labor government taking action to...
- Fuel (13 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. This morning the minister said: We have as much fuel in Australia today as we had on the day Iran was attacked. How many service...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
Before I call the member for Bradfield, I have a number of guests I would like to welcome to the House of Representatives today. Firstly, I'd like to welcome Her Worship Ms Vraie Cally Balthazaa,...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Gambling Advertising (6 speeches)
My question is for the Prime Minister. Australia led the world with cigarette plain packaging laws. We also led the world with the social media ban. But Australia is also the world leader in...
- Manufacturing Industry (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its agenda to secure a future made in Australia and boosting our sovereign capability? What are the risks...
- Fuel (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and I note his previous answer about the almost 500 service stations that have run dry. This morning Queensland Premier David...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Can the Treasurer update the House on today's inflation data and the government's cost-of-living help? How does this compare to other approaches?
- Fuel (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to his statement earlier that there were almost 500 service stations which have run dry. This morning, Victorian Premier...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
Before we move to the member for Moreton, we have some very special visitors who've just arrived onto the floor of the parliament. I'm pleased to inform the House that joining us today on the...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Transport Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government backing truck drivers and what has been the response?
- Fuel (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. I refer to the fact that around 500 service stations have now run dry. This morning, Premier Chris Minns said, 'There was a...
- Trade with European Union (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday, the Albanese Labor government concluded a range of important agreements with the European Union. At a time of global uncertainty, why do these...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
Before I call the member for Kennedy, I'm pleased to advise that the council from Doomadgee and their CEO, Troy Fraser, are here from the member's electorate. Honourable members: Hear, hear!
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel (2 speeches)
Treasurer, 30 per cent of Australia's fuel can be supplied from existing indigenous reserves, even without tapping oil shales. Why does government refuse to ban exports, which earn a measly $8...
- Medicare (2 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government making it easier for Australians to see a GP for free? Why is this important after a decade of cuts and...
- Fuel (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. When will the Prime Minister take action to ensure that fuel gets to the almost 500 service stations that have run dry?
- Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering better outcomes for students through the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement after a decade of...
- Research, Development and Innovation (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Industry and Innovation. Minister, the strategic examination of research and development report, released last week, is called...
- Veterans (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel. How is the Albanese government delivering support for veterans to access free advocacy services, and why...
- Fuel (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. In my electorate of Page, community transport providers are warning that, without urgent fuel cost support, they will have to reduce...
- Housing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Cities. How is the Albanese Labor government tackling the housing challenges facing the country? What other...
- Indigenous Health: Diabetes (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Recent data shows 72 deaths in the cape straits and gulf in four years attributable to diabetes. Diabetes, inter alia, results from poor...
- Fuel (3 speeches)
(): My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. What is the Albanese government doing to secure our fuel supply and support...
- Matters of Public Importance (0 speeches)
- Albanese Government (27 speeches)
I have received a letter from the honourable member for Gippsland proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: In the middle of a...
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Bradfield Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Over the coming months or so, the beautiful trees of our nation's bush capital will turn from yellow to orange to red, and we all know what that means. The budget is in the air. This will be my...
- Trade with the European Union (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate a defining moment for our nation's economy and our place in the global community. Yesterday, Australia and the European Union concluded negotiations for a comprehensive,...
- Disaster and Emergency Management, Mental Health, Cost of Living, Fuel (1 speech)
In my community of Casey, it is vital we are prepared for emergencies. This is something I've been advocating since becoming a candidate in 2021. Solutions don't just come from parliament; they...
- Bonner Electorate (1 speech)
Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting the Wynnum First Nations Allies for a roundtable at my office. They are a local community group committed to supporting First Nations peoples through...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Well, Australia is in the grips of a fuel crisis and, for regional Australians, fuel is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity. Unlike those that live in the city, regional Australians do not...
- Petrie Electorate (1 speech)
In May last year, the people of Petrie placed their trust in me to represent them in this building. It is a responsibility I carry with great pride and one that I have worked hard to honour every...
- Endometriosis Awareness Month (1 speech)
I just want to add to the record in Endometriosis Awareness Month that the Australian coalition, when in government, has historically driven significant policy initiatives regarding...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Calare Electorate: Fuel Security (1 speech)
The closure of the Great Western Highway and the crippling fuel supply emergency mean that the people of the Central West are being systematically strangled by twin crises and treated as...
- Aston Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending two fantastic local events in my electorate of Aston, each of them such a wonderful reminder of what makes our community so special. The first one I...
- Aged Care (1 speech)
We'd all like to imagine that we'll be cared for when we get older and that we'll be able to access the support that we really need when we need it. In a wealthy country like Australia, surely...
- Chisholm Electorate: Community Events and Organisations (1 speech)
I love being able to speak about my electorate of Chisholm in this place. I cherish being able to attend cultural events and community activities. I cherish the work I get to do every single day...
- Nicholls Electorate: Community Events (1 speech)
Over the weekend, I attended a great event, which was the 150th anniversary of the town of Katamatite. Katamatite is a small country town that sits on the Boosey creek near its junction with...
- Greek Independence Day, International Women's Day (1 speech)
Today is of course 25 March, and that means it is Greek Independence Day. In my electorate, the local Greek community are gathering to celebrate a day that should be remembered not only by the...
- Fadden Electorate: Aged Care (1 speech)
I rise today on behalf of the seniors on the northern Gold Coast who have done the right thing all their lives but now cannot get the aged-care support that they've been assessed as needing....
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Women in Rescue (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge that last Saturday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In my electorate of Holt, multiculturalism is a part of everyday life. I see it...
- Critical and Strategic Minerals Industry (1 speech)
This week, as the shadow assistant minister for resources, I've been able to meet with a number of organisations during Minerals Week and attend the Minerals Week parliamentary dinner in the...
- Campbelltown Theatre Group: 70th Anniversary (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge and celebrate a remarkable milestone in our local community: the 70th anniversary of the Campbelltown Theatre Group. For seven decades, this not-for-profit organisation...
- Feral Animal Management (1 speech)
Feral animals and invasive species are a menace to Australia's biodiversity and agricultural production. They are costing us $1 billion per year in lost agricultural production, and this is an...
- Down Syndrome, National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
Saturday was World Down Syndrome Day, a day to recognise the incredible contributions of people with Down syndrome. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you the story of Eoin Gibson, who...
- Port Macquarie (1 speech)
I'd like to take this opportunity to talk up beautiful Port Macquarie, a rapidly expanding regional city that deserves acknowledgement of its recent accelerated growth and future potential. Port...
- Dunkley Emerging Leaders Program (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about a matter deeply close to my heart: empowering the next generation of leaders in Dunkley. Before entering parliament, I spent more than 20 years as a youth worker...
- Energy (1 speech)
Australians are right to be angry about the cost of living. They feel it every single day at the checkout and through their power bills, their rent and the cost of getting to work. When you strip...
- Queensland: Floods (1 speech)
On Thursday last week we were informed that Tropical Cyclone Narelle had reached category 5 levels. This is an incredibly dangerous system with winds up to 250 kilometres an hour and the...
- Fuel (1 speech)
I rise with great concern over the recent fuel and oil shocks that are causing an increase in inflation and cost-of-living crises for Australians. What is most important for Australia to remember...
- Richmond Electorate: Community Organisations (1 speech)
Last week, I invited the Minister for Social Services back to the North Coast to visit Krurungal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare, Resource and Housing and talk with...
- Casino Greyhound Racing Club, Casino Branch of the Country Women's Association of NSW, Crispin, Mr Darren (1 speech)
I'd like to acknowledge and celebrate the 90th birthday of the Casino Greyhound Racing Club. The first race meeting was held at the now Queen Elizabeth Park in 1936. The Northfield family are...
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (2 speeches)
Saturday 21 March was the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is a day that all Australians can be proud of. It's a day to be proud to be Australian. Australia's...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- International Women's Day (1 speech)
I rise today to celebrate and make some comments about International Women's Day, and I'm pleased to follow our Attorney-General, a female in this government's cabinet. Women belong in the House...
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (4 speeches)
When I was a teenager growing up, the first time I questioned my place in this country was when the newly elected member for Oxley said in her first speech: I and most Australians want our...
