House debates
Monday, 30 March 2026
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the ninth report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 09 Petitions and...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following petition:
- Responses (1 speech)
Ministerial responses to petitions previously presented to the House have been received as follows: From the Treasurer to a petition requesting the introduction of a royalty scheme (EN7101) From...
- Statements (1 speech)
There are currently 97 petitions open for signatures on the House e-petitions website. The petitions cover a diverse range of topics, including transparency in government, health, visa matters,...
- Delegation Reports (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Fuel Security (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) Australia's fuel security remains dangerously exposed, with the nation holding among the lowest levels of sovereign fuel reserves in the Organisation...
- Trade with the European Union (12 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises: (a) the conclusion of negotiations between Australia and the European Union (EU) to secure a free trade agreement, which will: (i) deliver significant...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Consideration of Legislation (2 speeches)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring on Monday, 30 March 2026: (1) the following bills being presented and after...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Taxation (1 speech)
As of this morning, 5,841 Australians have taken the time to send an email to their own MPs through the Tax Reform Now campaign, asking for responsible tax reform. They've written to every single...
- Easter (1 speech)
I rise today as Christians in Holt and across Australia prepare to mark Easter, the most sacred time in the Christian calendar. Easter is a time of deep faith, reflection and hope. It reminds us...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Thud—well, that is the sound of my jaw hitting the floor of this chamber because, for the first time this year, the Labor government has actually listened. We went from an energy minister...
- Caritas Australia: Project Compassion (1 speech)
These are challenging times for many people in our communities around our country, in our regions and around the world, so thank God for great organisations, like Caritas Australia. It is a...
- Bradleys Head Naval Memorial (1 speech)
Today, I acknowledge the dedication of Bradleys Head Naval Memorial in Warringah as Australia marks 125 years of Royal Australian Navy service. This is a remarkable honour for our community, with...
- Fuel (1 speech)
We're halving the fuel tax for three months, and that's to save people 26c a litre every time they fill up. Conflict overseas is pushing up prices at home, and we know that Australians have been...
- Passover, Easter (1 speech)
This is the time of year for hope. Passover tells the story of liberation of a people freed from slavery in Egypt, and, of course, Easter and Passover are inextricably linked. The Last Supper was...
- Cricket (1 speech)
The summer of cricket may finally be over, and what a summer it was. The Australian women's cricket team got an incredible tri-format series victory over India, which is never an easy feat. The...
- Berowra Electorate: Fuel (1 speech)
In the Berowra electorate families, tradies, truckies and small businesses are being hit from every direction. They've already been battered by Labor's inflation, high interest rates, rising...
- Housing (1 speech)
Can I start by acknowledging my beautiful kids in the gallery today and welcoming them to Parliament House. To improve housing and housing security, governments must listen to those on the front...
- Easter (1 speech)
This weekend is Easter. Of course, way too much chocolate will be consumed, camping trips will probably be rained out in Queensland and the kids will be excited about the Easter bunny, which is...
- Fenton, Mr John (1 speech)
I rise to honour John Fenton, vice-president of the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch, who recently died with his family by his side. John was a highly dedicated and respected veterans advocate who...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Australians are doing the right thing, but this government is not. Australians are watching what happens at the bowser, and they are rightly concerned. But let's be clear: not every Australian is...
- The Hairy Scotsman and Hailee Barber (1 speech)
I want to recognise a remarkable local success story in Cessnock: the Hairy Scotsman and Hailee Barber, who recently celebrated one year in business. Starting a small business is never easy. It...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Right now, the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate of Hinkler is sitting at levels above $3.20 per litre at many local fuel stations. Prices are visibly hitting Hinkler households...
- Strathmore Football Club, Albanese Government (1 speech)
On Saturday, I was with the volunteers at the Strathmore footy club for their season launch. Their new president, Ben, and his team weren't just kicking off the season; they were also seizing the...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Well, the good news today is that the government has finally decided to take the fuel crisis seriously, and do what the coalition advised last week, and cut the fuel excise and the road user...
- Bendigo Easter Festival (1 speech)
This weekend in Bendigo CBD we close our roads and the street becomes alive. It becomes alive with the Bendigo Easter Festival. It's been running for over 150 years in our town and finishes with...
- Fuel (4 speeches)
Australians have been under enormous pressure every time they pull up to the bowser, and, after months of delay, the Prime Minister has finally acted to halve the fuel tax. But—let's be...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I'm pleased to advise that in the gallery today is a group of constituents from the member for Eden-Monaro's electorate who are participating in 86K for a Cure, a fundraiser for the Children's...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. On fuel, first the Prime Minister said there was no problem. Just days later, there was a crisis. Last week, the Prime Minister refused to cut the fuel...
- Fuel Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister update the House on the outcomes agreed to at today's National Cabinet meeting and explain how those measures contribute to boosting...
- Economy (11 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. An hour ago, the government followed the coalition and announced a fuel excise cut. Can the Treasurer confirm that, unlike the coalition's plan, there is no...
- Fuel Security (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. With the war in the Middle East impacting global supply chains, how is the Albanese Labor government taking further action to...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I have a few acknowledgements to do today of guests in the gallery. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the front row of the gallery today are hardworking firefighters from the great...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Fuel (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Treasurer, you've directed the ACCC to crack down on fuel price gouging, but price gouging is not illegal in Australia. Prices are set by retailers, and drivers...
- Road Transport Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to support the transport industry and address...
- Fuel (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that 10 per cent of service stations in New South Wales currently have no diesel? How many service stations in Australia are...
- Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government responding to the pressures Australians are facing as a consequence of the war in the Middle East?
- Fuel (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The Kidney Support Network in Mackay says volunteer drivers are being forced off the road by the national fuel crisis, putting renal patients at risk of...
- Fuel Security: Australian Defence Force (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. What action has the Albanese government taken to secure fuel for our Australian Defence Force?
- Fuel Security (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Victorian Farmers Federation president, Brett Hosking, has just released a statement in relation to farmers access to fuel. He said: … today's...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
Before I call the member for Blair, I'm also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is the delegation from the Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games, including Ben...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Road Transport Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government continuing to back Australia's trucking industry?
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. For too many young people and families, the dream of owning their own home has become nothing more than a pipedream. Housing tax concessions have tipped the...
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Emergency Management. How has the Albanese Labor government been delivering support to communities impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle?
- Fuel (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The CEO of Ageing Australia, Tom Symondson, has said that due to the national fuel crisis, we are seeing an increase in workers not taking up shifts. Why is...
- Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its commitment to implement a critical minerals strategic...
- Aged Care (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. Recent Senate estimates revealed that, between 1 November 2025 and 23 January 2026, 414 older Australians appealed their Support at Home...
- Agriculture Industry (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. What actions is the Albanese Labor government taking to support our farmers and producers to help manage the disruption...
- Fuel (8 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Farmer Josh from Elliston, in my electorate, has texted me in desperation. He told me, 'I'm still currently waiting on fuel, and if I don't get some in the...
- Child Sexual Abuse (4 speeches)
My question is to the Attorney-General. How is the Albanese Labor government working to keep our children safe from child sexual abuse and strengthen justice outcomes for victims and survivors?
- Statements (0 speeches)
- Auditor-General's Reports (0 speeches)
- Report No. 26 of 2025-26 (1 speech)
I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 26 of 2025-26, entitled Defence's procurement of infantry fighting vehicles (Land 400 Phase 3): Department of Defence. Document made a...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
This document is tabled in accordance with the list circulated—it's hardly a list, if there's only one! Anyway, this document is tabled as advised and circulated to honourable members...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Economics Committee; Report (4 speeches)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Economics, I present the committee's report entitled Review of Australia's four major banks: First report of the 48th Parliament, together with the minutes...
- Economics Committee; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
I move: That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026; Second Reading (12 speeches)
I rise to speak on the High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026 and welcome this legislation to ratify the United Nations high seas treaty, the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine...
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Fuel, Agriculture Industry: Western Australia (1 speech)
I rise tonight to update the House on the situation across the agricultural areas of my electorate of O'Connor. It's a case of the good, the bad and the ugly, but I'm going to start with the...
- South Australian Election (1 speech)
There are moments in politics that come and go, and then there are moments that shape the direction of a state for years to come. The recent South Australian election was one of those moments. It...
- Cybersafety, Child Abuse (1 speech)
Earlier today, I attended a briefing that every member of this place should take very seriously. It dealt with one of the most urgent issues before us: the safety of children in an online world...
- Griffith Electorate: Greek Australian Community (2 speeches)
Last Wednesday Greek communities in Brisbane and around the world marked Greek Independence Day. In Griffith that day carries a particular resonance because the story of Greek migration,...
- Fuel, Hinkler Electorate: National Youth Parliament (2 speeches)
Right now the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate is sitting anywhere around $3.20 per litre; unleaded is upward of $2.50. Make no mistake, so much damage has already been done....
- Fuel (1 speech)
I want to talk about what's been on the minds of many Australians over the past four weeks, and that's the price of fuel at the fuel pump, whether fuel will be there and what it means for the...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- University of Wollongong, Special Broadcasting Service (1 speech)
I want to speak to two matters that go to the heart of opportunity and fairness in my community of Fowler, and to the growing gap between the promises this government makes to Western Sydney and...
- Medicare, Wills Electorate: Coburg Cycling Club (1 speech)
Last week we opened a brand new Medicare urgent care clinic in Coburg, so it's exciting for our constituents. This is what we're here for: to serve and to make sure that our constituents have a...
- Deregulation (1 speech)
Today, I'm giving a voice to every small-business owner in Australia who is drowning in red tape while this Labor government looks the other way. In the small-business capital of the nation, the...
- Ballarat Marathon (1 speech)
Back in 2021, local dad Adam McNicol came to see me with an idea. Adam had been made redundant through COVID and had taken up running with his neighbour. After a visit to the Great Ocean Road...
- Casey Electorate: Country Fire Authority (1 speech)
With the summer weather easing and bushfire risk subsiding, now is the time we are able to thank our local fire brigades and volunteer firefighters for all their hard work on the ground in Casey...
- Blair Electorate: Agricultural Shows (1 speech)
The annual country show season in my electorate of Blair is kicking off with the Ipswich Show in mid-May. We're blessed to have seven country shows in Blair and the City of Ipswich, in country...
- Lyne Electorate: NSW Rural Fire Service (1 speech)
I rise today to acknowledge and pay tribute to the extraordinary men and women of the NSW Rural Fire Service, particularly those from the Mid Coast district who were recognised for their...
- Burt Young Leaders Forum, Youth Week WA (1 speech)
Last week I held the ninth annual Burt Youth Leaders Forum, our biggest yet, hosting two student leaders from eighteen high schools from across my community to share the issues that they see as...
- Mobbs, Mr William Arthur (1 speech)
Next week I will be launching a new community initiative in the Redlands. There are, of course, some stories that should never be forgotten, but sometimes, sadly, they are. Private William Arthur...
- Bennelong Electorate: Community Events (2 speeches)
I rise today to speak about Bennelong's wonderful multicultural communities, what they bring to the Australian way of life and how they continue to build upon and enrich our already unique...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Fuel Tax Credits Scheme (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) under the Fuel Tax Credits (FTC) scheme introduced in 2006, Australian consumers can claim a tax credit for certain fossil fuels used in machinery,...
- Housing (16 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that the Government is delivering on its commitments to ensure that more Australians have a safe and secure place to call home by: (a) working with the states...
- Education (10 speeches)
The incorporated speech read as follows— The 2026 school year has begun, and I acknowledge the remarkable work happening in classrooms right across Australia—and particularly in the...
- Neighbourhood and Community Centres (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises: (a) the vital role of neighbourhood and community centres in providing essential social services to individuals and communities in need, particularly in...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Fuel (1 speech)
Obviously, the issue in regard to the fuel crisis continues on in the seat of New England. In fact, it continues on in regional Australia. I was just on the phone then to Ben Clifton from...
- Assyrian Australian Community (1 speech)
I've spoken in the past about the way different cultural and religious groups in the electorate of Werriwa celebrate the new year from 1 January until almost August. In this tradition, the most...
- Assyrian Australian Community, Chaldean Australian Community (1 speech)
For those who missed their new year's resolution on 1 January, well, come to Fowler. Like the member for Werriwa, we too have new year celebrations for months on end. March is a very special...
- O'Neil, Kelsie, Collier, Mykenna, Fosteris, Allegra (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise Kelsie O'Neil, Mykenna Collier and Allegra Fosteris—three extraordinary young women from the Oak Flats Albion Park Gymnastics and Acrobatics Club, which is in my...
- Euthanasia (1 speech)
Voluntary assisted dying, or VAD, is now an established part of Australia's health system. Every state and the ACT have legislated for it, with the Northern Territory expected to follow this...
- Fuel (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is delivering lower fuel prices for Territorians. The Australian government will halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for three months, cutting the cost of...
- Mackellar Electorate: Veterans (1 speech)
Today I would like to recognise and thank the many dedicated community organisations that support Mackellar's 2,800 veterans and their families. These organisations are driven by deep care and...
- Fuel (1 speech)
The No. 1 priority of this Labor government is cost of living, which is why, since being elected, we have taken significant steps to help people out. From tax cuts to $25 scripts to energy bill...
- Cook Electorate: Christmas Card Photography Competition (1 speech)
I want to congratulate the winners of my 2025 Christmas card photography competition. They beautifully captured the stunning character and coastal aspect of lots of Cook. Jess and Jordan Wilken...
- Neighbour Day (1 speech)
The premise is a simple one: get together with your neighbours, share some food, play some games and meet some new friends. That is the premise of Neighbour Day. It was held in Kuraby this last...
- Economy (1 speech)
Australians don't need to be told something is wrong with the economy. They feel it every single day. The reality is simple: the economy is weak, fuel supplies aren't guaranteed, and families...
- Holt Electorate: Nowruz (1 speech)
On the weekend, I joined the Victorian Afghan Associations' Network to celebrate the holiday of Nowruz. Nowruz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years by peoples of many religions and cultures...
- BlowFly Cricket (1 speech)
BlowFly Cricket is a unique institution in our community, operating within the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills District Cricket Association. BlowFly Cricket is an all-abilities cricket club that...
- Bullwinkel Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
'Five little monkeys jumping on a bed; one fell off and bumped his head.' We all know the rhyme, but, for a family in my electorate recently, this classic childhood mishap became very real last...
- Fuel (1 speech)
This afternoon we've seen the self-congratulation of the Albanese government for taking up the coalition's idea of cutting excise and helping our heavy transport industry by removing the...
- OzHarvest (1 speech)
Every Australian family should have access to safe, nutritious and affordable food. Recently, I caught up with Michaela from OzHarvest, who are cooking up plans to further improve food security...
- Police (1 speech)
Reports are that Dezi Freeman, who shot and killed two police officers in Victoria, has been shot and killed himself, and there won't be much mourning done for this cop killer. Anybody who draws...
- Sturt Electorate: Rotary Club of Campbelltown (1 speech)
I recently attended the 60th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Campbelltown, held at the San Giorgio La Molara Club in my electorate of Sturt. This 60th anniversary celebration was a celebration...
- Get Down for Down Syndrome Walk (1 speech)
I rise to speak about something very positive, warm and wonderful in my community of Lindsay. The Nepean River gets used for many causes. We walk the six to seven kays around the river. The other...
- WILD for STEM (1 speech)
I rise to recognise the amazing work of WILD for STEM. WILD for STEM is a social enterprise dedicated to breaking down the barriers faced by women advancing in the science, technology,...
- Fuel (1 speech)
It is so good that the Prime Minister has finally seen the light after being dragged kicking and screaming to axe the tax on fuel by the coalition. On Friday, of course, we announced our policy...
- Rudolf, Mr Ivan (2 speeches)
Parliaments should be the place to honour the quiet contributions of our fellow Australians, and Ivan Rudolf deserves such recognition. He sadly left us aged 84. His story speaks to the very best...
- Lyne Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
Deputy Speaker Swanson, I'm pleased you're here today because I'm actually going to talk about an intersection, although not one that we have in common. It's one at the other end of my electorate...
- Gender Equality (1 speech)
Currently, we are seeing significant underrepresentation of women in our top industrial positions, where highly skilled and diverse leaders are exiting STEM. In order to allow for Australian...
- Flinders Electorate: Infrastructure (1 speech)
The Mornington Peninsula is being left behind by Victoria's state Labor government. The Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula recently released a benchmarking report showing that the...
- Daintree Ferry (1 speech)
The tourism season is upon us—the four-day break that a lot of people look forward to. If you're headed to Far North Queensland, or if you're lucky enough to be a local, can I recommend...
- Fuel (1 speech)
Australians, including states and territories, have been pleading for leadership, and today we've finally seen some, albeit four weeks into a crisis. I welcome the announcement of a national...
- National Cultural Policy (1 speech)
The strength of our National Cultural Policy, Revive, is that it's grounded in the ideas and aspirations of Australians themselves. For me, as Special Envoy for the Arts, it's been heartening to...
- Fuel (1 speech)
In a time of crisis when there's an emergency with things going on, either you see real leadership or you don't, and what my community feel right now is that we are not seeing real leadership in...
- Murgatroyd, Ms Tilley, Maritime Industry (2 speeches)
I rise today to recognise an inspiring young Novocastrian, Tilley Murgatroyd, who is charting an exciting course in Australia's maritime industry. A proud Novocastrian, Tilley has recently...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (14 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges increasing reports from participants, families and service providers that the Government's mismanagement of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is...
- Multiculturalism (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) the rare convergence of Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent, which all commenced within 24 hours of 17 February 2026; (b) this alignment has not been seen...
- Fuel (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes reports of fuel wholesalers rationing petrol and diesel across Australia, raising serious concerns about fuel supply; (2) condemns the Government's failure to...
- Superannuation (13 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's work to make the super system fairer from top to bottom, helping workers earn more, keep more of what they earn, and retire with more;...
- Cost of Living (4 speeches)
I want to thank the member for McPherson for his motion on this very important issue. I'm sure that, for all members in this chamber, cost of living and how they are dealing with the crisis are...
