House debates
Monday, 17 August 2026
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I am pleased to advise the House that in the gallery today we are recognising the Youth Parliament members from across Australia. We look forward to welcoming all of the youth members and we will...
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Petitions Committee; Report (1 speech)
I present the 13th report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th Parliament. The report read as follows— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 13 Petitions and...
- Petitions (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
I present the following 191 petitions:
- Responses (1 speech)
I present the following 23 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented:
- Statements (1 speech)
The petitions being presented address issues such as antibullying measures in schools, critically endangered trees, allied health funding for veterans, and defence land divestment. Twelve of the...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Economy (14 speeches)
I move: That this House acknowledges that the Government is supporting Australians to earn more, keep more of what they earn, and retire with more, with a range of policies that came into effect...
- Renewable Energy (10 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) condemns the Government for its continued rollout of renewable energy precincts in regional communities, including the New England Renewable Energy Zone and Central...
- Aged Care (11 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the My Aged Care system is broken, causing widespread hardship and distress for ageing Australians; (b) the Department of Health, Disability and...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (1 speech)
I remind members that today the House adjourns at 4.30 pm for the purposes of us being able to go and present the address-in-reply to the Governor-General.
- Notices (0 speeches)
- Postponement (1 speech)
There is a procedural motion on the Notice Paper in my name. There are some amendments to that being negotiated. Either later today or tomorrow a new one will be moved. So, with that in mind,...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Gun Control (1 speech)
The state and federal gun buyback for New South Wales is an absolute insult to every law-abiding gun owner and firearm business across our state. What a farce! Forcing around 50,000 law-abiding...
- McGrail-Bateup, Mr Joseph Leigh (1 speech)
Today I sadly rise to acknowledge the passing of Joseph McGrail Bateup. Joseph would be known by most as the world's loudest man, having been recognised by Guinness World Records for recording...
- Whistleblower Protection (1 speech)
I rise to speak about the fantastic news that last week whistleblower and Wentworth constituent David McBride was released from prison on parole. I send all my wellwishes to David, his friends...
- Strathfield Massacre (1 speech)
Today marks 35 years since the Strathfield massacre. On 17 August 1991, seven innocent people were killed and six others seriously injured in 10 terrifying minutes at Strathfield Plaza. Today we...
- Warringah Men's Stronger Together Breakfast (1 speech)
We hosted the inaugural Warringah Men's Stronger Together Breakfast at Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, bringing together boys and men of all ages. Manly Sea Eagles head coach Kieran Foran...
- Gorton Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
If you find yourself driving along the Calder Freeway in Melbourne's north-west, you'll pass a turn off to Calder Park drive. That interchange connects our community with the rest of Melbourne...
- Manufacturing Industry (1 speech)
O'Connor's nickel workers have every right to ask why jobs in the Hunter Valley are treated as a national priority while jobs in the Goldfields are left to the mercy of the market. This Labor...
- Petition: Aircraft Noise (1 speech)
I rise to present a petition concerning aircraft overflights and holding patterns above the Pokolbin vineyards district. The petition read as follows— The Pokolbin region in New South...
- Housing (1 speech)
Labor has delivered a trifecta of failures on housing: fewer homes, higher rents and confidence in the market smashed. In any market, supply is the key determinant of price. Lower supply equals...
- C91.3FM (1 speech)
For a quarter of a century, C91.3 has been much more than a radio station; it's been the voice of our community; keeping locals informed, entertained and connected. From Campbelltown and Camden...
- Housing (1 speech)
The economic geniuses in the Labor Party never cease to amaze me because not only have they driven rents up for so many Australians but they've made housing much more expensive and the number of...
- Tonkin Highway Corridor (1 speech)
Last Friday, Minister Keogh, Steven Price MLA and I visited the Tonkin Highway Corridor interchange upgrade projects, and we saw firsthand the significant work that's under way to improve one of...
- Goldstein Electorate: Acknowledgements (1 speech)
Every MP should be aware of their own political mortality, and I can assure you from personal experience I know that better than most. So I congratulate with trepidation Archie McKay for being...
- Housing (2 speeches)
I notice the National Youth Parliament is rolling in, and somewhere there is Jasper. I'm not sure that I can see him, but, Jasper, you are definitely an asset to the youth parliament. You're an...
- EMILY's List Australia (1 speech)
Hi, Josh. I rise today to speak about EMILY'S List. EMILY'S List has played a critically important role in strengthening women's representation and advancing gender equality in Australia. In the...
- Housing (3 speeches)
The Labor government has reached the trifecta of housing failures: fewer homes, higher rents and confidence in the market completely smashed. The great Australian dream under this Labor...
- Business (1 speech)
The great promise of Australian egalitarianism is that everyone gets a fair chance to succeed. Everyone has the chance to go further and dream of something better. It is the apprentice who...
- Agriculture Industry (1 speech)
I have one question for the Albanese government. Why do they hate farmers? I want to acknowledge the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the really uphill battle that she's got...
- Superannuation (2 speeches)
When you think about public policy failures through history, what comes to mind? Some of you might be thinking about WorkChoices, the legislation that stripped away working Australians' rights,...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Deputy Prime Minister will be absent from question time today. He has travelled to Papua New Guinea and the Solomons. The Minister for Defence Industry will answer...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (4 speeches)
Before we move to question time, it gives me enormous pleasure to inform the House that present in the southern gallery today are representatives of the first ever National Youth Parliament....
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing (7 speeches)
Welcome, Jack. It's good to have you here. My question is to the Minister for Housing. A thousand dollars has been wiped off the value of homes in Melbourne's Mount Waverley in the last 90 days....
- Superannuation (2 speeches)
I give a warm welcome to Grace. My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government working to strengthen and defend Australia's world-leading superannuation system? What...
- Housing (10 speeches)
I give a warm welcome to Archie Mackay. My question is to the Minister for Housing. Minister, why has the number of first home buyers dropped by more than six per cent this calendar year?
- Superannuation (2 speeches)
I'd like to give a shout-out to Oliver, who is in the gallery. My question is to the Treasurer. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to strengthen Australia's superannuation system? And...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the Speaker's gallery today is Mr Jeremy Hanson CSC MLA, the Speaker of the ACT Legislative Assembly. We also have the Rt Hon. John Lord Spellar of...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- SunRice: Employment (2 speeches)
My question is to the Leader of the House, representing the Minister for Environment and Water. I heard you today talking about your support for workers, so I put the challenge to you: we have 79...
- Superannuation (2 speeches)
I give a shout-out to Sumayyah, the youth member for Swan. My question is to the Assistant Treasurer and the Minister for Financial Services. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering a...
- Capacity Investment Scheme (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. The minister has repeatedly refused to say how much taxpayer money has been handed to foreign companies under the Capacity Investment...
- Superannuation (2 speeches)
Welcome, Hayley from Blair. My question is to Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering a more secure retirement for working Australians,...
- Energy (7 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Minister, would you just cut the crap and tell Australians how much your Capacity Investment Scheme is costing taxpayers?
- Superannuation (2 speeches)
Welcome, Sage, the younger member for Canberra. My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Women. What actions has the Albanese Labor government taken to grow women's super, and...
- Capacity Investment Scheme (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Will the minister just tell Australians how much Labor's secret Capacity Investment Scheme is costing taxpayers?
- Paid Parental Leave Scheme (2 speeches)
Welcome to Darius from Bean. My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering real change for Australian families now and into the future with...
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (2 speeches)
Welcome to Mila from Mackellar. My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. During the recent Senate inquiry,...
- Housing (6 speeches)
Through you, Speaker, I'd like to welcome Bodhi, from Lalor, and address a question to the Minister for Housing. How is the Albanese Labor government helping to deliver security and stability by...
- Veterans (12 speeches)
I want to give a shout-out to Matilda as she leaves the gallery. My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Minister, more than 20 veterans and family members are in Parliament House...
- Gun Control (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. How is the Albanese Labor government progressing the gun buyback scheme to help keep people safe? What other approaches have been advanced in...
- Migration (2 speeches)
Thank you to Gemma from Warringah for representing us. My question is to the Treasurer. Migrants fill critical workforce shortages across Australia, including doctors and nurses and in...
- Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. How are the government's reforms supporting young people to get into homeownership? What impact are they having on housing supply? Is there any opposition to...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
I move: That leave of absence until 17 September 2026 be given to Mr Young for personal reasons. Question agreed to.
- Governor-General's Speech (0 speeches)
- Address-in-Reply (1 speech)
I'll just remind the House that the address-in-reply will be presented to Her Excellency the Governor-General at Government House at 5.30 pm this afternoon. I would be glad if the mover and...
- 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.
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Committees (0 speeches)
- Public Works Joint Committee; Report (1 speech)
On behalf of the Standing Committee on Public Works, I present the committee report 5/2026: Referral made March 2026. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e). by...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following from occurring on Tuesday, 18 August 2026: (1) immediately following the second reading of...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Petition: Veterans (1 speech)
I table petition EM10124, 'Reject the $5,000 DVA allied health cap, uphold the veterans' covenant'. The petition has been considered by the Standing Committee on Petitions and found to be in...
- Scullin Electorate: Community Events, Ilinden (1 speech)
Two years ago I visited Findon Primary School with my friend the member for Mill Park Lily D'Ambrosio to hear directly from students about their vision for their school. A dedicated years 5 and 6...
- Nationals Federal Conference (1 speech)
The Nationals is a truly grassroots party, demonstrated by our incredible federal conference held in Canberra yesterday and over the weekend. I want to commend all the young Nats who turned up....
- Mental Health, Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about the best community in the country, the Central Coast of New South Wales, and how the Albanese Labor government is delivering for Dobell. One of the most significant...
- Fisher Electorate: King's Birthday Honours and Awards (1 speech)
I want to recognise six outstanding residents of Fisher who were honoured in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list this year, in June. These awards recognise Australians who have given years and,...
- Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Boothby Volunteer Service Awards (1 speech)
Congratulations to artistic gymnast Jesse Moore, who won gold in the men's parallel bars at the recent Commonwealth Games and a further two bronze medals for team and all-around. Jesse grew up in...
- Grey Electorate: Health Care, National Trust of South Australia (1 speech)
I want to talk about Leigh Creek, in the far north of my electorate, and the difficulty residents are facing in accessing basic health care. When the former hospital was demolished in 2023, a new...
- Tertiary Education and Training (1 speech)
Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with year 12 students in McEwen as they head to their final months of schooling. Everyone knows what a stressful time this can be, and I was very...
- Bushman 83 Memorial (1 speech)
Three years ago, in the dark of the night near Lindeman Island, four of Australia's finest military aviators vanished from radar. An Army MRH-90 Taipanhelicopter, call sign Bushman 83, crashed...
- Reynolds, Mr James, Windellama Progress Association (2 speeches)
I rise today to recognise an outstanding achievement by another one of Eden-Monaro's sporting champions, Pambula's own James 'Jimmy' Reynolds, following his recent gold medal success in the men's...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Renewable Energy (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) regional Australia is playing a vital role in hosting the infrastructure needed to facilitate the energy transition; (b) there is a patchwork of...
- Tertiary Education and Training (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) commends the Government for investing a further $158.4 million to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to students training in ten additional frontline health...
- National Wild Dog Action Plan (12 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges: (a) the significant contribution Australia's livestock producers make to regional economies, employment and the nation's food security; (b) that wild...
- Key Apprenticeship Program (15 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises the Government's Key Apprenticeship Program, which provides $10,000 incentive payments to new tradies, has already attracted 30,000 apprentices in the...
- Energy (6 speeches)
Australians need look no further than their power bills to determine the effects of bad government policy on the ordinary lives of Australians. We are quite frustrated on this side, but we're not...
