House debates
Thursday, 10 September 2026
- Statements on Significant Matters (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Business (0 speeches)
- Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (1 speech)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the whole debate time limit on the motion to take note of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence...
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That order of the day No. 2, government business, be called on immediately. Question agreed to.
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Matilda Bay (1 speech)
Matilda Bay is one of the most loved places in my electorate. It's where families spend summer afternoons and where people swim and walk along the foreshore. It's also where Sailability runs the...
- Workplace Relations: Transport Industry (1 speech)
Today, across the country, thousands of transport workers, together with the Transport Workers' Union, are taking 24 hours of strike action in the biggest ever transport workers strike in...
- Climate Change: Forestry Industry (1 speech)
Australians are being sold a new, improved $1.5 billion native forest fraud. That figure comes from government funded modelling from Mandala Partners, modelling that has never been released. The...
- Cybersafety (1 speech)
I remember when Facebook and Instagram first started, and I used them extensively to stay in touch with family and friends who lived half a world away. Today, I hardly see a post from them, and,...
- Private Health Insurance (1 speech)
Today, I give voice to thousands of seniors across Calare who are rightly outraged by the government's proposal to slash the private health insurance rebate for Australians over 65. Let's be...
- Northern Territory: Royal Australian Navy (1 speech)
This week, I've been hosting Lieutenant Commander Ben Couch of the Royal Australian Navy. Ben is the commanding officer of HMAS Cape Pillar, and he's here with the Australian Defence Force...
- Parliamentary Friends of Cricket, Housing, Aged Care (1 speech)
(): Last night, here in Parliament House, the Parliamentary Friends of Cricket came together to celebrate the great game of cricket, our recent successes and the tantalising summer...
- Lalor SRC Forum (1 speech)
Last Wednesday was the second round of the annual Lalor SRC Forum at Cambridge Primary School. This is where I pull together the student representative councils—the junior school leadership...
- Gladstone Power Station (1 speech)
For nearly 50 years, Gladstone Power Station has provided affordable, reliable energy that powers our economy, supports families in the local community and keeps our major industries operating....
- R U OK? Day (1 speech)
'Are you okay?' Those three words changed my life. They were asked by friends when I was struggling with the trauma of domestic and family violence. They helped break through the shame that...
- Housing (1 speech)
We need to face some facts in this place. Labor's housing record is a trifecta of failure—fewer homes, higher rents and confidence smashed. Australians do not live in housing targets; they...
- Braddon Electorate: Roads (1 speech)
The Albanese Labor government is continuing to invest in important road safety and freight infrastructure right across the electorate of Braddon. The Bass Highway is a critical transport corridor...
- Housing (1 speech)
Thirty-four billion dollars—that's how much has been wiped off the value of Australian homes since Labor's toxic tax budget. For a majority of Australians, the family home is their largest...
- Defence Equipment (1 speech)
I recently attended the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia to witness the keel-laying ceremony for the first of the Hunter class frigates being built in Adelaide. Keel laying is one of...
- Housing (1 speech)
Labor has delivered a trifecta of failure on housing—fewer homes, higher rents and smashed confidence in the housing market. If this government had any common sense at all, they would know...
- Women's Reproductive Health (1 speech)
Women asked for better health care. The Albanese Labor government has listened and acted, and we are delivering real change. Over one million Australian women are now saving on contraception,...
- Housing, Taxation (1 speech)
Labor has delivered a trifecta of failure on housing: fewer homes, higher rents and confidence in the housing market completely smashed. Make no mistake; it's Labor's toxic taxes at work that are...
- Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
'Silly little girls.' 'You belong at home.' 'Show us your melons.' 'Hang your head in shame, eff-wit penis taker.' 'How long have you got to hold the kong for before she spits it out?' 'Get...
- Veterans (1 speech)
'If I don't get my physio treatment, my injuries get worse and, with that, my mental health. I already see a physio three times a week and a psychologist weekly. If I lose either or both of those...
- Australian Defence Force (2 speeches)
There can be no better way for parliamentarians to get to know our defence personnel and their capabilities—and for the ADF members to see how laws are made—than through the ADF...
- Statements on Indulgence (0 speeches)
- September 11 Attacks: 25th Anniversary (3 speeches)
Tomorrow will mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks in the United States of America—25 years since a morning of bright sunshine was plunged into the most terrible darkness. A quarter...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors will be absent from question time today. The Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing will answer questions on his behalf.
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Housing (14 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. Data revealed today shows that half of all homes bought in Melbourne and Sydney in the past 12 months are now worth less than Australians paid for...
- Cybersafety (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. How is the Albanese Labor government leading the world in requiring social media platforms to protect young people from harm and give adults...
- Fiscal Policy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. In Labor's budget, it was assumed the cost of government debt would be 4.8 per cent, yet it's already around 5.2 per cent for a 10-year bond, with the interest...
- Cybersafety (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How are the Albanese Labor government's reforms helping strengthen protection online for Australian children and helping them learn? What has been...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is Mrs Charis Mullen, the state member for Jordan and a shadow minister in the Queensland parliament; and also Ms Taryn Brumfitt,...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Middle East (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This week, the United Kingdom, along with 11 other countries, announced trade restrictions on illegal settlements in the West Bank, with their Foreign...
- Defence Industry (8 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting thousands of well-paid, highly skilled jobs in Defence industry and delivering continuous naval...
- Prime Minister (19 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Why has the Prime Minister declared that he has honorary membership of the exclusive Royal Sydney Golf Club but not Marrickville Golf Club?
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government's responsible economic management helping to boost retirement incomes and strengthening the budget? How does that compare to...
- Fiscal Policy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. During question time yesterday, the Prime Minister stressed that the $6 million funding for his Marrickville Golf Club was to deal with the club's sewerage...
- Pensions and Benefits (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting older Australians in retirement? What impact would other approaches have?
- Prime Minister (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. An article in the Daily Telegraph in April 2019 said the following: 'Attending the rally with his dog, Toto, federal Labor MP Anthony Albanese pledged...
- Superannuation (4 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer and the Minister for Financial Services. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering more secure retirements for Australian workers, and are there...
- Middle East (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Marles. It's been more than two years since the International Court of Justice confirmed that Israel's occupation...
- Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources. How is the Albanese Labor government ensuring that more Australian gas is available for Australian households, businesses and industry at affordable...
- Prime Minister (5 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. In 2019, how did the Daily Telegraph know you were an honorary member of the Marrickville golf club, and you didn't? Or is this just another case of you...
- Fuel Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Industry. How will the Albanese Labor government's gas reservation policy power Australian jobs and manufacturing and help build a...
- Artificial Intelligence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. This week, I introduced my AI Kill Switch and Data Centre Control Bill into parliament. It would bring in mandatory kill switch and shutdown capabilities to...
- Statement by the Speaker (0 speeches)
- World Suicide Prevention Day (1 speech)
I inform the members just briefly that tonight, from dusk, Parliament House will be illuminated in yellow and orange for World Suicide Prevention Day. This year's theme is 'Changing the narrative...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Presentation (1 speech)
A document is tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the document will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
- Business (0 speeches)
- Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (2 speeches)
I move: That: (1) standing orders 31 and 33 be suspended for the remainder of the sitting; and (2) so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent: (a) private Members'...
- Regulations and Determinations (0 speeches)
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Avian Influenza (1 speech)
Communities in Barker are asking serious questions about bird flu, and they deserve serious answers. Since bird flu was detected in a wild greater crested tern at Robe, I have attended community...
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month (2 speeches)
I understand that the member for Pearce would like to present a copy of their speech for incorporation into Hansard in accordance with the resolution agreed to on 6 November 2025.
- Cheaper Home Batteries Program (1 speech)
I rise today to speak on the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. I'm proud that a policy I first brought to this parliament in 2022 is now helping half a million Australian households and small...
- Middle East (1 speech)
Let me tell the House about 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan. This 14-year-old was shot in the head by a West Bank settler outside his school in April, his last moments filmed on a phone. What about the...
- Monash Electorate: Sovereign Capability, Monash Electorate: Infrastructure, Monash Electorate: Onam Festival, Electric Vehicles (1 speech)
In the last fortnight I had the privilege of visiting Talum Windows in Inverloch in my electorate of Monash. Emmet is the third generation in that family business. They take great pride and...
- Mental Health (1 speech)
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and it's also R U OK? Day. This being one of the last speeches in this place for this week, I did want to take an opportunity to reflect on our humanity and...
- Economy (1 speech)
The economic conditions created under this government are putting immense pressure on families, on workers and on businesses across Australia. Instead of enabling the conditions for genuine...
- Constituency Statements (0 speeches)
- Aged Care (1 speech)
In the last month, my office has received several calls from distraught constituents desperate to find providers willing to provide services to them under the Commonwealth Home Support Program....
- Swansea Channel Dredge (1 speech)
Today I rise with some fantastic news for the Lake Macquarie community. Last month I stood on the jetty at Pelican with Mayor Shultz, state ministers Catley and Aitchison and community members to...
- Online Safety (1 speech)
This week, the government unveiled a draft of its digital-duty-of-care legislation. Before this came out, I surveyed more than 1,200 people in my community of Curtin about social media and the...
- Labor Government, Wages and Salaries, Women's Health Week (1 speech)
Volunteers are the people who turn up, coach our kids, run our community groups, support people doing it tough and keep our local clubs going—and, in Bonner, we are backing them. I'm...
- Farrer Electorate: Community Services (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise some of the finest people in Farrer: citizens who give up their time, money, vehicles and labour to help Australians who are struggling. But I ask a harder question. Why...
- Lingiari Electorate: Tertiary Education and Training (1 speech)
I rise today to speak about my recent visit back home to the Tiwi Islands. I had the privilege of attending the Tiwi Islands Training and Employment Board graduation ceremony alongside Minister...
- Australia (1 speech)
Not a week passes by without a letter, call or email from a local constituent asking a pretty simple question: why has it become so controversial to be proud of Australia? Why are Australians...
- Ascot Vale West Primary School, Wingate Avenue Community Centre (1 speech)
Last Thursday, grade 6 students at Ascot Vale West Primary School took over our nation's parliament for about an hour—a responsibility bestowed upon them by the Speaker of the House, the...
- Bendigo Electorate: headspace Plus, Commonwealth Prac Payment (1 speech)
I'm pleased to stand here today to update the House and let people know that headspace Bendigo will be one of the first headspace Plus centres rolled out in our country. The team at headspace...
- Veterinarians (1 speech)
Last week I sat down with Dr Becky Dickinson, a rural veterinarian based in Warragul, who has just been named the Victorian finalist in the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award. I want to congratulate...
- Housing, Superannuation (1 speech)
In my electorate, one of the major issues people continue to raise is housing and housing affordability. The Albanese Labor government is taking action to deliver real change. Under our...
- Ormond Amateur Football Club, STEM Racing (1 speech)
The Ormond Amateur Football Club has been part of our community since 1931, making it the second oldest suburban footy club in the VAFA. Saturday was a big day for the Monders, with two sides in...
- Victoria State Emergency Service: Cranbourne Unit, Veterans, Country Fire Authority: Tooradin Brigade (1 speech)
Recently, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, visited my electorate to meet the incredible volunteers at the Cranbourne SES station. Opened in 2024, the Cranbourne...
- Mental Health, Boyd, Mr Darius, BUSHkids, May, Mr Andrew (1 speech)
Are you okay? That's the No. 1 question to be asked today across Australia. Today is Suicide Prevention Day, a day of action encouraging all of us to have meaningful conversations. I was proud to...
- Corangamite Electorate: Local Projects (1 speech)
Community and sporting infrastructure build strong connections, resilience and community identity, and this much-needed infrastructure often starts with community advocacy. That's how it all...
- Economy (1 speech)
The economic conditions created under this government are putting immense pressure on families, workers and businesses across my community. On the Gold Coast, we have one of the largest and most...
- Raise Our Voice in Parliament (1 speech)
I'd like to congratulate Gita from my electorate for being the winning entry from Macarthur for the Raise Our Voice Australia speech campaign. Gita's speech is as follows: My name is Gita. I was...
- Central North Renewable Energy Zone (1 speech)
I rise to talk about a tiny bit of commonsense which has found its way into a state somewhat devoid of commonsense because of the governance of the Victorian Labor government. But thankfully a...
- Le Cras, Mr Jack William, OAM (1 speech)
I rise today to recognise one of the most interesting people I have had the privilege of meeting in my community, Jack Le Cras OAM, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Jack has lived a...
- Tobacco Control (1 speech)
Any tobacco policy should be judged by one simple question: is it actually reducing smoking and keeping these products out of the hands of young people? We all want fewer Australians smoking, and...
- Bills (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Statements (0 speeches)
- Adjournment (0 speeches)
- Climate Change (1 speech)
'Now is not the time to talk about climate change.' That's what the Prime Minister said in response to the climate fuelled tragedy in Nepal. These events are a climate warning. Climate change is...
- Construction Industry (1 speech)
Construction matters enormously to Australia. It employs more than 1.3 million Australians and is one of our largest industries. We also know that we're going to need a lot more building going...
- Bowman Electorate: Sport (1 speech)
For too long, my community of the Redlands has watched major infrastructure investment flow elsewhere. The 2032 Olympic Games is our chance to change that. That is why I strongly support the...
- Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (1 speech)
I want to congratulate James Austin from Darwin Youth Services, who's the Territory winner of the national Great Mate Awards. These awards, from Beyond DV, celebrate men that are consistently...
- Gender and Sexual Orientation (1 speech)
When I stood in this parliament in May and introduced my Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-based Rights) Bill, I did so because I believed there was a problem this parliament could no longer keep...
- Lee, Ms Bridie, Riethmuller, Mr Ryan (1 speech)
On the morning of 27 August, five members of the Canberra Bilbys Triathlon Club were riding on Gungahlin Drive when a car struck the group. Bridie Lee, 32, died at the scene. Ryan Riethmuller,...
