House debates
Monday, 26 October 2026
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (1 speech)
I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent: (1) the following from occurring in relation to business in the House today: (a) the Prime Minister moving...
- Motions (0 speeches)
- Member for Indi (47 speeches)
I move: That this House declares: (1) its support for the Member for Indi following the horrific incident in Wangaratta on Monday, 19 October 2026; (2) its strongest well wishes for the Member...
- Ministry (0 speeches)
- Temporary Arrangements (1 speech)
I inform the House that the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government will be absent from question time today and tomorrow. The Minister for Regional...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Rearrangement (2 speeches)
Just briefly, for the benefit of members, I advise the House that, following question time, members will continue to address my resolution of this morning in support of the member for...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Small Business (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. More than 30 small businesses have gone broke every day since Labor's budget. Today, small-business owners from across Australia have come to Canberra to...
- Western Sydney Airport (3 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Yesterday, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport officially opened. How does this generational infrastructure project deliver for the...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last night, the Reserve Bank's assistant governor confirmed government spending is contributing to higher inflation and interest rates with government...
- Workplace Safety (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Workplace Relations. How is the Albanese Labor government helping to improve workplace health and safety for Australian workers?
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgement (1 speech)
I'm pleased to inform the House that we have some guests and visitors in the gallery today, including the winner of the 2026 My First Speech competition, Zoey Zhou, and her family as guests of...
- Questions without Notice (0 speeches)
- Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Services (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. The vicious and violent attack on our colleague the member for Indi has led to calls, including from Helen herself, to raise the standard of civility in...
- Education (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. How is the Albanese Labor government investing in better and fairer schools and in protecting Australian children online?
- Interest Rates (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Interest rates have hit their highest level since 2011, under the Gillard Labor government. Does the Prime Minister take any responsibility for the average...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government's economic plan making the tax system fairer and the budget more sustainable?
- Taxation (7 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last week I met with Carolyn and Shane, business owners in Lilydale who have employed hundreds of locals for over 20 years. Through tears, they shared how...
- Regional Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence. How is the Albanese Labor government strengthening our relationships with our close neighbours, including through greater...
- Victoria Barracks Sydney (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Australians from across the political divide are coming together to stop Labor's fire sale of Victoria Barracks in Sydney. Former governor-general Sir Peter...
- National Security (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Home Affairs. How is the Albanese Labor government working with our neighbours and our partners to keep Australians safe?
- Apple Imports (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Australian pear and apple growers are concerned the government is seriously considering allowing the import of apples from...
- Economy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Trade. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering economic opportunities for Australian industry, and how will this opportunity...
- Defence Properties (8 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence. In relation to Victoria Barracks in Sydney, the minister has said: It is not my aim to see defence manage the oldest wine...
- Tertiary Education and Training (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Skills and Training. How is the Albanese Labor government investing in the skills Australians need, especially in places like regional Tasmania?
- Women in Parliament (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. The minister is the longest-serving woman in the House, and I'm Bradfield's first female member. Recently, I delivered a speech here written by...
- Community Services (6 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting Australian families feeling under pressure, including through emergency and food relief?
- Private Health Insurance (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Noni is a Redland resident and an aged pensioner living alone with muscular dystrophy. She's made significant sacrifices to maintain private...
- Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (2 speeches)
My question is to the Assistant Treasurer and the Minister for Financial Services. How is the Albanese Labor government working to prevent and respond to financial abuse in both government...
- Bathurst 1000 (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Bathurst is the physical and spiritual home of motor racing in Australia, and the recent Bathurst 1000 was another outstanding success. But one thing the...
- Defence Procurement (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry. How is the Albanese Labor government's investment in maritime defence capabilities and AUKUS supporting jobs and industry and strengthening...
- Business (0 speeches)
- Leave of Absence (1 speech)
I move: That leave of absence until 26 November 2026 be given to Dr Haines. In moving this, I make clear we've simply chosen the date that's the end of sittings for this year. Obviously, we will...
- Documents (0 speeches)
- Department of Parliamentary Services, Parliamentary Budget Office; Presentation (1 speech)
Pursuant to section 65 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, I present the annual reports for 2025-26 for the Department of Parliamentary Services and the Parliamentary Budget Office. Documents...
- Presentation (1 speech)
These 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)
- Member for Indi (60 speeches)
I rise to speak to this motion by the Prime Minister to send our love to the member for Indi, to Phil and their children and families, to Helen's staff and to the people of Indi. Much of what I...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Services (7 speeches)
by leave—on behalf of the member for Kennedy, I move: That this House: (1) condemns the continued decline of essential postal and banking services in regional, rural and remote Australia,...
- Women's Health (14 speeches)
I rise to support this motion from my friend and colleague the member for Dickson and recognise the importance of continuing to improve women's health care in Australia. I am proud that the...
- Banking and Financial Services (7 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) condemns the Government for imposing higher costs on small businesses through the surcharge ban while allowing the Australian Taxation Office to stop accepting credit...
- Charitable Organisations (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises the contribution made by charities, volunteers, philanthropists and community foundations to Australian communities; (2) supports the Government's goal of...
- Economy (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) condemns the Government for failing to get inflation under control; (2) notes Australians have now faced a sixteenth interest rate rise, placing further pressure on...
- Statements by Members (0 speeches)
- Bird Walton, Mrs Nancy, AO, OBE (1 speech)
Today I rise to celebrate the remarkable life of a little girl from Kew in my electorate of Lyne whose name will now be known to millions of travellers from around the world, Nancy Bird Walton....
- Paterson Electorate: Acknowledgements (1 speech)
One of the best things about representing Paterson is there's never a shortage of people who give you reason to burst with pride for our community. Whether it's a young local taking on the world,...
- Taxation (1 speech)
It's no surprise to those of us on this side of the House that Labor has found yet another way to come after the money of hardworking Australians—this time with a 30 per cent minimum tax on...
- Crime (1 speech)
'Bent but not broken', I think, is a description that describes all of us in this place after a week of unimaginable violence which saw not only the member for Indi run down while doing her job...
- Prostate Cancer (1 speech)
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Nearly 29,000 Australian men are diagnosed with it every year. Nearly 4,000 die from it. Last week I met with Peter from...
- Newcastle Electorate: Acknowledgements (1 speech)
I rise to congratulate Ann and Brett Jurd from Hamilton, who are proving that you don't need a flash car or a serious attitude to make a big difference. Ann and Brett are hitting the road in a...
- O'Connor Electorate: Small Business (1 speech)
Small business is the backbone of my electorate of O'Connor. Whether it's a family run shop, a tourism operator, a tradie, a farmer or a regional manufacturer, small businesses create jobs,...
- Sturt Electorate: Acknowledgements (1 speech)
Right across my electorate of Sturt, year 12 students at the many public and private high schools and colleges are knuckling down on study leave in preparation for their final exams, which begin...
- Casey Electorate: Volunteers (1 speech)
In my community of Casey, volunteers play a crucial role. In so many ways they are the best of the best that hold our communities together. They volunteer their time and they sacrifice time away...
- Disaster and Emergency Management (2 speeches)
I'm really proud to stand here today to inform the House that last week our government announced just under $10 million will go towards three projects in my electorate to help against flood...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Fuel (8 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) Australians continue to face significant cost of living pressures, with high fuel prices increasing expenses for households, businesses,...
- National Skin Cancer Action Week (13 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that National Skin Cancer Action Week will be held from Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 November 2026; (2) recognises that: (a) Australia has the highest rate of skin...
- Telecommunications (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) Australia's three major telecommunications providers commenced Temporary Disaster Roaming (TDR) on 1 October 2026 as a measure intended to improve...
- Western Sydney: Infrastructure (9 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that the Government remains focused on the delivery of infrastructure for Western Sydney, providing around $18 billion in road, rail and airport...
- Condolences (0 speeches)
- Ezzy, Mr Allan, AM, APM (4 speeches)
I move: That this House: (1) notes its profound sadness at the passing of Mr Allan Ezzy AM APM, former Mayor of the City of Holroyd on 4 September 2026; (2) acknowledges his significant...
- Distinguished Visitors (0 speeches)
- Acknowledgements (1 speech)
While in the chamber, I would like to acknowledge that the family of Mr Allan Ezzy AM, APM has joined us today. I welcome you for joining us in the Federation Chamber.
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Migration (16 speeches)
by leave—I move: That this House: (1) agrees that Australians deserve a migration system in which they can have confidence, and of which migrants can be proud to be part, one that...
