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Wednesday, 4 February 2026 · House of Representatives

⬅️ Previous debate Statements of Thanks and Appreciation; Presentation
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (New South Wales Local Court) Bill 2026; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Statements of Thanks and Appreciation; Presentation
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (New South Wales Local Court) Bill 2026; Second Reading

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  • Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (New South Wales Local Court) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (New South Wales Local Court) Bill 2026 will make consequential amendments to Commonwealth legislation...
  • Copyright Amendment Bill 2025; Report from Federation Chamber (1 speech)
    The question is that the amendments made by the Federation Chamber be agreed to. Question agreed to. Bill, as amended, agreed to.
  • Copyright Amendment Bill 2025; 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.
  • Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025; Reference to Federation Chamber (1 speech)
    I declare that, unless otherwise ordered, the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025 stands referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration at the adjournment of the debate...
  • Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading (7 speeches)
    I'm very proud to speak on this legislation, the Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025 and the associated bill, because this is one of the most popular commitments that we took to the...
  • Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail (10 speeches)
    I move the amendment as circulated in my name: (1) Schedule 1, item 1, page 3 (after line 23), after section 6L, insert: 6M Temporary freeze in indexation for craft beer (1) Despite any other...
  • Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; 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.
  • Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail (6 speeches)
    I move the amendment on sheet 1, circulated in my name: (1) Schedule 1, item 1, page 3 (after line 23), after section 6L, insert: 6M Temporary freeze in indexation for tap spirits (1) Despite any...
  • Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; 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.
  • Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025; Second Reading (3 speeches)
    The opposition supports the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025. This legislation is technical and administrative. The legislation provides a statutory basis for the provision of...
  • Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading (14 speeches)
    I rise to speak in support of the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025. The Albanese Labor government is committed to strengthening Medicare and...
 

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