House debates
Monday, 9 February 2026
- Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Last week, the Treasurer said that government spending was 'not a factor' in last week's interest rate rise. However, on Friday, when asked, the Reserve Bank... - International Relations: Indonesia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. What were the outcomes from the Prime Minister's recent visit to Indonesia, and why are our relationships in the region and the world so important for... - Housing (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, UNSW research shows that Fowler has the highest level of rental stress in the country, with almost half of the renters in housing stress.... - International Relations: Australia and Indonesia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. What is the importance of the historic treaty between Australia and Indonesia signed last week? How will this strengthen Australia's relationship with... - Economy (16 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Following last week's interest rate rise, respected TV— - Critical and Strategic Minerals Industry (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Resources. How is the Albanese Labor government working with our global trading partners, strengthening the global supply chain of critical minerals and... - Energy (6 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Was the minister telling the truth when he promised Australians a $275 reduction in their power bills by 2025? - Cost of Living (2 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. What steps is the Albanese Labor government taking to strengthen the budget and support Australians with the cost of living? How does that compare with other... - Economy (6 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that interest rates have gone up 13 times on his watch and that the average mortgage holder is now paying $23,000 more every... - Women's Health (5 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government— - Energy (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Can the minister name a single Australian who received the $275 reduction in their power bills by the end of 2025 as promised by the... - Defence Properties (2 speeches)
My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government reforming the Defence estate? What has been the response to this, and how does this compare to other approaches? - Small Business (4 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Treasury has said the small-business incentive has failed, with a 23 per cent take up rate. Meanwhile, last year we had the highest number of small-business... - Energy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How is the Albanese Labor government working with households to modernise and rebuild our energy grid after a decade of neglect? - Aged Care (3 speeches)
My question is for the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. The government's new single assessment scheme is failing older Australians. I'm hearing from many constituents about the long wait times... - Trade (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Agriculture. How is the Albanese Labor government rebuilding our trading relationships to deliver more opportunities for Australian farmers and producers? How... - Middle East (2 speeches)
My question is to the Prime Minister. Overnight, Israel approved new measures that attempt to legalise settlement expansion and land confiscation in the occupied West Bank. Given that Australia... - Australian Defence Force (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to grow the Australian Defence Force's capabilities in new... - Interest Rates (6 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. The RBA governor confirmed what the Treasurer would not, which is that government spending contributes to pressure on interest rates. Confirming what we all... - Housing (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Housing. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting Australians into homeownership? What other approaches has the government been asked... - Energy (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. In the lead-up to the 2022 election, the Prime Minister repeatedly promised a $275 reduction in household energy bills, and I quote:... - Tertiary Education and Training (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Education. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to cut student debt and to make it cheaper and quicker to get the skills Australians need? And why is... - Economy (4 speeches)
My question is to the Treasurer. Last week, the RBA governor confirmed that government spending is part of aggregate demand and 'contributing to inflationary pressures'. She said: That's why... - Cybersafety (4 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Communications. How is the Albanese Labor government's social media age restriction helping to protect young people online? What has been the response? - Airservices Australia (2 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. CommBank, CSL and Qantas were all privatised by Labor, and now you're set to follow those... - Infrastructure (3 speeches)
My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. How is the Albanese Labor government focused on delivering key rail projects across the...
