House debates

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

  • Taxation (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has said: My word is my bond. I've always been a man of my word, and I believe that when you go to an election, and you make commitments,...
  • Fuel Security (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fuel supplies, how is the Albanese Labor government taking action to shield Australians from...
  • Budget (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said 'for the fiftieth time' that he would not impose new taxes on Australian homes and savings. All major newspapers report that the...
  • Fuel Security (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. How has the Albanese Labor government acted to secure additional fuel for Australia? What actions will the government take in this...
  • Great Western Highway: Victoria Pass (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass has now been closed for two months. Our businesses are desperate. They're going broke because of the negligence of...
  • Australian Defence Force (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence. How is the Albanese government delivering historic investment in our defence force?
  • Budget (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Before the last election, the Prime Minister promised Australians he would not impose any new taxes on farmers and small businesses. The Prime Minister has...
  • Middle East (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. How is the Albanese Labor government helping our farmers, fishers and producers to manage the impacts of the conflict in...
  • Budget (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister told Australians: I'm a Prime Minister who will promise to do things and then go and do them. I think that's how you restore faith in...
  • Gas Industry (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Resources and the Minister for Northern Australia. How's the Albanese Labor government securing affordable gas for Australian households and businesses, and are...
  • Taxation (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said his word is his bond. Will the Prime Minister raise taxes on houses, savings, small businesses and farmers?
  • Kumanjayi Little Baby (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister following the tragic—
  • Aged Care (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. Leslie and Bernice from Wodonga in my electorate are 90 and 85. They've been approved for home support services but have been told it...
  • Biosecurity: Hantavirus (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. What action is the Albanese Labor government taking to protect Australians and to support the quarantine of passengers that have been...
  • Minister for Communications (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications. Does the minister stand by her declaration to the independent inquiry into her travel that, on the evening of Saturday 7 June last year, she...
  • Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Attorney-General. Can the Attorney-General please update the House on the work of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, including its recently published...
  • Inland Rail (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. The minister has claimed that there is a $31 billion blowout in the cost of the...
  • Health Care (4 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government making it easier for Australians to see a doctor when they need urgent care? How are urgent care clinics...
  • Minister for Communications (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Communications. I refer to your previous answer. Were any ministerial staff or departmental officials present at the meeting, and were any notes taken?
  • Gambling (3 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering meaningful action on gambling harm? Why are these reforms important?