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Wednesday, 13 May 2026 · House of Representatives

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Next debate ➡️ Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Bill 2026; Third Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Budget
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Bill 2026; Third Reading

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Debates in the House of Representatives are an opportunity for members from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

  • Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Bill 2026; 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.
  • Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Bill 2026; 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.
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I want to start by thanking the brave victims and survivors who have lent their voices to this campaign. After unspeakable trauma and unimaginable grief, you've shown courage, strength and...
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026; 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.
  • Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026; Second Reading (21 speeches)
    The Aussie idea of a 'fair go' may be one of those phrases that you hear all the time, but it really does capture something important about who we are as Australians. At its core, it's about...
  • Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I rise in support of the Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025, and, in doing so, I very much acknowledge the work of the Minister for Communications, who is...
 

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