House debates
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
- Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (13 speeches)
I finished my contribution last night by saying that many rural communities still experience unreliable telecommunications. Just this week, it was reported that telecommunications across the... - Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
The question is that this bill now be read a second time. I put the question. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. - Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (1 speech)
by leave—I move: (1) Schedule 2, item 3, page 11 (after line 33), after subitem (1), insert: (1A) In giving, varying or revoking an interim direction, the ACCC: (a) must have regard to any... - Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Medicines Shortages and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (3 speeches)
No-one knows when they're going to get sick or pick up an injury. That is why having a strong healthcare system is so important. The Labor government's healthcare agenda is ambitious and... - Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
The question is that this bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. Ordered that this bill be reported to the House without amendment. - Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Bill 2026; Second Reading (6 speeches)
Australia is an island nation, and that gives us an enormous advantage. We are separated by sea from many of the pests and diseases that damage farms, animals, plants and natural environments in... - Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (18 speeches)
I rise again today to speak on the Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. Like a lot of Australians, I like a glass of wine at the end of a long day or sharing a bottle with friends over...
