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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · House of Representatives

⬅️ Previous debate Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading

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  • News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Introduction Journalism matters. It matters to our democracy, to the health and cohesion of our communities, and to Australians who rely on...
  • News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Introduction Key p rovisions of the b ill I commend the bill. Debate adjourned.
  • News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026 forms part of the government's commitment to support a strong, sustainable and diverse...
  • News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill accompanies the News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill to impose the charge and establish the rate of charge that underpins the...
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill accompanies the News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill to make a range of consequential amendments necessary to support the...
  • Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) 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.
  • Wine and Other Legislation Amendment 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.
  • Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 speeches)
    The former member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy, was a great friend of mine. In fact, she liked to tease me from time to time. When I was giving speeches in this place, if I didn't focus on the...
 

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