House debates
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
- Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I rise to speak on the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. There's no more fundamental responsibility of government than keeping Australians safe, and that's the standard against... - Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
In rising to speak on the Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026, I can inform the House that the coalition will oppose this bill. This legislation proposes yet another increase in... - Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (6 speeches)
The universities accord drew on more than 820 public submissions and set out a plan to change those figures. The Albanese Labor government has acted on more than 30 of its 47 recommendations in... - News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
I put the question that the bill be read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced. - News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (4 speeches)
Right around the world, the organisations that invest in the news are losing revenue to the tech platforms that use their work. Television, radio and newspaper newsrooms, including the National... - News Journalism Payments 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. - News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) 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. - News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (10 speeches)
by leave—I move amendments (1) to (7), as circulated in my name, together: (1) Clause 6, page 4 (after line 18), after the definition of amount, insert: annual income, of an entity for a... - News Media Bargaining (Administration) 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. - News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (1 speech)
I present a supplementary explanatory memorandum to the bill. I move the government amendment as circulated: (1) Clause 3, page 2 (line 11), omit "2.5%", substitute "2.75%". Question agreed to.... - News Media Bargaining Charge 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 (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
The question is that this bill be read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time. - Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) 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. - Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (8 speeches)
One of our core beliefs as Australians is in a fair go for all. At the heart of a fair go for all is equality of opportunity, and at the heart of equality of opportunity is education. My mum was...
