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Wednesday, 19 August 2026 · House of Representatives

⬅️ Previous debate Gellibrand Electorate: Avian Influenza
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Gellibrand Electorate: Avian Influenza
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading

What are House debates?

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.

  • Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading (8 speeches)
    I rise to support the important Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026, and it is a very important bill. Illicit tobacco is a significant risk to our nation's public health and community...
  • Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (8 speeches)
    I rise today to speak in support of Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026. This bill speaks to Australia's international engagement. Australia has...
  • Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (4 speeches)
    I move the amendment circulated in my name: (1) Schedule 1, page 33 (after line 22), after Part 16, insert: Part 16A — Significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements Australia's Foreign...
  • Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (4 speeches)
    Fourteen December 2025 is a day that will remain seared in the minds of Australians forever. The devastating terrorist attack at Bondi Beach demonstrated with brutal clarity the profound...
  • Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (4 speeches)
    by leave—I move amendments (1) and (2), as circulated in my name, together: (1) Clause 2, page 2 (at the end of the table), add: (2) Page 48 (after line 27), at the end of the Bill, add:...
 

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