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Wednesday, 19 August 2026 · House of Representatives

⬅️ Previous debate Selection Committee; Report
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Selection Committee; Report
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second 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.

  • News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    In accordance with standing order 133, I shall now proceed to put the question on the amendment to the motion moved for the second reading of the News Journalism Payments Bill of 2026, on which a...
  • Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026, Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026, Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026 (1 speech)
    ():  I declare that, unless otherwise ordered, the following bills stand referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration: (1) Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026...
 

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