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Thursday, 17 September 2026 · House of Representatives

⬅️ Previous debate Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Sport Legislation Amendment (World Anti-Doping Code Implementation) Bill 2026; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
All House debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Sport Legislation Amendment (World Anti-Doping Code Implementation) 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.

  • Sport Legislation Amendment (World Anti-Doping Code Implementation) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. We are in a golden period of Australian sport. Just look at the past two years. Our Winter Olympic and Paralympic teams recorded their best-ever...
  • Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 speeches)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The National Joint Replacement Registry is administered by the Australian Orthopaedic Association. The registry collects information from all...
  • Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Our government is committed to supporting families and children. We have consistently demonstrated that commitment through reforms and investments...
  • Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (5 speeches)
    I present a supplementary explanatory memorandum to the bill, and I ask leave of the House to move government amendments (1) and (2) as circulated together. Leave granted. I move government...
  • Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) 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.
  • Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Second Reading (5 speeches)
    I rise to speak on the Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026. The coalition supports this bill. Australian industry has asked for this change, and the case for it is sound. Bringing...
  • Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) 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.
 

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