Senate debates

Monday, 25 August 2025

Matters of Public Importance

Cost of Living

4:52 pm

Photo of Claire ChandlerClaire Chandler (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Senate will now consider the proposal, under standing order 75, from Senator Lambie, which is also shown at item 15 on today's Order of Business:

The cost of living crisis, fuelled by unfair practices from banks, energy and telecommunications companies posting record profits, exposes a broken system and the urgent need for fairer tax and economic reforms.

Is consideration of the proposal supported?

More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in line with the informal arrangements made by the whips.

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