Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Matters of Urgency

Gas Industry: Taxation

4:02 pm

Photo of Helen PolleyHelen Polley (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) | Hansard source

Senator McKim has submitted a proposal, under standing order 75, today, which has been circulated and is shown on the Dynamic Red:

That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

The need for the government to finally introduce a minimum 25 per cent tax on gas exports to ensure Australians receive a fair return from our gas resources, as gas corporations including Shell, Santos and Woodside benefit from reported war-driven windfall revenues while Australians continue to face high energy prices and a cost-of-living crisis.

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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