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Monday, 1 September 2025 · Senate

⬅️ Previous debate Economics References Committee; Reference
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; In Committee
⬅️ Previous debate Economics References Committee; Reference
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; In Committee

What are Senate debates?

Debates in the Senate are an opportunity for Senators from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

  • National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; In Committee (1 speech)
    There being no further contributions, the question before the chair is that the bill stand as printed. Bill agreed to. Bill reported without amendment; report adopted.
  • National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Third Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
  • Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025; Second Reading (10 speeches)
    I rise to speak in support of the Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025. I do so because the bill takes steps to improve our health system by removing fees imposed on the...
  • Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025; Third Reading (2 speeches)
    No amendments have been circulated. Does any senator require a committee stage? If not, I will call the minister to move the third reading.
  • Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading (4 speeches)
    I am following on from my contribution last week. Now, as a result of the government's failure to provide flexibility to implement their reform, older Australians are being denied their rights...
 

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