Senate debates
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Bills
- Pacific Banking Guarantee Bill 2025; In Committee (4 speeches)
I have two further questions and then I'm done. This banking guarantee created for the Australian banks in the Pacific Islands creates a very significant precedent. Wollongong law professor Andy... - Pacific Banking Guarantee Bill 2025; Third Reading (2 speeches)
I move: That the bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading (6 speeches)
Many have been waiting over 15 months, and this figure doesn't include those still waiting to be assessed, which is about 120,000 older Australians. Together it is a staggering 200,000...