Senate debates
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Bills
- Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025; In Committee (53 speeches)
The committee is considering the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025, as amended. The question is that amendment (1) on sheet... - Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) 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. - Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Second Reading (2 speeches)
The deferred vote is to be taken on the second reading amendment moved by Senator Roberts yesterday. - Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments to the bills have been circulated. Does any senator require a committee stage? If not, I shall call the minister to move the third reading. - Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Board of Management Functions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (4 speeches)
Last night, I was in full swing, analysing this government's failures when it comes to legislating to improve environmental protections in this country but also to do it in a way that actually...