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Tuesday, 28 October 2025 · Senate

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Next debate ➡️ Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025; In Committee
⬅️ Previous debate Meeting
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025; In Committee

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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.

  • 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...
 

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