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Tuesday, 20 January 2026 · Senate

⬅️ Previous debate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, Education and Employment Legislation Committee, Education and Employment References Committee; Membership
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Next debate ➡️ Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, Education and Employment Legislation Committee, Education and Employment References Committee; Membership
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading

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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.

  • Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
  • Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (40 speeches)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— The terrorists who...
  • Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (10 speeches)
    Pursuant to the order agreed to yesterday, the time allotted for debate on this bill has expired. I will now put the question before the chair, and then put the questions on the remaining stages...
  • Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
  • Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (18 speeches)
    I table a revised explanatory memorandum relating to the bill and move: That this bill now be read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave...
  • Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (26 speeches)
    Pursuant to the order agreed to yesterday, the time allotted for debate on this bill has expired. I will now put the questions before the chair and then put the questions on the remaining stages...
 

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