Senate debates
Monday, 23 March 2026
Bills
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; In Committee (24 speeches)
The committee is considering amendments (3) and (4) on sheet 3682 moved by Senator Chandler. The question is that items 4 and 20 on schedule 5 stand as printed. - Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate (6 speeches)
Pursuant to the order agreed to earlier today, the time allotted for debate on the bill has expired. I will now put the question before the chair and then put the questions on the remaining... - High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026; Second Reading (9 speeches)
In making a contribution on behalf of the coalition on the High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026, I note the coalition's longstanding desire to work with the government in a bipartisan way—over... - High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026; In Committee (1 speech)
As my colleague Senator Hodgins-May has foreshadowed, the Greens will move two amendments. The first is to strengthen language to include reference to marine protected areas throughout the bill.... - High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (4 speeches)
I rise to speak on the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 and the associated transitional provisions bill. At the outset, I...