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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Senate

⬅️ Previous debate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Reference
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026; First Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Reference
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026; First Reading

What are Senate debates?

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.

  • Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026; First Reading (1 speech)
    I, and also on behalf of Senator Canavan, move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, and for related purposes. Question agreed to. I present...
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to table an explanatory memorandum relating to the bill. Leave granted. I table an explanatory memorandum and seek leave to have the...
  • Criminal Code Amendment (Equal Access to Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2026; First Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 1995, and for related purposes. Question agreed to. I present the bill and move: That this bill may...
  • Criminal Code Amendment (Equal Access to Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to table an explanatory memorandum relating to the bill. Leave granted. I table an explanatory memorandum and seek leave to have my...
  • Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading (3 speeches)
    I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to repeal legislation relating to firearms— Labor's unfair firearm legislation— and for related purposes. Question...
  • Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to table an explanatory memorandum relating to the bill. Leave granted. I table an explanatory memorandum, and I seek leave have my...
 

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