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Monday, 17 August 2026 · Senate

⬅️ Previous debate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second 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.

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading (3 speeches)
    At the start of my contribution, I spoke at length about the fact that the NDIS is a beneficial scheme for people with disabilities, disabled people, and, of course, so it is. But it also...
  • Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026; In Committee (47 speeches)
    The committee is considering amendment (1) on sheet TK115, moved by the government, to opposition amendment (2) on sheet 3803 to the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill...
  • Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (7 speeches)
    I'll indicate at the beginning that the Liberal and National parties won't be opposing the Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026. It's a bill that does establish a reasonable but belated...
 

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