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Thursday, 20 August 2026 · Senate

⬅️ Previous debate AdStop; Order for the Production of Documents
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate AdStop; Order for the Production of Documents
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; 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.

  • Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading (41 speeches)
    I rise to reaffirm my opposition to this terrible bill. The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 is a deeply flawed bill. I set out my reasons when the bill...
  • News Journalism Payments Bill 2026, News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026, News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026, Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (6 speeches)
    Pursuant to order agreed on 18 August 2026, the time allotted for consideration of 12 bills has expired. I'll now put the question on the remaining stages of the bills. The question is that the...
  • Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (4 speeches)
    I will now deal with the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026. When the bill was last considered, the votes on the amendments moved by Senator Shorebridge and Senator...
  • Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (2 speeches)
    I further remind senators that the order which was passed in the chamber earlier in the week allows for question time to start at a later time. I'll begin with the second reading amendment moved...
  • Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026; Limitation of Debate (2 speeches)
    I'll now deal with the Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026. I'll begin with the second reading amendment circulated by One Nation. The question is that the...
  • Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (3 speeches)
    I move: That this bill be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
  • Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (5 speeches)
    I move: That this bill be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.
  • Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Limitation of Debate (12 speeches)
    I will now deal with the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025. I'll begin with the second reading amendment moved by Senator Shoebridge. The question is that...
 

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