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Monday, 12 October 2026 · Senate

⬅️ Previous debate Australian Greens
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
⬅️ Previous debate Australian Greens
All Senate debates on this day
Next debate ➡️ Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) 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.

  • Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    The question is that the bill be now read a second time. Question agreed to. Bill read a second time.
  • Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; In Committee (50 speeches)
    According to the statement of reasons for the government amendments on sheet HG147, the amendment (3) 'will change the destination of money appropriated, which will increase a burden in relation...
  • Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) 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.
  • Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (6 speeches)
    I am pleased today to speak to the Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures Bill) 2026. The Australian Greens support primary care incentive programs and recognise their...
  • Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026; In Committee (16 speeches)
    by leave—I move amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 3945 together: (1) Schedule 1, item 4, page 10 (line 13), at the end of subsection 54(2), add: and; (c) in the case of the...
 

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