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I object to the frightening level of overreach sought in the name of security with this bill.
I withdraw general business notice of motion 589.
If you are a low-paid earner, you don't have to be paid superannuation.
Not good. That's a lot of money not paid, and I'm doing the same work. That's just not fair.
(): I rise to speak on the government's recent announcement of changes to the national disaster recovery arra…
I rise to congratulate seven outstanding local residents of the Cook community who received King's Birthday Ho…
Look, we're not a croquet club, we're not a debating society; we are debating legislation.
These documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full de…
By leave—I move: That Ms Chesters, Ms Mascarenhas and Ms Roberts be discharged from the Selection Committee a…
I thank the member for Mackellar for her question. The deaths of Zomi Frankcom and her six World Central Kitch…
I'm always honoured to meet with veterans and to speak with them and to listen to them. I think that was an un…
Now that a whole lot of legislation has been passed, what are you going to do for this?
I thank the member for Maribyrnong for that really important question. Today, I met with Professor Brian Schmi…
I'm asked about debt, and I'm happy to give some facts. Fact 1: the former government, in which the Leader of…
My question is to the Prime Minister. Under Labor, Australians have suffered lower real wages, higher unemploy…
Speaker, thank you for this indulgence. News broke this afternoon that Lily Hooper from Oakdale in my electora…
I respect your service. I deeply apologise for any anxiety you have around this policy, and of course I will c…
I know. We'll just tax everyone more. We'll just increase taxes on everything.
Labor’s plan to increase fuel prices. Chris Bowen’s obsession with net zero is hurting all Australians⛽️🚙🚚✈️…
More pain ahead as Labor floats new carbon tax #Auspol https://t.co/jcJ7bRFrcr
What a shameful record for our great country that we now have a trillion dollar debt. Sadly, that is $29 billi…
Ministerial Update—Clean Energy Regulator Battery Inspection Program Action Plans
At the request of Senator Ruston, I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Mi…
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to table an explanatory memorandum relating t…
I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Migration Act 1958, and for re…
At the request of Senator Antic, I move: That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutiona…
At the request of Senator Bragg, I withdraw business of the Senate notice of motion No. 2 for today.
I move: That general business notice of motion No. 634 be considered during general business today. Question…
by leave—I move: That the Senate concurs with the resolution of the House of Representatives relating to the…
I move: At the end of the motion, add: "and, in respect of the Fair Work Amendment (Disqualified Officers) B…
, and the Fair Work Amendment (Disqualified Officers) Bill 2026 and the Housing Australia Amendment (Transpare…
The coalition is proud to support a strong, sustainable and independent Australian news media sector. It's imp…
Treasurer, Mr Mulino, explained, that would deliver about $200 million to $250 million in total revenue, by wa…
I table a revised explanatory memorandum relating to three of the bills and I move: That these bills be now r…
I move: That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time.…
I know a strategy with some great recommendations, and we're yet to see that come out of the minister's office…
That's absorbed. The Senate transcript was published up to 20:00. The remainder of the transcript will be pu…
From 1 January, if a platform wanted to have gambling advertising, they'd have to have the triple lock option…
We believe that the global opt-out register would take about 12 months, but we will have the platforms having…
I can provide a bit of detail on the statutory review in three years time. We will include a statutory review…
I believe it's just that the government believes that three years was the appropriate time to get the right am…
Apologies, Senator Scarr. It is only the 15 minutes before the live sporting event, not the 15 minutes after.…
That would be the case, but, as I've been reiterating as we've discussed some of these, you do need to look at…
It's getting into hypothetical territory, but— Senator Hanson-Young I0U This is what the who…
It's getting a little bit technical in terms of how it applies. My understanding is that the Olympic Games wou…
Yes, that's essentially correct, Senator Scarr, but the point I was making before, which is applicable, is tha…
Thanks, Senator Scarr. I think the key point with this is that under this legislation—and we've always been ve…
Senator Scarr, I don't know if you were here when Senator David Pocock went to some of these matters around fr…
I move: That the following matter be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Comm…
I am so pleased to address the chamber today to speak about something that affects so many individuals and fam…
We could get father into a local hospital, which would expedite his assessment. However, we don't want to clog…
The purpose of the Administrative and Judicial Review Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 is to enhance the effici…
I rise to acknowledge the recent passing of my friend Ray Hancock at age 99. Ray was one of the legends of Ken…
Tuesday this week was Vietnam Veterans' Day and the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. I want to begi…
I move: That the amendment be agreed to. The SPEAKER 53517 The question is that the amendme…
by leave—I move: That Ms Chaney be appointed a member of the Joint Selection Committee on Artificial Intellig…
I'd just like to add some remarks in consideration in detail on this amendment. Firstly, I want to say thank y…
I move: That the amendment be agreed to.
I move: That the amendments be agreed to. Question agreed to.
Will I ever be able to afford a home? Will my wages keep up with the cost of living? Will I be able to raise a…
Let's just spend it, stoke the inflation, tax the inflation and then go on and continue to spend the inflation…
Let's try fewer interjections.
I thank the member for Bullwinkel for her question. The member for Bullwinkel knows in a really personal way w…
I do want to thank the member for Makin for that question. The member for Makin and many members in this place…
Dealing with Minister Keogh, I think I prefer to deal with the Taliban. That was much more simple. I signed on…
Prime Minister said, reaffirmed Australia's AAA credit rating
I thank the member for the question. One of the issues that have come up over the time that I've been in the p…
Leader of the Opposition called out laws that have led to higher wages as disastrous, and, of course, the same…
I thank the member for his question. The Albanese government is entirely committed to making sure that we're i…
I thank the member for Jagajaga for her question. As a former journalist, the member for Jagajaga knows all to…
I thank the member for his question. I have engaged extensively with RSL around this, and their feedback and m…
I thank the honourable member not just for the question but for making it really clear that One Nation doesn't…
I thank the member for Menzies for his question. The Albanese government last night secured the passage throug…
My favourite part of that was the really embarrassed looks of the poor backbenchers who had to wave around the…
My question is to the Treasurer. Since 2022— The SPEAKER 53517 Order! No. The member will pa…
Today Australia crosses a deeply troubling milestone: $1 trillion worth of Labor's debt. That's $1 trillion th…
Today marks a critical point in Australian history because this government is maxing out the national credit c…
Oh no; you're only allowed to take one!
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
by leave—I move: That Ms Briskey, Mr Hastie, Ms Mascarenhas, Mr Violi and Mr Watts be appointed members of th…
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
I present a supplementary explanatory memorandum to the bill, and I move the government amendment as circulate…
How much do you want for that public project
(): by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
I say to the member for Warringah that we are reserving our position on these amendments, as we did with the m…
I thank the member for Warringah for her support for this important bill. As I said in response to the amendme…
I rise to speak on the government's amendments on sheet HG137, and I acknowledge the minister's, as it were, a…
by leave—I present a supplementary explanatory memorandum to the bill and move: (1) Schedule 1, item 2, page…
I want to acknowledge the amendments made by the member for Curtin. I want to say to her that, in the coalitio…
I thank the member for Curtin for her support for this important legislation. This bill means that more young…
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to ca…
I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to ca…
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integr…
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offe…
Prime Minister has said that he wants to go back to the National Cabinet with issues around family, domestic a…
Mallee has 3,000 senior footballers + thousands of juniors. AFL stars are role models. Higher standards matter…
A huge win for Mallee farmers. The Victorian coalition will scrap VNI West. Prime agricultural land should pro…