Milton Dick
Oxley · SPK · Australia
“The period from when the 44th Parliament was prorogued on 9 May 2016 to the commencement of the 45th Parliament on 30 August 2016 is not included in the response period. The period from when the 45th Parliament was prorogued on 11 April 2019 to the commencement of the 46th Parliament on 2 July 2019 is not included in the response period.”
“Government responses received during the period are included in the schedule and the report it relates to is then removed from subsequent schedules. The timeframe for government responses to committee reports in this schedule is determined by the resolution adopted by the House on 29 September 2010.”
“However, the current intent of this schedule is to provide an update to the House solely on the status of government responses to committee reports containing recommendations to government.”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are students from Barker College who are visiting as part of a work experience trip, as guests of the member for Berowra.”
“For the information of honourable members, I present a schedule of the status of government responses to committee reports as of 30 June 2026. The schedule will be incorporated in Hansard .”
“In the case of joint committees, the date shown is the date of first presentation to either the House or the Senate or to the President or Speaker (if presented earlier out of session). Reports published when the House (or Houses) are not sitting are tabled at a later date.”
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“As required by standing order 46(d), I have selected the matter which, in my opinion, is the most urgent and important; that is, that proposed by the honourable member for Newcastle, namely: The urgent need to hold big tech companies to account and keep our kids safe online. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
“I've received letters from the honourable member for Ryan and the Deputy Speaker proposing that definite matters of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion today. As required by standing order 46, I've selected the matter which in my opinion is the most urgent and important. The Speaker cannot be required to give reasons for choosing one proposed topic ahead of another, but, before I give the call to the member for Newcastle, I want to explain that today's selection of the MPI topic was a decision I did not take lightly, because of the compelling nature of both proposals. Both are critical issues to our community, but the issue of online safety is the one that I believe holds the most importance for our parliament today.”
“I want to explain to the House what's happened here. Things have moved quickly as a result of the suspension that the manager tried to do, so we had to deal with that. We've dealt with a resolution of the House, and the House has made a decision. That time for asking me a question has now passed because we've done four things. The House has passed the resolution with four things. We're going through those things now. If we are going to variate that, it'll have to be moved by a minister, and the House has voted on that. I can appreciate what you're saying, but we've passed that in time due to the actions that the House has taken and voted on.”
“In instances where the expediency statement does not address these recommendations, the Public Works Committee reports will be included in the Speaker's schedule for formal tracking and response.”
“Accordingly, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity ceased to exist. The oversight of the NACC is undertaken as of that date by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission. [v] This date was previously reported in this schedule as 26/3/25 however, the report was received by the Speaker out of sitting on 6/3/25, then in the Senate on 25/5/25, then in the House on 26/3/25. Per endnote i, the date of presentation to the Speaker is the correct date to report. [vi] Public Works Committee recommendations are typically addressed through the expediency statement when the House approves the public work.”
“The period from when the 44th Parliament was prorogued on 9 May 2016 to the commencement of the 45th Parliament on 30 August 2016 is not included in the response period. The period from when the 45th Parliament was prorogued on 11 April 2019 to the commencement of the 46th Parliament on 2 July 2019 is not included in the response period. The period from when the 46th Parliament was prorogued on 11 April 2022 to the commencement of the 47th Parliament on 26 July 2022 is not included in the response period. The period from when the 47th Parliament was prorogued on 28 March 2025 to the commencement of the 48th Parliament on 22 July 2025 is not included in the response period. [iv] On 1 July 2023, the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) transitioned into the new National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).”
“In the case of joint committees, the date shown is the date of first presentation to either the House or the Senate or to the President or Speaker (if presented earlier out of session). Reports published when the House (or Houses) are not sitting are tabled at a later date. [ii] If the source for the government response date is not the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Representatives or the Journals of the Senate, the source is shown in an endnote. [iii] The Government has undertaken to respond to committee reports within a six-month period—see House of Representatives Standing Orders, resolution of the House of Representatives of 29 September 2010. This resolution also puts in place additional steps for reports not responded to within that six-month period.”
“3 The Liaison Committee of Chairs and Deputy Chairs agreed at its meeting of June 2023 to recommend removal of all outstanding government responses for House or Joint committee reports presented prior to the commencement of the 46th Parliament (2 July 2019), unless the relevant committee's successor resolved to retain those reports on the schedule. This schedule is reflective of those removals or resolutions to retain the relevant reports. The following table lists responses received since 21 November 2025 (the reporting date of the last schedule) and outstanding as at 30 June 2026: [ i ] The date of tabling is the date the report was presented to the House of Representatives or to the Speaker, whichever is earlier.”
“Executive Minutes are included in this schedule and are listed as (Partial response) and are not considered complete or removed from the schedule until all recommendations have been responded to. ______ 1 The resolution adopted by the House of Representatives on 29 September 2010 details the requirements for government to provide responses to committee reports within specified time periods, and processes to be followed should a response not be forthcoming. 2 This practice has arisen from a Senate resolution of 14 March 1973, in which the Senate declared its opinion that the government should provide a response to committee reports within three months of tabling. Successive governments have affirmed their commitment to providing such responses.”
“The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights' regular scrutiny reports on the human rights compatibility of bills and legislative instruments are not listed, as the timeframe for a response is specified in correspondence to the relevant minister. Reports of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit primarily make administrative recommendations but may also include policy recommendations, which require a formal government response. Responses to administrative recommendations are made in the form of an Executive Minute provided to, and subsequently tabled by, the committee. Agencies responding to administrative recommendations are required to provide an Executive Minute within six months of the tabling of a report.”
“This may include recommendations relating to additional consultation or requesting changes to the treaty. The ratification, or non-ratification, of a treaty is considered to constitute a government response and the government should communicate this outcome to the Treaties Committee. The schedule does not include reports from the House of Representatives Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests, and the Publications Committee (other than reports on inquiries). Further, as of the last schedule (dated 21 November 2025, tabled 27 November 2025), reports from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (Public Works Committee) are included for formal tracking when the relevant expediency statement does not address recommendations.”
“However, the current intent of this schedule is to provide an update to the House solely on the status of government responses to committee reports containing recommendations to government. [3] The schedule does not include advisory reports on bills introduced into the House of Representatives unless the reports make recommendations that are wider than the provision of the bill and would therefore be the subject of a government response. A government response to a bill inquiry report is reflected when the relevant legislation returns for consideration in the House. The schedule does not include reports on treaties referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (Treaties Committee) unless a report makes recommendations that are broader than the ratification of the treaty in question.”
“Government responses received during the period are included in the schedule and the report it relates to is then removed from subsequent schedules. The timeframe for government responses to committee reports in this schedule is determined by the resolution adopted by the House on 29 September 2010. The timeframe is not inclusive of any period where the House was dissolved. This resolution requires government responses to House and Joint committee reports within six months of the report's presentation in the House. [1] The Senate resolution requires government responses to Senate and Joint committee reports within three months of tabling the report. [2] This schedule does not list reports that do not require a government response. In the past, the practice was to include all reports tabled in the Speaker's schedule.”
“For the information of honourable members, I present a schedule of the status of government responses to committee reports as of 30 June 2026. The schedule will be incorporated in Hansard . The schedule read as follows— Speaker's Schedule of the Status of Government Responses to Committee Reports a s at 30 June 2026 The Speaker's schedule to the House of Representatives on the status of government responses to committee reports is generally presented at six monthly intervals. It is usually presented in the last sitting weeks of the winter and spring sittings. The last schedule was current as at 21 November 2025 and was presented in the House on 27 November 2025. The schedule presents a list of committee reports that contain recommendations requiring a government response.”
“Their professionalism, discretion and commitment are greatly appreciated by all of those who serve in this place. Mr Smith in particular will be a familiar face to many present in the chamber. For more than four decades he has provided exemplary service to countless members. Mr Smith has asked me that I convey this message to all members today. In his words, it has been an honour of a lifetime to serve members of parliament for so many years. On behalf of the House, I thank Mr Smith for his remarkable contribution to the parliament, to the nation and democracy, and I give a shout-out to all Comcar drivers. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are students from Barker College who are visiting as part of a work experience trip, as guests of the member for Berowra. I'm also going to acknowledge someone today who, whilst not being here, is watching us online at the moment, and that's Mr Stephen Smith, a longstanding and highly respected Comcar driver based in Melbourne. He will retire on 10 July, next week, after an extraordinary 44 years of dedicated service. We all know Comcar drivers play a vital and valued role in supporting the work of parliament. They ensure that members and senators can carry out their duties safely, efficiently and reliably, often working behind the scenes but always contributing to the smooth functioning of our democratic processes.”
“I have a letter from the honourable member for Goldstein proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government driving the fall of the living standards of Australians I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are representatives of Burke Shire Council, Carpentaria Shire Council, Mornington Shire Council and Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council, visiting from the Gulf of Carpentaria region in the north-west of Queensland as guests of the member for Kennedy. I'd also like to recognise former member for Paterson the Hon. Bob Baldwin, who is in the gallery today as well. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I am also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a delegation of Venezuelan Australians who are visiting Parliament House today to meet with ministers and members of the government to share their perspectives on the recent devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and to thank the Australian government for its support. Also in the gallery is Mr Atsushi Karimata, the Consul-General of Japan in Western Australia. The state member for Bundamba, Lance McCallum, is joining us today as well.”
“I'm very pleased to inform the House that joining us today on the floor of the parliament is a distinguished delegation from Malaysia, including my friend His Excellency Tan Sri Dato' Dr Johari bin Abdul, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia; Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, the Minister of Defence for Malaysia; and Her Excellency Datin Paduka Sharrina Abdullah, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Australia. I give a very warm welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear! Speaker bin Abdul, Minister bin Nordin and High Commissioner Abdullah were then seated accordingly .”
“I have received the following message from the Senate: That the Senate: orders that the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission in its consideration of approval of the minister's proposed recommendation for the appointment of the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner under section 178 of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022, require from the Attorney-General all primary documentation relevant to applications for the position of Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner, any review of the applications by the Attorney-General's Department, any panel undertaking assessments or conducting interviews, or the Attorney-General; and directs the committee to conduct interviews with each recommended candidate during in camera hearings, where there is sufficient opportunity to question candidates and consider their responses.”
“I have received a message from the Senate informing the House that Senator Kovacic has been discharged from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works and that Senator Scarr has been appointed a member of the committee.”
“I'd like to take this opportunity to thank a number of officials who contributed to this high-level and historic successful visit: in Malaysia, Her Excellency Ms Danielle Heinecke, the High Commissioner to Malaysia, and her team in Bangladesh; Her Excellency Ms Susan Ryle, the High Commissioner to Bangladesh, and her team; in Istanbul and throughout the 152nd IPU Assembly, Her Excellency Ms Sally-Anne Vincent, PSM, Ambassador to Turkiye, and her team, Mr Tony Huber, the Consul-General of Turkiye; and the Parliamentary Library and DFAT who provided helpful background material. Finally, the delegation wishes also to thank the team in the International Parliamentary Relations Office, the Senate Procedure Office, delegation Secretary Dr Jane Thomson, and, finally, Ms Fattimah Imtoualfor assisting the delegation at the assembly.”
“The delegation also participated in roundtable discussions with representatives from civil society organisations and UN organisations. In Istanbul the delegation visited the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and attended the screening of T he Forgotten Pacific documentary. Hosted by Australia, the film screening included contributions from Ms Claydon and the Honourable Filimone Jitoko, the Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji.”
“During the bilateral visit to Malaysia, the delegation met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Tan Sri Dato' Dr Johari bin Abdul, and the President of the Senate, Senator, the Honourable Dato' Awang Bemee bin Awang Ali Basah, and other parliamentarians of the Parliament of Malaysia, as well as a range of civil society representatives and representatives from the United Nations and other regional bodies. During the bilateral visit to the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the delegation met with the honourable Tarique Rahman, the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Honourable Havis Uddin Ahmad, Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament, and the Honourable Shama Obaed Islam, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs.”
“Considering the deep history of engagement within the IPU, the organisation has never been led by a parliamentarian from the Pacific region, and it's a great honour to advise the House that the Australian National Group of the IPU on 22 June this year unanimously endorsed me as the Australian representative for the position of IPU president. The Australian National Group is made up of parliamentarians from all sides of this chamber and the other place, which makes this an incredible privilege to have support from all sides of politics.”
“During the assembly, I was really proud to launch a historical timeline which details the history of Australia's engagement with the IPU. Over 70 years of engagement, Australia has consistently advocated for equal rights of women and the full engagement of Pacific island parliaments. In fact, Australia took the initiative in 1985 to foster closer ties by hosting a gathering of IPU members from our region. That gathering was formalised some years later as a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Group, which continues to this day and in which our Pacific island neighbours play a key role. Australia went on to chair the Asia-Pacific Group four times, including in 2023, when I had the privilege of chairing the group.”
“Ms Clayton MP, as a member of the IPU Women's Bureau, served as rapporteur to the Forum of Women Parliamentarians for its debate on Senator O'Neill's proposed resolution. Senator McLachlan served on the drafting committee for the emergency item on behalf of the Asia-Pacific Group, and Mr Abdo contributed to the general debate along with Senator O'Neill and me. The IPU was founded in 1889 as the first permanent political forum for international negotiation, providing the origins for multilateral cooperation. The Australian parliament was first invited to participate in the IPU in 1906. Although Australia didn't attend any assemblies until 1928, we provided a grant of 50 pounds annually from 1915 to 1918 in solidarity and support of the IPU's efforts to settle international disputes by peaceful means.”
“During the 152nd assembly in Türkiye, I was appointed a vice-president of the IPU, to represent the Asia-Pacific Group, and, as chairperson of the IPU executive Sub-Committee on Finance, I reported on the IPU's financial situation to the geopolitical groups and answered questions from the floor. Australia co-sponsored a successful proposal for the emergency debate, which focused on the need for parliamentary efforts to support peace building within the Middle East. Senator O'Neill, in her capacity as a co-rapporteur to the Standing Committee on Sustainable Development, proposed a resolution entitled 'Building a fair and sustainable global economy'. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the 152nd assembly on 19 April as an IPU resolution.”
“I present the report of the Australian Parliamentary Delegation's bilateral visits to Malaysia, Bangladesh and Türkiye from 6 to 13 April 2026 and the attendance at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 15 to 19 April 2026. I'm pleased to report to the House the work of the delegation to the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Istanbul in April this year. I was honoured to once again lead this high-level delegation consisting of the Deputy Speaker Ms Sharon Claydon, Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC, Senator Deborah O'Neill, Mr Basem Abdo MP and Senator Tammy Tyrrell. I thank the delegation for their commitment, diligence and hard work. The delegation focused on four key themes: sustainability, civics and democracy, gender equality and representation, and financial transparency.”
“I have received a letter from the honourable Leader of the Nationals in the House of Representatives, the member for Gippsland, proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's failure to govern for older Australians. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
“A serious incident occurred during question time, and it has been brought to my attention what occurred. I'm deeply concerned and troubled by the incident. The member for Groom has shown severe disrespect to this House through his words and his actions. I take these matters extremely seriously. This is a new low that I have witnessed, and, as a result of these actions, I've been left with no other choice. Because of the respect and dignity of this House and because of his actions, I now name the member for Groom.”
“I'm pleased to inform the House and welcome in the gallery today a representative of the Cronulla RSL sub-Branch President Cory Rinaldi and board members Paul Zaat and Greg Crumblin, guests of the member for Cook. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I have received a letter from the honourable Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's anti-aspiration Budget, pulling the ladder up on hardworking Australians. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
“I have two acknowledgements to make. I had been planning to recognise local government people, and I have about 350 people to acknowledge today. I will acknowledge two people: Councillor Kim Marx, from the city council of my home town of Brisbane, and Councillor George Demetriou, from the City of West Torrens. At 92 years of age, he is the oldest serving councillor currently in local government in the Southern Hemisphere. On behalf of all the local mayors and councillors who are here, thank you for your service and welcome to question time.”
“Dr Stephen Martin AO, former speaker of the House of Representatives. Welcome to question time. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“Before we begin question time, there are two important acknowledgements I'd like to do. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are athletes selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games in cycling, paracycling, netball, parabowls, gymnastics, weightlifting, judo and athletics. Accompanying the athletes is Ben Houston, the President of Commonwealth Games Australia, as well as Petria Thomas OAM, chef de mission of the Australian team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in about a month's time. On behalf of the House, we wish you all the very best in your endeavours fighting for gold and fighting for Australia. Welcome to question time. I'm also pleased to inform the House that joining us on the floor of the parliament is the Hon.”
“That's in accordance with standing order 150(e)—if people want to follow where we're at, that's what we're dealing with—and House of Representatives Practice on page 299 and page 375. Member for Wentworth 's circulated amendment s (1) Schedule 1, Part 9, page 18 (line 1) to page 21 (line 25), omit the Part. [exemption from general protections in certain circumstances] (2) Schedule 1, item 62, page 26 (lines 8 to 15), omit Division 7. [exemption from general protections in certain circumstances]”
“The question before the House is the bill be agreed to. In accordance with the resolution agreed to yesterday, the question now is the amendments circulated by the member for Wentworth be agreed to. Before I call the member for Wentworth, I'll just explain to the House that we did receive identical amendments from the member for Wannon and the member for Wentworth. The member for Wentworth's amendments were the first to be circulated, so this means they will be dealt with first, as are the traditions and customs of the House. When the House has made a decision on the member for Wentworth's amendments, the member for Wannon's amendments may not be considered by the House, because they're the same piece of work.”
“I have received a letter from the honourable member for Warringah proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The urgent need for the Government to ensure AI data centres are built on Australia's terms by managing local community impacts, mandating developers to fund clean energy, transmission and water infrastructure, and ensuring the benefits of AI are shared across society. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
“(): I also present the report of the Parliamentary Service Commissioner, incorporating the report of the Parliamentary Service Merit Protection Commissioner, for 2024-25. Document made a parliamentary paper.”
“I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 41 of 2025-26 entitled Department of the Treasury's readiness to implement the Scams Prevention Framework : Department of the Treasury . Document made a parliamentary paper.”
“This is, I promise, my final local government representatives acknowledgement: Councillor Janet Swain from Byron Shire Council, Mayor Andrew McLeod from the District Council of Elliston and Mayor Geoff Churchett from the District Council of Tumby Bay.”
“Before I call the member for Mayo, I'll do my final welcomes for local government. We have Councillor Jeff Marriott from the Yarra Ranges Council, a delegation of Wellington Shire councillors from the electorate of Gippsland, Councillor Tim McMahon and Councillor Edwina Farquhar from the Toowoomba Regional Council and, finally, councillors from the City of Darwin: Councillor Sam Weston, Councillor Jimmy Bouhoris and Councillor Shani Carson.”
“We're joined today by Councillor Sophie Tan, the mayor of the city of Greater Dandenong; Councillor Stefan Koomen, the mayor of the City of Casey; Councillor Bilal El-Hayek, the mayor of Canterbury Bankstown; Councillor Paige Kennett, the mayor of Knox City Council; and Kevin Lam and councillors from the Fairfield City Council. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that in the gallery today is the Hon. Enver Erdogan, minister in the parliament of Victoria, and also participants of the Leadership Illawarra Program, a two-year learning program for the region's emerging leaders, as guests of the member for Cunningham. As Local Government Week continues to roll through. I've got some more councillors to acknowledge today. I'll do them in batches; I won't do them all now. Councillor Jill Whittaker, the Mayor of Campbelltown City Council, is with us. Councillor Dr Simone Zmood, the Mayor of the City of Glen Eira, and Councillor Sue Baker, the Mayor of Frankston City Council, are with us today.”
“(Notice given 2 June 2026.) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 7.30 pm. Speech time limits Ms Aldred 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 3 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day. THE HON D. M. DICK MP Speaker of the House of Representatives 24 June 2026”
“10 MS ALDRED: To move: That this House notes the: (1) $41.9 billion collapse in revenue from tobacco excise in this year's budget, and that downgraded forecasts now reveal the Government expects to collect just $2.1 billion, the lowest tobacco excise collection this century, despite a 282 per cent increase in the excise rate since 2013; (2) Government's failure to arrest smoking rates; (3) continued and rapid escalation of violent crime from the illegal tobacco trade, including over 200 firebombings of supermarkets and tobacconists since 2023 under this Government as well as the proceeds funding terrorist activities; and (4) calls by the New South Wales State Premier Chris Minns and former Deputy Australian Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth for a complete overhaul of tobacco excise and law enforcement resourcing to combat illegal tobacco.”
“(Notice given 23 June 2026.) Time allotted 25 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Templeman 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“9 MS TEMPLEMAN: To move: That this House: (1) notes the 80th anniversary of the commencement of nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific, during which over 300 nuclear detonations were conducted across the Marshall Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati and surrounding region; (2) gives solemn acknowledgment of the harmful and enduring environmental, cultural, and health consequences of cumulative historical United States', French, and British nuclear testing in the region, carried out between 1946 and 1996, including the: (a) exposure of hundreds of thousands of Marshallese, Ma'ohi, and I-Kiribati people to levels of radiation which have contributed to increased cancer rates and other illnesses related to radiation exposure; (b) exposure of tens of thousands of military service members and workers to radiation levels which have resulted in ongoing consequences for their health and the health of their families; (c) loss of culture, health and social cohesion resulting from the forced relocation and displacement that separated Pacific islanders from their families, homes, and ancestral lands; and (d) widespread environmental impacts which include the contamination of drinking water, food sources and arable land, and the damage to coral reefs and marine ecosystems; (3) supports the continued strengthening of Australia's deep partnership with the Pacific family and our longstanding regional cooperation, and in this context, recognises the significance of: (a) Australia's continued efforts to support radiation monitoring and nuclear test site assessment in partnership with Pacific nations while recognising that more work can be done to fully address the fallout that persists at former nuclear test sites; and (b) Australia's foundational role in and continued implementation of the obligations under the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, which in December 2026 will mark 40 years since it entered into force; (4) further notes Australia's history of British nuclear weapons testing in the Monte Bello Islands, Emu Field, and Maralinga, and the disproportionate and ongoing impacts this continues to have on First Nations communities and the environmental and cultural value of their country and the significant impacts on Australian service members and their families; (5) affirms the importance of sustained international commitment to nuclear non-proliferation through established multilateral frameworks that advance peace and collective security, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; (6) commends the advocacy of victims/survivors in Australia and the Pacific for their steadfast commitment to advancing global nuclear disarmament and their leading role in advancing, signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, including its entry into force in 2027; and (7) emphasises the urgent imperative for all states to refrain from nuclear weapons testing and to engage in genuine, transparent, and verifiable nuclear disarmament efforts in line with their commitments to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty, including its entry into force, which Australia and its Pacific neighbours strongly support.”