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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“Items for Federation Chamber (11 am to 1.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MS COFFEY: To move: That this House: (1) affirms the importance of Women's Health Week, held annually in the first week in September, as a national campaign led by Jean Hailes for Women's Health, promoting health awareness, education, and empowerment for women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Australia; (2) celebrates the 2025 theme, 'Say yes to you' which encourages women to prioritise their health, speak up, and access the care they need, values that align with the Government's commitment to equity, dignity, and universal healthcare; (3) acknowledges the systemic challenges women face in accessing timely, affordable, and appropriate healthcare, including underdiagnosed conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, cardiovascular disease, and menopause-related symptoms; (4) commends the Government for its historic investment of $793 million to strengthen Medicare and improve women's health outcomes, including: (a) new Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listings for oral contraceptives and menopause hormone therapies; (b) expanded bulk billing and Medicare rebates for long-acting reversible contraceptives and menopause health assessments; (c) the establishment of 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics, increasing the national total to 33 clinics; and (d) national trials enabling pharmacists to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections, improving access for over 250,000 concession cardholders; and (5) reaffirms this House's ongoing commitment to a fairer, stronger healthcare system that meets the needs of all Australians, especially women, through evidence-based policy, investment, and compassion.”
“Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 12 noon. Speech time limits All Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“Orders of the day — continued 2 NDIS SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS: Resumption of debate ( from 25 August 2025 ) on the motion of Mr Thompson—That this House: (1) notes: (a) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers and participants will be significantly impacted and hold grave concern regarding changes to the transport allowance arrangements that have been announced in the recent annual price review, at very short notice without consultation by the Government; and (b) the feasibility for NDIS providers and participants to make the necessary adjustments to service delivery arrangements in such a short time period is not achievable and will be at the detriment of the participant; (2) condemns the Government for failing to consult with the NDIS sector and failing to understand the needs of participants and providers; and (3) calls on the Government to: (a) defer these changes for at least three months to allow for consultation and planning around the changes to service delivery that may result from these changes; and (b) explain how it expects community-based service providers in particular to adapt to these new pricing arrangements.”
“(Notice given 25 August 2025.) Time allotted 20 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Byrnes 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue at a later hour.”
“Notices — continued 3 MS BYRNES: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the final report of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review; (2) notes the report found the Government's workplace changes are already delivering for Australian workers, and that: (a) coverage of collective bargaining 'has increased markedly'; (b) real wages and workers' economic circumstances are improving; and (c) the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act represents a significant development aimed at improving outcomes for working women, including a reduction in the gender pay gap; (3) further notes recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that showed: (a) a record number of Australians work; (b) since May 2022, employment had risen by 8.6 per cent, a higher rate of employment growth than all major advanced economies; (c) the gender pay gap is at the lowest ever level since records began; and (d) annual real wages have now grown for seven consecutive quarters under this Government; and (4) acknowledges the Government's commitment for Australians to earn more and keep more of what they earn.”
“2 DR SCAMPS: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 , and for related purposes. ( Road Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025 ) (Notice given 26 August 2025.) Presenter may speak to the second reading for a period not exceeding 10 minutes pursuant to standing order 41. Debate must be adjourned pursuant to standing order 142. Orders of the day 1 REPEAL NET ZERO BILL 2025 ( Mr Joyce ): Second reading—Resumption of debate ( from 25 August 2025 ). Time allotted 20 minutes. Speech time limits All Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“The Committee deliberated on items of committee and delegation business that had been notified, private Members' business items listed on the Notice Paper and notices lodged on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, and determined the order of precedence and times on Monday, 1 September 2025, as follows: Items for House of Representatives Chamber (10.10 am to 12 noon) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MR PIKE: To present a Bill for an Act to declare Australia Day, on 26 January, to be the national day, and for related purposes. ( Australia Day Bill 2025 ) (Notice given 25 August 2025.) Presenter may speak to the second reading for a period not exceeding 10 minutes pursuant to standing order 41. Debate must be adjourned pursuant to standing order 142.”
“I present report No. 2 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 1 September 2025. The report will be printed in the Hansard for today, and the committee's determinations will appear on tomorrow's Notice Paper . Copies of the report have been placed on the table. The report read as follows— Report relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and of private Members' business 1. The Committee met in private session on Tuesday, 26 August 2025. 2.”
“I've received a letter from the honourable member for Hume proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The importance of the AUKUS agreement and greater defence spending to Australia's security and prosperity. 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—”
“Ms Selena Uibo, the Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, and Anthony Marsh, Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mark Stoermer, CEO of the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Josh Sinclair, CEO of the Committee of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula are guests of the member for Flinders. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“Before I call the member for Mayo, I have a number of acknowledgements I'll do together now for the House. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a delegation from the Republic of Fiji led by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Biman Prasad, joined by His Excellency Mr Ajay Amrit, the High Commissioner for the Republic of Fiji. Bula vinaka. I am also pleased to inform the House that we are joined by the most honourable, the Marquess of Salisbury, former leader of the opposition in the House of Lords and parliamentary under secretary of state for defence. Also, members of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students are in the gallery today.”
“I have received messages from the Senate informing the House that Senators Cash, Ciccone, Grogan, McDonald and Marielle Smith have been appointed members of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security and informing the House that Senators Polley and Walker have been discharged from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission and Senators Darmanin and Ghosh have been appointed members of the committee.”
“Social Policy and Legal Affairs (Standing Committee) Administrative Review Tribunal (previously Administrative Appeals Tribunal) .Attorney-General's Department .Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission .Australian Federal Police .Australian Financial Security Authority .Australian Human Rights Commission .Australian Institute of Criminology .Australian Institute of Family Studies .Australian Institute of Health and Welfare .Australian Law Reform Commission .Australian Security Intelligence Organisation .Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) .Classification Board and the Classification Review Board .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Department of Social Services .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Fair Work Commission .Family Law Council .Federal Court of Australia .Gene Technology Regulator .National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters .National Anti-Corruption Commission .National Archives of Australia .Office of National Intelligence .Office of Parliamentary Counsel .Office of the Australian Information Commissioner .Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions .Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security .Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General .Workplace Gender Equality Agency Trade and Investment Growth (Joint Standing Committee) .Australian Bureau of Statistics .Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research .Australian Competition and Consumer Commission .Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd .Australian Office of Financial Management .Australian Prudential Regulation Authority .Australian Securities and Investments Commission .Australian Taxation Office .Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) .Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation .Commonwealth Grants Commission .Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation .Department of Finance .Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade .Department of the Treasury .Digital Transformation Agency .Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Export Finance Australia) .Foreign Investment Review Board .Future Fund Management Agency .National Competition Council .Productivity Commission .Reserve Bank of Australia .Takeovers Panel .Tourism Australia.”
“Primary Industries (Standing Committee) Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research .Australian Fisheries Management Authority .Australian Institute of Marine Science .Australian Livestock Export Corporation Ltd .Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority .Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation .Cotton Research and Development Corporation .Dairy Australia Limited .Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry .Department of Industry, Science and Resources .Fisheries Research and Development Corporation .Food Standards Australia New Zealand .Forest and Wood Products Council .Grains Research and Development Corporation .Innovation and Science Australia .National Rural Advisory Council .Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority .Queensland Fisheries Joint Authority .Regional Investment Corporation .Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (trading as AgriFutures Australia) .SAFEMEAT .Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority .Western Australian Fisheries Joint Authority .Wine Australia Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport (Standing Committee) .Airservices Australia .Australian Energy Regulator .Australian Maritime Safety Authority .Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited .Australian Transport Safety Bureau .Civil Aviation Safety Authority .Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Export Finance Australia .Future Fund Management Agency .High Speed Rail Authority .Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency .Infrastructure Australia .Innovation and Science Australia .National Capital Authority .National Emergency Management Agency .National Intermodal Corporation Limited .National Transport Commission .Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility .WSA Co Limited .”
“Migration (Joint Standing Committee) Australian Federal Police .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Department of Defence .Department of Education .Department of Employment and Workplace Relations .Department of Finance .Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade .Department of Health, Disability and Ageing .Department of Home Affairs .Department of Social Services .Department of the Treasury .National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters National Capital and External Territories (Joint Standing Committee) Bureau of Meteorology .Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry .Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts .Director of National Parks .Geoscience Australia .National Capital Authority .”
“Industry, Innovation and Science (Standing Committee) Australian Bureau of Statistics .Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research .Australian Institute of Marine Science .Australian National University .Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation .Australian Renewable Energy Agency .Australian Research Council .Australian Skills Quality Authority .Bureau of Meteorology .Clean Energy Finance Corporation .Clean Energy Regulator .Climate Change Authority .Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) .Cotton Research and Development Corporation .Department of Industry, Science and Resources .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Digital Transformation Agency .Fisheries Research and Development Corporation .Food Standards Australia New Zealand .Gene Technology Regulator .Geoscience Australia .Grains Research and Development Corporation .Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority .Indigenous Business Australia .Innovation and Science Australia .IP Australia .Murray-Darling Basin Authority .National Health and Medical Research Council .National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority .National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority Board .National Reconstruction Fund Corporation .Productivity Commission .Regional Investment Corporation .Snowy Hydro Ltd .”
“Health, Aged Care and Disability (Standing Committee) Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission .Australian Bureau of Statistics .Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care .Australian Digital Health Agency .Australian Institute of Family Studies .Australian Institute of Health and Welfare .Australian National University .Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation .Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency .Cancer Australia .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation .Department of Health, Disability and Ageing .Department of Social Services .Department of Veterans' Affairs .Food Standards Australia New Zealand .Gene Technology Regulator .Hearing Australia .Independent Hospital Pricing Authority .Indian Ocean Territories Health Service Community Advisory Committee .National Blood Authority .National Disability Insurance Agency .National Health and Medical Research Council .National Health Funding Body .National Mental Health Commission .NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission .Organ and Tissue Authority .Professional Services Review .Safe Work Australia .Services Australia .”
“Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (Joint Standing Committee) Army Amenities Fund Company (Trustee of Army Amenities Fund and Messes Trust Fund) .Army and Air Force Canteen Service .ASC Pty Ltd (Australian Submarine Corporation) .Attorney-General's Department .Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research .Australian Federal Police .Australian Human Rights Commission .Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund .Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office .Australian Secret Intelligence Service .Australian Strategic Policy Institute Limited .Australian Submarine Agency .Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) .Australian War Memorial .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal .Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme .Defence Housing Australia .Defence Services Homes Insurance Scheme .Department of Defence .Department of Finance .Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade .Department of Home Affairs .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Department of Veterans' Affairs .Director of Military Prosecutions .Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Export Finance Australia) .Inspector-General ADF .National Emergency Management Agency .Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme .Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security .Office of the Judge Advocate General and Deputy Judge Advocate Generals .Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Welfare Recreational Company .Royal Australian Air Force (RAFF) Veterans Residences Trust Fund .Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund .Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Board (incorporates Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund) .Tourism Australia .Veterans' Review Board .”
“Electoral Matters (Joint Standing Committee) Australian Electoral Commission . Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training (Standing Committee) Attorney-General's Department .Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation .Australian Public Service Commission .Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation .Comcare (incorporates Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission) .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal .Department of Employment and Workplace Relations .Department of Industry, Science and Resources .Department of Social Services .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Fair Work Commission .Fair Work Ombudsman and Registered Organisations Commission Entity .Future Fund Management Agency .Indigenous Business Australia .Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation .Remuneration Tribunal .Safe Work Australia .Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority .Services Australia .Workplace Gender Equality Agency .”
“Economics (Standing Committee) Australian Bureau of Statistics .Australian Competition and Consumer Commission .Australian Energy Regulator .Australian Financial Complaints Authority .Australian National Audit Office .Australian Office of Financial Management .Australian Political Exchange Council .Australian Prudential Regulation Authority .Australian Public Service Commission .Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation .Australian Securities and Investments Commission .Australian Statistics Advisory Council .Australian Taxation Office .Commonwealth Grants Commission .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation .Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme .Department of Finance .Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade .Department of Health, Disability and Ageing .Department of Home Affairs .Department of Social Services .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Department of the Treasury .Export Finance Australia .Foreign Investment Review Board .Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority .Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme .National Archives of Australia .National Australia Day Council Limited .National Competition Council .Payments System Board .Productivity Commission .Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan .Public Sector Superannuation Scheme .Reserve Bank of Australia .Takeovers Panel .Tourism Australia Education (Standing Committee) Attorney-General's Department .Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority .Australian Film, Television and Radio School .Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited .Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies .Australian Institute of Marine Science .Australian National University .Australian Research Council .Australian Skills Quality Authority .Department of Education .Department of Social Services .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .National Archives of Australia .Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency .”
“Communications, the Arts and Sport (Standing Committee) Australian Broadcasting Corporation .Australian Communications and Media Authority .Australian Competition and Consumer Commission .Australian Film, Television and Radio School .Australian National Maritime Museum .Australian Postal Corporation .Australian Sports Commission .Australian Sports Foundation Limited .Bundanon Trust .Classification Board and the Classification Review Board .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Creative Australia (formerly Australian Council for the Arts) .Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts .Digital Transformation Agency .IP Australia .National Archives of Australia .National Film and Sound Archive of Australia .National Gallery of Australia .National Library of Australia .National Museum of Australia .National Portrait Gallery of Australia .NBN Co Limited .Office of the eSafety Commissioner (part of the ACMA Annual Report) .Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy) .Sport Integrity Australia .”
“I also present a schedule showing the allocation to committees of annual reports of government departments and agencies. The schedule read as follows— 48th Parliament Speaker's Schedule Allocation to Committees of Annual Reports of Government Departments and Agencies, 25 August 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (Joint Standing Committee) Aboriginal Hostels Limited Anindilyakwa Land Council Attorney-General's Department Australian Fisheries Management Authority Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Central Land Council Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation Cotton Research and Development Corporation Dairy Australia Limited Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Department of Education Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Department of Social Services Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Director of National Parks Indigenous Business Australia Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation IP Australia National Indigenous Australians Agency Northern Land Council Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority Office of the Aboriginal Land Commissioner Outback Stores Pty Ltd Queensland Fisheries Joint Authority Regional Investment Corporation Tiwi Land Council Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority Torres Strait Regional Authority Treasury Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (Standing Committee) Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency .Australian Energy Regulator .Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner .Australian Fisheries Management Authority .Australian Institute of Marine Science .Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation .Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority .Australian Renewable Energy Agency .Bureau of Meteorology .Clean Energy Finance Corporation .Clean Energy Regulator .Climate Change Authority .Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation .Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry .Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water .Department of Employment and Workplace Relations .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Director of National Parks .Fisheries Research and Development Corporation .Forest and Wood Products Council .Gene Technology Regulator .Geoscience Australia .Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee .Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority .Innovation and Science Australia .Murray-Darling Basin Authority .National Emergency Management Agency .National Environment Protection Council .National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority .National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority Board .National Rural Advisory Council .Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority .Queensland Fisheries Joint Authority .Snowy Hydro Ltd .Sydney Harbour Federation Trust .Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority .Tourism Australia .Western Australian Fisheries Joint Authority .Wet Tropics Management Authority .Wine Australia .”
“I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 1 of 2025-26 entitled I mplementation of ethical framework s by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations .”
“I'd like to inform the House that earlier today I had the pleasure to officially launch the National Youth Parliament, which will involve 150 youth members, each representing one of Australia's federal electorates, travelling to Canberra next year for a five-day program to be held both here at Parliament House and at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. I wish to thank the Prime Minister for his support in ensuring that this program has occurred, alongside the Minister for Education for his outstanding work in the civics engagement piece. I thank the members who attended the launch. I'm looking forward to bipartisan support for all members to get involved and I look forward to some friendly competition in the months ahead while applications are open.”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that today we are joined by a parliamentary delegation from the Committee for National Defence, Security and Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Vietnam, led by His Excellency General Le Tan Toi. On behalf of all members, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the House of Representatives. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I inform the House of the deaths of Graeme Campbell, a former member of this House, and John Odin Wentworth Watson AM, a former senator. Graeme Campbell died on 16 August 2025. He represented the division of Kalgoorlie from 1980 to 1998. John Watson died on 8 August 2025. He represented the state of Tasmania from 1977 to 2008. As a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, I invite all present to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— I thank the House.”
“I have received a letter from the honourable Deputy Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's addiction to higher taxes and higher spending. 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 we have with us the mayor of Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Ramon Jayo. I'm also advised that the member for Herbert's mum is in the gallery. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I am pleased to inform the House that in the gallery today we are joined by a delegation from North Queensland, including Mr Robbie Katter MP, the state member for Traeger; the Mount Isa City Council mayor, Councillor Peta MacRae; the Townsville City Council acting mayor, Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney; the Cloncurry Shire Council mayor, Councillor Greg Campbell; and workers from the powerhouse city of Mt Isa. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I inform the House of the deaths of Martin Bruce Cameron and John Owen Stone AO, former senators. Martin Cameron died on 24 June 2025. He represented the state of South Australia in 1969. John Stone died on 17 July 2025. He represented the state of Queensland from 1987 to 1990. As a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, I invite all present to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— I thank the House.”
“The question is the motion moved by the honourable Prime Minister be agreed to. As a mark of respect, I ask all present to signify their approval by rising in their places. Question agreed to, honourable members standing in their places.”
“The question is that the motion moved by the honourable Prime Minister be agreed to. As a mark of respect, I ask all present to signify their approval by rising in their places. Question agreed to, honourable members standing in their places.”
“( Notice given 29 July 2025. ) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 7.30 pm. Speech time limits Mr Wood 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 9 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 31 July 2025”
“[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day. 9 MR WOOD: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the establishment and ongoing implementation of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, a significant bipartisan initiative designed to address chronic workforce shortages in regional and rural Australia; (2) recognises the role of the former Government in consolidating the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme into the unified PALM scheme in 2021, streamlining Pacific labour mobility and enhancing regional cooperation; (3) notes that the PALM scheme provides a vital workforce for Australian farmers, growers, food processors, and regional businesses, particularly in horticulture, meat processing and essential services—sectors that face ongoing labour constraints; (4) further recognises the mutual benefits of the PALM scheme, delivering reliable employment and remittance opportunities to workers from nine Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste, while strengthening Australia's diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with our Pacific family; and (5) affirms Australia's responsibility as a regional partner, upholding its moral and regional leadership responsibility as a trusted partner in Pacific development.”
“8 MS COFFEY: To move: That this House notes that: (1) to meet growing need, the Government is putting mental health at the heart of Medicare and services at the centre of communities; (2) the Government is rolling out a national network of 91 Medicare Mental Health Centres, which offer free walk-in mental health support and care from clinical and non-clinical staff, without the need for an appointment, referral, or mental health treatment plan; and (3) the Government is delivering services, closer to home, across the whole of the lifespan by opening new Perinatal Mental Health Centres, Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs, headspace centres, and Medicare Mental Health Centres. (Notice given 29 July 2025.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Coffey 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each.”
“(Notice given 23 July 2025.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Price 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day. 7 MS PRICE: To move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) that 1 July 2025 marks seven years since the official establishment of the Australian Space Agency; (b) the former Government committed more than $2 billion towards the civil space sector after the Agency's establishment, as part of our goal to triple the domestic sector to $12 billion and to create an extra 20,000 jobs by 2030; and (c) the current Government's significant cuts to Australia's space sector, including: (i) $1.2 billion from the National Space Mission for Earth Observation; (ii) $59.7 million from the Technology into Orbit program and the space flight tickets subprograms; (iii) $18 million from the Moon to Mars global supply chain facilitation; and (iv) $32.3 million slated for co-investment in space ports and launch sites; and (2) calls on the Government to reprioritise Australia's space sector, including investing in our sovereign capability.”
“Items for Federation Chamber (4.45 pm to 7.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices — continued 6 MS PAYNE: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's commitment to strengthening the paid parental leave system; (2) notes that on 1 July 2025: (a) the Government's paid parental leave increased by two weeks, from 22 weeks to 24 weeks; and (b) superannuation was added to Government paid parental leave meaning taking paid parental leave will not mean missing out on superannuation; and (3) welcomes the Government delivering the better future Australians voted for. ( Notice given 23 July 2025. ) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Payne 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each.”
“Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 1.30 pm. Speech time limits Mr T Wilson 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 3 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day. Orders of the day 1 SMALL BUSINESS: Resumption of debate ( from 28 July 2025 ) on the motion of Mr T Wilson—That this House: (1) acknowledges 2.5 million small businesses have been abandoned by the Government; (2) notes the Government has: (a) achieved a record number of small business insolvencies this financial year; (b) done nothing to create an environment for small businesses to thrive; and (c) made it more difficult than ever to do business in Australia; and (3) calls on the Government to prioritise the problems facing small businesses by: (a) removing excessive regulation it insists on applying to small business; (b) scrapping its plans to impose a family savings tax on unrealised capital gains; and (c) backing small business to make it easier to employ Australians.”
“Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day. 5 MR LEESER: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the passing of John Owen Stone AO on 17 July 2025; (2) notes his extensive contribution to public life, including his service as Secretary to the Treasury, and as a Senator for Queensland; (3) recognises his role in shaping policy and contributing to the national debate on issues from national economic policy and industrial relations to federalism; and (4) extends its sincere condolences to his family and pays tribute to his lifelong dedication to the Australian people. (Notice given 29 July 2025.) Time allotted 15 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Leeser 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each.”
“( Notice given 22 July 2025. ) Time allotted 15 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Watson-Brown 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. 4 DR GARLAND: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's number one priority is helping Australians with the cost of living; (2) notes that on 1 July 2025, the following measures started rolling out: (a) more energy bill relief for every household with $150 off energy bills; and (b) a 30 per cent discount to home batteries to permanently cut power bills; and (3) welcomes the Government delivering the better future Australians voted for. ( Notice given 23 July 2025. ) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Dr Garland 5 minutes.”
“[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day. 3 MS WATSON-BROWN: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) during the 2025 federal election, the then Leader of the Opposition, promised to approve Woodside's North West Shelf gas project in Western Australia within 30 days, and the Government approved it within 15 days of being sworn in; (b) the North West Shelf gas project is estimated to produce annual emissions totalling more than all of Australia's existing coal-fired power plants combined; and (c) the Government has accepted more than $1 million in donations from Woodside since 2014, making them the tenth largest donor over the last decade; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) cancel the draft approval for Woodside's North West Shelf gas project; (b) implement a moratorium on new coal and gas projects; and (c) commit to addressing corporate influence over our political system.”
“2 MS JARRETT: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's commitment to driving economic equality for Australian women, from closing the gender pay gap and lifting wages for women, to investing in women's health and expanding paid parental leave; (2) notes that on 1 July 2025 women in Australia benefited from key changes delivered by the Government, including: (a) expanding paid parental leave to 24 weeks and paying superannuation on it; (b) lifting the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent; and (c) commencing the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme for teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students; and (3) welcomes the Government continuing to deliver a better future for Australian women. (Notice given 29 July 2025.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Jarrett 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each.”
“(Notice given 23 July 2025.) Time allotted 20 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Bell 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“Items for Federation Chamber (11 am to 1.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MS BELL: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the Government's environment credentials are all washed up; (b) after refusing to even meet with scientists regarding the spread of toxic algal bloom in South Australia for over 18 months, the Minister for the Environment and Water has made a last minute dash in a desperate attempt to avoid scrutiny over the Government's lack of leadership on the matter; and (c) from recycling to Indigenous cultural heritage and environment protection and biodiversity conservation, the Government has failed to deliver on any of its major promises; and (2) calls on the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water to attend the chamber to explain the Government's failures on the environment.”
“(Notice given 29 July 2025.) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 12 noon. Speech time limits Mr Abdo 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“* 5 MR ABDO: To move—That this House: (1) notes that: (a) during National Skills Week, we recognise the importance of Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector; (b) there have been more than 650,000 enrolments in the Government's Free TAFE program; and (c) there have been more than 170,000 Free TAFE courses completed by Australians; (2) commends the Government's successful passage of the Free TAFE Bill 2024, supporting quality training and putting TAFE back at the heart of the VET sector; (3) recognises Free TAFE is helping Australians to get skills in in-demand areas like housing construction, nursing and aged care, giving Australians the skills they want, in sectors we need; and (4) supports the Government as it continues to invest in the Australian people by prioritising training initiatives like Free TAFE.”
“(Notice given 23 July 2025.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Thompson 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“4 MR THOMPSON: To move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers and participants will be significantly impacted and hold grave concern regarding changes to the transport allowance arrangements that have been announced in the recent annual price review, at very short notice without consultation by the Government; and (b) the feasibility for NDIS providers and participants to make the necessary adjustments to service delivery arrangements in such a short time period is not achievable and will be at the detriment of the participant; (2) condemns the Government for failing to consult with the NDIS sector and failing to understand the needs of participants and providers; and (3) calls on the Government to: (a) defer these changes for at least three months to allow for consultation and planning around the changes to service delivery that may result from these changes; and (b) explain how it expects community-based service providers in particular to adapt to these new pricing arrangements.”