← LEADERSHIP TERMINAL

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · FORMER

Milton Dick

Oxley · SPK · Australia

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“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.”

Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗

“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.”

Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗

“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.”

Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗

“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.”

Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗

“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 .”

Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗

“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.”

Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗

The complete record

719 lines on record for Milton Dick, in date order, each linked to its source. Free to read, without an account. Most recent 500 lines shown. Search to find more. Page 3 of 10.

This is not an official version of House of Representatives proceedings. It reproduces the published record and links to it; the official version is the one House of Representatives publishes.

  1. “Before members leave the House, I want to give a short reminder about arrangements for this evening with respect to the Leader of the Opposition's budget reply speech. As I outlined on Tuesday, the usual courtesies apply to the Leader of the Opposition's speech as they did to the Treasurer's. As I also noted, if I'm required to make use of standing order 94(a), the member will be advised by written note. Finally, I ask all members to ensure that their guests comply with the standards of behaviour applying to the galleries. I remind members that they are responsible for their invited guests. I thank the House.”

    Australian House of Representatives14 May 2026Source ↗

  2. “The question is that the motion moved by the 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.”

    Australian House of Representatives14 May 2026Source ↗

  3. “In accordance with standing order 133, I shall now proceed to put the question on the amendment of the motion moved for the second reading of the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026, on which a division was called for and deferred in accordance with the standing order. No further debate is allowed. The question we're dealing with is whether the amendment moved by the honourable member for Page be agreed to.”

    Australian House of Representatives14 May 2026Source ↗

  4. “On behalf of the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Administration, I present the committee's Report No. 35: B udget estimates 2026 - 27 . Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e).”

    Australian House of Representatives14 May 2026Source ↗

  5. “I have received 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 failure of the Government's 2026-27 Budget to deliver on its promises to Australian families, leaving them worse off through higher taxes, higher costs, and broken commitments and a budget of breaking the Australian dream. 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—”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  6. “I'm pleased to inform the House that we've been joined in the gallery today by a large parliamentary delegation from the National Assembly of Kenya, led by the Hon. Jeremiah Omboko Milemba CBS, member of parliament and of the speaker's panel. Accompanied by the delegation is His Excellency Dr Wilson Kogo, the High Commissioner of Kenya to Australia. I see we've got a group of Melbourne University political activists joining us today—a large delegation as guests of the member for Moncrieff—and year 11 and 12 students from Catholic College Wodonga, from the electorate of Indi. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  7. “And we've got the mayors from the Parkes electorate, including the Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire; Councillor Darrell Tiemens, the mayor of Narrabri Shire Council; and Councillor Kathryn Rindfleish, the Mayor of Warrumbungle Shire Council, as guests of the member for Parkes. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  8. “I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are participants of the Disability Trust Next Step program, an initiative for young people focusing on employment pathways, skill building and workplace experiences. They are guests of the member for Whitlam. I'm also pleased to advise the House that we have representatives from WattleNest, a non-profit organisation that provides support for emerging athletes and aspiring Olympians who may be experiencing financial stress and resulting mental health issues. With the group is the WattleNest founder, Rachel Condos-Fields, as well as WattleNest athlete Jess Lloyd, an Australian representative archer from the Sunny Coast chasing her Olympic dream.”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  9. “7 MR CHAFFEY: To move: That this House: (1) notes that Inland Rail was conceived as a nation building freight rail project connecting Melbourne and Brisbane through regional Australia; (2) recognises that Inland Rail was designed to: (a) reduce freight transit times between Melbourne and Brisbane from around 33 hours to under 24 hours; (b) remove up to 200,000 truck movements from Australian roads annually; (c) improve national fuel security by shifting freight from road to rail; (d) reduce freight costs for Australian producers and consumers; and (e) support jobs, investment and economic growth across regional Australia; (3) further notes official modelling shows Inland Rail could: (a) reduce freight transport costs by approximately $213 million annually; and (b) significantly increase rail freight capacity between Melbourne and Brisbane; (4) condemns the Government for: (a) cutting and delaying Inland Rail funding; (b) abandoning the original vision of a completed Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail corridor; and (c) failing regional communities, freight operators, farmers and exporters who were promised a completed national freight corridor; and (5) calls on the Government to: (a) commit to completing the full Inland Rail corridor connecting Melbourne to Brisbane; (b) restore certainty around project delivery and funding; and (c) recognise Inland Rail as a critical national productivity, fuel security and regional development project.”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  10. “5 MR CHESTER: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that the: (a) Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has reported that: (i) common or European carp (Cyprinus carpio) is an invasive freshwater species that has been established across Australia's inland waters for several decades; (ii) their large mouths and feeding style contribute to their environmental damage; (iii) carp populations can also increase quickly with their numbers fluctuating in response to changing breeding conditions associated with seasonal rainfall; (iv) in some river systems, carp can make up as much as 90 per cent of total biomass, outcompeting native fish; (v) their high abundance increases water turbidity, damages aquatic plants, and degrades freshwater ecosystems; and (vi) carp are now in every state and territory in Australia except the Northern Territory; (b) National Carp Control Plan report suggests the carp herpes virus could reduce Australian carp populations by up to 60 per cent; and (c) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation has found the carp herpes virus is effective in killing carp and does not transfer to native species; (2) notes that: (a) the Victorian Fisheries Authority is advocating strongly for the release of the carp herpes virus at trial sites to help reduce the damage caused by this invasive fish; (b) the Opposition has written to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to offer bipartisan support for the Government to set clear timelines for the release of the virus; and (c) a meeting of key stakeholders in Nagambie, on 30 April 2026, unanimously supported the release of the virus as part of a coordinated plan to control carp numbers and formed the Murray-Darling Carp Action Alliance to unite efforts, resources, and advocacy against the invasive species; and (3) urges the Government to work in partnership with the Opposition, key stakeholder groups and local communities to design and implement the release of the carp herpes virus by 2028 at the latest.”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  11. “3 MR REBELLO: To move: That this House: (1) notes the Government's decision to cut the private health insurance rebate for Australians over 65, which will significantly increase health costs for older Australians during a cost of living crisis; (2) recognises analysis showing couples over 65 with gold cover could face an additional $1,614 in costs from April 2027, representing a record increase in private health insurance costs; (3) condemns the Government for targeting older Australians and pensioners on fixed incomes, forcing many to either pay substantially more or abandon their private health cover altogether; (4) expresses concern that this policy will place even greater pressure on already stretched public hospitals, leading to longer elective surgery waitlists, increased ambulance ramping and worse patient outcomes; and (5) calls on the Government to immediately reverse these rebate cuts, release the modelling underpinning the decision, and protect older Australians from further cost of living pressures and declining access to healthcare.”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  12. “Items for Federation Chamber (11 am to 1.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MS WATSON-BROWN: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) despite the overwhelming support of the Australian people for gas corporations to pay their fair share for our resources, the Government has instead listened to the gas lobby and refused to implement a 25 per cent tax on gas exports; (b) despite the overwhelming support of the Australian people for a ban on gambling advertising, the Government has instead listened to the gambling lobby and refused to implement a full ban; and (c) prior to the 2025 federal election, the major parties received millions in donations from fossil fuel corporations and the gambling industry; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) implement a minimum 25 per cent tax on gas exports; (b) implement a total ban on gambling advertising; and (c) commit to addressing corporate control over our political system.”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  13. “I present report No. 10 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 25 May 2026. 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, 12 May 2026. 2.”

    Australian House of Representatives13 May 2026Source ↗

  14. “I have received a letter from the honourable member for Riverina proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's broken promises and failure to deliver for regional Australia. 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—”

    Australian House of Representatives12 May 2026Source ↗

  15. “I trust there will be cooperation from members and their invited guests in the galleries, for whom they are responsible. Finally, for the information of members, the speech clock will be on but, as the Leader of the House has indicated, it is only a guide. There is no time limit for the Treasurer or the Leader of the Opposition for this debate. I thank the House.”

    Australian House of Representatives12 May 2026Source ↗

  16. “Before members leave the House, I have a statement to make about proceedings for the budget and budget reply. I just ask all members to note the usual arrangements in place for the budget week and, importantly, the courtesies that will apply to the Treasurer's budget speech this evening and equally to the Leader of the Opposition's speech in reply on Thursday evening. The Treasurer and the Leader of the Opposition are entitled to speak without interruption. In accordance with precedent, should I determine that a member be required to leave the House under standing order 94(a), the member will be advised by written note and shall leave immediately. I ask all members to ensure that their guests arrive in the galleries in good time to undertake the secondary security clearance and to be seated by 7.10 pm.”

    Australian House of Representatives12 May 2026Source ↗

  17. “Out of respect for the manager, I'm happy to investigate that matter for him, and I shall report back to him. People are entitled to ask me questions. If it's a technical question, I'm always happy to hear it.”

    Australian House of Representatives12 May 2026Source ↗

  18. “I also inform the House, sadly, of the deaths of former senators Patricia 'Trish' Margaret Crossin AM and Kay Janet Denman and of former member of this House William 'Bill' Leonard Grayden AM. Trish Crossin died on 13 April 2026. She represented the Northern Territory from 1998 to 2013. Kay Denman died on 20 April 2026. She represented the state of Tasmania from 1993 to 2005. Bill Grayden died on 28 April 2026. He represented the division of Swan from 1949 to 1954. 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.”

    Australian House of Representatives12 May 2026Source ↗

  19. “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 Prime Minister's failure to lead during times of crisis. 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—”

    Australian House of Representatives1 April 2026Source ↗

  20. “I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 28 of 2025-26 entitled Settlement engagement a nd transition support program : Department of Home Affairs ; Department of Social Services . Document made a parliamentary paper.”

    Australian House of Representatives1 April 2026Source ↗

  21. “I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a Commonwealth Games Australia delegation, including: Ben Houston, the President of Commonwealth Games Australia; Craig Phillips AM of Commonwealth Games Australia; Petria Thomas, the chef de mission for Glasgow 2026; and Cody Lynch. We're also welcoming today Councillor Jill Whittaker OAM, the Mayor of Campbelltown, as a guest of the member for Sturt. I also see Mrs Yvette D'Ath, the former member for Petrie in this place and the former attorney-general and minister for justice in the Queensland state parliament. In the southern gallery is a group of students and teachers from Carine Senior High School visiting from the electorate of Moore. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives1 April 2026Source ↗

  22. “I have received a letter from the honourable member for Mackellar proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The urgent need for a tax on gas exports to ensure all Australians receive a fair share of the benefits from the sale of our natural resources. 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—”

    Australian House of Representatives31 March 2026Source ↗

  23. “I present the Auditor-General's performance Audit report No. 27 of 2025-26, entitled Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts . Document made a parliamentary paper.”

    Australian House of Representatives31 March 2026Source ↗

  24. “I'm pleased to advise the House that Dr Guru Prakash Paswan has just joined us in the gallery. He's visiting Australia from India as part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Special Visits Program. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives31 March 2026Source ↗

  25. “I'm pleased to inform the House that today we have representatives of Basketball Australia and the Australian Olympic Committee, including five-time Olympian in basketball Lauren Jackson AO and dual Olympian in basketball Tess Madgen. We've got a delegation from the Municipal Association of Victoria. As part of the delegation, we have Councillor Alex Makin, the mayor of the City of Port Phillip; the mayor of the City of Maribyrnong; the mayor of Murrindindi Shire; and Councillor Jennifer Anderson, the President of the Municipal Association of Victoria. Sitting in the last row of the gallery right in front of me are, as guests of the member for Mitchell, Jason and Anthea. Jason has battled motor neurone disease for over eight years. He has shown incredible resilience and is one of the longest-living people with MND.”

    Australian House of Representatives31 March 2026Source ↗

  26. “I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 26 of 2025-26, entitled Defence ' s procurement of infantry fighting vehicles (Land 400 Phase 3): Department of Defence . Document made a parliamentary paper.”

    Australian House of Representatives30 March 2026Source ↗

  27. “Before I call the member for Blair, I'm also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is the delegation from the Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games, including Ben Tudehope, the dual medallist, winning silver in the snowboard cross and bronze in the banked slalom; Grant Mizens OAM, the Paralympics Australia president and three-time Paralympian; and, Ben Troy, Australian Paralympic team Chef de Mission. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives30 March 2026Source ↗

  28. “I have a few acknowledgements to do today of guests in the gallery. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the front row of the gallery today are hardworking firefighters from the great state of Victoria joining us today. I'm also pleased to inform the House that in the gallery today is Mr Alex Volkanovski, the current and two-time UFC featherweight champion and the first Australian born fighter to win a UFC title. We also have some of the brand-new members of the National Youth Parliament; Councillor Matt Burnett, Mayor of Gladstone Regional Council; and members of the Local Government Association of Queensland. I'm also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is Ms Karen Lloyd AM, the executive officer of Deaf Australia from 2000 to 2013. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives30 March 2026Source ↗

  29. “I'm pleased to advise that in the gallery today is a group of constituents from the member for Eden-Monaro's electorate who are participating in 86K for a Cure, a fundraiser for the Children's Cancer Institute in honour of the 86 kids who are diagnosed with cancer every month in Australia.”

    Australian House of Representatives30 March 2026Source ↗

  30. “I advise the House that I have received a letter from the honourable the Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's failure to provide national leadership. 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—”

    Australian House of Representatives26 March 2026Source ↗

  31. “I'm pleased to advise the House that joining us in the gallery now are representatives of the Australian Association of Voice Actors, Simon Kennedy, Teresa Lim and Cecelia Ramsdale. Welcome to question time. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives26 March 2026Source ↗

  32. “I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the special visitor's gallery today is a delegation from the Australian Political Exchange Council's 16th delegation from the Philippines led by the Honourable Congresswoman Charisse Anne Hernandez. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives26 March 2026Source ↗

  33. “I'd like to inform the House of the death on 9 March 2026 of Dr Wylie Talbot Gibbs, a member of this House for the division of Bowman from 1963 to 1969. As a mark of respect to the memory of Dr Wylie Gibbs, I invite all present to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— I thank the House.”

    Australian House of Representatives26 March 2026Source ↗

  34. “The question before the House now is that the amendment moved by the member for Ryan be agreed to. A division having been called and the bells having been rung— As there are fewer than seven members on the side for the ayes in this division, I declare the question negatived in accordance with standing order 127. The names of those members who were in the minority will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings . Question negatived.”

    Australian House of Representatives26 March 2026Source ↗

  35. “I have received a letter from the honourable member for Gippsland proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: In the middle of a national fuel crisis, the Prime Minister's broken promise to govern for all 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—”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  36. “Before we move to the member for Moreton, we have some very special visitors who've just arrived onto the floor of the parliament. I'm pleased to inform the House that joining us today on the floor is a parliamentary delegation from the Parliament of Singapore, led by my friend, the Speaker, Mr Seah Kian Peng. A very warm welcome to you, Speaker, and to your delegation. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  37. “I'm pleased to inform in the House today we have a delegation from the Sydney Swans, including coaches, management and current players Braeden Campbell and Chloe Molloy, in a sea of red in the gallery. Welcome to question time. Honourable members: Hear hear!”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  38. “Before I call the member for Bradfield, I have a number of guests I would like to welcome to the House of Representatives today. Firstly, I'd like to welcome Her Worship Ms Vraie Cally Balthazaa, the Mayor of Colombo. I'm also pleased to inform the House that we have a delegation of young music leaders who are here taking part in a launch hosted by The Push of the National Plan for Young Australians in Music—the realisation of a 10-year vision shaped by extensive consultation with young people—as guests of the Minister for the Arts. We also have a group of young Greek Australian leaders from across the country who are here in Canberra as part of the Greek Australian Society's inaugural young leaders. On behalf of the House, welcome to question time, as today is also Greek Independence Day—chronia polla!”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  39. “4 APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR: Resumption of debate ( from 2 March 2026 ) on the motion of Mr Laxale—That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP) is delivering real outcomes, with over 11,400 housing apprentice commencements in the first six months; (2) commends the Government for prioritising apprentices to build more houses through providing $10,000 incentive payments for apprentices in housing construction trades in instalments across the apprenticeship to support commencements and completions; (3) recognises the Government's other measures to support apprentices, including increasing the allowance for apprentices living away from home for the first time in more than 20 years, while also doubling support for employers hiring apprentices with a disability; (4) supports these measures as vital steps towards building a skilled workforce and addressing the worst skills shortage in 50 years which was left unaddressed by the previous Government; and (5) further recognises that National Centre for Vocational Education Research data shows there were 22 per cent more apprentices in training within the construction sector at 30 June 2025 compared to 30 June 2019.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  40. “Orders of the day — continued 3 COST OF LIVING: Resumption of debate ( from 23 March 2026 ) on the motion of Mr Rebello—That this House: (1) notes that the cash rate has risen to 3.85 per cent, marking the 13th interest rate increase under the Government; (2) recognises new data showing a record 760,100 Australians aged 65 and over are now in the workforce, the highest level since records began in 1995; (3) expresses concern that nearly 100,000 more older Australians feel it necessary to work or delay retirement or are returning to work due to cost of living pressures; (4) condemns the Government's economic mismanagement and unchecked debt fuelled spending, which has contributed to rising inflation and increasing household costs for power, rent, groceries and mortgages; and (5) calls on the Government to take urgent action to address the cost of living crisis, curb spending pressures driving inflation, and ensure older Australians are not forced to delay retirement due to financial hardship.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  41. “7 MR LAXALE: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Government's work to make the super system fairer from top to bottom, helping workers earn more, keep more of what they earn, and retire with more; (2) notes the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026, securing more super for around 1.3 million Australians, including around 750,000 women and 550,000 young people under the age of 30, through boosting the low-income superannuation tax offset and better targeting tax concessions for large balances; and (3) notes that the superannuation system was built by a former Labor Government and this Government has fought to protect and strengthen it, including by: (a) lifting the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent; (b) paying super on paid parental leave; and (c) legislating payday super.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  42. “6 MR VENNING: To move: That this House: (1) notes reports of fuel wholesalers rationing petrol and diesel across Australia, raising serious concerns about fuel supply; (2) condemns the Government's failure to reassure Australians that a plan is in place to protect the nation's fuel security; (3) recognises Australia is a diesel-reliant economy, with fuel critical to transporting food, pharmaceuticals and essential goods; (4) further notes the former Government introduced the Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Act to strengthen monitoring of Australia's fuel supplies; and (5) calls on the Government to urgently outline its fuel security strategy and use its powers to identify and protect industries at risk of fuel shortages, including farmers, fishers, manufacturers and transport operators.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  43. “5 MS AMBIHAIPAHAR: To move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) the rare convergence of Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent, which all commenced within 24 hours of the 17th of February 2026; (b) this alignment has not been seen since the 19th century; and (c) that other significant celebrations, including Holi and Passover, are also being observed by communities at this time; (2) acknowledges and thanks the volunteers, faith leaders and community organisations who work tirelessly to mark these occasions and bring our communities together; (3) recognises that these celebrations, across cultures and faith traditions, share common themes of reflection, generosity, renewal and hope; and (4) affirms that Australia's diversity is one of our great national strengths, and that moments like this remind us that our many traditions together form part of the shared Australian story.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  44. “Items for Federation Chamber (4.45 pm to 7.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices — continued 4 MR PIKE: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges increasing reports from participants, families and service providers that the Government's mismanagement of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is resulting in reduced support packages, particularly for those with complex and high needs; (2) notes evidence provided through National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) answers to Questions on Notice from Supplementary Budget Estimates showing that: (a) eligibility reassessments increased from 12,366 in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 to 21,189 in the first quarter of 2025-26; (b) reassessments resulting in revoked eligibility surged from 389 to 10,202 over the same period; and (c) plan reviews led to a reduction of $436 million from participant plans in the first quarter of 2025-26; (3) recognises the reports that these changes are often occurring behind the scenes, with limited explanation or transparency provided to participants and their families; (4) condemns any approach to scheme sustainability that prioritises cutting participant supports over addressing systemic issues such as waste, red tape and fraud; and (5) calls on the Government to restore transparency, consistency and accountability in decision making, including clear communication of reasons for funding changes and a renewed focus on fixing inefficiency and safeguarding the integrity of the scheme.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  45. “3 MS PENFOLD: To move—That this House: (1) recognises: (a) the vital role of neighbourhood and community centres in providing essential social services to individuals and communities in need, particularly in the regions; (b) neighbourhood and community centres provide critical relief and emergency support where other services do not exist; and (c) the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly and selflessly for others; (2) expresses concern that many centres are underfunded and heavily reliant on ad hoc competitive grant funding from state and Commonwealth governments; and (3) calls on the Government to provide long-term operational funding and dedicated infrastructure funding to secure the future of neighbourhood and community centres and the services each provide to people in desperate need of help.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  46. “2 EDUCATION SYSTEM: Resumption of debate ( from 9 February 2026 ) on the motion of Ms J Ryan—That this House: (1) acknowledges the start of the 2026 school year and the Government's record investment in Australian public schools through the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement; (2) notes that this agreement represents the largest Commonwealth investment in public schools by any Australian Government ever and is tied to important reforms to lift student outcomes; (3) recognises the importance of teachers and the steps the Government is taking to tackle the teacher shortage; (4) further notes that new data shows more Australians are choosing to study teaching, supported by important measures to help more people start and finish teaching degrees including through: (a) Commonwealth Paid Prac for teaching students; (b) Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships; and (c) reforms to strengthen teacher training; (5) further acknowledges the national effort being undertaken with states and territories to prevent and respond to bullying in schools; and (6) affirms that the Government continues to invest in schools, support teachers, and is committed to building a better and fairer education system.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  47. “Orders of the day 1 HOUSING : Resumption of debate ( from 23 March 2026 ) on the motion of Mr Caldwell—That this House: (1) acknowledges that the Government has made Australia's housing crisis worse than ever by: (a) expanding the 5 per cent deposit scheme from a sensible and targeted approach, to an uncapped and non-means tested free-for-all which has supercharged house prices by 3.6 per cent in just one quarter, and exposed first home buyers including young Australians to larger mortgages; (b) creating the failing Housing Australia Future Fund which has $11.4 billion within it but has built only 895 houses in two and a half years of operation; and (c) proposing to fiddle with the capital gains tax and negative gearing, which is dressed up as an equity measure but will not actually result in the construction of new dwellings; (2) notes that the Government is overseeing a historic collapse of housing construction, with dwelling completions now running at around 170,000 each year, whereas 200,000 dwellings were completed annually under the previous Government, while the population has grown by more than 1.6 million since the Government came to power; and (3) further notes that the Government is already running more than 80,000 dwellings short of the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million homes by mid-2029, and modelling by the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council says the Government will not reach its own target, falling more than 60,000 dwellings short.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  48. “Items for Federation Chamber (11 am to 1.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MS BOELE: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) under the Fuel Tax Credits (FTC) scheme introduced in 2006, Australian consumers can claim a tax credit for certain fossil fuels used in machinery, and for certain heavy and off-road vehicles; (b) the FTC scheme cost the Australian taxpayer $10.8 billion in 2025-26; (c) by 2028-29, the cost of the FTC scheme is forecast to reach $13.1 billion federally, at a rate of growth higher than growth in spending on a range of social services, including disability assistance, childcare subsidies and aged care; (d) the Government has a legislated target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050; (e) the Department of the Treasury's 2025 modelling shows that current government emissions reductions policies are insufficient for achieving that target; (f) Australia's economy continues to be subject to geopolitical shocks which impact the availability and cost of fuel; and (g) the FTC scheme is one of the largest headwinds for the Australian economy to electrify, a critical aim for meeting both our net zero emissions targets and supporting Australia's energy independence and therefore national security; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) undertake an orderly phase out of the FTC scheme; and (b) consider, for that purpose, the introduction of a transition tax incentive with the following elements: (i) a cap of $50 million annually, per consolidated corporate entity, to the FTC scheme (so that it will not apply to small users of the FTC scheme, such as farmers and small businesses); and (ii) permit receipts by consolidated corporate entities above $50 million to be retained for capital expenditure in eligible electrification infrastructure and technology investments and to enable an orderly phase-out of fuels eligible for the FTC scheme.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  49. “4 MR REPACHOLI: To move: That this House: (1) recognises: (a) the conclusion of negotiations between Australia and the European Union (EU) to secure a free trade agreement, which will: (i) deliver significant economic benefits to Australian consumers, workers, producers and exporters by opening the doors of the EU's $30 trillion economy and 450 million consumers; (ii) eliminate tariffs on almost all Australian exports to the EU; (iii) guarantee new and significant market access for Australian farmers and producers, creating more well paid jobs here at home; and (iv) reduce costs for Australian consumers and businesses by making imports from the EU cheaper by cutting tariffs; and (b) that the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement will make EU investment in Australia easier, creating more jobs and supporting economic growth; and (2) notes that in times of turbulence in global trade, Australia is strengthening our partnerships across the world.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

  50. “Debate must be adjourned pursuant to standing order 142. 3 MR HAMILTON: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) Australia's fuel security remains dangerously exposed, with the nation holding among the lowest levels of sovereign fuel reserves in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; (b) Australia imports over 90 per cent of its refined fuel, leaving critical supply chains vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, regional instability, and global market disruptions; (c) regional, rural and transport-dependent communities are disproportionately exposed to fuel supply disruptions, particularly in the heavy vehicle and agricultural sectors; (d) recent volatility in global fuel markets and the Government's failure to respond has massively increased costs for households and businesses, exacerbating cost of living pressures; and (e) the Minister for Climate Change and Energy has: (i) failed to deliver a comprehensive, whole-of-government fuel security strategy; (ii) prioritised the net-zero energy transition without adequately safeguarding short-term liquid fuel resilience; (iii) provided no clear contingency plan for maintaining diesel supply in the event of major import disruption; and (iv) failed to provide certainty or support to transport operators exposed to volatile spot market fuel pricing; (2) acknowledges that: (a) fuel security is a matter of national security, economic stability, and community resilience; and (b) reliable access to diesel is essential for freight, agriculture, mining, emergency services, and regional supply chains; (3) calls on the Government to: (a) urgently develop and implement a national fuel security plan, including increased onshore storage and refining capability; (b) provide targeted support to transport operators, particularly small and owner-driver businesses, impacted by fuel price volatility; (c) establish clear minimum stockholding obligations to meet or exceed international benchmarks; and (d) deliver transparent reporting to Parliament on Australia's fuel security position and preparedness; and (4) condemns the Minister for Climate Change and Energy for: (a) failing to ensure Australia's fuel security at a time of increasing global uncertainty; (b) neglecting the needs of regional Australia and the transport sector; (c) placing ideological energy priorities ahead of practical national resilience; and (d) being absent in a time of crisis, choosing to attend Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings instead of managing the crisis facing Australia.”

    Australian House of Representatives25 March 2026Source ↗

← Back to the terminalSearch YouSaid for Dick →