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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 .

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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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  1. 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.

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  2. 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—

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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!

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  5. 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—

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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!

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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!

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  11. 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!

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  12. 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.

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  13. 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—

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  14. 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!

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  15. 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!

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  16. 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.

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  17. 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.

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  18. 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—

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  19. 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!

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  20. 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!

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  21. 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!

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  22. Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 7.30 pm. 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 HON D. M. DICK MP Speaker of the House of Representatives 25 March 2026

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  23. 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.

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  24. Time allotted 30 minutes. Speech time limits All Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  25. 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.

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  26. (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Time allotted 30 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Laxale 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  27. 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.

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  28. (Notice given 10 March 2026.) Time allotted 20 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Venning 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  29. 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.

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  30. (Notice given 23 March 2026.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Ambihaipahar 5 minutes Other Members 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.

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  31. 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.

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  32. (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Time allotted 25 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Pike 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  33. 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.

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  34. (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 1.30 pm. Speech time limits Ms Penfold 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  35. 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.

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  36. Time allotted 40 minutes. 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.

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  37. 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.

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  38. Time allotted 30 minutes. Speech time limits All Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  39. 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.

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  40. Speech time limits Ms Briskey 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  41. 2 MS BRISKEY: To move: That this House: (1) notes that the Government is delivering on its commitments to ensure that more Australians have a safe and secure place to call home by: (a) working with the states and territories to make renting easier, fairer, and more affordable; (b) backing first home buyers with the expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first home buyers and the Help to Buy scheme; and (c) building more homes, including more social and affordable homes around the country; and (2) acknowledges that this housing delivery is already changing the lives of Australians who otherwise may not have had an opportunity to access home ownership or put a roof over their head. (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Time allotted 30 minutes.

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  42. (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Time allotted 25 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Boele 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  43. 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.

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  44. (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 12 noon. Speech time limits Mr Repacholi 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 9 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

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  45. 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.

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  46. (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Hamilton 5 minutes Other Members 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.

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  47. 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.

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  48. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 1 x 5 mins] PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MS CHANEY: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 , and for related purposes. ( Interactive Gambling Amendment (Stop the Gambling Ads) Bill 2026 ) (Notice given 24 March 2026.) 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. 2 MR JOYCE: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 , and for related purposes. ( Australian Citizenship Amendment (Stripping Terrorists of Australian Citizenship) Bill 2026 ) (Notice given 24 March 2026.) Presenter may speak to the second reading for a period not exceeding 10 minutes pursuant to standing order 41.

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  49. 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, 24 March 2026, and determined the order of precedence and times on Monday, 30 March 2026, as follows: Items for House of Representatives Chamber (10.10 am to 12 noon) COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION BUSINESS Presentation and statements 1 AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Delegation United Kingdom and Poland 9-15 November 2025. The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made all statements to conclude by 10.15 am. Speech time limits Mr Neumann 5 minutes.

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  50. I present report No. 9 of the Selection Committee relating to consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 30 March 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, 24 March 2026. 2.

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