Milton Dick
Oxley · SPK · Australia
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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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“Before members leave, I'm going to address a matter before the House. I want to address the House about a matter that happened earlier in question time today. I'm deeply concerned about the exchange within the chamber early in question time today, and I've been reflecting on it during question time. There simply cannot be that sort of language that we heard and used in the House—nowhere. I ask all members to genuinely reflect on how they engage in proceedings. I want this House to ensure language is moderate and respectful at all times.”
“I'm please to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a parliamentary delegation from the United Kingdom led by Nick Smith MP, the chair of the Administration Committee of the House of Commons. I'm also pleased to advise that present in the gallery today, there is a delegation from the Springfield chapter of Movember Australia, a community support network dedicated to supporting men's mental and physical health. Over the past 14 years, the blokes sitting in the front row of the gallery have raised over $700,000 for Movember, and the best part is they all live in the Oxley electorate. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“In accordance with standing order 133, I shall now proceed to put the question on the amendment moved by the honourable member for Berowra to the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, on which a division was called for and deferred in accordance with the standing order. No further debate is allowed.”
“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 Government's decision to punish Australian families and small business by failing to rein in reckless spending resulting in higher interest rates. 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—”
“At the request of the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Administration, I present the committee's report No. 34 Additional e stimates 2025-26 . Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e).”
“(): I present the Auditor-General's performance statements audit report No. 22 of 2025-26 entitled Performance statements of major Australian Government entities—Outcomes from the 2024-25 audit program : A cross entities. Document made a parliamentary paper.”
“I appreciate, member for Wannon, that we've already had one discussion. I understand his concern. I take that on board, and I'll ensure that we deal with points of order following the rules. I just ask all members to follow the standing orders. Perhaps, if you're going to make a point of order on words in the question, state exactly what the words were in the question—that will help—rather than relying on what you think is in the question. That would assist the House in clarifying all points of order. I thank the member for Wannon for raising it in the spirit that he did.”
“I'm pleased to inform the House today that in the Speaker's gallery is Her Excellency Ms Fiona Flood, the ambassador to Australia from Ireland. A very warm welcome to you. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I have received a letter from the honourable the Leader of the Nationals proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This Government's reckless agenda driving up the cost of living for Australian families. 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 advise the House that Councillor Yolanda Kanyai from the City of Palmerston, as a guest of the member for Solomon, has also joined us in the gallery today. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I'm pleased to advise the house that present in the gallery today are Meg Brown, member for Franklin and shadow minister in the Tasmanian House of Assembly, and Councillor John Daw, a former shire president of Mundaring, as a guest of the member for Bullwinkel.”
“On behalf of the delegation, I also thank our Ambassador to Switzerland and our Head of Mission, Her Excellency Ms Elizabeth Day and Mr Dylan Walsh, for providing the delegation with a snapshot of Swiss politics, business and culture. I commend the report to the House.”
“We also thank His Excellency Mr Radu Gabriel Safta, the Romanian Ambassador to Australia, who accompanied the delegation. During a bilateral visit to Switzerland, the delegation met with His Excellency Mr Pierre-Andre Page, the first Vice President of the National Council of Switzerland in Bern. We discussed democracy and civil engagement to trade and investment between our two countries. The delegation also visited the transport company Carrosserie Hess, which is providing electric buses to the Brisbane Metro system in my home state of Queensland, and travelled to Fondation Opale, where delegates toured the Australian Indigenous art gallery.”
“The key themes of the visit were acknowledging the significant contribution made by Romania in assisting Australians to flee Ukraine following the invasion by the Russian Federation in February 2022, their support to Ukraine and the current threat to democracy of misinformation and disinformation. The delegation was fortunate to meet with high-ranking officials including the President of Romania, the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence. We also had the privilege of meeting with presiding officers and toured the Romanian parliament. I thank Her Excellency Ms Alison Duncan, the Australian Ambassador to Romania, Bulgaria and Greece, and her team for their tireless efforts to organise what was an extensive and very successful bilateral program.”
“I wish to thank those who supported our delegates at the 151st IPU Assembly, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra; the Parliamentary Library; the International and Parliamentary Relations Office; Dr Jane Thomson of the Department of the Senate, who served as delegation secretary; and Her Excellency Ms Claire Walsh, Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the Conference on Disarmament, and her team in Geneva; From 12 to 15 October, the delegation undertook a historic bilateral visit to Romania. It's been seven years since a parliamentary delegation travelled to the country, with the last visiting in October 2018.”
“The Deputy Speaker, Ms Claydon, was endorsed by the Asia-Pacific Group to serve on the IPU's Bureau of Women Parliamentarians for the next two years. I am pleased to advise the House I successfully advocated for inclusion of the Australian led Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in the IPU's Geneva declaration of the 151st Assembly, 'Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action in times of crisis'. Senator O'Neill had also served as the President of the Bureau of the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights, and I recognise her longstanding commitment to those issues. The delegation concluded a record 22 bilateral meetings with other parliamentary delegations, strengthening interparliamentary relations to discuss matters of mutual interest. On behalf of the Australian delegation.”
“Australia officially joined the IPU as a member parliament at the first IPU assembly held in Asia, in Bangkok in November 1956. This year we celebrate 70 years of membership of the IPU. The Australian delegation continues to have representation across important IPU bodies, advancing a proposed resolution on tax avoidance and engagement in key debates. As chairperson of the IPU Executive Committee's Sub-Committee on Finance, I reported on the IPU's financial situation to the IPU's geopolitical groups and answered questions from the floor. As a co-rapporteur to the Standing Committee on Sustainable Development, Senator O'Neill participated in a debate on a resolution on tax avoidance which will be endorsed at the next assembly in April this year.”
“I present the report of the Australian parliamentary delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, held in Geneva, Switzerland, and the bilateral visits to Romania and Switzerland from 12 to 23 October 2025. I'm pleased to present this report of the Australian parliamentary delegation to the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union, or IPU, held in Geneva, and the bilateral visits to Romania and Switzerland in October 2025. It was an honour to lead a high-level delegation comprising the Deputy Speaker, Ms Sharon Claydon MP; Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC; Senator the Hon. Carol Brown; and Senator Deborah O'Neill. I thank the delegates for their commitment, diligence and hard work. The IPU was founded in 1889 as the first permanent political forum for international negotiation, providing the origins for multilateral cooperation.”
“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. THE HON D. M. DICK MP Speaker of the House of Representatives 3 February 2026”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 15 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Birrell 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [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 — continued AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS: Resumption of debate on the motion of Mr Hogan—That this House: (1) acknowledges: (a) the Order of Australia is the highest national honour awarded to Australian citizens for outstanding contributions to our country or humanity at large; and (b) community members recognised through Australia Day 2026 Local Citizen of the Year awards; and (2) congratulates all the recipients of awards on Australia Day 2026. (Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 7.30 pm.”
“10 MR BIRRELL: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the: (a) devastating impact of the Victorian bushfire emergencies on regional communities; (b) tireless work of volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel who put themselves in danger to keep the community safe; and (c) long-term recovery effort faced by the impacted areas to get back on their feet; (2) notes that the: (a) Victorian State Government is failing to properly manage public land by inadequately carrying out fuel load reducing planned burns which mitigate the bushfire risk; (b) Victorian State Government has not learned the lessons from previous bushfires and is failing to keep people safe; and (c) shutdown of the sustainable native hardwood timber industry in Victoria has limited the capacity to fight bushfires in the state; and (3) urges the Commonwealth Government to: (a) support those who have lost their homes and livelihoods; (b) recognise the need to mitigate the bushfire risk to regional communities through planned burns; (c) ensure Australia has the sovereign capability to fight bushfires; and (d) co-ordinate a national response to bushfire emergencies when they occur.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 20 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Tehan 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.”
“Speech time limits Ms Chesters 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. 9 MR TEHAN: To move: That this House notes that: (1) the Government's energy policies have seen a record number of Australians having an energy debt and facing a 24 per cent increase in their electricity bills in the next six months; (2) Australians were promised a $275 cut to their power bills by last Christmas and $378 lower by 2030; (3) Australians, instead, are paying up to $1,300 more; (4) electricity costs rose by 21.5 per cent in the 12 months to December 2025; and (5) instead of lower energy costs, as promised by the Government, Australians are now paying more due to the policies of the Government.”
“Speech time limits Mr Violi 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. 8 MS CHESTERS: To move: That this House: (1) notes the significant natural disasters that have taken place during the summer of 2025-26, including major flooding in Queensland and fires across Victoria; (2) expresses its condolences to the Australians who have lost their lives during these events; (3) offers its sympathy to Australians who have lost property or livestock as a result of these events; and (4) thanks emergency service personnel and first responders for their work in keeping Australians safe. (Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 30 minutes.”
“7 MR VIOLI: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) Saturday, 7 February 2026, marks the 17th anniversary of the tragic 2009 Black Saturday bushfires; and (b) the recent and ongoing bushfires across Victoria have devastated the state, including the heartbreaking loss of one life, the destruction of homes, farmland, livestock and agricultural livelihoods; and (2) acknowledges the bravery and tireless dedication of local Country Fire Authority crews, emergency services and volunteers who continue to work under extreme conditions to defend Victorian lives and property, including those who met the call and travelled long distances to help support fire-threatened communities. (Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 20 minutes.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Fernando 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.”
“Notices — continued 6 MS FERNANDO: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges that the Government inherited the most severe skill shortages in half a century, after a decade of neglect and an absence of any national skills agreement; (2) recognises the Government for securing the landmark five-year National Skills Agreement, giving Australians easier access to training no matter where they live; (3) emphasises that the agreement resets how Australia plans, funds and delivers vocational education and training, backed by $12.6 billion over five years, including $3.7 billion in additional funding to strengthen the skills system; (4) observes that the Government's training reform and investment is delivering real outcomes, with national skills shortages easing over three consecutive years, and occupations in shortage falling from 36 per cent in 2023, to 33 per cent in 2024, and 29 per cent in 2025; and (5) commends the Government's efforts to support Australians to upskill and reskill so more Australians get qualified for well-paid jobs in the sectors that employers and industries need including housing, care and support services, clean energy and digital capability.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 10 minutes. Speech time limits All Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“Items for Federation Chamber (4.45 pm to 7.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Orders of the day IMMIGRATION: Resumption of debate on the motion of Ms Steggall—That this House: (1) notes that: (a) immigration has been, and continues to be, a fundamental contributor to Australia's economic strength, social fabric, and national resilience; and (b) migrants play a vital role in sustaining small businesses across Australia, including by filling skills and labour shortages, starting new enterprises, supporting regional economies and contributing to local employment growth; and (2) calls on all Members of the House to engage in respectful, evidence-based debate on migration policy, and to reject rhetoric that inflames division or undermines the dignity and contribution of migrant communities.”
“Speech time limits Mr Hogan 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 at a later hour.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 25 minutes. Speech time limits Mr T Wilson 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. 5 MR HOGAN: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges: (a) the Order of Australia is the highest national honour awarded to Australian citizens for outstanding contributions to our country or humanity at large; and (b) community members recognised through Australia Day 2026 Local Citizen of the Year awards; and (2) congratulates all the recipients of awards on Australia Day 2026. (Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 1.30 pm.”
“4 MR T WILSON: To move: That this House: (1) condemns the Government for presiding over the insolvency of 41,749 small businesses since being elected; (2) notes that: (a) 2025 was the worst calendar year for business insolvencies since records began in 1999, with more than 14,649 businesses collapsing; and (b) this Prime Minister now has the worst record of any Prime Minister for business insolvencies with an average of 2,938 businesses going under each quarter; (3) further condemns the Government for its failure to recognise the scale of the small business crisis and its lack of urgency in responding to record insolvencies; (4) acknowledges that behind every insolvency statistic is a family, an employee and a local community bearing the cost of the Government's policy failures; and (5) calls on the Minister for Small Business to urgently review the Government's policy settings that are focused on increasing costs, complexity and uncertainty for small and family businesses.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms J Ryan 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.”
“3 MS J RYAN: To move: 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.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 15 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Spender 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 3 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“2 MS SPENDER: To move: That this House: (1) notes that the: (a) Consumer Price Index rose 3.8 per cent in the 12 months to December 2025, up from a 3.4 per cent rise in the 12 months to November 2025; (b) Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) warned last year that the Australian economy could not sustainably grow faster than 2 per cent without running into inflationary pressure; (c) RBA has downgraded Australia's medium term productivity growth forecasts to just 0.7 per cent, per year; and (d) Government undertook an economic reform roundtable with progress made on areas including nuisance tariffs and environmental approvals; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) introduce stronger impact assessments, scrutiny and executive accountability for identifying and discontinuing costly and ineffective regulation; (b) rein-in Government spending, reinstate fiscal rules, reform the Charter of Budget Honesty and make ministers and departments more accountable for blowouts in budget measures; (c) identify how technology and artificial intelligence can support better provision of public services and government effectiveness; and (d) recalibrate Australia's patchwork of climate and industry policies to a framework that transitions the economy at the lowest cost.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 50 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Ng 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 10 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 MR NG: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the human rights situation in Iran remains of grave concern, including reports of the Iranian regime engaging in repression, violence against protestors, arbitrary arrests and communications blackouts; (b) many members of the Iranian Australian community are deeply distressed by the actions of the Iranian regime; and (c) the Australian Government condemns the actions of the Iranian regime and affirms Australia's support for the people of Iran in their struggle for freedom, democracy and human rights; (2) recognises that: (a) the Australian Government has taken strong action to hold those responsible for human rights abuses in Iran to account, including targeted sanctions on more than 200 Iranian individuals and entities and more than 100 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) linked individuals and entities, as well as listing the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism; (b) the Australian Government's most recent sanctions target senior officials and entities linked to the IRGC complicit in oppressing the Iranian people, violently suppressing domestic protests, and threatening lives both inside and outside Iran; and (c) Australia has taken significant diplomatic steps, including: (i) the expulsion of the Iranian Ambassador; and (ii) leadership in international efforts to hold Iran accountable through the United Nations; and (3) affirms its: (a) solidarity with the people of Iran; and (b) ongoing commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights and democratic freedoms.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 12 noon. Speech time limits Mr Ted O'Brien 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.”
“Speech time limits Ms Steggall 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 1 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue at a later hour. 5 MR TED O'BRIEN: To move: That this House: (1) condemns the Treasurer for refusing to take responsibility for the Government's out-of-control spending, which is fuelling inflation and interest rates; (2) notes the: (a) Treasurer's own budget papers show he has added $50 billion of new discretionary spending in the current financial year alone; and (b) average mortgage holder is already paying around $21,000 a year more in interest than under the previous Government and that burden could rise even further; and (3) calls on the Treasurer to adopt measurable budget rules to bring discipline back to the management of our nation's finances.”
“4 MS STEGGALL: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) immigration has been, and continues to be, a fundamental contributor to Australia's economic strength, social fabric, and national resilience; and (b) migrants play a vital role in sustaining small businesses across Australia, including by filling skills and labour shortages, starting new enterprises, supporting regional economies and contributing to local employment growth; and (2) calls on all Members of the House to engage in respectful, evidence-based debate on migration policy, and to reject rhetoric that inflames division or undermines the dignity and contribution of migrant communities. (Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 5 minutes.”
“(Notice given 3 February 2026.) Time allotted 50 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Templeman 5 minutes Other Members 5 minutes [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 10 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“3 MS TEMPLEMAN: To move: That this House: (1) notes: (a) that on 1 January 2026: (i) the pharmaceutical benefits scheme co-payment for general patients was reduced to $25, the lowest price since 2004; (ii) 1800 Medicare was launched, giving Australians access to free 24 hours a day, seven days a week quality health advice over the phone; and (iii) Medicare Mental Health Check-In commenced, providing a new free digital mental health service offering self-help tools; and (b) the Government's record investment in bulk billing which has resulted in: (i) more than 3,300 fully bulk billing general practitioner practices across Australia, with almost 1,250 of these practices previously mixed billing; and (ii) rising bulk billing rates and a stronger Medicare; and (2) acknowledges that only this Government can be trusted to strengthen Medicare.”
“[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins] PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MR CONAGHAN: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the Flags Act 1953 , and for related purposes. ( Flags Amendment (Protection of Australian National Flags) Bill 2026 ) (Notice given 3 February 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 MS SHARKIE: To present a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 1995 , and for related purposes. ( Criminal Code Amendment (Flag Protection) Bill 2026 ) (Notice given 3 February 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.”
“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, 3 February 2026, and determined the order of precedence and times on Monday, 9 February 2026, as follows: Items for House of Representatives Chamber (10.10 am to 12 noon) COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION BUSINESS Presentation and statements 1 Standing Committee on Economics Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2024 The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made all statements to conclude by 10.20 am. Speech time limits Mr Husic 5 minutes. Other Members 5 minutes.”
“I present report No. 6 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 9 February 2026. The report will be printed in the Hansard for today, and the committee's determination 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, 3 February 2026. 2.”
“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 failure of the Government to curb its reckless spending, now at the highest levels in 40 years outside of recession and making Australian mortgages more expensive. 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—”
“Before I call the honourable member for Warringah, I'll just welcome a few guests to our parliament today. I'm pleased to advise that the Hon. Reece Whitby MLA, Minister for Police; Road Safety; Tourism; Great Southern, is accompanied by the Commissioner of the WA Police Force, Col Blanch. It's good to see Queenslanders in the gallery today: from the Queensland Legislative Assembly, Mr Mark Boothman MP, Dr Christian Rowan MP and Mr Glen Kelly MP. I'm also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are representatives from Air T, who are visiting Australia from the United States following the acquisition of Rex Airlines.”
“I inform the House of the death on 23 December 2025 of Dr Katrina Jane Allen, a member of this House for the division of Higgins from 2019 to 2022. As a mark of respect to the memory of Katie Allen, I invite all present to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— I thank the House.”
“I have to report to the House that, on 9 and 16 December 2025, I received advice from the Chief Opposition Whip and Chief Government Whip nominating changes in the membership of certain committees. In accordance with standing order 229(b), as the House was not expected to sit for several weeks, the appointments became effective on those dates. I now call the Leader of the House to move a motion to resolve the membership of the committees.”