Milton Dick
Oxley · SPK · Australia
“The period from when the 44th Parliament was prorogued on 9 May 2016 to the commencement of the 45th Parliament on 30 August 2016 is not included in the response period. The period from when the 45th Parliament was prorogued on 11 April 2019 to the commencement of the 46th Parliament on 2 July 2019 is not included in the response period.”
“Government responses received during the period are included in the schedule and the report it relates to is then removed from subsequent schedules. The timeframe for government responses to committee reports in this schedule is determined by the resolution adopted by the House on 29 September 2010.”
“However, the current intent of this schedule is to provide an update to the House solely on the status of government responses to committee reports containing recommendations to government.”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are students from Barker College who are visiting as part of a work experience trip, as guests of the member for Berowra.”
“For the information of honourable members, I present a schedule of the status of government responses to committee reports as of 30 June 2026. The schedule will be incorporated in Hansard .”
“In the case of joint committees, the date shown is the date of first presentation to either the House or the Senate or to the President or Speaker (if presented earlier out of session). Reports published when the House (or Houses) are not sitting are tabled at a later date.”
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“I inform the House that, due to the recent party changes, certain members are no longer members of certain committees. As the list is a lengthy one, I do not propose to read it to the House. Details will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings .”
“We stand together in solidarity with Australia's Jewish community, we mourn the 15 innocent lives lost and we acknowledge those who will carry the weight of grief and trauma for the rest of their lives. May we honour them not only with our words today but with our actions in the days and years ahead.”
“Before we commence, I would like to take a moment to say a few words. I acknowledge members have returned to Canberra under circumstances that are both tragic and deeply confronting. The horrific events of 14 December 2025 shook this parliament and our nation to its very core. To the families, loved ones and community leaders, and to all of those directly affected, who are with us in the galleries today, it is a solemn honour to have you here. I recognise also members of the diplomatic corps who are joining us today. Your presence in the people's House at such a painful time humbles us and reminds us why we are all here, and of the responsibility we carry.”
“I have received a letter from the honourable member for Farrer proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The failure of the Prime Minister to fulfil his promise to all Australians to reduce their power bills by $275 and the failure of the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, who is working part time, to deliver affordable energy for Australian households and businesses. 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 present a corrigendum to the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 45 of 2024-25, entitled Fraud and corruption control arrangements in C reative Australia : Creative Australia . Document made a parliamentary paper.”
“I also want to thank the Chief Government Whip, the Chief Opposition Whip and the National Party's Whip. Leader of the Opposition, I definitely see them, and I definitely hear them. Finally, my thanks to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Nationals, the Leader of the House, the Manager of Opposition Business and, of course, the crossbench, who play an important role in this chamber. It's been a massive year for all of us. I hope you each find some time to rest and recharge with your family and friends, and I look forward to seeing you again in the new year for another huge year. Merry Christmas!”
“To the Parliamentary Budget Office, led by Sam Reinhardt, and the Department of Parliamentary Services, led by Jaala Hinchcliffe: thank you to your teams for the support that you give to so many. To my colleagues and fellow members: to be chosen by you for this role and to sit in this seat again is a profound honour and deeply humbling. Thank you for another year of commitment and contribution, and, most importantly, thank you for the respect and kindness you've shown me. To all the occupants of the Speaker's chair, and especially the Deputy Speaker, the member for Newcastle and the member for Longman, who is the second Deputy Speaker: thank you for helping to maintain order in the House. I greatly appreciate your friendship, wise counsel and support.”
“A thank you to the parliamentary attendants, Hansard, Broadcasting teams, Committee, the Table Office, the Serjeant-at-Arms—all of your work does not go unnoticed by the members in this place. I also want to take a moment to acknowledge Louise Milligan, a long-serving and highly respected member of staff who passed away just last week on 20 November following a long illness. Louise began her career with the Department of the House of Representatives on 14 November 2011 and dedicated 14 years to parliamentary service. Like so many people, she has made an invaluable contribution to the Committee Office as both a researcher and senior researcher. She was greatly valued by all those who worked with her. On behalf of the House, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Louise's family, friends and colleagues.”
“Before we conclude the parliamentary year, I too want to take a quick moment to formally acknowledge and thank some of the people who've been essential to our parliament this year. First and foremost, I want to thank and recognise the Clerk of the House, Claressa Surtees. I want to thank Claressa for her expertise and the guidance she provides to me and all members, alongside Deputy Clerk Peter Banson, through the department. Your support is invaluable. As the Prime Minister said, we welcomed 32 new members to the House this year, which was a huge amount of work in itself. So I give thanks to the work of the Department of the House of Representatives for the incredible support to all the new members as they settled into their important new roles.”
“I've just got a little bit of work to do, Members, before we leave. Before I call the Leader of the House and the Prime Minister and do the Leader of the Opposition—for all of us to do the end-of-year comments—I just want to inform the House that present in the press gallery today is Steve Quick, who's retiring after almost four decades in the federal press gallery, remarkably working for the same company, Channel 7, for his entire career. Steve began his career as a camo in 1988 at Old Parliament House, working his way up to eventually run the Channel 7 bureau at Parliament House alongside his colleague Mark Riley. I understand that Steve is highly respected by his colleagues in the press gallery, and will be greatly missed.”
“I am pleased to inform the House that in the northern gallery today are representatives of the Movember National Youth Action Council, who are here to raise awareness of the importance of youth member-led mental health initiatives. Welcome to our friends from Movember. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“The question is that the motion moved by the honourable Prime Minister be agreed to. As a mark of respect, I ask all honourable members to signify their approval by rising in their places. Question agreed to, honourable members standing in their places. I thank the House.”
“On behalf of all members, I extend a very warm welcome. I note that former member for Parramatta, Ms Julie Owens, is present in the gallery today as well. Also here in the gallery is the Mayor of the City of Casey, Councillor Stefan Koomen. On behalf of all members, welcome to question time. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are former members and senators, here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of being elected to the 30th Parliament of Australia. There are too many to name, but I would like to recognise them for their service in the old parliament. I had the privilege of meeting the Hon. Philip Ruddock on the way in when he joined them today. I extend a very warm welcome to you all. I'm also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are the Lord Mayor of the City of Hobart, Councillor Anna Reynolds, and the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Perth, Councillor David Goncalves. Also present are participants in the Stephen FitzGerald Scholars Program, hosted by the ANU Australian Studies Institute and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.”
“I have received a letter from the honourable member for Indi proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The need for the Government to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme to allied health and medical students. I call upon 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—”
“Also present in the gallery today are leaders from around Australia participating in the Australian Olympic Change-Maker National Summit. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I would like to welcome some people to the chamber. Present in the gallery today are the winners of the 2025 Department of the House of Representatives My First Speech Competition. I would like to welcome Akeelah from the electorate of Durack, Olivia from the electorate of Isaac and Jamison from the electorate of Chifley, who won this year's competition, and their families. I am also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is His Excellency Mr Nabil Habashi, the deputy minister of foreign affairs in Egypt, who is visiting Australia to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Egypt. I would also like to acknowledge His Excellency Mr Hani Mohamed Nagi Abdelhamid, the Ambassador of Egypt to Australia.”
“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 and its Minister to deliver affordable energy for Australian households and businesses. 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 advised that Hon. Sam O'Connor, the Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works and the Minister for Youth is in the gallery as the guest of the member for McPherson. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I am pleased to inform the House that, present in the gallery toady, are Ms Jodie Hanns, the member for Collie-Preston in the Parliament of Western Australia, and also a delegation of women leaders from the Australian Greek community. Accompanied by the delegation is His Excellency Stavros Venizelos, the Ambassador of Greece to Australia. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that joining us today on the floor of the parliament is the Hon. Bronwyn Bishop, AO, the 29th Speaker of the House of Representatives. A very warm welcome to you, Mrs Bishop. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“Order! I'll just bring a little bit of order and decorum back to the House, because I would like to inform the House that present in the gallery is Mr Marco Primorac, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance for the Republic of Croatia. I would like to acknowledge a great friend of the parliament, Her Excellency Betty Pavlich, the Republic of Croatia Ambassador to Australia. Welcome to you both. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I'm pleased to acknowledge and welcome a few guests to the parliament today. In the gallery today are representatives of Netball Australia as well as current members of the Australian netball team, the Diamonds. We also have a delegation from the Country to Canberra 2025 Leadership Competition, which aims to empower young rural women. I'm also advised that Dr Jim Turnour, the former member for Leichhardt; and Dr Kay Patterson AO, former senator for Victoria and minister, are with us today in the gallery. I welcome you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a delegation from Vietnam led by His Excellency Mr Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam. Accompanying the delegation is His Excellency Mr Pham Hung Tam, the Vietnamese ambassador to Australia. On behalf of all members of the delegation, welcome to question time.”
“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 need for transparency and accountability in the Government's failed Administration of the CFMEU and the consequences for housing affordability. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
“I'm pleased to inform the House that we've just been joined in the gallery by the Australian AusPol 37th delegation from the United States of America. On behalf of the House, a very warm welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“Before I call the honourable member for Kooyong, I acknowledge and welcome a few people to parliament. Sitting in the distinguished visitors gallery today is the Hon. Liam Bignell, the Speaker of the House of Assembly in South Australia. I see former minister the Hon. Mark Arbib, the Chief Executive of the Australian Olympic Committee, in the gallery. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is Mr Gary Ramage—Rammo, as he is affectionately known in the federal press gallery. He is retiring after 19 years as a photographer here at Parliament House and 34 years as one of Australia's leading photojournalists. I understand that Rammo is relocating to Perth to support his two younger sisters with cancer. On behalf of all members, I thank you for your service and wish you and your sisters strength and courage.”
“I've received a message from the Senate informing that Senator Thorpe has been appointed a participating member of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters for the purpose of the committee's inquiry into the 2025 election, that Senator Thorpe has been appointed a participating member of the Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme, that Senator Brockman has been discharged from the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties and that Senator Collins has been appointed a member of that committee.”
“I have received a letter from the honourable member for Page proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: This Government's betrayal of regional Australia is hurting family budgets and businesses. 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 member for Bass, I'd like to welcome a parliamentary delegation from the Pacific family, Tuvalu, who have just joined us, led by the Speaker, the Hon. Sir Iakoba Italeli, together with honourable members of the Tuvalu parliament. I'd like to acknowledge the High Commissioner, His Excellency Samuelu Laloniu. A very warm welcome to Parliament House. And thank you for my peace necklace—I hope it works! Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“Before I call the member for Bradfield, I've got a few people I need to acknowledge. I'll break them up into a couple of groups today. First, I'd like to acknowledge Ms Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus. We have a group from the Canberra Fellowships Program visiting from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines; Dr Tanzil Rahman, a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory; the Hon. Paul Scully, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces in New South Wales; and also the executive and committee members of the Isolated Children's Parents' Association of Australia, which works to improve the educational opportunities and outcomes of geographically isolated children. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
“( Notice given 3 November 2025. ) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 7.30 pm. Speech time limits Mr Repacholi 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. THE HON D. M. DICK MP Speaker of the House of Representatives 5 November 2025”
“9 MR REPACHOLI: To move—That this House: (1) recognises that men's mental health remains one of the most pressing and under-discussed health challenges in Australia; (2) notes that every day, an average of seven Australian men take their own lives, lives that could have been saved with earlier support and connection; (3) acknowledges the ongoing stigma that too often stops men from reaching out for help when they are struggling; (4) calls on all levels of government, business, and community leaders to continue promoting awareness campaigns, education, and workplace initiatives that make it clear: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness; (5) encourages men everywhere to check in on their mates, their workmates, and themselves and to make use of the great services available; and (6) affirms that mental health is not just an individual issue but a community one, and that when men are supported to speak up and seek help, families and communities right across Australia are stronger for it.”
“Speech time limits Ms Coker 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.”
“Notices—continued 8 MS COKER: To move—That this House: (1) acknowledges with deep concern the ongoing persecution and discrimination faced by the Hazara people and other ethnic religious minorities under the Taliban; (2) calls for the protection of all minorities in Afghanistan, as well and women and girls, noting no part of Afghanistan or Afghan society has been immune from violence or persecution; and (3) recognises the valuable contributions of Hazara Australians to the cultural, social and civic life of our nation, and acknowledges that these contributions extend well beyond their own community. ( Notice given 28 October 2025. ) Time allotted 20 minutes.”
“( Notice given 4 November 2025. ) 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.”
“GP OUT OF POCKET COSTS: Resumption of debate on the motion of Mr Pike—That this House notes that: (1) families across Australia are paying the price for the Government's broken promises on Medicare, with out of pocket general practitioner (GP) costs now almost $50 on average; (2) the former Government left office with bulk billing rates at almost 90 per cent and lower GP out of pocket costs; (3) the Prime Minister has broken his promise that Australians would only need their Medicare card, not their credit card, with costs continuing to rise and bulk billing continuing to plummet in 32 electoral divisions; (4) only 13 per cent of metropolitan clinics have signed up to the Government's bulk billing program, with local GP practices struggling under the Government's rising cost of doing business crisis, including skyrocketing energy bills and rent; (5) the Government is using Medicare as a political football while ignoring the real pressures facing patients and GPs, leaving families in Australia saying it has never been harder or more expensive to see a doctor.”
“( Notice given 3 November 2025. ) Time allotted 20 minutes. Speech time limits All Members 5 minutes each. [Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins] The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.”
“Orders of the day VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: Resumption of debate on the motion of Ms Claydon—That this House: (1) notes that: (a) 25 November 2025 marks the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, beginning 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence; (b) in Australia, it has been publicly reported that approximately 40 women have been killed by acts of violence so far this year; (c) one in three Australian women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence perpetrated by a man since the age of 15; (d) violence against women and girls impacts everyone, of all genders, ages, ethnicities, religions and socio-economic backgrounds, it does not discriminate and is almost always committed by men; and (e) there is no excuse for violence against women and girls; (2) commends the work that the Government has done so far in taking immediate and practical steps to support women and children to escape violence through significant investments; and (3) recognises that there is still much more work to be done to prevent violence against women and children and create lasting change, which demands a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to prevention, early intervention, response, recovery and healing, alongside strengthening the justice system and addressing issues like financial abuse and online safety.”
“( Notice given 4 November 2025. ) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Mr Birrell 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.”
“7 MR BIRRELL: To move—That this House: (1) notes the failure of the Government to deliver adequate aged care beds, with only 802 new residential aged care beds despite an annual need for more than 10,000 new beds; (2) condemns the Government for forcing older Australians to remain in hospital beds with no medical need, leaving them 'effectively homeless' due to a severe shortage of aged care placements, at the expense of other patients needing urgent care; (3) acknowledges the serious warnings from state health ministers, including from New South Wales and South Australian ministers, that this failure is blocking hospital beds, contributing to bed block in emergency departments, cancelled surgeries, and gridlock across public hospital systems; and (4) further notes that the Government claims to be investing in aged care but the current approach is clearly failing older Australians, hospital staff and patients, and demonstrates yet another example of the Government announcing big promises without delivering the necessary outcomes.”
“( Notice given 29 October 2025. ) Time allotted 30 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Jordan-Baird 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.”
“Items for Federation Chamber (4.45 pm to 7.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices—continued 6 MS JORDAN-BAIRD: To move—That this House: (1) notes that the reforms to the low-income superannuation tax offset (LISTO) the Treasurer announced on 13 October 2025 will: (a) increase the LISTO by $310 to $810; and (b) raise the eligibility threshold from $37,000 to $45,000; (2) acknowledges that these reforms will deliver a more secure retirement for 1.3 million Australians, of which around 60 per cent are women, with the total number of Australians eligible for LISTO increasing to 3.1 million; (3) takes note of the legislation currently before the Parliament that ensures superannuation is paid on time to help more Australians get the secure retirement they need and deserve; and (4) further acknowledges that only the current Government will protect Australians' superannuation because of our commitment for Australians to earn more, keep more of what they earn, and to retire with more as well.”
“( Notice given 28 October 2025. ) Time allotted remaining private Members' business time prior to 1.30 pm. Speech time limits Dr Webster 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 DR WEBSTER: To move—That this House: (1) notes that: (a) under the Government two regional airlines have collapsed and the domestic aviation sector has become more concentrated with just two airline groups representing 98.3 per cent of the market; (b) major airlines have centralised activities, withdrawing staff, service provision and investment from the regions, closing bases and maintenance facilities in Mildura, Tamworth, Hobart and Canberra; (c) the Government has committed up to $160 million to extend the Regional Express airline in administration but remains unable to guarantee regional services or affordability, nor whether regional creditors will be paid; (d) programs to support regional airlines investing in capital upgrades and security screening services have been withdrawn; and (e) the Government has botched the transition of air services for Australia's island territories; and (2) calls upon the Government to ensure regional Australians retain access to competitive, affordable, sustainable and safe aviation services.”
“( Notice given 4 November 2025. ) Time allotted 40 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Clutterham 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.”
“4 MS CLUTTERHAM: To move—That this House: (1) commends the Government for delivering on its commitment to cut student debt by 20 per cent for: (a) apprenticeship support loans; (b) the Higher Education Loan Program; (c) student start-up loans; (d) vocational education and training student loans; and (e) the student financial supplement schemes; (2) recognises that this will help more than 3 million Australians, whose student debt balances backdated to 1 June 2025 will begin to be reduced this month as the Australian Taxation Office implements the change; (3) acknowledges that this will reduce the average student debt of $27,600 by $5,520, and when combined with the Government's 2024 changes to indexation, will cut approximately $20 billion in debt; (4) welcomes the Government's changes to make student loan repayments fairer by: (a) replacing the current repayment system with a new marginal repayment system; and (b) raising the minimum income threshold for repayments from $54,435 in 2024-25 to $67,000 in 2025-26; (5) acknowledges that reducing the debt burden for Australian graduates will help them build a better future for themselves and their families; and (6) further commends the Government for: (a) taking action on issues of intergenerational fairness; (b) building a better and fairer education system; and (c) supporting Australians with cost of living measures.”
“( Notice given 4 November 2025. ) Time allotted 15 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Watson-Brown 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.”
“3 MS WATSON-BROWN: To move—That this House: (1) notes that: (a) the Queensland State Government has not meaningfully engaged with the people of Brisbane, or with urban planning and architecture experts, on its plans for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games; (b) urban planning and architecture experts are calling for an independent oversight committee and panel of architects and planners to help set a cohesive and coordinated framework and list of goals, as well as the establishment of a master plan; and (c) the Brisbane 2032 Olympics Games are an opportunity to leave a lasting and positive impact for the regular people of Brisbane, not just deliver profits for property developers; and (2) calls on the Commonwealth Government to work with the Queensland State Government and Brisbane City Council to: (a) ensure genuinely affordable and public housing is delivered as part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics legacy; (b) undertake a review of the entire Brisbane public transport network; and (c) meaningfully engage with the people of Brisbane and with urban planning and architecture experts for the construction of a master plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.”
“2 MS BYRNES: To move—That this House notes that: (1) October was Mental Health Month, and the Government is delivering more mental health services in the heart of communities; and (2) as part of the Government's plan to strengthen Medicare, the Government is building a national network of mental health support services across the lifespan, with more: (a) Perinatal Mental Health Centres for new and expectant parents; (b) Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs for children and families; (c) headspace services for young people; and (d) Medicare Mental Health Centres for adults. ( Notice given 29 October 2025. ) Time allotted 30 minutes. Speech time limits Ms Byrnes 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.”