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.”
Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗
“Government responses received during the period are included in the schedule and the report it relates to is then removed from subsequent schedules. The timeframe for government responses to committee reports in this schedule is determined by the resolution adopted by the House on 29 September 2010.”
Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗
“However, the current intent of this schedule is to provide an update to the House solely on the status of government responses to committee reports containing recommendations to government.”
Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are students from Barker College who are visiting as part of a work experience trip, as guests of the member for Berowra.”
Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗
“For the information of honourable members, I present a schedule of the status of government responses to committee reports as of 30 June 2026. The schedule will be incorporated in Hansard .”
Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗
“In the case of joint committees, the date shown is the date of first presentation to either the House or the Senate or to the President or Speaker (if presented earlier out of session). Reports published when the House (or Houses) are not sitting are tabled at a later date.”
Australian House of Representatives2 July 2026Source ↗
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“I inform the House of the death on 13 August 2025 of Stanley James Collard OAM, a former senator. Stan Collard represented the state of Queensland from 1975 to 1987. As a mark of respect to the memory of Stan Collard, I invite all present to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— I thank the House.”
Australian House of Representatives27 October 2025Source ↗
“I've received a letter from the honourable the Leader of the Nationals and I've also received a letter from the honourable member for Hunter proposing that definite matters of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion. As required by standing order 46, I get to choose the matter which is, in my opinion, the most urgent and important. Today, that is the one proposed by the honourable the Leader of the Nationals, namely: This Government devastating industries and manufacturing across Australia. I therefore call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives9 October 2025Source ↗
“Before I call the member for Mayo, I am pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a Canberra fellowships delegation from Sri Lanka. On behalf of all members, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and to the House of Representatives. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives9 October 2025Source ↗
“I'm pleased to inform the House that on the floor of the parliament today is the Hon. Rajnath Singh, the defence minister of India, who is accompanied by His Excellency Mr Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India to Australia, and a distinguished delegation. Welcome to you both.”
Australian House of Representatives9 October 2025Source ↗
“On behalf of the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Administration I present the committee's report No. 33, Annual report 2024-25 . Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e).”
Australian House of Representatives9 October 2025Source ↗
“I have received letters from the honourable member for Macquarie and the honourable member for Lindsay proposing that definite matters of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion today. As required under standing order 46(d), if more than one matter is required for the same day, the Speaker shall select the matter to be read that day. It is my opinion that the one that is more urgent and important is the one prepared by the honourable member for Lindsay, namely: The Government's tragic failure to ensure the oversight of the vital triple zero ecosystem. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives8 October 2025Source ↗
“I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 3 of 2025-26 entitled Implementation of procurement reforms: Digital Transformation Agency and Department of Finance: Digital Transformation Agency; Department of Finance . Document made a parliamentary paper.”
Australian House of Representatives8 October 2025Source ↗
“I'm pleased to advise the House that in the gallery today are participants in the University of Canberra's Pathway to Politics for Women program, whom I had the privilege of meeting before question time. Also in the gallery is a delegation of GPs who are at Parliament House to launch the General practice: health o f t he n ation report. Welcome to you all.”
Australian House of Representatives8 October 2025Source ↗
“I have received a letter from the honourable member for Berowra proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks and the resultant increase in antisemitism in Australia. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives7 October 2025Source ↗
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are representatives and leaders of the Zaghawa Union in Australia, as guests of the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and also the Rt Hon. Lord Herbert of South Downs, member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives7 October 2025Source ↗
“I inform the House of the death, on 18 September 2025, of James Henry Snow, a member of this House for the division of Eden-Monaro from 1983 to 1996. As a mark of respect for the memory of Jim Snow, I invite all present to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— I thank the House.”
Australian House of Representatives7 October 2025Source ↗
“In accordance with the resolution agreed to earlier, the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026 and related appropriation bills stand referred to the Federation Chamber, and further consideration of this bill is made an order of the day for a later hour.”
Australian House of Representatives7 October 2025Source ↗
“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: The government's failure to govern for all Australians. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives4 September 2025Source ↗
“Before I call the honourable member for Leichhardt, I am pleased to inform the House that we welcome a guest of the Minister for Education, a representative of the Australian Schools Plus, a national non-profit organisation dedicated to closing the education gap. Also in the Special Business gallery is Mr Barry Robson, who has served as president of the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia for more than 20 years, and is retiring. We also welcome students from Kingswood College in Melbourne, and year 11 students from Monaro High School in the member for Eden-Monaro's electorate.”
Australian House of Representatives4 September 2025Source ↗
“On behalf of all members of the House from across the chamber, I too would like to pay tribute to Commissioner Kershaw for his service to the House of Representatives, to the parliament and to the nation. I'd also like to add that the member for Hinkler also served as Queensland Police Service, and the member for La Trobe.”
Australian House of Representatives4 September 2025Source ↗
“I have received a letter from the honourable member for Curtin proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The need for broad tax reform to address growing intergenerational unfairness. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives3 September 2025Source ↗
“I present the Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 2 of 2025-26 entitled Effectiveness of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission's regulatory functions: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission . Document made a parliamentary paper.”
Australian House of Representatives3 September 2025Source ↗
“I am pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a delegation from the parliament of Kiribati's Public Account Committee, led by the Hon. Tarakabu Martin Tofinga. I also have a 'bienvenue' to the Senate delegation from the France-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group, and welcome members of the Fairley Leadership Program from the Goulburn and Murray valleys in the electorate of Nicholls. Welcome to you all.”
Australian House of Representatives3 September 2025Source ↗
“I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are members of the Afghanistan women's cricket team, who are here today for World Vision Australia's 1000 Voices for 1000 Girls campaign; representatives of Suicide Prevention Australia, who are here for the World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September; the mayor of Fremantle, Councillor Hannah Fitzhardinge; Mr Matt Niikkula, the shire president of Exmouth; and Natalie Moir from Kalbarri, in the mighty electorate of Durack. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives3 September 2025Source ↗
“I'm pleased to inform the House that, in the gallery today, is a delegation of members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, led by Ms Ji-hye Park. Welcome to parliament. Also in the gallery today are members of the Let Them Be Kids campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the potentially harmful impacts of social media on children, as guests of the Prime Minister. I also see the Mayor of South Gippsland Shire, Councillor John Schelling, here as a guest of the member for Monash. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives2 September 2025Source ↗
“I'm very pleased to advise that sitting in the distinguished visitors gallery is the Speaker of the Queensland parliament, my friend the Hon. Pat Weir, associated with his delegation from the Queensland parliament of Ray Stevens, Linus Power, Andrew Powell, Mick de Brenni, Mark Ryan and Christian Rowan. Welcome to all the Queenslanders. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives2 September 2025Source ↗
“Before I call the member for Grey, I'll acknowledge a few guests in the gallery today. I'm pleased to acknowledge delegates from the Greater Whitsunday in the electorate of Dawson, including Councillor Kelly Vea Vea, Councillor Greg Williamson and Councillor Ry Collins. I'd also like to inform the House that present in the gallery is Mr Eli Sharabi, an Israeli former hostage held for 491 days, accompanied by the ambassador. I also notice the Hon. Warren Entsch, former member for Leichhardt, in the gallery today with the founder and managing director of Gunggandji Aerospace, the CEO Mr Daniel Joinbee. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives1 September 2025Source ↗
“I've received a letter from the honourable the Deputy Leader of the Opposition proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The impact of the government's spending spree on Australian households. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives28 August 2025Source ↗
“Before I call the member for Curtin, I will do some acknowledgements. I would like to inform the House that, present in the gallery today, is the Hon. Bill Yan, MLA, Treasurer, Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure and Minister for Housing Construction from the Northern Territory. We also have a delegation of mayors and industry representatives from South Australia, and I'd like to inform the House that, in the gallery, there is a delegation of young leaders from across Australia and the Pacific taking part in the National Leadership Forum. Also, I note that Stuart Henry, the former member for Hasluck, is joining us today. Welcome to you all. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives28 August 2025Source ↗
“I have received a letter from the honourable member for Berowra proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The Government's continued failure to deal with antisemitism and keep Australians safe. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Pursuant to standing order 17(a), I lay on the table my warrant nominating the honourable members for Forrest, Groom, Holt and Monash to be members of the Speaker's panel to assist the chair when requested to do so by the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker and congratulate them on their appointment.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“I'm also pleased to inform the House that today we're joined by members of the Youth Steering Committee, a group of young people between 12 and 25, selected from every state and territory to give advice on government policies and programs, and also a delegation from the Northern Councils Alliance, representing the northern suburbs of Melbourne. We have mayors Councillor Elizabeth Nealy, Councillor John Dumaresq, Councillor Kristine Olaris, Councillor Helen Davidson, Councillor Jarrod Bell, Councillor John Dougall and Councillor Martin Taylor, along with staff and CEOs. Finally, we have the Rt Hon. The Lord Spellar, who currently serves as a member of the United Kingdom's House of Lords and is a great friend of Australia. Welcome to you all.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Before I call the member for Reid, I'd like to do some acknowledgements for the House. I'm very pleased to inform the House that present in the Special Visitors Gallery today, in the front row of the gallery, are members of the Vietnamese Community in Australia, led by Dr Peter Thang Ha, the president of the Vietnamese Community in Australia New South Wales chapter, and my friends from Queensland Ms Mai Nguyen, the president of the Australian Vietnamese Women's Association, and Mr Bac Lam, representing the Queensland chapter of the Vietnamese Community in Australia. They are all here for a very special event tonight, in recognition of 50 years of Vietnamese settlement in Australia. Welcome to you all.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“10 MS SPENDER: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) one in four women and one in 14 men have experienced violence by an intimate partner since the age of 15 as of 2024; (b) 37 women were killed by a current or former intimate partner in 2024 according to the Status for Women Report Card; (c) the Report of the Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches, Unlocking the Prevention Potential: accelerating action to end family, domestic and sexual violence provided the Government with 21 recommendations which have not yet all been responded to; and (d) the Government has made some meaningful commitments including a $4.7 billion investment into a range of preventative measures and support services; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) urgently respond to all recommendations put forward by the Rapid Review; and (b) expand the eligibility requirements of the Family Violence Crisis Payment to allow for victim-survivors to receive the support they need.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“9 MR GEORGANAS: To move: That this House: (1) notes that 24 August 2025 marks three and a half years since Russia's illegal, immoral and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine; (2) reaffirms Australia's continued support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity; (3) condemns Russia's: (a) attacks on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity since Ukraine gained independence in 1991; (b) backing of separatist militias in the Donbas; (c) illegal attempted annexation of Crimea; and (d) full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as its interference in Ukraine's domestic politics; (4) supports: (a) the Government's: (i) efforts since the full-scale invasion to provide military, humanitarian, energy, reconstruction and recovery assistance to Ukraine; and (ii) measures that impose costs on Russia for its violations of international law, including trade sanctions and targeted financial sanctions; and (b) Australia's continued calls on Russia to fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law and end its illegal invasion of Ukraine; and (5) endorses the Government's commitment to continue to support a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“8 MS MASCARENHAS: To move: That this House: (1) commends the Government for its $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative that will give Australian businesses access to capital grants and production incentives through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA); (2) recognises: (a) that this latest piece of the Future Made in Australia represents a commitment to the growth of our national battery manufacturing industry which is essential to our future energy independence, affordability and our sovereign capabilities; (b) that batteries are essential to all aspects of modem life both in Australia and abroad, and that securing jobs in this growing sector is a race with global competition; and (c) the urgent need to progress Australian industry up the manufacturing value chain to lock in our place in the global energy economy and make the most of our comparative advantages in resources and renewables; (3) further commends: (a) the Government for its commitment to consultation in designing this scheme alongside ARENA, with stakeholders in industry for maximum impact; and (b) Australian industry and researchers for driving the move towards a clean energy future even before they had a partner in Canberra; and (4) calls on the Opposition to: (a) support the Government's commitment to local manufacturing and securing the Australian jobs of the future; and (b) cease its attempts to distract from and derail the global push to reduce emissions as it is out of step with the national interest and decreases certainty for businesses.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Items for Federation Chamber (4.45 pm to 7.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices — continued 6 DR WEBSTER: To move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) regional Australians are subject to ongoing and significant challenges with access to reliable telecommunications coverage, despite many years of government investment and the fast pace of technological advance; (b) regional connectivity is essential to modern life, for business and work, farm productivity, education, healthcare and social connection; (c) many areas of poor mobile phone coverage remain across our regions, and regional Australians face ongoing impediments to their internet and landline voice service access, quality and reliability; (d) the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) provides three-yearly investigations into the state and needs of telecommunications in regional, rural and remote Australia, as mandated by Part 9B of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 ; (e) the first legislated review with a focus on the regions was in 2000; (f) section 158Q(6) of the Act states that: 'if a report sets out one or more recommendations to the Commonwealth Government: (a) as soon as practicable after receiving the report, the Minister must cause to be prepared a statement setting out the Commonwealth Government's response to the recommendations; and (b) within 6 months after receiving the report, the Minister must cause copies of the statement to be tabled in each House of the Parliament'; and (g) the Government is yet to meet the legislated requirements of the Act in respect of the 2024 RTIRC report which was tabled in December 2024; and (2) calls upon the Minister to respond to and table said response to the recommendations of the 2024 RTIRC report forthwith, in accordance with the requirements of the Act.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Notices — continued 5 MR LEESER: To move: That this House: (1) recognises the 80th anniversary of B'nai B'rith in Australia, an organisation whose work has strengthened not only the Australian Jewish community but the entire Australian population; (2) commends B'nai B'rithh for its leadership in promoting education, interfaith understanding, cultural expression, and the fight against antisemitism; (3) notes its range of initiatives to support the community including the Courage to Care program, youth leadership development, and its charitable trust, which have left a lasting mark on the community; and (4) acknowledges the volunteers and members of B'nai B'rith past and present, whose 80 years of service reflect our nation's values of compassion, justice, and responsibility.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Orders of the day SECURE JOBS, BETTER PAY REVIEW: Resumption of debate on the motion of Ms Byrnes—That this house: (1) acknowledges the final report of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review; (2) notes the report found the Government's workplace changes are already delivering for Australian workers, and that: (a) coverage of collective bargaining 'has increased markedly'; (b) real wages and workers' economic circumstances are improving; and (c) the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act represents a significant development aimed at improving outcomes for working women, including a reduction in the gender pay gap; (3) further notes recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that showed: (a) a record number of Australians work; (b) since May 2022, employment had risen by 8.6 per cent, a higher rate of employment growth than all major advanced economies; (c) the gender pay gap is at the lowest ever level since records began; and (d) annual real wages have now grown for seven consecutive quarters under this Government; and (4) acknowledges the Government's commitment for Australians to earn more and keep more of what they earn.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“4 MR THOMPSON: To move: That this House: (1) notes the: (a) abhorrent behaviour of protestors burning the Australian national flag at rallies throughout our country which is deplorable, disrespectful and goes against our values as a nation; (b) Australian flag is the flag members of our Australian Defence Forces wear on their shoulders and the flag that sits on the coffin of our fallen men and women; and (c) Flags Act 1953 fails to criminalise the destruction of the Australian national flag; (2) condemns the: (a) Government's failure to enact legislative power to punish those who burn the Australian national flag; and (b) Government for allowing protestors to carry and display declared terrorist flags throughout our community; and (3) calls on the Government to: (a) criminalise the desecration and/or burning of the Australian national flag; and (b) punish those supporting declared terrorists' groups.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“3 MR REPACHOLI: To move: That this House: (1) notes that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and that prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australian men, with a profound impact on men, their partners, families and communities; (2) recognises the vital role of general practitioners, nurses, specialists and allied health workers in early detection, treatment, recovery and survivorship, and acknowledges the important work of community organisations including the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and local support groups; (3) acknowledges that men in regional and rural communities, First Nations men, and men with a family history of prostate cancer face higher risks and often greater barriers to timely screening, diagnosis and care; (4) encourages men, particularly those aged 50 to 69, and younger men with additional risk factors, to talk with their general practitioner about prostate-specific antigen testing and individual risk, and to act early on symptoms or concerns; (5) commends the work underway, including by the Government, to improve access to high quality diagnosis and treatment, with initiatives such as specialist nurses, mental health supports and better follow-up care; and (6) affirms that talking about men's health saves lives and that early action gives men the best chance to live long and well.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“2 MS SHARKIE: To move: That this House: (1) recognises that: (a) on 31 March 2025, 89,597 older Australians were waiting for a Home Care Package at their approved level, 70,223 without receiving lower-level Home Care Package services; (b) many older Australians are waiting up to a year to receive a Home Care Package at their approved level; and (c) although many people are approved to receive Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) services while waiting for Home Care at their approved level, those in regional and rural areas have great difficulty accessing CHSP services due to providers' lack of capacity and poor coverage of some Aged Care Planning Regions (ACPRs); (2) acknowledges that: (a) during 2023-24, 3,383 people passed away and 7,380 people entered residential aged care while waiting for a Home Care Package at their approved level; (b) the Government's deferral of an additional 80,000 Support at Home places from the commencement of the new Aged Care Act 2024 from 1 July 2025 to the revised start date of 1 November 2025 is having a profound, adverse impact on older Australians; and (c) CHSP providers are funded under grant agreements to deliver services in ACPRs, but it is a provider's business decision whether to deliver services to specific areas within the ACPR, meaning some would-be recipients miss out; and (3) calls on the Government to urgently: (a) address systemic issues in the CHSP which see people in many regional and rural areas unable to even get on a provider's waiting list for services; and (b) commence delivery of 80,000 additional packages promised in December 2024 so that older Australians are not left waiting up to a year or more for much-needed care.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Items for Federation Chamber (11 am to 1.30 pm) PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS Notices 1 MS COFFEY: To move: That this House: (1) affirms the importance of Women's Health Week, held annually in the first week in September, as a national campaign led by Jean Hailes for Women's Health, promoting health awareness, education, and empowerment for women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Australia; (2) celebrates the 2025 theme, 'Say yes to you' which encourages women to prioritise their health, speak up, and access the care they need, values that align with the Government's commitment to equity, dignity, and universal healthcare; (3) acknowledges the systemic challenges women face in accessing timely, affordable, and appropriate healthcare, including underdiagnosed conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, cardiovascular disease, and menopause-related symptoms; (4) commends the Government for its historic investment of $793 million to strengthen Medicare and improve women's health outcomes, including: (a) new Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listings for oral contraceptives and menopause hormone therapies; (b) expanded bulk billing and Medicare rebates for long-acting reversible contraceptives and menopause health assessments; (c) the establishment of 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics, increasing the national total to 33 clinics; and (d) national trials enabling pharmacists to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections, improving access for over 250,000 concession cardholders; and (5) reaffirms this House's ongoing commitment to a fairer, stronger healthcare system that meets the needs of all Australians, especially women, through evidence-based policy, investment, and compassion.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Orders of the day — continued 2 NDIS SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS: Resumption of debate ( from 25 August 2025 ) on the motion of Mr Thompson—That this House: (1) notes: (a) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers and participants will be significantly impacted and hold grave concern regarding changes to the transport allowance arrangements that have been announced in the recent annual price review, at very short notice without consultation by the Government; and (b) the feasibility for NDIS providers and participants to make the necessary adjustments to service delivery arrangements in such a short time period is not achievable and will be at the detriment of the participant; (2) condemns the Government for failing to consult with the NDIS sector and failing to understand the needs of participants and providers; and (3) calls on the Government to: (a) defer these changes for at least three months to allow for consultation and planning around the changes to service delivery that may result from these changes; and (b) explain how it expects community-based service providers in particular to adapt to these new pricing arrangements.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“Notices — continued 3 MS BYRNES: To move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the final report of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review; (2) notes the report found the Government's workplace changes are already delivering for Australian workers, and that: (a) coverage of collective bargaining 'has increased markedly'; (b) real wages and workers' economic circumstances are improving; and (c) the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act represents a significant development aimed at improving outcomes for working women, including a reduction in the gender pay gap; (3) further notes recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that showed: (a) a record number of Australians work; (b) since May 2022, employment had risen by 8.6 per cent, a higher rate of employment growth than all major advanced economies; (c) the gender pay gap is at the lowest ever level since records began; and (d) annual real wages have now grown for seven consecutive quarters under this Government; and (4) acknowledges the Government's commitment for Australians to earn more and keep more of what they earn.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“I present report No. 2 of the Selection Committee, relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private members' business on Monday 1 September 2025. The report will be printed in the Hansard for today, and the committee's determinations will appear on tomorrow's Notice Paper . Copies of the report have been placed on the table. The report read as follows— Report relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and of private Members' business 1. The Committee met in private session on Tuesday, 26 August 2025. 2.”
Australian House of Representatives27 August 2025Source ↗
“I've received a letter from the honourable member for Hume proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The importance of the AUKUS agreement and greater defence spending to Australia's security and prosperity. I call upon those honourable members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places—”
Australian House of Representatives26 August 2025Source ↗
“Ms Selena Uibo, the Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, and Anthony Marsh, Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, Mark Stoermer, CEO of the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Josh Sinclair, CEO of the Committee of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula are guests of the member for Flinders. Honourable members: Hear, hear!”
Australian House of Representatives26 August 2025Source ↗
“Before I call the member for Mayo, I have a number of acknowledgements I'll do together now for the House. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is a delegation from the Republic of Fiji led by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Biman Prasad, joined by His Excellency Mr Ajay Amrit, the High Commissioner for the Republic of Fiji. Bula vinaka. I am also pleased to inform the House that we are joined by the most honourable, the Marquess of Salisbury, former leader of the opposition in the House of Lords and parliamentary under secretary of state for defence. Also, members of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students are in the gallery today.”
Australian House of Representatives26 August 2025Source ↗
“I have received messages from the Senate informing the House that Senators Cash, Ciccone, Grogan, McDonald and Marielle Smith have been appointed members of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security and informing the House that Senators Polley and Walker have been discharged from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission and Senators Darmanin and Ghosh have been appointed members of the committee.”
Australian House of Representatives26 August 2025Source ↗
“Social Policy and Legal Affairs (Standing Committee) Administrative Review Tribunal (previously Administrative Appeals Tribunal) .Attorney-General's Department .Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission .Australian Federal Police .Australian Financial Security Authority .Australian Human Rights Commission .Australian Institute of Criminology .Australian Institute of Family Studies .Australian Institute of Health and Welfare .Australian Law Reform Commission .Australian Security Intelligence Organisation .Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) .Classification Board and the Classification Review Board .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Department of Social Services .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Fair Work Commission .Family Law Council .Federal Court of Australia .Gene Technology Regulator .National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters .National Anti-Corruption Commission .National Archives of Australia .Office of National Intelligence .Office of Parliamentary Counsel .Office of the Australian Information Commissioner .Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions .Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security .Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General .Workplace Gender Equality Agency Trade and Investment Growth (Joint Standing Committee) .Australian Bureau of Statistics .Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research .Australian Competition and Consumer Commission .Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd .Australian Office of Financial Management .Australian Prudential Regulation Authority .Australian Securities and Investments Commission .Australian Taxation Office .Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) .Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation .Commonwealth Grants Commission .Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation .Department of Finance .Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade .Department of the Treasury .Digital Transformation Agency .Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Export Finance Australia) .Foreign Investment Review Board .Future Fund Management Agency .National Competition Council .Productivity Commission .Reserve Bank of Australia .Takeovers Panel .Tourism Australia.”
Australian House of Representatives25 August 2025Source ↗
“Primary Industries (Standing Committee) Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research .Australian Fisheries Management Authority .Australian Institute of Marine Science .Australian Livestock Export Corporation Ltd .Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority .Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation .Cotton Research and Development Corporation .Dairy Australia Limited .Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry .Department of Industry, Science and Resources .Fisheries Research and Development Corporation .Food Standards Australia New Zealand .Forest and Wood Products Council .Grains Research and Development Corporation .Innovation and Science Australia .National Rural Advisory Council .Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority .Queensland Fisheries Joint Authority .Regional Investment Corporation .Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (trading as AgriFutures Australia) .SAFEMEAT .Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority .Western Australian Fisheries Joint Authority .Wine Australia Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport (Standing Committee) .Airservices Australia .Australian Energy Regulator .Australian Maritime Safety Authority .Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited .Australian Transport Safety Bureau .Civil Aviation Safety Authority .Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Export Finance Australia .Future Fund Management Agency .High Speed Rail Authority .Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency .Infrastructure Australia .Innovation and Science Australia .National Capital Authority .National Emergency Management Agency .National Intermodal Corporation Limited .National Transport Commission .Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility .WSA Co Limited .”
Australian House of Representatives25 August 2025Source ↗
“Migration (Joint Standing Committee) Australian Federal Police .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Department of Defence .Department of Education .Department of Employment and Workplace Relations .Department of Finance .Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade .Department of Health, Disability and Ageing .Department of Home Affairs .Department of Social Services .Department of the Treasury .National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters National Capital and External Territories (Joint Standing Committee) Bureau of Meteorology .Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry .Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts .Director of National Parks .Geoscience Australia .National Capital Authority .”
Australian House of Representatives25 August 2025Source ↗
“Industry, Innovation and Science (Standing Committee) Australian Bureau of Statistics .Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research .Australian Institute of Marine Science .Australian National University .Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation .Australian Renewable Energy Agency .Australian Research Council .Australian Skills Quality Authority .Bureau of Meteorology .Clean Energy Finance Corporation .Clean Energy Regulator .Climate Change Authority .Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) .Cotton Research and Development Corporation .Department of Industry, Science and Resources .Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .Digital Transformation Agency .Fisheries Research and Development Corporation .Food Standards Australia New Zealand .Gene Technology Regulator .Geoscience Australia .Grains Research and Development Corporation .Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority .Indigenous Business Australia .Innovation and Science Australia .IP Australia .Murray-Darling Basin Authority .National Health and Medical Research Council .National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority .National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority Board .National Reconstruction Fund Corporation .Productivity Commission .Regional Investment Corporation .Snowy Hydro Ltd .”
Australian House of Representatives25 August 2025Source ↗
“Health, Aged Care and Disability (Standing Committee) Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission .Australian Bureau of Statistics .Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care .Australian Digital Health Agency .Australian Institute of Family Studies .Australian Institute of Health and Welfare .Australian National University .Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation .Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency .Cancer Australia .Commonwealth Ombudsman .Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation .Department of Health, Disability and Ageing .Department of Social Services .Department of Veterans' Affairs .Food Standards Australia New Zealand .Gene Technology Regulator .Hearing Australia .Independent Hospital Pricing Authority .Indian Ocean Territories Health Service Community Advisory Committee .National Blood Authority .National Disability Insurance Agency .National Health and Medical Research Council .National Health Funding Body .National Mental Health Commission .NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission .Organ and Tissue Authority .Professional Services Review .Safe Work Australia .Services Australia .”
Australian House of Representatives25 August 2025Source ↗