Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2024-2025

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Tuesday 11 February 2025 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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2. Tuesday 11 February 2025 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   Opposition members supported the appropriation bills to ensure government continuity while criticizing the Labor government's economic management, citing high inflation, rising living costs, and increased public service spending. Dan Tehan spoke against the bills, arguing that the government prioritized ideological projects over cost-of-living relief and infrastructure maintenance, while also criticizing policies on energy, health, and crime. He highlighted disparities in grant funding and failures to address regional GP shortages or reduce power bills before outlining coalition priorities for road funding and community safety. The debate concluded with opposition members calling for a change in government to address these economic challenges.

   Outcome: The bills were read a second time.

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3. Tuesday 11 February 2025 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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