Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027

Stage by Stage

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

1. Tuesday 12 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the second reading of the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, which authorised funding for parliamentary operations. The Assistant Treasurer moved the motion, outlining that the bill allocated $345.4 million from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This included nearly $274 million for the Department of Parliamentary Services and $1.9 million for the responsible presiding officer. The debate was adjourned without further speeches.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Monday 25 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   Members debated the Appropriation Bills, focusing on tax reforms, housing supply, and regional infrastructure funding. Government members, including Tony Zappia, defended the budget as responsible and beneficial for economic resilience, while opposition and independent members, such as Andrew Willcox, criticized the measures as fiscally reckless and punitive to investors. The Greens proposed an amendment for a gas export tax, which was not passed, and the discussion highlighted deep divisions over economic direction before being interrupted.

   Outcome: The debate was interrupted.

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3. Tuesday 26 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Reference to Federation Chamber
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4. Tuesday 26 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate centred on the 2026 budget, with Labor members defending tax reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax as necessary measures to address housing affordability and intergenerational equity. Opposition members argued these changes broke election promises, increased sovereign risk, and would reduce housing supply while penalising small businesses and retirees. Centre Alliance member Rebekha Sharkie opposed the bill, citing community backlash against tax changes and immigration levels. The debate concluded with the adjournment of the Federation Chamber.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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5. Wednesday 27 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   Members debated the 2026-2027 budget, focusing on tax reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax, housing supply measures, and cost-of-living relief. Government members argued the reforms address intergenerational inequality and improve housing affordability, while opposition members claimed the changes punish aspiration, break election promises, and harm regional communities and small businesses. Independent member Helen Haines supported some reforms but urged greater consultation and highlighted underfunding in regional health and infrastructure.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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6. Thursday 28 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate centered on the 2026-2027 budget appropriations, with significant disagreement over tax reforms regarding negative gearing and capital gains tax. The National Party criticized the government for breaking election promises and cutting regional services, while the Assistant Minister defended the budget as fiscally responsible and beneficial for housing supply. Members also discussed broader issues including health care, infrastructure, and migration policy, with opponents arguing the reforms lacked a democratic mandate. The proceedings concluded with the adjournment of the debate.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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7. Thursday 4 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading
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8. Thursday 4 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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9. Monday 22 June 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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10. Monday 22 June 2026 · Senate

    Second Reading

    The Senate debated the government's budget appropriation bills for the 2026-27 financial year. The Minister for Industry and Innovation moved the second reading, outlining funding allocations for health, defence, infrastructure, and parliamentary services. The debate was adjourned without further speeches or amendments being recorded in the provided transcript.

    Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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11. Monday 29 June 2026 · Senate

    Limitation of Debate
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