Question Time AU

Bill Debate · Second Reading

Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2024-2025; Second Reading

House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 February 2025

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At a glance

The House of Representatives debated the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2024-2025, which sought approval for additional expenditure of $7 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. The bill aimed to cover estimate variations for existing programs and fund measures announced since the 2024-25 budget, including those in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. Stephen Jones moved the motion for the second reading, outlining key funding allocations for education, health, social services, home affairs, and industry. The debate was adjourned without further discussion or opposition recorded in the transcript.

Outcome

The debate was adjourned.

Summary in reported speech - not a transcript. AI-generated, so check the official record before quoting.

How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Stephen Jones (Whitlam) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Jones supported the bill, stating it underpinned government expenditure decisions made since the 2024-25 budget. Jones highlighted that the Department of Education would receive over $2.9 billion, primarily for a wage increase for early childhood education workers, rising from 10 per cent to 15 per cent above the national award rate. Jones noted that the Department of Health and Aged Care would receive close to $1 billion to strengthen Medicare, support the health workforce, and fund aged-care assessments and outbreak management. Jones also mentioned funding for the National Disability Insurance Agency, national security programs, and the decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour facility.