Opened the debate
Jones moved that the bill be read a second time, noting that while the appropriations were modest compared to previous bills, they remained important. Jones explained that the legislation sought approval for $132,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This funding was designated for the Department of the House of Representatives to organise and run a national youth parliament program in August 2026. Jones stated that the program would enable students from each Australian electorate to travel to Canberra to learn about parliamentary roles. Jones commended the bill to the House.