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Bill Debate · Second Reading

Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026; Second Reading

House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026

Official Hansard for this day (APH) · Read this debate on OpenAustralia

At a glance

The debate concerned the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, which provided additional funding for the 2025-26 financial year. The Assistant Treasurer moved the motion, outlining that the bill authorised $9.2 billion in appropriations to cover costs arising from decisions made since the budget and the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. Key funding allocations included support for home batteries, disability services, health reforms, defence strategy implementation, and security measures. As no other members spoke, the debate was adjourned without further discussion or opposition.

Outcome

The debate was adjourned.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Mulino moved that the bill be read a second time, stating it underpinned government expenditure decisions made since the 2025-26 budget. The member argued the bill authorised $9.2 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover variations in existing programs and new measures. Mulino highlighted that over $2.9 billion was allocated to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, primarily for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. The member also noted funding for health, disability, defence, and home affairs portfolios to support specific policy commitments and security responses.