United States of America

Steele-John moved the motion, arguing that conditions such as high living costs and healthcare struggles create environments where hate-filled rhetoric can become policy. Steele-John expressed community concern about Australia's close binding to the United States through the AUKUS agreement under the Labor government. Steele-John called for bold action to ensure affordable healthcare, food, and housing, and to prevent Trump-style politics from taking hold in Australia.

Fawcett argued that Trump was elected by a functioning democracy with checks and balances, and that the US has historically been a force for good benefiting Australia. Fawcett criticized the Greens for inconsistency on human rights issues and highlighted Finland's Greens supporting nuclear power, which lowered emissions and costs. Fawcett claimed that ideologically driven policies from Labor and the Greens were driving up power costs, citing a 238 per cent increase for a food distributor, and urged voters to support the Coalition for science-based economic policy.

Ciccone stated that the US election demonstrated democratic values that Australia shares, and that the result must be respected. Ciccone argued that while Trump's approach is unconventional, Australia should remain confident in its own values and national interests. Ciccone criticized the Greens for using divisive tactics and wanting to slash defence spending and withdraw from AUKUS, which he described as vital for industry, jobs, and critical minerals. Ciccone affirmed the importance of the US alliance and Australia's readiness to work with the new administration.

Babet argued that Trump's insistence on two genders and secure borders reflected common sense and biology, not a threat to the free world. Babet claimed that Trump's focus on cracking down on government waste and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the military was positive. Babet asserted that Trump was only a threat to the progressive Left and that his populism represented what the majority of people wanted.

Faruqi argued that Trump's early actions, including exiting the Paris climate treaty and repealing racial equity measures, were catastrophic for marginalized groups. Faruqi criticized Trump's response to a plane crash as an attack on disabled communities and claimed his actions emboldened racist and homophobic sentiments. Faruqi called for keeping the Liberal Party out of office and urged the Albanese government to condemn Trump's policies and cancel the AUKUS deal.

Rennick reflected on the American spirit of distrust towards government, linking it to the American Revolution and the Enlightenment. Rennick argued that Trump represented the desire to drain the swamp and address government waste and foreign wars. Rennick welcomed Trump's election, stating that the American people were tired of seeing billions wasted on protecting other countries rather than their own.

Hodgins-May argued that both major parties had compromised Australia's sovereignty by committing to $368 billion in nuclear submarines through AUKUS. Hodgins-May claimed that a Liberal-aligned group, Advance, was using divisive tactics similar to the Trump campaign to attack the Greens. Hodgins-May stated that the Greens' role was to push for the cancellation of AUKUS and to protect democracy from oligarchy and climate denial.

Pocock highlighted that Trump had appointed Elon Musk to cut public services, including shutting down US international aid, which affected health and education in the Pacific. Pocock compared this to the Coalition's plan to cut 36,000 public sector jobs and direct funds to corporate consultants. Pocock argued that the Coalition wanted to replicate Trump's approach, giving public resources to billionaires and corporations.

Roberts stated that Trump's election was certified and that his early actions, including border security and withdrawing from international organizations, aligned with One Nation policies. Roberts argued that Trump's executive orders against diversity and transgender ideology were positive and that Trump was not a threat to democracy. Roberts claimed that Trump's actions were a pushback against neo-Marxist identity politics advocated by the Greens.

Shoebridge argued that Trump had already threatened to invade Greenland and Panama and created a global trade war. Shoebridge criticized the Minister for Defence for not ruling out joining a US invasion and for congratulating Trump. Shoebridge claimed that AUKUS was about being a loyal servant to the United States rather than keeping Australia safe, and that the government was avoiding conflict with the Coalition.