Debates

2,448 debate items in the House of Representatives and the Senate

What is in the debates?

Everything debated in either chamber outside Question Time, one item per heading per sitting day. Each item is summarised in reported speech: who opened it, how the minister and shadow minister responded, what other members said, and the outcome.

A bill debated over several days appears once per day; its bill page puts every stage in order
Formal stages, condolences and first speeches are listed with who spoke, without a summary
Votes taken during a debate are linked to their division pages

Types of debate

Bill Debate:: Debate on a bill at one of its stages (second reading, consideration in detail or committee, third reading)
Matter of Public Importance:: A one-hour discussion on a topic proposed by a member, usually from the opposition or crossbench
Ministerial Statement:: A minister's statement to the chamber on a policy or event, often with a reply
Take Note Debate:: Senate debate taking note of answers given in Question Time or of a document tabled
General Debate:: Motions, statements and other business that is not one of the above
Condolence and First Speech:: Listed with who spoke, but not summarised

Debate	Opened by	Actions
2026 - 27 May - 22 Jun (50 debates)
June - 02-22 Jun (36 debates)
22 Jun 2026 (4 debates)
Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026; First Reading Bill Debate · Senate · listed	-	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · Senate Tim Ayres (NSW) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Tim Ayres (NSW) (Australian Labor Party) NSW ALP	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · Senate Katy Gallagher (ACT) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Katy Gallagher (ACT) (Australian Labor Party) ACT ALP	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · Senate Katy Gallagher (ACT) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Katy Gallagher (ACT) (Australian Labor Party) ACT ALP	View
04 Jun 2026 (14 debates)
Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Third Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Report from Federation Chamber Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Third Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027; Third Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Budget Matter of Public Importance · House of Representatives Darren Chester (Gippsland) (National Party) Nationals	Darren Chester (Gippsland) (National Party) Gippsland Nationals	View
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives Claire Clutterham (Sturt) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Claire Clutterham (Sturt) (Australian Labor Party) Sturt ALP	View
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail Bill Debate · House of Representatives Allegra Spender (Wentworth) (Independent) Ind	Allegra Spender (Wentworth) (Independent) Wentworth Ind	View
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Third Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Michael McCormack (Riverina) (National Party) Nationals	Michael McCormack (Riverina) (National Party) Riverina Nationals	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail Bill Debate · House of Representatives Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Hume Liberal	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Third Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
03 Jun 2026 (5 debates)
Taxation Matter of Public Importance · House of Representatives Tim Wilson (Goldstein) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Tim Wilson (Goldstein) (Liberal Party) Goldstein Liberal	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Josh Burns (Macnamara) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Josh Burns (Macnamara) (Australian Labor Party) Macnamara ALP	View
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; Second ... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Amanda Rishworth (Kingston) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Amanda Rishworth (Kingston) (Australian Labor Party) Kingston ALP	View
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail Bill Debate · House of Representatives Andrew Hastie (Canning) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Andrew Hastie (Canning) (Liberal Party) Canning Liberal	View
02 Jun 2026 (13 debates)
AUKUS Matter of Public Importance · House of Representatives Allegra Spender (Wentworth) (Independent) Ind	Allegra Spender (Wentworth) (Independent) Wentworth Ind	View
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail Bill Debate · House of Representatives Tania Lawrence (Hasluck) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Tania Lawrence (Hasluck) (Australian Labor Party) Hasluck ALP	View
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Coalition, Pauline Hanson's One Nation General Debate · House of Representatives Justine Elliot (Richmond) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Justine Elliot (Richmond) (Australian Labor Party) Richmond ALP	View
Environment General Debate · House of Representatives Barnaby Joyce (New England) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation	Barnaby Joyce (New England) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) New England One Nation	View
Hinkler Electorate: Aged Care, Budget General Debate · House of Representatives David Batt (Hinkler) (Liberal National Party) LNP	David Batt (Hinkler) (Liberal National Party) Hinkler LNP	View
Holt Local Business Excellence Awards, National Volunteer Week, Holt Electorate: Civics Education General Debate · House of Representatives Cassandra Fernando (Holt) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Cassandra Fernando (Holt) (Australian Labor Party) Holt ALP	View
Small Business, Monash Electorate: Infrastructure, Sovereign Capability, Superannuation General Debate · House of Representatives Mary Aldred (Monash) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Mary Aldred (Monash) (Liberal Party) Monash Liberal	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026; Consideration in... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) Fraser ALP	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026; Third Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Dan Tehan (Wannon) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Dan Tehan (Wannon) (Liberal Party) Wannon Liberal	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Jo Briskey (Maribyrnong) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Jo Briskey (Maribyrnong) (Australian Labor Party) Maribyrnong ALP	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Hume Liberal	View
May - 27-28 May (14 debates)
28 May 2026 (12 debates)
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027, Appropriation (Parliamen... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Simon Kennedy (Cook) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Simon Kennedy (Cook) (Liberal Party) Cook Liberal	View
Budget Matter of Public Importance · House of Representatives Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Hume Liberal	View
Budget General Debate · House of Representatives Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Hume Liberal	View
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail Bill Debate · House of Representatives Amanda Rishworth (Kingston) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Amanda Rishworth (Kingston) (Australian Labor Party) Kingston ALP	View
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives Mary Aldred (Monash) (Liberal Party) Liberal	Mary Aldred (Monash) (Liberal Party) Monash Liberal	View
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Third Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026;... Bill Debate · House of Representatives · listed	-	View
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025; Second Rea... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Alice Jordan-Baird (Gorton) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Alice Jordan-Baird (Gorton) (Australian Labor Party) Gorton ALP	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives Matt Thistlethwaite (Kingsford Smith) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Matt Thistlethwaite (Kingsford Smith) (Australian Labor Party) Kingsford Smith ALP	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) ... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Allegra Spender (Wentworth) (Independent) Ind	Allegra Spender (Wentworth) (Independent) Wentworth Ind	View
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives Jim Chalmers (Rankin) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Jim Chalmers (Rankin) (Australian Labor Party) Rankin ALP	View
27 May 2026 (2 debates)
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027, Appropriation (Parliamen... Bill Debate · House of Representatives Madonna Jarrett (Brisbane) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Madonna Jarrett (Brisbane) (Australian Labor Party) Brisbane ALP	View
Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026; Second Reading Bill Debate · House of Representatives Julian Hill (Bruce) (Australian Labor Party) ALP	Julian Hill (Bruce) (Australian Labor Party) Bruce ALP	View

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