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Climate & Energy
Climate change, emissions, renewables and the energy transition.
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Recent Question Time Questions
Latest 100 of 260Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.
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Data Centres
House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens
The member asked if the government would pass laws requiring data centres to construct renewable energy facilities matching their power use and whether a ban on approvals would be introduced.
Answered by Anthony Albanese
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Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels
House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Barnaby Joyce One Nation
The member asked how much the government had spent on green hydrogen projects to date.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel Security
Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Helen Polley ALP
The senator asked how the gas reservation reform would deliver affordable gas and support long-term industrial futures. In supplementary questions, she asked why the government prioritised this approach and whether the p...
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Climate Change
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Zali Steggall Ind
The member asked how Australians and Pacific nations could trust the government's climate commitment given the simultaneous support for fossil fuel expansion. She referenced the presence of Tuvalu's climate minister and ...
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Whyalla Steelworks
Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP
The senator asked how the government could claim net zero policies create secure jobs when 500 workers are losing jobs and sovereign capacity is at risk. In supplementary questions, he asked if Australia would retain the...
Answered by Penny Wong
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United Nations Climate Change Conference
Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Fatima Payman Australia's Voice
The senator asked what commitments the government would make at COP31 to connect climate action with women's welfare. In supplementary questions, she asked if the government would commit to a gender-transformative climat...
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Whyalla Steelworks
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Tom Venning Liberal
The member asked why the government was spending significant funds on international climate conferences while providing limited financial support to workers affected by the steelworks closure.
Answered by Pat Conroy
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Bob Katter KAP
The member asked if the government agreed that a genuine reserve resource policy should mandate gas exporters to supply domestic households and industry first.
Answered by Anthony Albanese; Madeleine King
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Green Hydrogen
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal
The member asked if the minister recalled his previous positive statements about green hydrogen and why he now appeared skeptical.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens
The senator asked why the government was prioritizing gas corporations over Australians and climate safety by proposing a weak gas reservation instead of a substantial export tax. She asked if the government planned to d...
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Jodie Belyea ALP
The member asked how the government was helping families embrace technology to save money on power bills and what obstacles existed.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Lisa Chesters ALP
The member asked the Minister for Resources how the government was ensuring affordable gas for households and industry while creating jobs, and why this was necessary after a decade of neglect.
Answered by Madeleine King
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Fiona Phillips ALP
The member asked how the government was supporting families to reduce energy bills and what policies might hinder this effort.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Veterans
House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Garth Hamilton LNP
The member asked when the Prime Minister would scrap the $5,000 allied health cap for veterans, alleging that funds were being diverted to overseas climate events.
Answered by Anthony Albanese
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Climate Change
Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens
The senator asked how approving fossil fuel projects was consistent with the government's commitment to a safe climate. She referenced the Prime Minister's comments on the Nepal glacier collapse disaster and the approval...
Answered by Penny Wong
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Gas Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens
The member asked whether the Prime Minister supported the Minister for Resources backing the Northern Territory government's plan to develop Beetaloo gas, given concerns about carbon pollution.
Answered by Anthony Albanese
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Capacity Investment Scheme
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Llew O'Brien Nationals
The member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy to disclose the amount of taxpayer money provided to foreign companies under the Capacity Investment Scheme.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal
The member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy to state how much the Capacity Investment Scheme was costing taxpayers.
Answered by Chris Bowen (Minister for Climate Change and Energy)
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Capacity Investment Scheme
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Garth Hamilton LNP
The member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy to disclose the cost to taxpayers of the Capacity Investment Scheme.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Woodside Energy
Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Peter Whish-Wilson Greens
The member asked if the minister could confirm receiving over 70,000 submissions opposing the project and what he would say to Australians concerned about marine life.
Answered by Murray Watt
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Susan Templeman ALP
The member asked how the government was delivering change in energy and what policies would obstruct this.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Home Insurance
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Zali Steggall Ind
The member asked whether the government believed households should manage escalating climate risks and insurance costs without support, given the lapse of the rating scheme.
Answered by Daniel Mulino
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Export Finance Australia
Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP
The member asked why the government was financing foreign renewable projects instead of supporting Australian exports and jobs.
Answered by Katy Gallagher
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Export Finance Australia
Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Don Farrell ALP
The member asked how financing Indian renewable projects met the purpose of Export Finance Australia, given the lack of Australian products or jobs involved.
Answered by Matthew Canavan
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Energy
Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Malcolm Roberts One Nation
The member asked if energy companies were profiteering or if the government was hiding the real cost of electricity, and whether Australians were deceived about the benefits of rooftop solar.
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Fossil Fuel Industry
Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens
The member asked why the government continued to subsidize fossil fuel industries with the Fuel Tax Credit scheme despite calls for its elimination. She later asked why mining handouts were prioritized over NDIS cuts and...
Answered by Katy Gallagher
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Education
Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Steph Hodgins-May Greens
The member asked if the government believed it was acceptable for fossil fuel corporations to teach children about climate change. She later asked if a gas export tax could fund schools better and if the government would...
Answered by Jess Walsh
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Dai Le Ind
The member asked if the government could guarantee that energy bills would not increase, questioning the 'solar sharer' scheme.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Libby Coker ALP
The member asked how the government was helping households lower bills through renewable energy and what policies would stop this progress.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Agriculture Industry
Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation
The member asked why the government imposed new regulations on farmers but not on wind turbines in rainforests. She further asked when the minister would acknowledge double standards in the government's approach to agric...
Answered by Murray Watt
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Justine Elliot ALP
The member asked for details on government policies reducing fuel and energy costs and a comparison with policies that would increase costs.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Gas Industry
Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens
The member asked if the minister would commit to properly assessing the climate impacts of the Browse gas project on the Great Barrier Reef, citing evidence that emissions would contribute to coral bleaching. She questio...
Answered by Murray Watt
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Sally Sitou ALP
The member asked how the government was assisting with energy and fuel costs and which policies would lead to higher prices.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Carol Brown ALP
The senator asked how the Cheaper Home Batteries Program helped households weather energy shocks. She also asked about the risks to energy security if renewable policies were reversed.
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Snowy 2.0
Senate · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Malcolm Roberts One Nation
The senator asked for the total cost of the Snowy Hydro 2.0 scheme, including construction, capital costs, maintenance, transmission lines, and renewable energy installations. He sought a comprehensive figure for the pro...
Answered by Katy Gallagher
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Carol Berry ALP
The member asked how the government is helping Australians with fuel and energy costs and what policies would increase costs.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 2026 · Sarah Witty ALP
The member asked how the government's energy plan is delivering for households and businesses, and what policies would make energy more expensive.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Renee Coffey ALP
The member asked what the default market offer determination means for power prices, which policies are reducing costs, and which would increase them.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Indigenous Australians: Cultural Heritage
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind
The member asked what actions would be taken to hold accountable those responsible for destroying a Wiradjuri cultural site and where accountability lies.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel Security
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · David Moncrieff ALP
The member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy how the budget strengthened Australia's fuel security and how this compared to previous policies.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Taxation: Gas Industry
Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens
The member asked if the Prime Minister believed the ACTU did not understand its own proposal for a gas export tax. She further asked why the government rejected taxing gas giants to fund services like housing and health,...
Answered by Penny Wong
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Energy
Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP
The member asked why the government was continuing with net zero policies when it would not promise to lower energy prices, citing a 40 per cent rise in electricity costs. He further asked why the government spent $18 bi...
Answered by Penny Wong
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Basem Abdo ALP
The member asked how the budget enhances fuel security and protects families from global energy shocks, and what policies would leave Australians more exposed.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Nicolette Boele Ind
The member questioned why the government was hastening to raise levies on renewable energy rather than gas exports, and what modelling Treasury had conducted regarding the effect on clean energy investment.
Answered by Jim Chalmers
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Budget
House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Lisa Chesters ALP
The member asked how the budget strengthened fuel security and resilience, and which policies would weaken resilience.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Budget
House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals
The member asked why the government prioritized net zero spending and tax increases while cutting funding for veteran health services.
Answered by Anthony Albanese; Matt Keogh
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Anne Stanley ALP
The member asked how the government was ensuring fuel was distributed to where it was required.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal
The member asked how many service stations needed to run out of fuel before the minister would use powers to require mandated reporting and immediate domestic redistribution of stock.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Gordon Reid ALP
The member asked how the government was acting to get more fuel flowing to where it was needed and why representatives should act in the national interest.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Angie Bell LNP
The member asked when the minister would take action to ensure fuel gets to where it is needed, referencing the Queensland Premier's statement about the need for a national plan.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Anne Webster Nationals
The member asked when the minister would act to make sure fuel reached the places requiring it, referencing the Victorian Premier's statement about national coordination.
Answered by Anthony Albanese
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Mary Aldred Liberal
The member asked when the minister would take action to ensure fuel gets to where it is needed, referencing the New South Wales Premier's statement about national coordination.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal
The member asked when the legislation to increase ACCC penalties for fuel misconduct would be introduced, noting that fuel prices had doubled in three weeks.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
Senate · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Sean Bell One Nation
The member asked what the government was doing to stop fuel failures from driving up the cost of PVC pipes and other building materials. He later asked if the government would back a GST exemption on building materials a...
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Fuel Security
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Andrew Hastie Liberal
The member asked when the minister was informed about the cancellation of six vital fuel shipments and requested the total number of cancelled ships to date.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel Security
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Zhi Soon ALP
The member asked about the impact of the Middle East conflict on global energy and fuel supply chains and requested details on government actions to ensure Australia's preparedness.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Renee Coffey ALP
The member asked whether the Prime Minister would implement a 25 per cent tax on gas exports to address corporate profiteering linked to global conflicts.
Answered by Madeleine King
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Fuel Security
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal
The member asked when the minister was informed about the cancellation of six vital fuel shipments bound for Australia.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Zoe McKenzie Liberal
The member asked for the number of service stations across Australia that had exhausted their fuel supplies.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Colin Boyce LNP
The member requested data on fuel and diesel availability at service stations in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Tasmania.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel Security
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal
The member asked when the minister was informed about the cancellation of the first fuel shipment.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel Security
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Mary Aldred Liberal
The member asked whether the minister had consulted his department regarding the implementation of fuel rationing.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Simon Kennedy Liberal
The member asked whether the minister had received briefings from state or territory governments regarding fuel rationing measures.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Agriculture Industry
Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Ross Cadell Nationals
The member asked why the government was sacrificing farming jobs and land during a time of instability. He questioned the impact of carbon credit schemes and renewable energy infrastructure on agricultural production.
Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy
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Fuel Security
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal
The member asked whether the Minister for Climate Change and Energy was correct in describing the fuel supply situation as a national crisis.
Answered by Anthony Albanese
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Sam Birrell Nationals
The member asked whether the Minister considered the current fuel situation to be a national crisis.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fuel Security
Senate · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation
The member asked who was telling the truth regarding fuel security: the government's experts or the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. She questioned the adequacy of fuel stocks given the conflict in the Middle East...
Answered by Penny Wong
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Energy
Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Carol Brown ALP
The member asked about the importance of securing Australia's energy system, the role of private investment, and the need to explain energy policies to the public.
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Energy
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Malcolm Roberts One Nation
The member asked how the government justified setting minimum stockholding obligations at 24 days, below international standards. He followed up by asking why additional supply was not secured before the Lytton refinery ...
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Kara Cook ALP
The member asked how the government was helping households strengthen the grid and why returning to past policies was unaffordable.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
Senate · Monday 2 March 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP
The member asked why it is important for the government to deliver affordable and reliable energy.
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Sam Birrell Nationals
The member sought confirmation on the failure to deliver the promised energy bill reduction.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals
The member sought an apology for the unmet energy bill promise.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Renee Coffey ALP
The member asked about grid modernization and the risks of previous mismanagement.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · David Batt LNP
The member sought confirmation on the delivery of the energy bill reduction.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Pat Conaghan Nationals
The member asked why the minister would not provide a straight answer regarding the unfulfilled promise to reduce household energy bills by $275.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Alison Penfold Nationals
The member asked why the minister would not respect Australian families with an honest answer about the broken promise to reduce energy bills by $275.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Michelle Landry Nationals
The member asked for the total cost to taxpayers of the government's renewable energy policy.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Colin Boyce LNP
The member asked how many wind turbines and solar panels were needed to meet the 82 per cent renewable energy target.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · Jamie Chaffey Nationals
The member asked if the Minister was truthful about the promise to reduce power bills by $275 by 2025.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · David Batt LNP
The member asked the Minister to name a single Australian who received the promised $275 reduction in power bills.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · Kate Thwaites ALP
The member asked how the government is working with households to modernise the energy grid.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals
The member asked the Minister to admit that the Prime Minister was wrong about the $275 reduction promise and that the modelling was incorrect.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Cost of Living
Senate · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Charlotte Walker ALP
The member asked what specific measures the government was delivering to help Australians get ahead, including details on wages, unemployment, housing, and healthcare. She also inquired about actions taken to address cli...
Answered by Penny Wong
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Climate Change
Senate · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Peter Whish-Wilson Greens
The member asked if it was acceptable to grant ocean access to oil and gas companies during a climate emergency. He further asked how the government planned to transition off fossil fuels to protect future generations wh...
Answered by Tim Ayres
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Renewable Energy
Senate · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP
The member asked why the government was providing interest rate cuts to billion-dollar companies investing in renewables while families faced higher home loan costs. He also questioned the funding of lower interest rates...
Answered by Penny Wong
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Llew O'Brien Nationals
The member asked when Australian families could expect their retail power bills to decrease by $275.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Capacity Investment Scheme
Senate · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation
The member asked for the specific total cost of the Capacity Investment Scheme to taxpayers, questioning why the figure was kept secret. She pressed for clarification on whether the cost was within quantified contingent ...
Answered by Katy Gallagher
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Darren Chester Nationals
The member asked the minister to admit that the Prime Minister's promise of a $275 power bill reduction had not been delivered and to apologize to the Australian people.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Colin Boyce LNP
The member asked why the promised reduction had not occurred and requested an apology.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Andrew Willcox LNP
The member asked when retail electricity prices would fall and if the $275 promise was never going to be delivered.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Kara Cook ALP
The member asked how the government was providing an energy system that was cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Jerome Laxale ALP
The member asked how the government was progressing with building cleaner, cheaper energy and what risks existed to the energy grid.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Sam Birrell Nationals
The member asked how many Australians had received the promised $275 reduction in their energy bills.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Fossil Fuel Industry
Senate · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens
The member asked how the minister could justify approving the enlargement of a thermal coal mine in Queensland and considering further oil and gas drilling off the Great Ocean Road given the worsening climate crisis.
Answered by Penny Wong
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal
The member asked the Prime Minister to acknowledge that he had misled the public regarding his promise to reduce electricity bills by $275 by 2025, noting that the four-year anniversary of that pledge was approaching.
Answered by Anthony Albanese
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United Nations Climate Change Conference
Senate · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Claire Chandler Liberal
The senator asked for the specific cost to taxpayers of the upcoming pre-COP event in the Pacific, noting that previous ministers had not provided this figure.
Answered by Katy Gallagher
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Jason Wood Liberal
The member asked the minister to provide a message to families struggling with power bills and cutting back for Christmas, citing a surge in financial hardship claims and a broken promise to lower prices.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Jamie Chaffey Nationals
The member asked the minister to apologize to families and businesses for the government's failure to deliver a $275 reduction in electricity bills by the end of 2025.
Answered by Chris Bowen
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Climate Change
Senate · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Matthew Canavan LNP
The senator asked why the government's emissions reduction rate was significantly lower than that of the previous coalition government and whether the 2035 target was realistic.
Answered by Tim Ayres
Recent Debates
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Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Tom French (Moore) (Australian Labor Party) ALP
The debate concerned reforms to Australia's carbon credit scheme, including strengthening integrity oversight, improving First Nations consent processes, and adjusting vehicle efficiency standards. Labor members supporte...
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United Nations Climate Change Conference
Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Fatima Payman (WA) (Australia's Voice) Australia's Voice
Senator Payman moved that the Senate take note of the Minister's answer regarding Australia's role as President of Negotiations for COP31. She argued the Minister failed to address how women's welfare would be prioritise...
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal
The debate centred on whether the Albanese government had failed to explain why Australians were experiencing financial hardship. Opposition members argued that government policies on tax, energy, and housing had worsene...
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Answers to Questions
Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Dave Sharma (NSW) (Liberal Party) Liberal
Senators debated the government's responses to questions regarding housing market conditions and industrial policy. Coalition senators argued that Labor's policies were causing a housing crisis through reduced supply and...
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Whyalla Steelworks
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Sam Birrell (Nicholls) (National Party) Nationals
The debate centred on the impact of the Whyalla Steelworks closure and the broader implications for Australia's heavy manufacturing sector. Sam Birrell argued that the government's reliance on intermittent renewable ener...
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Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Dan Tehan (Wannon) (Liberal Party) Liberal
The debate centred on the closure of the Whyalla steelworks and the loss of over 600 jobs, with opposition members criticising the government for broken promises and high energy costs driven by renewable energy policies....
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Barton Electorate: Infrastructure and Economy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Ash Ambihaipahar (Barton) (Australian Labor Party) ALP
Ash Ambihaipahar raised three key grievances for the Barton electorate: unsafe local infrastructure, concerns over a proposed data centre development, and the closure of the Kingsgrove Post Office. The member argued that...
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Australian Society
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Andrew Wilkie (Clark) (Independent) Ind
Andrew Wilkie addressed the House during a grievance debate, attributing widespread public unease to a cumulative series of global and domestic shocks, including the war on terror, climate change, the global financial cr...
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Energy
Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Steph Hodgins-May (VIC) (Australian Greens) Greens
Senator Hodgins-May moved that the Senate take note of the Minister for Industry and Innovation's answer regarding gas policy. She criticised the government's gas reservation scheme as insufficient and argued it failed t...
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Sovereign Capability
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Rowan Holzberger (Forde) (Australian Labor Party) ALP
The debate centred on a motion moved by the Australian Labor Party to commend the government's Future Made in Australia agenda and the National Reconstruction Fund. Labor members argued that targeted government investmen...
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Murray-Darling Basin
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · David Farley (Farrer) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation
The debate centred on a motion to pause water entitlement purchases and reallocate environmental water for agriculture during the 2026-27 season. Proponents argued that exceptional inflows allowed for a temporary, risk-f...
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Tom Venning (Grey) (Liberal Party) Liberal
Members debated the state of Australia's energy market, focusing on rising costs, grid reliability, and the impact on industry and households. The Liberal Party argued that government policies have led to energy poverty ...
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Climate Change, Defence
Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · David Shoebridge (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens
Senator Shoebridge moved that the Senate take note of answers given by Minister Wong regarding defence and climate issues. He criticised the government for supporting military actions in Iran while claiming to deter conf...
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Climate Change
Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Larissa Waters (QLD) (Australian Greens) Greens
The Senate debated a matter of public importance moved by the Australian Greens, criticising the Labor government for approving its 37th fossil fuel project while a glacial disaster unfolded in Nepal. Greens and crossben...
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Answers to Questions
Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · James McGrath (QLD) (Liberal National Party) LNP
Senators debated government responses to questions on veterans' health services, illicit tobacco, climate expenditure, and the economy. Opposition senators criticised the cap on allied health services for veterans and qu...
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Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Claire Clutterham (Sturt) (Australian Labor Party) ALP
Members debated a motion acknowledging the significance of the recently signed Australia-Vanuatu Nakamal Agreement. Speakers highlighted the agreement's focus on economic development, climate resilience, and regional sec...
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Garth Hamilton (Groom) (Liberal National Party) LNP
The debate centred on a motion moved by the Opposition arguing that the Government had failed to lower energy costs and was undermining energy security by relying on renewables and imports. Government members countered t...
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Cheaper Home Batteries Program
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Kara Cook (Bonner) (Australian Labor Party) ALP
The House of Representatives debated a motion commending the government on the first year of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Labor members highlighted that over 500,000 batteries had been installed, reducing househol...
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Tom French (Moore) (Australian Labor Party) ALP
The debate focused on reforms to tax practitioner regulation, foreign resident capital gains tax, merger controls, and competition policy. Labor members supported the bill as necessary to close enforcement gaps exposed b...
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) ALP
The Assistant Treasurer moved a government amendment to extend the 50 per cent discount on capital gains tax for eligible foreign resident disposals of renewable energy assets from 2030 to 2040. This change acknowledged ...