Cost of Living

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Wages and Salaries

  Senate · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Carol Brown ALP

  The senator asked what policies the government had implemented to get wages moving again and how changes to workplace laws facilitated these rises.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Julian Leeser Liberal

  The member asked when the Prime Minister would take responsibility for the 15 interest rate rises and the predicted additional increases.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Economy

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The senator asked when the government expected inflation to return to the Reserve Bank's target band. In supplementary questions, she asked if the government accepted that higher inflation and interest rates were pressur...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Economy

  Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked how the government's approach is strengthening the economy, repairing the budget, and providing cost-of-living support to Australians amidst global uncertainty.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Private Health Insurance

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Darren Chester Nationals

  The member asked why the government was making life harder for age pensioners by cutting their private health insurance rebate during a cost-of-living crisis.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The senator asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with Mr Kelty's assessment that Australians cannot pay their bills because real wages are declining while interest rates rise. She further asked if the Prime Minister a...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Economy

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Lisa Darmanin ALP

  The senator asked for an update on global economic conditions and their impact on Australia. She also asked why retaining the AAA credit rating was important and how the government balanced spending with cost-of-living r...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• 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

• Women's Health

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The member asked how many women had benefited from cheaper medicines under the government's women's health package and how these measures addressed cost-of-living challenges. She sought details on improvements to access,...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Bob Katter KAP

  The member asked whether the Treasurer agreed that income splitting and a $75,000 birthing payment would make taxation fairer and help arrest declining birthrates.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

  The senator asked why the government would not allow Australians to use a small part of their future super contributions to pay for rent or mortgages. She argued that the money belonged to the workers and that the propos...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Employment

  Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked for details on the latest labour force figures, specifically regarding unemployment rates and participation. He followed up by asking how the government is supporting workers facing cost-of-living press...

  Answered by Murray Watt

• National Youth Parliament

  Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Charlotte Walker ALP

  The senator asked how the government is listening to young Australians and addressing their concerns about economic security. She asked for an update on government actions to support youth and what obstacles remain to th...

  Answered by Jess Walsh

• Labor Government

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Marion Scrymgour ALP

  The member asked how the government was assisting people under pressure as it worked to prepare Australia for the future.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Wages and Salaries

  Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Glenn Sterle ALP

  The senator asked how the government is backing wage rises to support workers. He asked for details on other measures to help Australians keep more of their earnings and what obstacles stand in the way.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

  The member asked why the government was making Australians poorer.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The member asked why the government prioritised assistance with living expenses for workers and how sound economic management enabled these measures. He sought an explanation of the link between lifting wages and easing ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Alicia Payne ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to help with cost of living and improve the budget, and how this compared to alternative approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Tertiary Education and Training

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Cassandra Fernando ALP

  The member asked how the expansion of paid practical training was addressing cost-of-living pressures and strengthening the healthcare workforce.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Richard Dowling ALP

  The senator asked the minister to update the Senate on how the government's budget management is delivering cost-of-living relief and building services. He sought details on further support measures and investments in Me...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Labor Government

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The member asked the minister to outline the impact of these reforms and explain why they were significant for millions of Australians.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Tim Watts ALP

  The member asked how the government is easing pressure on Australians and helping first home buyers, and how this compares to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Albanese Government

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Michelle Ananda-Rajah ALP

  The member asked what support came into effect and how it would help workers, and how the government was supporting small businesses.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Dean Smith Liberal

  The member asked how the Prime Minister could claim his economic plan was working when families were paying more for essentials and mortgages.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Wages and Salaries

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Josh Dolega ALP

  The member asked how the government's support ensured workers would earn more and how enterprise agreements were contributing to wage growth.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked how Australians could get ahead when the government was increasing costs for families and small businesses.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Susan Templeman ALP

  The member asked what measures the government was taking to assist Australians with living costs, including tax cuts, and how these compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Economy, Women's Economic Security

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Karen Grogan ALP

  The member asked how the new suite of cost-of-living measures, including income tax cuts and expanded Paid Parental Leave, would support women and their families. She also asked why the government focused on care workers...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Medicare

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Cassandra Fernando ALP

  The member asked what measures starting that day would strengthen Medicare and deliver cost-of-living relief, citing previous neglect.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Grocery Prices

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Steve Georganas ALP

  The member asked what steps the government was taking to help Australians deal with rising supermarket prices.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Budget: Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Andrew Willcox LNP

  The member asked why the government was making Australians pay more, citing rising coffee prices.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Tammy Tyrrell ALP

  The member asked the minister to detail the cost-of-living measures taking effect from 1 July and explain the government's approach to assisting Australians. She subsequently asked for more detail on support for working ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Jodie Belyea ALP

  The member asked why 1 July was an important day for delivering on commitments to strengthen Medicare, help Australians earn and keep more money, and implement real change, and whether any obstacles remained.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Rob Mitchell ALP

  The member asked what measures the government was implementing to assist Australians with living expenses and progress, and how these efforts compared to other political approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Budget

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Raff Ciccone ALP

  The member asked how the tax cuts and other cost-of-living help arriving on 1 July were making a difference for working people. He further asked how the expansion of paid parental leave to six months with superannuation ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline the benefits of the upcoming tax cuts for working Australians and how they assist with cost-of-living pressures. He subsequently asked how these cuts complement other relief meas...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Zaneta Mascarenhas ALP

  The member asked how the government was helping Australians with the cost of living and getting ahead, and how this compared to alternative approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Mary Doyle ALP

  The member asked what steps the government was taking to protect Australians from price gouging at supermarkets and what opposition had been encountered.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Taxation

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Deborah O'Neill ALP

  The member asked for an update on what the recently passed tax reforms meant for Australians, specifically regarding cost-of-living relief and housing affordability. She sought details on the benefits for workers, first ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked why Australians were suffering from economic incompetence, high taxes, and a collapse in living standards under the current administration.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Wages and Salaries

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The senator asked how the government's position on boosting wages was helping workers in the health sector. She also asked about strategies to attract more workers to the healthcare industry given an ageing population.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked what the inflation figures indicated about cost-of-living pressures and what actions the government was taking to help people.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Indigenous Australians

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Corinne Mulholland ALP

  The senator asked how the government was supporting recovery in remote Indigenous communities through employment programs. She also asked how the government was easing cost-of-living pressures in these areas.

  Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Alice Jordan-Baird ALP

  The member asked how the government's tax reforms and cost-of-living assistance assist Australians to progress and how these policies compare to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• 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

• Budget

  Senate · Monday 22 June 2026 · Karen Grogan ALP

  The member asked the minister to outline how the budget supported Australians facing financial pressure and prepared the economy for the future. She sought details on how the tax reform package provided clarity for small...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Monday 22 June 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked whether the government accepted that rising support for One Nation was due to Labor's lack of a serious plan to address the cost of living. She highlighted disparities in wealth and the limited immediate...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Basem Abdo ALP

  The member asked how the government was helping Australians with the cost of living and how this compared to other political approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Wages and Salaries

  Senate · Monday 22 June 2026 · Tony Sheldon ALP

  The member asked how the wage review decision would provide cost-of-living relief for workers. He also sought details on the importance and support for the recent pay rise extension for early childhood educators.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Thursday 4 June 2026 · Gabriel Ng ALP

  The member asked how the government was providing lasting cost-of-living relief and supporting homeownership aspirations, and what alternative approaches were being considered.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget

  Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Charlotte Walker ALP

  The member asked the minister to update the Senate on how the government was addressing young Australians' concerns about housing affordability and cost of living. She specifically asked how the budget helped young peopl...

  Answered by Jess Walsh

• 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

• Workplace Relations

  House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Rob Mitchell ALP

  The member asked how the government was helping Australian workers and reducing cost-of-living pressures.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Budget

  Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Helen Polley ALP

  The member asked how the government's budget supported Australians facing cost-of-living pressures and delivered for all citizens. She further inquired about the budget's contribution to fiscal repair and why this task w...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Jess Teesdale ALP

  The member asked how the budget would ease cost-of-living pressures, help younger Australians enter the housing market, and make the economy more resilient for future generations.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget

  Senate · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline why the government's budget priorities included strengthening fuel security, easing cost-of-living pressures, and building a more productive economy. Supplementary questions aske...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Ash Ambihaipahar ALP

  The member asked what steps the government was taking to help Australians and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Wages and Salaries

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The senator asked how the government was delivering better outcomes for low-paid workers and supporting them to earn more amid cost-of-living pressures.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Cassandra Fernando ALP

  The member asked how the government was taking practical action to protect Australians and crack down on unfair fees.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Alicia Payne ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering cost-of-living relief and if there were any risks.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Fuel

  Senate · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Richard Dowling ALP

  The senator asked how the government was delivering relief to households and businesses affected by rising fuel costs. He specifically inquired about the impact of the temporary fuel excise cut and measures to protect co...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked what actions the government was taking to support Australians under pressure from fuel costs and to enhance fuel security.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Emma Comer ALP

  The member asked what actions the government was taking to help with the cost of living and how these compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Health Care

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Jerome Laxale ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering cost-of-living relief through cheaper medicines and new PBS listings for cancer treatments.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Libby Coker ALP

  The member asked how the government was responding to the cost-of-living pressures Australians faced due to the war in the Middle East.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Barnaby Joyce One Nation

  The member asked if the Minister for Agriculture saw any impediments to the production, processing, and transport of food to supermarkets and what the contingency plan was, citing reports of funeral homes and farmers una...

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Road Transport Industry

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Glenn Sterle ALP

  The member asked how the government was supporting truck drivers to get a fair go amidst rising input costs. He sought to highlight government measures helping workers deal with cost-of-living pressures.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Sam Lim ALP

  The member asked why the government's cost-of-living assistance was important and how it compared to alternative approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Susan Templeman ALP

  The member asked how the government was making medicines cheaper for all Australians and how new PBS listings for multiple myeloma were improving patient lives.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Mike Freelander ALP

  The member asked what steps the government was taking regarding fuel supply and affordability, and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Pensions and Benefits

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Justine Elliot ALP

  The member asked how the government was strengthening the social security system and delivering relief, and if there were risks.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked why the government would not halve the fuel excise to provide immediate relief, noting the government collected $27 billion in excise.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Workplace Relations

  Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Tony Sheldon ALP

  The member asked how the same-job same-pay laws and other reforms were helping Australians deal with cost-of-living pressures. He sought details on the benefits to workers.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would confirm that living standards had declined under the Labor government, noting that inflation had persisted despite previous claims of success and that energy shortages we...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

  The member asked the Treasurer to apologize to mortgage holders for the financial pressure caused by interest rate hikes, citing predictions of further rises and increased annual interest costs.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked why the government considered current petrol prices acceptable despite previously condemning lower prices as an outrage. She further questioned why the government had increased expenditure, allegedly fue...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Labor Government

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Kate Thwaites ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering on its commitments to build Australia's future and provide cost-of-living relief.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister to accept responsibility for lowering living standards, citing constituents who could not afford basic necessities after paying for housing and utilities.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 March 2026 · David Batt LNP

  The member asked the Prime Minister to accept responsibility for lower living standards, citing a rise in emergency meal demand from 80 to 120 per night, mostly for children.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Grocery Prices

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance

  The member asked if the government would bring forward the timeline for the ban on excessive pricing of groceries, currently due on 1 July.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Tony Sheldon ALP

  The member asked about the importance of higher wages for workers. He followed up by asking how the government had improved working conditions and helped keep Australians in their jobs.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · Jodie Belyea ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering cost-of-living relief and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · Matt Gregg ALP

  The member asked how the government was assisting with living expenses and increasing retirement incomes, and what alternative approaches existed.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Jo Briskey ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering on these fronts compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Labor Government

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Mary Aldred Liberal

  The member asked why the government could not tighten its belt while Australians were struggling.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Melissa Price Liberal

  The member asked why the government could not tighten its belt.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked why the government could not tighten its belt.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• 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

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Joanne Ryan ALP

  The member asked how the government was assisting individuals to manage living expenses currently and in retirement, and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member asked why Australians were skipping meals during a cost-of-living crisis driven by government spending.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Allegra Spender Ind

  The member asked what the government was actually doing to address inflation and cost-of-living pressures, noting public fear of interest rate hikes and rising bills.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• 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

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · David Moncrieff ALP

  The member asked what steps the government is taking to strengthen the budget and support Australians, and how this compares to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• 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

• 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

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Tom French ALP

  The member asked how the government was assisting with living expenses and improving the budget, and how these measures compared to alternative approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• 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

• Albanese Government: Economy

  Senate · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Josh Dolega ALP

  The member asked how the government had managed the budget and inflation challenges since taking office. He followed up by asking how strengthening the budget supported job creation and wage growth while lowering inflati...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked if the government would cut tax handouts for property investors to help renters and first-home buyers. She followed up by asking when the government would scrap the capital gains tax discount, noting its...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Interest Rates

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Michelle Landry Nationals

  The member asked why the government takes credit for rate cuts but avoids responsibility for rate hikes, and requested an apology.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Migration

  Senate · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Ross Cadell (NSW) (National Party) Nationals

  Senators debated the government's recent announcements regarding migration caps and border enforcement. The National Party and One Nation criticised the government for failing to reduce immigration levels sufficiently an...

• 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...

• Superannuation, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Jodie Belyea (Dunkley) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Jodie Belyea opposed the One Nation proposal to allow workers to divert compulsory superannuation contributions into their weekly pay. She argued that this policy would undermine long-term financial security and dispropo...

• 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...

• 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...

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · James McGrath (QLD) (Liberal National Party) LNP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the Coalition alleging that the government's economic policies were increasing taxes and costs for households. Government senators defended their record, citing tax cuts for low-in...

• 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 ...

• Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Protecting Australian Farmland) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Dan Tehan (Wannon) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate concerned a private member's bill intended to prohibit the Clean Energy Finance Corporation from funding foreign entities to purchase Australian farmland. Opposition members argued that government funding of s...

• Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Claire Clutterham (Sturt) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on whether to increase the passenger movement charge by $10, effective 1 January 2027. The government argued the increase was necessary for fiscal sustainability and border security, while opposition m...

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Ben Small (Forrest) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the Opposition calling for responsible budget management, debt reduction, and a cap on government spending growth. The Opposition argued that high debt and inflation were harming h...

• Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Dean Smith (WA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The Senate debated the Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure) Bill 2026, which aims to combat organ trafficking by requiring disclosure of overseas transplants. The bill implements recommendations fro...

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on the government's management of the economy, with opposition members criticising the accumulation of $1 trillion in national debt, rising energy costs, and declining living standards. Government memb...

• Taxation

  Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Dean Smith (WA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on the government's proposal to introduce a minimum tax on discretionary trusts, with opposition members arguing it would harm charities, sporting groups, and small businesses. Government senators defe...

• Privatisation

  Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Larissa Waters (QLD) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Larissa Waters moved a matter of public importance arguing that privatisation has increased costs and reduced service quality for Australians. Senator Claire Chandler opposed the motion, attributing high costs to...

• Answers to Questions

  Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Dean Smith (WA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's responses to questions on several topics, including the upcoming Productivity Commission report on Western Australia's GST distribution, the impact of discretionary trust tax reforms on ...

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Tim Wilson (Goldstein) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on the rising cost of living, with the opposition arguing that the government's spending and inflationary policies were harming households. Government members defended their record, highlighting new co...

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Kevin Hogan (Page) (National Party) Nationals

  The debate centred on the government's economic record, with opposition members arguing that tax increases, high inflation, and migration levels have worsened living standards and housing affordability. Government member...

• Grocery Prices

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Pauline Hanson (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  The Senate debated a motion noting that grocery prices have risen because of climate targets, power bills, overseas property holdings, and red tape. Opposition and One Nation senators argued that government energy polici...

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Raff Ciccone (Victoria) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on whether recent tax legislation unfairly triggered capital gains tax events for individuals undergoing divorce or bereavement. Opposition members argued the government failed to account for these con...

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Sean Bell (NSW) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  Senator Sean Bell moved a matter of public importance arguing that the Labor government had failed to address rising costs for essentials like food, fuel, and power. Opposition and crossbench members criticised the gover...