Fuel Security

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• 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

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Cassandra Fernando ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to improve the budget and make the economy more resilient in the face of global uncertainty. She also asked about alternative approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Aged Care

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Monique Ryan Ind

  The member asked if it would be better to tax oil or gas, cut the diesel fuel rebate, or reconsider AUKUS spending rather than looking for savings in pensioners' pockets.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would halve the fuel excise to relieve pressure on families and small businesses, citing high fuel prices and global crude costs.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The member asked what actions the government was taking to secure affordable gas for Australian households and businesses, citing previous energy crises under the former coalition government. He sought details on how the...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Dan Repacholi ALP

  The member asked the Minister representing the Minister for Industry how the gas reservation policy would power jobs and manufacturing, and why this was important after a decade of neglect.

  Answered by Pat Conroy

• Fuel

  Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Ross Cadell Nationals

  The senator asked what additional costs Australians would face at the pump due to a proposed carbon tax on fuel. He followed up by asking for the specific cost impact on diesel for truckies and why the government was wit...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Income Tax

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Malcolm Roberts One Nation

  The senator asked why the government would not support indexation of tax brackets to prevent bracket creep. He followed up by asking if the government accepts that cutting taxes is the only way to restore worker incomes....

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• 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

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Josh Dolega ALP

  The senator asked what actions the government had taken to shield Australians from the impacts of the conflict on fuel prices and supply. He sought details on specific measures to ensure fuel security.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Sam Birrell Nationals

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would exclude the possibility of acceding to the Greens' call to end the diesel fuel rebate.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Kate Thwaites ALP

  The member asked how the government had acted to bolster fuel security and protect Australians from the effects of the Middle East conflict.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 4 June 2026 · Nicolette Boele Ind

  The member asked why BHP, which had after-tax profits over $1.512 trillion, received $622 million in diesel tax credits, particularly given the fuel crisis affecting regular Australians.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 4 June 2026 · Matt Gregg ALP

  The member asked how the government had helped ensure fuel security, what policies would maintain this security, and which policies would leave Australia vulnerable.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Aviation Industry

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Justine Elliot ALP

  The member asked how the government is supporting the aviation industry to maintain connectivity for communities.

  Answered by Catherine King

• 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

• 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

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Glenn Sterle ALP

  The member asked why acting now to strengthen fuel resilience was important. He further inquired about regional cooperation for fuel security and how the government's approach compared to alternatives.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• 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

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Fiona Phillips ALP

  The member inquired how the government was shielding Australians from the fuel crisis caused by the Middle East conflict and what measures were being taken to enhance national fuel security.

  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

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Kara Cook ALP

  The member inquired about steps taken to secure fuel supplies and what budget initiatives would improve Australia's position for future fuel security challenges.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked what actions the government was taking to secure Australia's fuel and supply chains. Supplementary questions asked how the gas reservation policy would benefit households and businesses, and what the ri...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The senator asked whether the Prime Minister's mixed messages regarding holiday travel and fuel conservation created confusion for the public. She requested clarification on the specific actions the government expected A...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel Security

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

  The member asked what had changed since the previous day's assurance that fuel supplies remained secure, prompting the emergency address.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Middle East

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The senator asked the minister to detail the actions taken by the government to support and protect Australians from the economic impacts of the conflict and the resulting fuel supply issues.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Mary Doyle ALP

  The member asked how the government was shielding Australians from the impacts of the conflict.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

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

  The member asked if the government had been advised regarding any further fuel vessels destined for Australia that were delayed or cancelled since those remarks.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Jonathon Duniam Liberal

  The senator asked why ministers were limiting their travel if the government claimed fuel supply levels were higher than before the conflict. He questioned whether this behavior undermined public confidence in the adequa...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget: Fuel

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The senator asked why the government had not insisted that suppliers immediately lower prices to pass on the excise cut or introduced stronger anti-price-gouging laws. She questioned the delay in relief reaching consumer...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Economy

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Deborah O'Neill ALP

  The senator asked for an update on how global economic impacts, particularly fuel prices, were shaping the broader economic outlook and the upcoming budget.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked how the government had acted to strengthen Australia's fuel security.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Andrew Hastie Liberal

  The member asked whether the government had been informed about any extra fuel vessels heading to Australia that were delayed or cancelled.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Pensions and Benefits

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Penny Allman-Payne Greens

  The senator asked whether the government would suspend mutual obligations to relieve the burden on people living on below-poverty-line payments, given the skyrocketing fuel prices.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would commit to releasing daily information on service stations out of fuel, stockholdings by location, and ship cancellations or delays.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The senator asked how many petrol stations had dropped prices by 26c per litre and what the average price of unleaded petrol was compared to the previous day.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• National Fuel Security Plan

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Anne Webster Nationals

  The member asked who would be classified as a critical user under the plan.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member asked who would be classified as a critical user under the plan.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• 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

• Economy

  Senate · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The senator asked how much the unfunded fuel excise cut would add to inflation, citing Reserve Bank warnings. She asked if the Prime Minister was aware that the policy risked forcing interest rate hikes and putting press...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal

  The member asked how many service stations in Australia were currently out of fuel.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Raff Ciccone ALP

  The senator asked how the new fuel security powers would help secure fuel supplies and keep the economy moving. He sought details on how these measures would shield Australians from the impacts of the Middle East conflic...

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Raff Ciccone ALP

  The senator asked how the fuel security and excise announcements were helping to keep Australians on the road and supporting tourism businesses. He also asked about support for businesses facing supply chain issues and a...

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Libby Coker ALP

  The member asked how the government had acted to protect Australians from fuel and energy market impacts.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Alison Penfold Nationals

  The member asked how many oil tankers had left the Middle East for Asian refineries since 28 February.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Jamie Chaffey Nationals

  The member asked how many ships the Minister expected to arrive in Australia in May, citing previous figures of 53 and 81 ships.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel

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

  The member asked for an update on the Prime Minister's commitment to speak with Josh, a farmer facing fuel supply issues.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · David Batt LNP

  The member asked how the government allowed the fuel crisis to threaten essential transport for vulnerable Australians.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would guarantee that fuel would reach empty pumps before Good Friday, given the reliance of regional areas and tourism operators on available fuel supplies during the peak trav...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister consistently delayed leadership during national crises, citing the recent announcement of a fuel excise cut only after refusing earlier calls to slash the tax.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Rob Mitchell ALP

  The member asked for an update on the outcomes of the National Cabinet meeting and how the agreed measures would boost Australia's fuel security and supply.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The member asked how the government was working with states and territories to guarantee Australia's vital fuel security via the recently announced plan.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Agriculture Industry

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · James McGrath LNP

  The member asked what the government's plan was if grain farmers were forced to halve their planting programs due to fuel shortages.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

  The member asked the Treasurer to confirm whether the government's fuel excise cut included inflationary offsets, contrasting it with the coalition's plan.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Public Transport, Fuel

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked why the government was refusing to fund states to introduce free public transport to reduce urban fuel demand and assist regional fuel security.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Susan Templeman ALP

  The member asked how the government was taking further action to strengthen Australia's fuel security amidst global supply chain disruptions.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Helen Polley ALP

  The member asked for an update on the new powers granted to Export Finance Australia to underwrite imports and how these would help secure fuel supply.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Monique Ryan Ind

  The member asked how drivers could be assured that retailers would reduce prices given that price gouging is not illegal and prices are set by retailers.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Road Transport Industry

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Matt Burnell ALP

  The member asked what actions the government was taking to assist the transport sector and resolve fuel supply issues.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Fuel

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

  The member asked what the Prime Minister's plan was for managing jet fuel shortages and how this would be communicated, particularly regarding emergency responses like Cyclone Narelle.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Simon Kennedy Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister to confirm if 10 per cent of New South Wales service stations had no diesel and how many stations across Australia were without fuel.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Oil and Gas Exploration

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

  The member asked whether the government would pledge to restart full-time oil and gas exploration and establish a sovereign oil and petroleum manufacturing industry.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel Security: Australian Defence Force

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Gordon Reid ALP

  The member asked what actions the government had taken to secure fuel for the Australian Defence Force.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Darren Chester Nationals

  The member asked why the Prime Minister was always the last to lead, citing concerns from farmers about fuel prioritization if the crisis deepened.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Lisa Darmanin ALP

  The member asked for an update on the announcements made following National Cabinet and what the government was doing to prepare for a changing geopolitical environment.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Road Transport Industry

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Shayne Neumann ALP

  The member asked how the government was continuing to support Australia's trucking industry.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Tom Venning Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister to inform the public how many service stations were out of fuel, citing a farmer's desperation.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister when he would demonstrate leadership to resolve the national fuel crisis, citing price hikes of over 50 per cent, empty service stations, and risks to food costs and health services.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Dean Smith Liberal

  The member asked how the government allowed fuel shortages to reach a point where regional residents were struggling to secure diesel for emergency generators. He cited a specific incident at a service station south of G...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Richard Dowling ALP

  The member asked for an explanation of how Iran's destabilising actions in the Strait of Hormuz were impacting global energy markets and Australia's supply chains. He sought to understand the connection between the confl...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Alicia Payne ALP

  The member asked how the government was collaborating with industry and partners to ensure fuel security and what the response had been to supply chain disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Alison Penfold Nationals

  The member asked when the Prime Minister would take action to ensure fuel availability for constituents, referencing a single mother from Croydon Park who faced empty service stations while driving her children to a spor...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• 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

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Alice Jordan-Baird ALP

  The member asked how the government was securing fuel supply and supporting the transport industry during the fuel price increase.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Fuel

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

  The member asked if the government would declare a fuel emergency to stop alleged price gouging by major oil companies and ensure supply to regional independents. She claimed big oil was strangling regional suppliers.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Richard Colbeck Liberal

  The member asked if the minister could guarantee that Australia would not run out of fuel supplies. He followed up by asking if Australians would be forced to ration fuel and when prices would return to pre-conflict leve...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Matt O'Sullivan Liberal

  The member asked what the minister said to Australians cancelling Easter plans due to the fuel crisis. He cited specific individuals unsure if they could travel due to cost and supply concerns.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel, Great Western Highway

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would support his Fair Fuel Price Bill, slash the fuel excise tax, and deliver a support package for businesses affected by the Great Western Highway closure.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Tony Pasin Liberal

  The member asked why a fourth-generation farmer from Eudunda had to wait four weeks for fuel needed for farming operations, despite being categorized as critical.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would temporarily cut the fuel excise tax to provide immediate relief, citing fuel prices of $3.15 in her electorate.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Leon Rebello LNP

  The member asked when the Prime Minister would take action to ensure fuel availability for food wholesalers, citing a company with 50 trucks unable to access fuel.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked how many service stations in the country were currently experiencing fuel stockouts.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Kate Thwaites ALP

  The member asked how the government was acting to support Australia's fuel security and supply given the impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• 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

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Tania Lawrence ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to secure fuel supply and support Australians during the fuel spike, and what other approaches existed.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Fuel

  Senate · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Claire Chandler Liberal

  The member asked why the government could not disclose the number of service stations across Australia that had run dry, implying a lack of control over the crisis. She sought specific national data on fuel availability.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• 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

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Sarah Henderson Liberal

  The member asked when the government became aware of the six cancelled fuel shipments and whether any further shipments had been contracted, asserting this was a matter of national interest.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance

  The member asked whether the government would pause the fuel excise for 60 days to offer instant relief, noting that the government receives 52.6c per litre in excise tax.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Rick Wilson Liberal

  The member asked for the number of service stations in each state and territory that were currently out of fuel.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• 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

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Basem Abdo ALP

  The member asked for an update on fuel supply and how the government had acted to strengthen it.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• 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

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Andrew Wilkie Ind

  The member asked whether the minister would use the Liquid Fuel Emergency Act to prioritize bunker fuel, given its importance to trade.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Leon Rebello LNP

  The member asked whether any state or territory energy ministers had requested a federal fuel rationing plan.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• 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

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Monday 23 March 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The member asked whether the minister would apologise for previously characterising concerns about fuel shortages as extremist rhetoric, given that six shipments had been cancelled and consumers were facing high prices.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked when the government was informed that six vital fuel shipments bound for Australia were cancelled and requested the total number of ships cancelled to date.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Middle East

  House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Carol Berry ALP

  The member requested an update on how the war in the Middle East was affecting Australia and asked for details on measures taken to boost fuel security and supply.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Albanese Government

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Andrew Willcox (Dawson) (Liberal National Party) LNP

  Andrew Willcox criticised the government's budget for increasing taxes and spending while breaking pre-election promises regarding capital gains tax, negative gearing, and trusts. He argued that these changes, along with...

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026

• Fuel

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Malcolm Roberts (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  Senators debated the government's decision to increase the fuel excise by 16 cents per litre, with One Nation and the Greens opposing the move as inflationary and harmful to households and businesses. The Labor Party def...

• Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026, Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026, Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; First Reading

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026

• Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026, Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026, Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Tim Ayres (NSW) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Minister Tim Ayres introduced three bills to the Senate, seeking leave to incorporate second reading speeches into Hansard, which was granted. The Customs Tariff Bill aimed to reduce duty rates for nearly 500 classificat...

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Tim Wilson (Goldstein) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate concerned the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026, which aimed to extend temporary fuel excise relief to mitigate cost-of-living pressures. Coalition members supported the bill but cri...

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Jim Chalmers (Rankin) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Treasurer introduced legislation to extend fuel excise relief for one month, reducing petrol and diesel prices by 16 cents per litre from 1 July to 2 August. This measure aims to provide continued cost-of-living assi...

• Energy

  House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Matt Smith (Leichhardt) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on a motion commending the government's energy sovereignty plan, specifically the 20 per cent domestic gas reservation scheme and increased fuel reserves. Labor members supported the measures as necess...

• Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Andrew Leigh (Fenner) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on whether the bill provided necessary powers to manage fuel supply disruptions caused by international conflict without undermining competition laws or parliamentary scrutiny. Government members argue...

• Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Malcolm Roberts (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  The Senate debated legislation granting the Treasurer and ACCC powers to exempt businesses from competition laws during exceptional circumstances, such as fuel supply shocks. One Nation senators opposed the bill, citing ...

• Regional Australia

  House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Rebekha Sharkie (Mayo) (Centre Alliance) Centre Alliance

  The debate centred on whether the federal government was adequately addressing regional inequity through its budget and policy settings. The mover argued that regional Australians faced worse outcomes in health, educatio...

• Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Tim Ayres (NSW) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on whether new powers for the Treasurer and ACCC to exempt businesses from competition laws during crises were necessary, given existing frameworks worked effectively during the pandemic. Opposition an...

• Answers to Questions

  Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Kerrynne Liddle (South Australia) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's budget responses, focusing on capital gains tax reforms and housing affordability. Opposition senators argued that tax increases would penalise young savers and that the government had b...

• Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Jim Chalmers (Rankin) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Treasurer introduced the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, outlining a budget strategy designed to address global economic shocks, particularly those stemming from conflict in the Middle East and rising oil price...

• Albanese Government

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Michael McCormack (Riverina) (National Party) Nationals

  The debate centred on the Albanese government's performance in delivering for regional Australia, with opposition members alleging widespread broken promises regarding infrastructure, health, and tax policy. Government m...

• Fuel

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Richard Colbeck (TAS) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's handling of a fuel supply shortage, with opposition members criticising the administration for delaying crisis acknowledgment and avoiding parliamentary scrutiny. Government senators def...

• Climate Change

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Mehreen Faruqi (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senators debated a motion of public importance regarding the need for polluters to pay for climate transition and disaster recovery. Greens senators argued that the government was failing to act on climate science and al...

• Budget: Fuel

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Larissa Waters (QLD) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Larissa Waters moved a take note debate regarding the government's handling of rising fuel prices. She argued that the government failed to prevent price gouging by fuel companies and relied on voluntary pass-thr...

• Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Limitation of Debate

  Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Katy Gallagher (ACT) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate considered the first reading of two appropriation bills related to fuel security response. Senator Gallagher moved the motion for the bills to be read a first time, which was agreed to. Senator Thorpe subseque...

• Prime Minister

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on the government's management of fuel shortages and price increases caused by international conflict. The opposition criticised the Prime Minister for mixed messaging, lack of transparency regarding f...