Infrastructure & Transport

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Fiona Phillips ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering real change for regional communities and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Kristy McBain

• Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Sharon Claydon ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering real change through infrastructure investment across Australia.

  Answered by Kristy McBain

• Regional Australia

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Jess Teesdale ALP

  The member asked how the government was serving those residing and employed in regional areas and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Kristy McBain

• Early Childhood Education and Care

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

  The senator asked what the milestone of signing agreements with all states and territories meant for children and families, and how the fund would help access quality early education. She also asked how the investment wo...

  Answered by Jess Walsh

• Fiscal Policy

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · James Paterson Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister or his office raised the commitment to fund the Marrickville golf club with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet before the project list was provided to the infrast...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Artificial Intelligence

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked the Prime Minister why the government was rushing into AI technology without proper oversight, and whether he would support the member's bill to protect communities and critical infrastructure.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fiscal Policy

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · James McGrath LNP

  The member asked why the Prime Minister's local golf club was uniquely invited to apply for funding under the $560 million community infrastructure program, while no other golf clubs in Australia were given the same oppo...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fiscal Policy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Monique Ryan Ind

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister agreed that government expenditure ought to be determined by merit and necessity instead of political gain, citing the disparity in funding distribution.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Roads

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Sharon Claydon ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering infrastructure projects to improve road safety and reliability, and how this investment benefited families, businesses, and productivity.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program

  Senate · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · David Pocock Ind

  The member asked if the distribution of funds constituted pork-barrelling. He later asked for the rationale for departing from Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles, which require merit-based processes, and questioned...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Northen Australia Infrastructure Facility

  Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Malcolm Roberts One Nation

  The senator asked the minister to undertake to work with the NAIF to progress the GAIN proposal urgently, citing its potential to add $100 billion to GDP and create 40,000 jobs.

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Roads

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Susan Templeman ALP

  The member asked how the government was collaborating with the NSW government to deliver improvements to Mitchell's Causeway.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Calare Electorate: Mitchell's Causeway

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked when federal funding would be provided for additional lanes over the closed Convict Bridge and for an ongoing business support package, noting that local business revenue had dropped by 60 per cent.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese; Catherine King

• Sport

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance

  The member asked whether the government would contemplate laws requiring gambling firms to fund a community benefit round for delivering regional sporting infrastructure.

  Answered by Anika Wells

• National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · David Pocock Ind

  The member asked why there was no detailed funding profile for NCRIS in the budget and if the government could guarantee funding post-2028-29. He later asked about the delay in implementing recommendations from the Strat...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Victoria: Building and Construction Industry

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Mary Aldred Liberal

  The member asked when the Prime Minister sought assurances from the Victorian Premier that no Commonwealth funding would reach organized crime figures, and what form those assurances took.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Victoria's Big Build

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Pat Conaghan Nationals

  The member asked for details on the assurances given by the Victorian Premier that Commonwealth funds would not reach Mick Gatto or his companies.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Local Government

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Trish Cook ALP

  The member asked how the government was assisting local councils in providing infrastructure and services to communities.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Jerome Laxale ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering infrastructure projects and what alternative approaches were under consideration.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Regional Australia

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Fiona Phillips ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering outcomes for regional Australia and what other approaches were being considered.

  Answered by Kristy McBain

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 28 May 2026 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked how the budget facilitated thriving regional communities and requested a comparison with other policy options.

  Answered by Kristy McBain

• 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

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Louise Miller-Frost ALP

  The member asked how the budget supports local governments in delivering roads and community infrastructure.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Great Western Highway: Victoria Pass

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked if the government would provide a business support package and fund high-speed road access, referencing a 2010 tunnel announcement, due to the prolonged closure of the highway.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Inland Rail

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Barnaby Joyce One Nation

  The member asked the Minister to nominate the five largest cost items contributing to the reported $31 billion blowout, or at least one item, to validate the figure.

  Answered by Catherine King

• 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

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Mike Freelander ALP

  The member asked what work the government was doing to support Australians and the transport industry.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Road Transport Industry

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Joanne Ryan ALP

  The member asked how the government was easing pressures on the road transport industry.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Great Western Highway

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked if the government would lead on delivering a support package for local businesses affected by the closure.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel: Road Transport Industry

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Lisa Chesters ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to support heavy vehicle operators and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Catherine King

• 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 · David Batt LNP

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

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• 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

• 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 · Andrew Willcox LNP

  The member asked why the Prime Minister was always the last to lead in a national crisis, citing the impact on volunteer drivers for dialysis patients.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• 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 · 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

• 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

• 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

  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

• Transport Industry

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Julie-Ann Campbell ALP

  The member asked how the government was backing truck drivers and what the response to these actions had been.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member asked what the minister's plan was to ensure rising fuel costs did not result in the loss of essential community transport services for vulnerable people.

  Answered by Sam Rae

• 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: Road Transport Industry

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Shayne Neumann ALP

  The member asked how the government was supporting truck drivers and road transport businesses.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Fuel: Road Transport Industry

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Mary Doyle ALP

  The member asked how the government was working to support the transport industry.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Economy

  Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked why the Treasurer had not acted sooner to control inflation, given that it had already exceeded the target prior to the increase in petrol prices worsening the situation. She questioned the government's ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Chris Bowen ALP

  The member stated that Australia enters the crisis with 36 days of petrol, 29 days of aviation fuel, and 32 days of diesel, exceeding previous ministerial guarantees of 24 days. He argued that supplies are secure and urg...

  Answered by Chris Bowen (Minister for Climate Change and Energy)

• 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

• Fuel

  Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The member asked what practical actions the government had taken to protect businesses like Ripple Creek Transport and regional airline passengers from fuel price gouging. He also asked how many businesses the ACCC was i...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Sarah Henderson Liberal

  The member asked if the government accepted that fuel shortages were forcing transport operators and businesses to shut down, citing warnings of crop losses and livestock deaths. She challenged the government to admit th...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel Security, Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Kara Cook ALP

  The member asked how the government was securing national fuel supplies, why transport industry collaboration was important, and how MPs could encourage normal fuel usage.

  Answered by Catherine King

• New South Wales: Infrastructure, Great Western Highway: Convict Bridge

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would work with the NSW government to deliver an expressway to Sydney, citing the failure of the Convict Bridge.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked the minister to assure a specific business owner that there were no fuel shortages in Western Sydney.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• 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

• Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked why the government prioritized a high-risk fast rail project to Newcastle over the critical East West Rail Link for Western Sydney, which serves 1.2 million residents.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Lithgow Railway Workshop

  House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked whether the federal government would begin discussions to buy the Lithgow railway workshop site to support local workers and businesses.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Rail Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · Meryl Swanson ALP

  The member asked how the government was furthering the delivery of high-speed rail and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Aviation Industry

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance

  The member asked when the minister would approve Civil Aviation Safety Regulations part 43, which had been delayed since October 2024.

  Answered by Catherine King

• 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

• Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Meryl Swanson ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to enhance regional community roads and infrastructure, and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Kristy McBain

• Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · Louise Miller-Frost ALP

  The member asked how the government is focused on delivering key rail projects and why delivery is important.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Calare Electorate: Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked whether the $10 million for the Dixons Long Point crossing had been released and when the Blue Mountains expressway would be built.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Australian Defence Force

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Tania Lawrence ALP

  The member asked how the government was backing defence forces with necessary investment and infrastructure, and what approaches were rejected.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Queensland: Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering infrastructure for regional Queensland and what approaches were rejected.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Water Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Bob Katter KAP

  The member asked if the Treasurer would create a water authority and call tenders for the Hughenden irrigation scheme.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Aged Care

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Luke Gosling ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering well-paid jobs for aged-care workers and improving care for older Australians.

  Answered by Sam Rae

• Regional Australia

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Anne Urquhart ALP

  The member asked how the government was keeping regional communities connected by air and road, and what approaches to regional development had been rejected.

  Answered by Catherine King

• 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

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked whether the Minister for Home Affairs or any other government minister was present at the airport when women affiliated with ISIS arrived in Sydney in September.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Queensland: Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Rowan Holzberger ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to deliver infrastructure and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering important infrastructure projects to improve lives, and what other approaches had been considered.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Migration

  Senate · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Sean Bell One Nation

  The member asked why the government relied on importing migrants to fill skills gaps rather than investing in a domestic workforce, and whether it would adopt policies to end net zero targets to redirect workers to housi...

  Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · Allegra Spender Ind

  The member noted that only two per cent of rentals were affordable for essential workers and asked if the government would restructure the bonus scheme to provide interim payments for rezoning and infrastructure.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Renewable Energy

  Senate · Monday 24 November 2025 · Ralph Babet UAP

  The member questioned whether permitting a foreign authoritarian regime to exert control over Australia's vital energy assets served the national interest. He then highlighted SPIC's role in the Belt and Road Initiative,...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Roads

  Senate · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Ross Cadell Nationals

  The member asked whether the government was reducing rural speed limits to meet net zero goals and why rural drivers were being targeted, citing a carbon price calculation in the regulatory impact analysis.

  Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

• Iron Ore Industry

  Senate · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Fatima Payman Australia's Voice

  The member asked what funding the federal government had set aside for shared facilities at Geraldton port to support green iron investment in Western Australia.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Migration

  Senate · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Paul Scarr Liberal

  The member asked whether the government held specific target numbers or ranges for permanent and net overseas migration across short, medium, and long-term periods. He also questioned how state and federal planning for h...

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Energy

  Senate · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The member asked how much more families would pay to achieve the government's renewable energy target, citing rising electricity bills. He also requested data on the number of solar panels and wind turbines installed sin...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Great Western Highway

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Andrew Gee Ind

  The member asked whether the government would commit to turning the Great Western Highway into a genuine expressway.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Indigenous Australians

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Marion Scrymgour ALP

  The member asked how the government was supporting remote First Nations communities through jobs, cost-of-living relief, and infrastructure.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Road Safety

  Senate · Monday 3 November 2025 · Matt O'Sullivan Liberal

  The senator queried if the government's consultation involved reducing speed limits on every sealed road and the reason for this. He also asked why Minister McBain had supposedly misled regional Victorians. He followed u...

  Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

• Medicare

  House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Lisa Chesters ALP

  The member asked how the government was strengthening Medicare in regional communities and why this was important after years of neglect.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Roads

  Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Matt O'Sullivan Liberal

  The member asked why the government was considering cutting speed limits on country roads instead of fixing them. He questioned the reduction in Commonwealth funding for regional roads.

  Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

• Regional Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to support regional communities and ensure connectivity, and whether there had been opposition to its approach.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Renewable Energy

  House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · David Littleproud Nationals

  The member asked how many hectares of Australian land would be required for the government's renewable energy projects.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Road Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Sophie Scamps Ind

  The member asked if the minister would act to ensure imported e-bikes are safe, referencing her new bill and concerns from state ministers.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Renewable Energy

  Senate · Monday 1 September 2025 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

  The member asked if the Prime Minister's 'no-bullshit' policy meant releasing modelling on the true cost of the 100 per cent renewable rollout. She questioned the impact on regional communities and energy bills.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Western Sydney Airport

  House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked if the government would finally deliver a metro link for Western Sydney to ensure connectivity and affordable housing.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Renewable Energy

  Senate · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Fatima Payman Australia's Voice

  The senator asked why no funds had been allocated to projects in Western Australia despite the commitment to net zero. She also asked what the government was doing to alleviate red tape causing delays, noting that the Yi...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked the Minister for Infrastructure how the government was supporting housing access in regional Australia and addressing the inherited housing mess.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Ali France ALP

  The member asked how the government's infrastructure investments were supporting communities and why this investment was needed.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Energy

  Senate · Monday 28 July 2025 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked about progress on the cheaper home batteries commitment and broader renewable energy investment.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Schools

  House of Representatives · Thursday 24 July 2025 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked what federal funding the government would commit to fixing infrastructure at disadvantaged schools like Bonnyrigg High.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Helen Haines Ind

  The member asked why there was little new funding for regional infrastructure, noting the absence of new money for the Growing Regions Program and Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program despite $1 billion for Victor...

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

  Senate · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

  The member asked if any of the reported incidents occurred on Commonwealth funded infrastructure projects.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Kennedy Electorate: Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Bob Katter KAP

  The member asked the Prime Minister to address infrastructure needs in North Queensland, citing flood risks and lack of investment compared to other regions.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Zoe McKenzie Liberal

  The member asked if the Minister had asked her department to identify taxpayer money diverted to organized crime through the CFMEU and what action had been taken.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Regional Australia: Aviation Industry

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Fiona Phillips ALP

  The member asked how the government was protecting regional air services and what other approaches would leave regional Australians worse off.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Migration

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Pauline Hanson (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  Senator Pauline Hanson moved a matter of public importance urging the government to halt migration policies that would increase the population by one million over four years, citing infrastructure strain and economic mis...

• 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...

• 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....

• Casey Electorate: Acknowledgements, Liberal Party of Australia, Veterans: Health Care, Telecommunications

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Aaron Violi (Casey) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Aaron Violi opened a grievance debate by acknowledging local sports successes in the Casey electorate before shifting to broader policy criticisms of the Labor government. He argued that the government had failed to mana...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Albanese Government

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Anne Stanley (Werriwa) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Anne Stanley delivered a speech outlining the economic and social achievements of the Albanese Government since its election in 2022. She highlighted improvements in budget management, including debt reduction and signif...

• 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...

• Housing

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Andrew Bragg (NSW) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on a motion by the Liberal Party criticising the government's housing record and claiming budget tax changes reduced supply. Government senators argued that the crisis was long-standing and that their ...

• Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program

  Senate · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · David Pocock (ACT) (Independent) Ind

  Senator David Pocock moved a motion to take note of the Minister for Finance's answer regarding infrastructure funding. He challenged the government's denial of targeting marginal seats by seeking to table a report from ...

• Defence Properties

  Senate · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania) (Jacqui Lambie Network) JLN

  Senator Jacqui Lambie moved a matter of public importance urging the government to pause the sale of 67 Defence sites, arguing the plan relied on flawed data and ignored strategic risks, particularly in Tasmania and Anta...

• Agriculture Industry, Foreign Investment: Residential Housing, Veterans

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Tom Venning (Grey) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Tom Venning raised multiple grievances regarding the Albanese government's policies and regional issues. He criticised the proposed reduction in workplace exposure limits for phosphine, arguing it was impractical and lac...

• Infrastructure

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Alicia Payne (Canberra) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the Australian Labor Party commending the government's infrastructure spending in the territories and its broader commitment to national infrastructure. Labor members highlighted s...

• Space Industry

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Steve Georganas (Adelaide) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the Labor Party commending the Government's Statement on Space. The mover highlighted strategic frameworks and investments in sovereign capability. Opposition members criticised th...

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Cameron Caldwell (Fadden) (Liberal National Party) LNP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the Opposition condemning the Government's housing record and outlining Coalition alternatives. Government members defended their $47 billion housing agenda, citing increased build...

• Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · David Littleproud (Maranoa) (National Party) Nationals

  The debate concerned the introduction of a bill to repeal recent amendments to firearms legislation, which members argued were politically motivated responses to the Bondi tragedy rather than effective safety measures. S...

• 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...

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Henry Pike (Bowman) (Liberal National Party) LNP

  Henry Pike moved a motion outlining the Opposition's economic plan, which included tax cuts, energy policy changes, migration caps, and fiscal responsibility measures. Tom French and Claire Clutterham responded by defend...

• 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 ...