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  • Migration

    House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

    The member asked how Australians could trust the government's statements on migration and budget impacts, given the lack of immigration cuts and alleged fiscal mismanagement.

    Answered by Jim Chalmers

  • Members of Parliament: Staff

    House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Angie Bell LNP

    The member asked whether the Prime Minister had provided a reference for Rhys Muldoon for his Australia Day ambassador role.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Members of Parliament: Staff

    House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Tony Pasin Liberal

    The member asked if the Prime Minister had provided Rhys Muldoon with a reference for his Australia Day ambassadorial role.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Members of Parliament: Staff

    Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Anne Ruston Liberal

    The senator asked whether the Prime Minister had any involvement in Mr Muldoon obtaining his position with Senator Dowling. She noted that Mr Muldoon had attended the Prime Minister's wedding and that Senator Dowling had...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Members of Parliament: Staff

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Tony Pasin Liberal

    The member asked what involvement the Prime Minister had in Mr Muldoon's appointment as a Labor adviser and if he provided a reference for the Australia Day role.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Ideologically Motivated Extremism

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Jerome Laxale ALP

    The member asked how the government was safeguarding democratic processes from the coordinated intimidation employed by third-party organisations and far-right extremists, and what obstacles remained.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Electoral System

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Shayne Neumann ALP

    The member asked about the risks to public officials, including parliamentarians, during the 2025 federal election campaign.

    Answered by Tony Burke

  • Members of Parliament: Staff

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Tony Pasin Liberal

    The member asked again if the Prime Minister provided Rhys Muldoon with a reference for his Australia Day ambassadorial role or any other roles.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Donations to Political Parties

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Allegra Spender Ind

    The member asked if the government would commit to publishing ministerial diaries or lists of meetings to increase transparency and trust.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • 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

  • Superannuation

    Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

    The member sought confirmation that parliamentary staff could opt to receive 3.4 per cent of their pay as salary rather than superannuation contributions. She challenged the inconsistency of permitting this flexibility f...

    Answered by Don Farrell

  • Prime Minister

    House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Dan Tehan Liberal

    The member asked the Prime Minister how the Daily Telegraph knew about his honorary membership in 2019 if he did not, questioning his memory or integrity.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • 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

  • Pensions and Benefits

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Kate Chaney Ind

    The member asked when the government would legislate a framework for automated decision-making that included safeguards, human override, and transparency.

    Answered by Michelle Rowland

  • 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

  • Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

    Senate · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Maria Kovacic Liberal

    The member asked when the government first became aware of the cash withdrawals and what action was being taken. She later asked why former CFMEU chief John Setka still controlled over $1 million in a private fund and if...

    Answered by Jess Walsh

  • Housing

    House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

    The member asked whether the Minister still supported Treasury's prediction that property prices would fall by only two per cent, given reports of a significant market crash.

    Answered by Clare O'Neil

  • Superannuation

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Anne Stanley ALP

    The member asked how the government was improving the security and integrity of the superannuation system and what threats existed.

    Answered by Daniel Mulino

  • Superannuation

    Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

    The senator asked the minister to outline the purpose of superannuation, its benefits for working Australians, and how the government is strengthening the system. She specifically inquired about the impact of the require...

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Freedom of Information

    Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Jacqui Lambie JLN

    The senator asked what mandatory training requirements exist for FOI decision-makers to ensure they understand the FOI Act. She asked how much taxpayer money was spent defending FOI refusals that were later overturned by...

    Answered by Don Farrell

  • Victoria's Big Build

    Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

    The member asked if the Minister for Finance would pledge that government ministers and agencies would work with and give evidence to the Victorian royal commission into CFMEU corruption. She questioned what action had b...

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Victoria: Construction Industry

    Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

    The member asked whether the Prime Minister would require all Commonwealth-funded projects to be reviewed by the Victorian royal commission into corruption. She questioned why the Prime Minister had not consulted integri...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Albanese Government

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Andrew Wilkie Ind

    The member asked if the Prime Minister agreed that improper influence from the private sector on gambling policy constituted corruption and compromised government judgement.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Housing

    Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Maria Kovacic Liberal

    The member asked how the government had managed to increase borrowing levels for home buyers while exposing them to financial risks such as negative equity, despite earlier commitments to reduce mortgage costs.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • 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

  • Victoria's Big Build

    Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

    The senator asked whether any companies receiving Commonwealth-funded contracts were required to make payments to organised crime figures to access worksites. She followed up by asking why Mick Gatto continues to profit ...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Political Advertising

    House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Zali Steggall Ind

    The member asked when the government would implement laws requiring AI watermarking, an ethical advertising code, and penalties for misleading political content to protect elections.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Australian Greens

    Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Tyron Whitten One Nation

    The member asked how many times Labor had provided concessions to the Greens to pass legislation, despite pre-election promises not to negotiate with them. He asked if the government had entered a coalition in substance ...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Workplace Relations

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Allegra Spender Ind

    The member asked how the bill's provisions could prevent corruption or ensure value for money, citing concerns about similar schemes in Victoria.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Budget

    Senate · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Richard Colbeck Liberal

    The senator asked how many times the Prime Minister could break his election promises regarding tax policy. He accused the government of making a 'dirty deal' with the Greens to implement higher taxes.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Budget

    House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Dai Le Ind

    The member asked the Prime Minister to assure the House that no government MP or their relations used prior knowledge of budget changes for private financial benefit.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Taxation

    House of Representatives · Thursday 4 June 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

    The member asked why the government had voted against lower income taxes on 11 occasions, including the Coalition's proposals for annual tax cuts, which he claimed would result in an additional $77 billion in costs for t...

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Budget

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Angie Bell LNP

    The member asked how many community sporting clubs relying on trust donations would be negatively impacted by the new trust tax.

    Answered by Jim Chalmers

  • Taxation

    House of Representatives · Thursday 28 May 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

    The member asked why the Prime Minister would not commit to taking the proposed tax changes to the next federal election, alleging that the government had concealed these plans from voters.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Budget

    House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

    The member asked the Prime Minister why the government had allegedly misled Australians about plans to increase taxes.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Donations to Political Parties

    House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens

    The member asked the Prime Minister if lobbyists or representatives of the gas industry attended the Labor Party's budget night fundraiser.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Housing

    Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

    The member asked how the public could trust government statements on foreign ownership levels when 80 per cent of foreign owners allegedly failed to comply with disclosure laws. She further asked why the government did n...

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Prime Minister

    House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

    The member asked when the Prime Minister decided that the truth did not matter, citing claims that Labor had misled the public on housing, investment, and small business taxes.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Taxation

    Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

    The member asked how many times the Prime Minister had promised not to change negative gearing, capital gains tax, or family trust taxes before the last election.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Taxation

    Senate · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

    The senator asked whether the leaked government documents indicated an intention to break election promises by introducing higher taxes on Australians. She followed up by asking why the government was preparing excuses f...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    Senate · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Jordon Steele-John Greens

    The senator asked which cohorts of disabled people would make up the 160,000 individuals intended to be removed from the NDIS. Supplementary questions challenged the minister's claim that 8 per cent of funding was lost t...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Albanese Government

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Sarah Witty ALP

    The member asked how the government was fulfilling its commitments and delivering for Australians.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Frankcom, Ms Lalzawmi (Zomi)

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Zali Steggall Ind

    The member asked what tangible progress had been made to secure justice for Zomi Frankcom and if the government would support a humanitarian peace prize in her honor.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Donations to Political Parties

    Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Lidia Thorpe Ind

    The member asked if the minister would cancel a fundraising event in Sydney to avoid perceptions of corrupt conduct, citing research that such cash-for-access events are viewed negatively by the public. She questioned th...

    Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

  • Members of Parliament: Staffing

    House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Sophie Scamps Ind

    The member asked whether personal staff were used to encourage the coalition to support the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Nuclear Weapons

    Senate · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Lidia Thorpe Ind

    The member asked whether the government would require the US to declare if visiting platforms, such as B-52 bombers or Virginia-class submarines, were carrying nuclear weapons. She referenced Labor's platform on nuclear ...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Albanese Government

    Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Tammy Tyrrell Ind

    The member asked what actions the government was taking to increase community trust and transparency, specifically questioning the reintroduction of FOI exemptions and fees.

    Answered by Don Farrell

  • Public Sector Governance

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Sophie Scamps Ind

    The member asked why the government ignored the recommendation to legislate an independent appointment process, rather than releasing a non-binding seven-point framework.

    Answered by Jim Chalmers

  • Energy

    Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Carol Brown ALP

    The member asked about the importance of securing Australia's energy system, the role of private investment, and the need to explain energy policies to the public.

    Answered by Tim Ayres

  • Women's Economic Security

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Madonna Jarrett ALP

    The member asked how the government was delivering for working Australians, particularly women, and whether any factors threatened this progress. She also inquired about the significance of transparency in this policy ar...

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Lobbying of Parliamentarians

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Monique Ryan Ind

    The member asked if the Prime Minister would open the review of lobbying practices to the public and commit to a more robust code of conduct.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Discrimination

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Allegra Spender Ind

    The member asked when the government would follow through on its 2022 election commitment to protect LGBTQ+ students and teachers from discrimination in schools.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

    House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

    The member asked whether the Prime Minister would write to the National Anti-Corruption Commission to request an urgent investigation into the misuse of Commonwealth funds and potential involvement of officials.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

    House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

    The member asked what steps the Prime Minister had taken to ensure no taxpayer dollars were misused.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

    The member asked whether any individual in the government had involvement in the removal of specific sections from the CFMEU corruption report, noting that the chief investigator stated he was directed to make changes.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Housing

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

    The member asked why homebuyers were paying the price for the government's failure to stand up to union corruption, citing Treasury advice that the 1.2 million homes target was unmet.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • National Anti-Corruption Commission

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Helen Haines Ind

    The member asked if the Attorney-General accepted that changes were needed to restore public confidence in the NACC, given its limited public output and internal investigations.

    Answered by Michelle Rowland

  • National Anti-Corruption Commission

    Senate · Thursday 5 February 2026 · David Shoebridge Greens

    The member enquired whether Commissioner Brereton had stepped down from his role as assistant IGADF, and if that was the case, what the timing and circumstances were. He then questioned whether the government retained co...

    Answered by Don Farrell

  • Capacity Investment Scheme

    Senate · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

    The member asked for the specific total cost of the Capacity Investment Scheme to taxpayers, questioning why the figure was kept secret. She pressed for clarification on whether the cost was within quantified contingent ...

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Albanese Government

    Senate · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Glenn Sterle ALP

    The senator asked the minister to outline how the government had delivered on its agenda and provided cost-of-living relief to Australians.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • International Relations: Australia and Nauru

    Senate · Thursday 27 November 2025 · David Shoebridge Greens

    The senator asked why the government signed a secret deal with Nauru despite awareness of corruption allegations involving senior officials.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Asylum Seekers

    House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Monique Ryan Ind

    The member asked whether the opacity, wastefulness, and cruelty of the arrangements with Nauru, including payments of at least $2.5 billion, reflected well on the country.

    Answered by Tony Burke

  • Albanese Government

    Senate · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Charlotte Walker ALP

    The member asked the minister to detail the government's actions to deliver on its election commitments regarding cost-of-living pressures and healthcare.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Labor Government

    House of Representatives · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Gabriel Ng ALP

    The member asked the Prime Minister how the government was delivering on its commitments to make a positive difference to the lives of Australians.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Political Advertising

    House of Representatives · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Bob Katter KAP

    The member asked if there was an avenue to stop flagrant and unconscionable lying in political advertising, citing specific false claims made during the Hinchinbrook by-election.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Cost of Living

    Senate · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Jane Hume Liberal

    The member asked whether the minister would acknowledge that millions of Australians were being left behind under the current government, referencing election promises and recent data on homelessness and food insecurity.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Cost of Living

    Senate · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Jane Hume Liberal

    The member asked when the government would fulfil its commitment to cheaper mortgages, noting that households were facing significant price rises across essential categories.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Cost of Living

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Nicolette Boele Ind

    The member requested that the Treasurer pledge to introduce laws establishing a nationwide tax benefit for food donations, aiming to cut waste and assist people in need.

    Answered by Jim Chalmers

  • Cattle Industry: Methane-Reducing Feed Additives

    Senate · Monday 3 November 2025 · Tyron Whitten One Nation

    The senator asked if the government was considering mandatory methane-reducing additives for livestock, similar to Denmark. He raised concerns about consumer right-to-know regarding food contents and potential health ris...

    Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

  • Local Content Broadcasting

    House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Zali Steggall Ind

    The member asked whether the government would fulfill its election promise to legislate local content quotas on streaming services to support Australian jobs and the creative sector.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese; Tony Burke

  • Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025

    Senate · Monday 3 November 2025 · Steph Hodgins-May Greens

    The senator asked if the government had received legal advice regarding higher corruption risks under the new laws, given the lack of an independent EPA. She followed up by asking if the government would close loopholes ...

    Answered by Murray Watt

  • Albanese Government

    Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

    The member asked whether the government respected the resolutions and decisions of the Senate, particularly regarding the release of a document promised two years prior. She questioned the government's commitment to tran...

    Answered by Don Farrell

  • Superannuation

    Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Jane Hume Liberal

    The member asked whether the superannuation performance test would be watered down to allow investment in government political priorities. She questioned the integrity of superannuation management.

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Superannuation

    Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Sarah Henderson Liberal

    The member asked why superannuation funds were the biggest beneficiaries of the Housing Australia Future Fund. She questioned the government's transparency and the suitability of super funds as landlords.

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Industrial Relations

    House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal

    The member asked whether the minister would deregister the CFMEU as the Coalition had proposed, citing ongoing corruption and criminal links under the current administration.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

    House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Tim Wilson Liberal

    The member asked why the government had not acted against crime and corruption in the CFMEU, suggesting inaction was due to political donations.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

    House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Tim Wilson Liberal

    The member asked what specific actions the government had taken to protect journalists exposing CFMEU corruption.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Freedom of Information

    House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Allegra Spender Ind

    The member asked if the government would work with parties responsible for robodebt to increase secrecy, contrary to the royal commission's recommendations.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Freedom of Information

    House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Helen Haines Ind

    The member asked why the government is expanding cabinet secrecy in the FOI bill when the royal commission recommended the opposite.

    Answered by Michelle Rowland

  • Andrews, Hon. Daniel Michael, AC

    House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Phillip Thompson LNP

    The member asked if the Prime Minister was aware that Daniel Andrews had not disclosed his engagement on the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme register, and if he would write to Andrews seeking compliance.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • National Security

    House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Alex Hawke Liberal

    The member asked if the Attorney-General was aware of whether Daniel Andrews had complied with the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme and to report on his compliance status.

    Answered by Michelle Rowland

  • Freedom of Information

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Rob Mitchell ALP

    The member asked what the government was doing to improve how well integrity and transparency frameworks worked.

    Answered by Michelle Rowland

  • Workplace Relations

    House of Representatives · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Mike Freelander ALP

    The member asked how the government was fulfilling its election promises for low-paid workers.

    Answered by Amanda Rishworth

  • Health Care

    House of Representatives · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Ash Ambihaipahar ALP

    The member asked how the government was fulfilling its election pledge to lower medicine costs and why this mattered.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • Taxation

    Senate · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · James McGrath LNP

    The member asked whether the Prime Minister would rule out introducing new or increased taxes during the current term of parliament, citing conflicting statements from the Treasurer and the Prime Minister regarding off-t...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Taxation

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal

    The member asked the Prime Minister to confirm if the Treasurer was working on new taxes to eliminate Australians' savings, given the Treasurer's open-minded comments.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Housing

    Senate · Monday 25 August 2025 · Andrew Bragg Liberal

    The senator asked why the government was adopting a policy it had previously criticized during the election campaign, specifically regarding the freezing of the National Construction Code.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Income Tax

    Senate · Monday 25 August 2025 · James Paterson Liberal

    The senator asked whether the Prime Minister or the Treasurer was correct regarding the implementation of new tax policies beyond those taken to the election.

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Fiscal Policy

    House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · Ted O'Brien Liberal

    The member asked the Prime Minister to insist the Treasurer introduce fiscal rules, alleging the government planned to spend all upward revenue revisions plus an additional $26 billion.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese; Jim Chalmers

  • Review of Public Sector Board Appointments Processes

    House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · Sophie Scamps Ind

    The member asked why the government had not released the Briggs report, citing a previous commitment to transparency.

    Answered by Jim Chalmers

  • Energy

    House of Representatives · Thursday 31 July 2025 · David Batt LNP

    The member asked why a 74-year-old constituent in his electorate had not received the promised $275 reduction in her electricity bill, forcing her to return to work.

    Answered by Chris Bowen

  • Albanese Government

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Kara Cook ALP

    The member asked the Prime Minister to detail the government's progress in fulfilling its commitments to the Australian people regarding building the nation's future.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Medicare

    Senate · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Anne Ruston Liberal

    The member asked if the Prime Minister stood by his promise that GP visits would be free. She cited Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data showing $166 million in out-of-pocket costs in May 2025 and nearly $2 bi...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

    Senate · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Tammy Tyrrell Ind

    The member asked if the government had committed to modernising the TFES during the election, noting that small businesses struggle with the administration. She questioned whether the funding increase would primarily ben...

    Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

  • Critical Minerals Industry

    Senate · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Matthew Canavan LNP

    The member asked if the minister agreed that high energy prices risk union jobs at manufacturing smelters. He noted reports of potential production pauses and job losses at Mount Isa and Townsville, asking if the governm...

    Answered by Tim Ayres

  • Medicare

    Senate · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Anne Ruston Liberal

    The member asked whether the Prime Minister had misled voters by claiming all Australians would only need their Medicare card for GP visits, given the Health Minister's admission that universal bulk-billing was not guara...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Tertiary Education

    Senate · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Charlotte Walker ALP

    The member requested an update on the progress of the election pledge to reduce student debt by 20 per cent. She asked for details on how the proposed changes would affect students and why the government had adopted this...

    Answered by Jess Walsh

  • Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Alex Hawke Liberal

    The member asked the Prime Minister what instructions the government had given to the CFMEU administrator regarding the union's lawless conduct.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Renewable Energy

    House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · David Smith ALP

    The member asked how the government was delivering on election commitments, including cheaper home batteries, and if other policies were being considered.

    Answered by Chris Bowen

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