Pacific

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Climate Change

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Zali Steggall Ind

  The member asked how Australians and Pacific nations could trust the government's climate commitment given the simultaneous support for fossil fuel expansion. She referenced the presence of Tuvalu's climate minister and ...

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• International Relations: Australia and the Pacific Islands

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Kara Cook ALP

  The member asked how the government was backing Pacific nations to deliver a safe and prosperous region.

  Answered by Pat Conroy

• Pacific Islands

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Julie-Ann Campbell ALP

  The member asked how the government was working to improve safety and prosperity in the Pacific and how agreements with Pacific nations would deliver for Australia.

  Answered by Pat Conroy

• International Relations: Australia and the Indo-Pacific

  Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Raff Ciccone ALP

  The senator asked the minister to explain the importance of the new treaties for Australia and how ongoing involvement with the Pacific region strengthens Australia's position. He referenced the recent Pacific Islands Fo...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Pacific Islands

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked how the government was strengthening ties with Pacific nations and the broader region.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Pacific Islands

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Joanne Ryan ALP

  The member asked how the government was fostering relationships to deliver a safe and prosperous Pacific while supporting regional and national security.

  Answered by Pat Conroy

• Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Dorinda Cox ALP

  The senator asked for an explanation of the Nakamal Agreement's significance for Australia and regional security. She followed up by asking how strengthening Pacific relationships makes Australians safer. Finally, she as...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Regional Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked what actions the government was taking to strengthen ties with Solomon Islands and support Pacific sovereignty amidst regional instability.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Pacific Islands

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Luke Gosling ALP

  The member asked how the government was contributing to a safe, peaceful, and prosperous Pacific region.

  Answered by Pat Conroy

• International Relations: Australia and the Indo-Pacific

  Senate · Tuesday 28 October 2025 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline the government's actions to deepen relationships with regional countries. She subsequently asked how the government is navigating international uncertainty through partnerships, ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked what the historic signing of the mutual defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea meant for the nation.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Luke Gosling ALP

  The member asked about the importance of the defence treaty and its impact on the Australian Defence Force.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Louise Miller-Frost ALP

  The member asked how the agreement would contribute to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region.

  Answered by Pat Conroy

• Climate Change: Pacific Islands

  Senate · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked whether the federal 2035 climate pollution target would be lower than the 71 per cent reduction achievable by state and territory targets, which would represent a step backward. She also asked if the gov...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Claire Clutterham (Sturt) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Members debated a motion acknowledging the significance of the recently signed Australia-Vanuatu Nakamal Agreement. Speakers highlighted the agreement's focus on economic development, climate resilience, and regional sec...

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Katy Gallagher (ACT) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate debated the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026, which introduced loss carry-back provisions, made the $20,000 instant asset write-off permanent, provided tax exemptions for PNG Chiefs rugby l...

• Ocean of Peace Alliance and Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union

  Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Penny Wong (SA) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs tabled two treaties establishing a security alliance and a broader union with Fiji, backed by over $1 billion in investment. The Liberal Party welcomed the agreements but criticised the i...

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Jim Chalmers (Rankin) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Treasurer introduced the bill to implement permanent tax reforms for businesses, including loss carry-back and instant asset write-offs. The legislation also provides tax exemptions for staff of the Papua New Guinea ...

• Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Consideration in Detail

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Sharon Claydon (Newcastle) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Members debated the government's funding and policy directions for education, defence, climate adaptation, and regional diplomacy. Government members highlighted investments in public schools, defence capabilities, and I...

• Migration Amendment (Restoring Medevac) Bill 2025; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · David Shoebridge (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator David Shoebridge moved the second reading of the bill, which aims to restore medical evacuation provisions for asylum seekers held in offshore detention. He argued that the legislation would replicate the 2019 fr...