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Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Economy

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

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

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• 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

• Taxation

  Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Susan McDonald Nationals

  The senator asked when the government would abolish the safeguards tax and remove regulatory shackles from the industrial sector, arguing that the tax contributed to the facility's failure.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Energy

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The senator asked why the government was prioritizing gas corporations over Australians and climate safety by proposing a weak gas reservation instead of a substantial export tax. She asked if the government planned to d...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Housing

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Andrew Bragg Liberal

  The senator asked if the government was aware that its taxes were reducing home loans and homeownership opportunities. He followed up by asking if the minister stood by the claim that rents would rise by only $2 a week, ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked the Treasurer to quantify how many Australians currently owe more to their banks than their homes are worth, attributing the situation to government tax policies.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Housing

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The member asked how many Australians were facing negative equity, citing data that recent buyers in Sydney and Melbourne were seeing their home values drop below purchase prices. He questioned the impact of government p...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would intervene to cancel the Treasurer's proposed tax changes, characterising them as harmful to families.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Leah Blyth Liberal

  The member asked if the Prime Minister intended to tax families for having children, given claims that adding a newborn to a family trust would revoke exemptions and tax income at 47 per cent. She asked how many families...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with the New South Wales Premier's assertion that federal tax policies were causing fewer homes to be built and less construction activity.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Crime: Illicit Tobacco

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would agree with the New South Wales Premier that the current policy was failing and join the coalition to reduce tobacco taxes and combat organized crime.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to help Australian workers increase their earnings and retirement savings, and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Tobacco Control

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Anne Webster Nationals

  The member asked why the Assistant Treasurer was refusing to join the coalition to slash tobacco taxes and crush organized crime, citing recent firebombings in his electorate.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Housing

  Senate · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Charlotte Walker ALP

  The member asked how these changes were helping Australians buy their first home. She later asked what economists and stakeholders were saying about the reforms and how the government's policy compared with others.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would release the government's housing modelling to demonstrate the extent of predicted price declines, given claims that new housing supply was falling and first-home buyer ac...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Housing

  Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Andrew Bragg Liberal

  The senator asked why the Prime Minister was persisting with tax policies that allegedly worsened the housing shortage. He cited claims that tax changes made new projects harder to finance and presell, leading to fewer h...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Taxation

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

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

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• 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

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked whether the minister was proud of policies that allegedly caused rental surges, referencing a specific forecast from a property manager and the minister's prior statements on tax reform.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Housing

  Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The senator asked the minister to guarantee that no Australian renter would pay more than $2 a week additional rent due to the government's increased taxes on housing.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Ali France ALP

  The member asked how housing tax reforms were helping Australians and what policies would make it harder to secure housing.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked why the government had taken 98 days to reverse its position on the tax measure, attributing the change to pressure from the coalition.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would guarantee that rents would not increase by 30 per cent, citing a National Australia Bank confirmation that Labor's taxes would cause such a surge.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Artificial Intelligence

  Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · David Pocock Ind

  The senator asked if Australia was doomed to repeat mining boom mistakes by failing to capture tax benefits from AI investments. He asked if the government would mandate sovereign Australian capability in procurement to ...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Angie Bell LNP

  The member questioned whether the Minister felt pride in causing millions of Australians to face higher rental costs, citing her earlier remarks on capital gains tax and negative gearing.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

  The member asked if the Minister would guarantee rents would not go up by 30 per cent due to Labor's tax changes, citing the rise in median rents.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Housing

  Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Jessica Collins Liberal

  The member asked how the government could claim its housing policies were working given reports of falling buyer confidence, fewer homes, and higher rents. She cited investor loan commitments falling 8.6 per cent and que...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Prime Minister

  Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister refused to admit fault regarding his comments about the Japanese Prime Minister, despite video evidence and previous denials of breaking promises on energy bills, superannuation, a...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Taxation

  Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Paul Scarr Liberal

  The member asked if the minister would guarantee that Australian charities and not-for-profits would not lose out due to the tax changes, specifically regarding non-deductible gifts.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · David Batt LNP

  The member asked if the minister would admit that Labor's taxes had tanked the housing market.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Melissa Price Liberal

  The member asked how many first-home buyers were now trapped in negative equity.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Gambling Advertising

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Monique Ryan Ind

  The member asked if it was appropriate for the AFL and NRL to receive tens of millions in tax-free income from gambling, given the harm caused to Australians.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Private Health Insurance

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Henry Pike LNP

  The member asked why Australians were being punished with a tax grab due to government spending issues.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Dean Smith Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would ensure that payments from discretionary trusts to registered charities, tax-exempt not-for-profits, and faith-based groups would be exempt from the 30 per cent trust tax....

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

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

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member questioned why the Prime Minister was criticising Australians for employing capital gains tax and negative gearing to improve their financial standing, considering that government members had also utilised the...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Angie Bell LNP

  The member asked if the Prime Minister accepted that his tax policies would increase the difficulty for young Australians to save for a house deposit.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Economy: Productivity

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked why productivity was continuing to fall and whether increasing taxes on individuals, businesses, and construction was lowering productivity. She sought an explanation for the discrepancy between Treasury...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would convene National Cabinet to address renters' issues before upcoming tax changes, citing high rental stress and rising rents.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Private Health Insurance

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Anne Webster Nationals

  The member asked why the Prime Minister was imposing a tax on private health insurance that she claimed would increase premiums by 21 per cent and out-of-pocket costs significantly.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Dental Health

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Sophie Scamps Ind

  The member asked when the government would implement a sugar-sweetened beverage reformulation levy to protect children's dental health.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would admit that changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing had negatively impacted homeowners, causing a severe housing market crash.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Richard Dowling ALP

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

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked why the government was targeting women undergoing divorce or bereavement to raise revenue through tax changes.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Taxation

  Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The senator asked whether the government would admit that its property taxes had damaged confidence and remove them to restore economic certainty. He sought an assessment of the impact on lending and small businesses.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Gas Industry: Taxation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would introduce a 25 per cent levy on gas exports, considering broad backing.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member asked which factors were to blame for rising rents: immigration, tax policies, interest rates, or all of the above.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Labor Government

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

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

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Albanese Government

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

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

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget: Taxation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Ben Small Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister failed to keep his promise regarding negative gearing and capital gains taxes, referencing Joseph Daoud's criticism.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Jonathon Duniam Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister had voted for the widows' tax but had not introduced legislation to abolish it. He later asked if a deal with the Greens was responsible for the delay and when drafting instruction...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Cost of Living

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

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

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Economy, Women's Economic Security

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Karen Grogan ALP

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

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Fossil Fuel Industry

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked why the government continued to subsidize fossil fuel industries with the Fuel Tax Credit scheme despite calls for its elimination. She later asked why mining handouts were prioritized over NDIS cuts and...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Education

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Steph Hodgins-May Greens

  The member asked if the government believed it was acceptable for fossil fuel corporations to teach children about climate change. She later asked if a gas export tax could fund schools better and if the government would...

  Answered by Jess Walsh

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Alison Penfold Nationals

  The member asked if the government's tax cut was negated by inflation and if the coalition's policy would provide better relief.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked how many Australians would pay more in taxes this financial year given rising inflation. She later asked how many days it would take for bracket creep to negate tax cuts and if Australians would pay more...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget: Cost of Living

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

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

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · James Paterson Liberal

  The member asked when the Prime Minister first became aware that the legislation included provisions described as a widows tax. He further inquired what actions were taken to prevent the parliament from legislating these...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Economy

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

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

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Tammy Tyrrell ALP

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

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Housing

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The member asked if the minister would admit that Labor's tax changes had shattered confidence in the property market, causing even first home buyers to stay away. He further asked if the government had modelled the impa...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Anne Ruston Liberal

  The member asked how many pensioners would lose the private health insurance additional rebate under the government's tax changes. She further asked how pensioners on fixed incomes could absorb estimated cost increases o...

  Answered by Jenny McAllister

• Budget

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Raff Ciccone ALP

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

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Wages and Salaries

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Tom French ALP

  The member asked for details on government actions to improve wages and tax outcomes for workers, the importance of these efforts, and the risks involved.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked whether these specific groups would face increased tax liabilities due to the Treasurer's budget measures. He requested a direct answer on the financial impact on these individuals.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Claire Chandler Liberal

  The senator asked whether a 30 per cent minimum tax was in place before 1999 and if it currently applies under the government's tax laws. She followed up by asking about the existence of income averaging before 1999 and ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

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

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked when the Prime Minister would intervene to resolve the alleged issues with the Treasurer's budget regarding taxes on widows, divorcees, and victims of family violence.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Angie Bell LNP

  The member asked whether the government's housing tax policies were working as designed, given reports of plummeting auction clearance rates and collapsing demand.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Taxation

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Jacinta Nampijinpa Price Country Liberal Party

  The senator asked which small businesses the government believes should pay more tax. She followed up by asking how many small businesses would be disadvantaged by the capital gains tax changes. Finally, she asked what o...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Sean Bell One Nation

  The senator asked if the government's budget is designed to tax innovation and aspiration to fund spending. He followed up by asking where capital will go if the government makes investment in businesses and shares less ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Zoe McKenzie Liberal

  The member asked how many first home buyers now owed more than their home was worth, citing previous comments about potential price collapses.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• 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

• Budget

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked why the government was triggering the removal of favourable tax treatments for investment properties upon the death of a spouse, thereby imposing higher taxes on grieving women. She questioned whether th...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister sought to impose significant tax increases on Australians through the current budget measures.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Taxation

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

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

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Taxation

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The member asked why the government had imposed tax changes that threatened state government revenues for schools and hospitals, citing revised stamp duty forecasts. He asked if the government would provide additional su...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Jo Briskey ALP

  The member asked how the government's tax reforms would assist Australians and what alternative policies existed.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Glenn Sterle ALP

  The member asked what the landmark tax reform package delivered for Australian workers, small businesses, and first home buyers. He sought details on the benefits and how consultation had shaped the final package.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Matt O'Sullivan Liberal

  The member asked if the government's housing policy was deliberately designed to reduce the value of family homes, citing forecasts of price declines and negative equity. He also asked if higher rents were a deliberate e...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget: Housing

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

  The member asked how many Australians would suffer financial loss from a predicted 20 per cent drop in house values resulting from the government's tax changes.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Matt Gregg ALP

  The member asked about the status of legislation to assist first-home buyers and improve tax fairness, and what obstacles remained.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget: Housing

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Mary Aldred Liberal

  The member asked if the government would delay voting on property tax changes due to concerns about their impact on vulnerable groups such as widows and divorcees.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Alison Penfold Nationals

  The member asked how many more reversals would occur before the Treasurer admitted the budget was a failure, citing changes to tax rules for widows and divorcees.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Gas Industry

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would hold a plebiscite on a gas export tax, alleging he favored the gas industry over public opinion.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Andrew Hastie Liberal

  The member asked when the Minister first realized that capital gains tax changes would negatively impact widows, divorcees, and domestic violence victims.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Leon Rebello LNP

  The member asked whether the government was aware of the issues with tax changes for widows and divorcees before or after the budget was presented.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Economy

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

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

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Jonathon Duniam Liberal

  The senator asked whether the new regime would require Australians to obtain market valuations for personal items such as classic cars or number plates valued over $10,000 before 1 July 2027. He also inquired about the r...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Superannuation

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Andrew Bragg Liberal

  The senator asked whether the government would expand the ban on super funds buying houses to include APRA-regulated institutional and union-backed funds. He questioned why individuals faced punitive treatment while inst...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Wages and Salaries

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

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

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Local Government

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Sophie Scamps Ind

  The member asked if the government would consider restoring financial assistance grants to one per cent of federal taxation to address the funding crisis affecting local governments.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The senator asked how the government could maintain trust after agreeing to raise taxes on self-managed super funds via borrowing arrangements. He asked why the government was attacking retirement savings.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · David Pocock Ind

  The senator asked why the government treated death or divorce as a change in ownership that removed grandfathering protections. He questioned whether this disadvantaged women, who often have less superannuation and outli...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation Bills

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Maria Kovacic Liberal

  The senator asked for a guarantee that Australians would not be forced to obtain valuations for family heirlooms such as jewellery or artwork. She asked who would pay for these valuations.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Prime Minister

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Alison Penfold Nationals

  The member asked the Prime Minister to explain why it was fair for him to benefit from capital gains tax rules before changing them to disadvantage others.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister)

• Prime Minister

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Alison Penfold Nationals

  The member asked the Prime Minister to explain the fairness of him saving money on property sales before changing capital gains tax rules.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Zoe McKenzie Liberal

  The member asked the Minister to explain why it was fair for her to benefit from negative gearing before changing the rules to disadvantage others.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• Budget

  Senate · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · James Paterson Liberal

  The senator asked the minister to explain the distinction between a small business and an innovative business under the proposed tax framework. He sought clarification on how the government differentiates these categorie...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Tanya Plibersek (Sydney) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Minister for Social Services introduced the bill to address financial abuse and safety risks within the child support system. The legislation aims to close loopholes that allow parents to harass former partners, hide...

• Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Tom French (Moore) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate concerned reforms to Australia's carbon credit scheme, including strengthening integrity oversight, improving First Nations consent processes, and adjusting vehicle efficiency standards. Labor members supporte...

• Knox Class Action (Facilitation) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Jess Walsh (VIC) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate debated the Knox Class Action (Facilitation) Bill 2026, which facilitates compensation for victims of the former Robodebt scheme. Minister Jess Walsh moved the bill, arguing it ensures victims receive full com...

• Answers to Questions

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Maria Kovacic (NSW) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's responses to questions concerning economic management, gender equality policies, and the conduct of government staff. Opposition senators criticised the government for high inflation, da...

• A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Amendment (No Jab No Pay Repeal) Bill 2025; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Alex Antic (SA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The Senate debated a bill to repeal the no-jab no-pay policy, which links family assistance payments to childhood vaccination status. Proponents argued the policy was coercive, violated parental autonomy, and disproporti...

• Albanese Government

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Angus Taylor (Hume) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on whether the Albanese government had failed to explain why Australians were experiencing financial hardship. Opposition members argued that government policies on tax, energy, and housing had worsene...

• Answers to Questions

  Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Dave Sharma (NSW) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's responses to questions regarding housing market conditions and industrial policy. Coalition senators argued that Labor's policies were causing a housing crisis through reduced supply and...

• 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...

• Answers to Questions

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Ross Cadell (NSW) (National Party) Nationals

  Senators debated the government's economic management, focusing on real wage growth, productivity trends, and housing supply. Opposition senators argued that real wages were falling and productivity was declining due to ...

• Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Michael McCormack (Riverina) (National Party) Nationals

  The debate focused on the government's proposal to remove the additional private health insurance rebate for Australians aged 65 and over, replacing it with an income-based system. Labor members argued the change promote...

• Energy

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Steph Hodgins-May (VIC) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Hodgins-May moved that the Senate take note of the Minister for Industry and Innovation's answer regarding gas policy. She criticised the government's gas reservation scheme as insufficient and argued it failed t...

• Cost of Living

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

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

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Madonna Jarrett (Brisbane) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on the effectiveness of the Labor government's housing policies versus the Coalition's proposed alternatives. Labor members highlighted the broadening of the 5% deposit initiative and Help to Buy, alon...

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Andrew Wallace (Fisher) (Liberal National Party) LNP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the Coalition outlining an economic plan focused on tax cuts, energy affordability, and housing supply. Coalition members argued that the government had failed to manage the econom...

• 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...

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Third Reading

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026

• Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026; In Committee

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026

• Illicit Tobacco

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Jonathon Duniam (TAS) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Liberal senators moved a motion condemning the government's tobacco excise policy for fueling an illicit market controlled by organised crime. They argued that high taxes have caused revenue collapse and increased violen...

• Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Trish Cook (Bullwinkel) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on removing the age-based private health insurance rebate uplift for Australians over 65 and replacing it with a uniform income-tested system. Labor members argued the change promoted intergenerational...

• Knox Class Action (Facilitation) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Tanya Plibersek (Sydney) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate concerned the second reading of legislation to facilitate compensation for victims of the former government's robodebt scheme. The Minister for Social Services argued that the bill was necessary to ensure sett...