Trade

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Trade with the European Union

  Senate · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Raff Ciccone ALP

  The senator asked how the deal would deliver for Australian farmers, producers, miners, and exporters, and whether there were any risks to the agreement.

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Energy

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Bob Katter KAP

  The member asked if the government agreed that a genuine reserve resource policy should mandate gas exporters to supply domestic households and industry first.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese; Madeleine King

• Apprenticeships

  Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline the impact of government policies on trade apprenticeship completions and commencements.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• International Relations: Australia and Israel

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Mehreen Faruqi Greens

  The member asked why the government had not banned trade with illegal Israeli settlements like other allies, citing recent settler violence and the killing of Palestinian teenagers. She questioned whether the government ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Middle East

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Sophie Scamps Ind

  The member asked the Prime Minister why Australia had not joined the coalition of countries imposing trade restrictions on illegal settlements, despite the UK Foreign Secretary's acknowledgment of ethnic cleansing and th...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• International Relations: Australia and Israel

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Lidia Thorpe Ind

  The member asked what unintended consequences the government was concerned about regarding a ban on imports from illegal settlements. She also asked why the Israeli ambassador was allowed in the private members' dining r...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Tobacco Control

  Senate · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Jonathon Duniam Liberal

  The member asked how Australians could trust the government's understanding of the illicit tobacco crisis when a senior minister appeared unaware of a violent incident in his own community. He questioned whether the gove...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Tobacco Control

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

  The member asked when the Prime Minister would admit government failings on illicit tobacco and join the Coalition to combat organised crime gangs.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• 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

• Export Finance Australia

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The member asked why the government was financing foreign renewable projects instead of supporting Australian exports and jobs.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Trade with the European Union

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

  The member asked what real change the new market access delivered for farmers, producers, and exporters, specifically for Western Australia and Queensland.

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Energy

  Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Malcolm Roberts One Nation

  The member asked if energy companies were profiteering or if the government was hiding the real cost of electricity, and whether Australians were deceived about the benefits of rooftop solar.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Palestine

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Mehreen Faruqi Greens

  The senator asked why the government would not end the arms trade with Israel and impose comprehensive sanctions, citing reports of torture and the killing of over 20,000 children. She asked why the government would not ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Gas Industry: Taxation

  Senate · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Steph Hodgins-May Greens

  The senator asked whether the government would introduce a levy of at least 25 per cent on gas exports, noting that multinational exporters were making profits while paying little tax. She cited a government press releas...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Defence: Over-the-Horizon Radar

  House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Matt Burnell ALP

  The member asked how the historic signing of Australia's largest defence export to Canada would deliver high-paid secure jobs.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Taxation: Gas Industry

  House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Sophie Scamps Ind

  The member asked why the government would not accept that the PRRT ramp-up is not occurring and simply tax gas exports, given that gas industry revenue has increased fivefold since 2000.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Renewable Energy

  House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Nicolette Boele Ind

  The member questioned why the government was hastening to raise levies on renewable energy rather than gas exports, and what modelling Treasury had conducted regarding the effect on clean energy investment.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Fertiliser

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Bob Katter KAP

  The member asked if the government would save the Mount Isa phosphate plant and 17,000 jobs, or if it would continue with a free-market approach leading to 100 per cent fertiliser imports.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese; Madeleine King

• Data Centres

  Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · David Pocock Ind

  The member asked if mandatory offsetting rules confirmed that voluntary expectations were insufficient. He further inquired about the trade-offs between data centre development and housing construction, and the lack of c...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• 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

• Agriculture Industry

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Dan Repacholi ALP

  The member asked how the government was supporting farmers, producers, and exporters to maintain food production strength.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Fuel

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Helen Polley ALP

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

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Ralph Babet UAP

  The member asked whether the government had granted permits for imports of substantially transformed Russian oil products or looked the other way, and if it was in the national interest to permit all fuel imports regardl...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Richard Dowling ALP

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

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fertiliser

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The member asked for an update on the status of Australia's fertiliser market amidst global supply chain disruptions. She sought to understand how the government was ensuring national resilience in this sector.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Fuel

  Senate · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Kerrynne Liddle Liberal

  The member asked how the government allowed the fuel crisis to escalate to the point of disrupting trade, jobs, food supply, and health services. She cited specific impacts on apprentices, vegetable growers, and police o...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Trade with European Union

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Jodie Belyea ALP

  The member asked why the recent agreements with the European Union mattered and what the response had been.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Bob Katter KAP

  The member asked why the government refused to ban fuel exports, promote ethanol production from grain and sugar, and recommission closed refineries, citing the potential for domestic supply.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Trade with the European Union

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Darren Chester Nationals

  The member asked whether the minister believed the agreement was beneficial for Australian farmers, given industry criticism that the deal was subpar and would impose long-term costs on the sector.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Trade with European Union

  Senate · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Deborah O'Neill ALP

  The member asked what benefits the new free trade agreement with the European Union would deliver for Australia and Australian workers, highlighting the EU's status as the second-largest economy with a GDP of approximate...

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Trade with European Union

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Libby Coker ALP

  The member asked why these agreements were important and how they would deliver benefits to Australians.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• International Relations: Australia and the European Union

  Senate · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Josh Dolega ALP

  The member asked how the government was deepening ties with the European Union to secure Australia's interests, and about the significance of recent announcements regarding trade, security, and research.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Trade with European Union

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · David Moncrieff ALP

  The member asked how the agreement delivers real economic benefits to Australian workers and families.

  Answered by Madeleine King

• Middle East

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Ali France ALP

  The member asked how the government was working with partners to respond to trade disruptions caused by the war.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

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

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

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Gas Industry: Taxation

  Senate · Monday 23 March 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked whether the government was prepared to implement a levy on gas exports of no less than 25 per cent to address windfall profits during the Middle East conflict.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Energy

  House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Renee Coffey ALP

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would implement a 25 per cent tax on gas exports to address corporate profiteering linked to global conflicts.

  Answered by Madeleine King

• Fuel Security

  Senate · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Corinne Mulholland ALP

  The member asked to what extent Australia was exposed to international energy market disruption. She sought confirmation that Australia's fuel supply was secure.

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Gas Industry

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would impose a 25 per cent levy on gas exports, as the ACTU had advocated, to stop profiteering.

  Answered by Madeleine King

• Fossil Fuel Industry

  Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked what the government would do to stop corporations from profiteering off the war and why the government would not increase the tax rate on gas exports to 25 per cent or higher.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Trade

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Lisa Chesters ALP

  The member asked how the government was ensuring farmers benefited from trade and rebuilding Australia's global standing. She also asked about threats to this trade.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Trade

  House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · Meryl Swanson ALP

  The member asked how the government is rebuilding trading relationships to deliver opportunities for farmers and why strong relationships are key.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Fossil Fuel Industry

  House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Sophie Scamps Ind

  The member asked the minister to confirm that the Santos Gladstone LNG export contract would not be extended beyond 2031, as recommended by the ACCC, given its impact on domestic gas prices.

  Answered by Madeleine King

• Energy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member asked if phasing out gas imports, exports, and usage was government policy, and whether the Minister's actions as COP president contradicted his role as energy minister.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Energy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member asked if the Minister had consulted the Minister for Trade before signing the agreement to phase out gas, coal, and crude petroleum exports.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• United Nations Climate Change Conference

  Senate · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Sarah Henderson Liberal

  The member asked if the Minister for Trade was consulted before signing the declaration and whether economic modelling was conducted on its impact on coal and gas exports.

  Answered by Don Farrell

• United Nations Climate Change Conference

  Senate · Monday 24 November 2025 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked if the government's continued support for coal and gas exports was the reason for withdrawing the COP bid. She further asked when the government would outline a roadmap to transition away from fossil fue...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Crime: Illicit Tobacco

  Senate · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Jonathon Duniam Liberal

  The member asked whether the government accepted that its lack of decisive action on illicit tobacco was undermining state and territory efforts, and requested figures on the budget impact of the trade.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Middle East

  Senate · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · David Shoebridge Greens

  The member asked why it took two years to send emails stopping direct exports to Israel. He also asked if similar emails would be sent to F-35 supply chain companies and if the government monitored end-users of weapons w...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• International Relations

  House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Jo Briskey ALP

  The member asked how the Prime Minister's recent overseas meetings benefited Australian jobs, trade, and industry, and why such engagement is important for the domestic economy.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Crime: Illicit Tobacco

  Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Paul Scarr Liberal

  The member asked whether the taskforce would guarantee a reduction in illegal tobacco entering the country undetected. He referenced a fatal firebombing incident in Melbourne and asked for estimates on future crimes and ...

  Answered by Murray Watt

• United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths

  Senate · Tuesday 28 October 2025 · David Pocock Ind

  The senator asked what mechanisms were in place to ensure Australians benefited fairly from the critical minerals boom, drawing parallels to the perceived lack of benefit from gas exports. He followed up by asking for a ...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Economy

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

  The member asked how the Prime Minister's recent international engagements were creating economic growth and job opportunities for Australians.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Trade with the United Arab Emirates

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Meryl Swanson ALP

  The member asked how the free trade agreement would expand opportunities for farmers and producers and benefit regional communities.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Bob Katter KAP

  The member asked about the impact of gas prices and banana import applications on regional industries, specifically Mount Isa and the banana industry, and whether the government would preside over the obliteration of the...

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Defence Industry

  House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Tania Lawrence ALP

  The member asked how the government was supporting the defence industry and ADF through AUKUS and export reforms, and what barriers had been overcome.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Russia

  Senate · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Jacqui Lambie JLN

  The senator asked what the government had done to measure the amount of Russian blood oil imported and the related financial support for Russia's war efforts. She also inquired about the number of sanction permits issued...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Climate Change: Taxation

  Senate · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Jonathon Duniam Liberal

  The member asked if the government was developing a carbon border adjustment mechanism. He followed up by asking the minister to categorically rule out imposing tariffs on imports such as building materials, fertiliser, ...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Middle East

  Senate · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Mehreen Faruqi Greens

  The member asked when the government would impose meaningful sanctions on Israel to stop starvation and open borders for aid. She followed up by asking why the Israeli ambassador was not expelled given the government's c...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Trade

  Senate · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Carol Brown ALP

  The member asked about government actions to open new export opportunities and create jobs. She subsequently inquired about the benefits of the UAE trade agreement for businesses and consumers, and the government's appro...

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Russia

  Senate · Thursday 31 July 2025 · Fatima Payman Australia's Voice

  The senator asked for the status of fuel shipments linked to Russian oil and whether the government would follow the EU's lead in closing loopholes for third-country imports.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Fossil Fuel Industry

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Nicolette Boele Ind

  The member asked for the government's plan to phase out fossil fuel use, production, and exports to meet the 2035 climate target and respond to Pacific nations.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• 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

• Trade with the United States of America

  Senate · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Paul Scarr Liberal

  The member asked whether the beef import ban was discussed during the Prime Minister's meetings with US officials, given the Prime Minister's correction of a minister's earlier statement. He questioned why the Prime Mini...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Trade with the United States of America

  Senate · Monday 28 July 2025 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The senator asked whether the Prime Minister or his office had directed the minister to alter his previous statement regarding discussions with the US President about the beef import ban.

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Trade with United States of America

  House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member asked whether the government could be trusted to secure tariff exemptions given the trade minister's previous claims about discussions with the US president regarding beef imports.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Beef Imports

  Senate · Monday 28 July 2025 · Susan McDonald Nationals

  The senator asked why there was urgency in allowing US-processed beef from Canada and Mexico without transparent consultation with primary producers, and whether there were biosecurity risks.

  Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

• Beef Industry

  Senate · Monday 28 July 2025 · Tyron Whitten One Nation

  The senator asked why the government was crushing livestock industries by lifting restrictions on US beef imports and banning live exports, and what other rural industries were targeted.

  Answered by Malarndirri McCarthy

• Trade with the United States of America

  House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · David Littleproud Nationals

  The member asked whether the Inspector General of Biosecurity's recommendations for scientific oversight had been applied when deciding to lift US beef import bans.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Middle East: Defence Exports

  House of Representatives · Thursday 24 July 2025 · Helen Haines Ind

  The member asked the Minister for Defence to guarantee that Australia was not involved in war crimes in Gaza by manufacturing or exporting weapons to Israel.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Beef Industry: Biosecurity

  House of Representatives · Thursday 24 July 2025 · David Littleproud Nationals

  The member asked if biosecurity standards for US beef imports would be equivalent to those required for Australian beef exported to the US.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Agriculture Industry: Trade

  House of Representatives · Thursday 24 July 2025 · Trish Cook ALP

  The member asked how the government was supporting agricultural jobs and opportunities through strengthened trade ties.

  Answered by Julie Collins

• Russia: Sanctions

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Andrew Wilkie Ind

  The member asked why sanctions had loopholes allowing Russian-sourced petrol to enter Australia via India, potentially funding the war in Ukraine.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member asked how 70 cents a day in 15 months would help families who were $3,000 a year worse off due to rising grocery prices.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Gerard Rennick Ind

  The member asked if the government would address reverse tax tariffs and offshore profit-shifting to improve the budget position. He referenced structural issues and the need to support domestic businesses.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Trade with the United States of America

  Senate · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Fatima Payman Ind

  The senator asked if the government had contacted the Trump administration regarding the steel and aluminium tariffs and what the plan was to protect Western Australian jobs if an exemption was not secured.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• United States of America

  House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member asked what steps Ambassador Rudd had taken to secure an exemption for Australia from the new tariffs, noting that the Coalition had secured an exemption in 2018.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• United States of America

  Senate · Thursday 6 February 2025 · Fatima Payman Ind

  The senator asked when Australian values allowed for the actions in Gaza. She followed up by asking how the government could support a two-state solution while refusing to recognise Palestine. She also asked if the gover...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Energy

  Senate · Wednesday 5 February 2025 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

  The member asked why the government had allowed a situation where gas imports might be needed, questioning the viability of the renewables plan without natural gas.

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Kevin Hogan (Page) (National Party) Nationals

  The debate concerned the transfer of safeguard inquiry responsibilities from the Productivity Commission to the Anti-Dumping Commission, which would be renamed the Australian Trade Remedies Commission. The Coalition supp...

• Modern Slavery

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Bob Katter (Kennedy) (Katter's Australian Party) KAP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the member for Kennedy to strengthen Australia's response to modern slavery, specifically regarding fresh produce imports. The mover argued that current reporting requirements were...

• Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · David Pocock (ACT) (Independent) Ind

  The Senate debated the Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026, which aims to establish legal prohibitions on Australian involvement in genocide, war crimes, and illegal settlements. The bill covers defence exports, public a...

• Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Pat Conroy (Shortland) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate concerned moving oversight of safeguard inquiries from the Productivity Commission to the Australian Trade Remedies Commission. The sole speaker, Pat Conroy, argued that this change would modernise Australia's...

• Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Sophie Scamps (Mackellar) (Independent) Ind

  The debate concerned the introduction of the Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026, aimed at preventing Australia from funding, arming, or investing in serious violations of international law. Independent members Sophie Sc...

• Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Leah Blyth (SA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The Senate debated the Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026, which transfers safeguard inquiry responsibilities from the Productivity Commission to the Anti-Dumping Commission, renamed the Australian Trade R...

• Tobacco Control

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Mary Aldred (Monash) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the Liberal Party criticising the government's tobacco excise policy, citing a collapse in revenue and a rise in violent crime linked to the illicit tobacco market. Liberal members...

• Agriculture Industry

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Darren Chester (Gippsland) (National Party) Nationals

  The debate centred on a motion moved by the National Party urging the government to reverse changes to visa processing that disadvantaged the agriculture sector. Opposition members argued that Ministerial Direction 119 a...

• International Relations: Australia and Israel

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Mehreen Faruqi (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Mehreen Faruqi moved that the Senate take note of the Minister for Foreign Affairs' answer regarding Australia and Israel. Faruqi criticised the government for inaction and for prioritising trade interests over h...

• International Relations: Australia and Israel

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Lidia Thorpe (VIC) (Independent) Ind

  Senator Lidia Thorpe moved a motion to take note of the Minister for Foreign Affairs' answer regarding trade restrictions on goods from illegal settlements. Thorpe argued that the government's response lacked new informa...

• Tobacco Control

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Andrew Hastie (Canning) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on whether high tobacco excise rates are driving an illicit tobacco market that fuels organised crime and violence, or if they are successfully reducing smoking rates. Coalition members argued that the...

• Tobacco Control

  Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Michaelia Cash (WA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on the Coalition's motion declaring the government's handling of illicit tobacco a matter of urgency. Opposition members argued that high excise taxes have fuelled a black market, leading to billions i...

• Climate Change, Defence

  Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · David Shoebridge (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Shoebridge moved that the Senate take note of answers given by Minister Wong regarding defence and climate issues. He criticised the government for supporting military actions in Iran while claiming to deter conf...

• 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...

• 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...

• Agriculture Industry

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Bob Katter (Kennedy) (Katter's Australian Party) KAP

  The debate centred on a motion moved by Bob Katter calling for stricter controls on agricultural imports to protect domestic farmers from biosecurity threats and unfair competition. Opposition members argued that current...

• Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026; Limitation of Debate

  Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026

• Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Mike Freelander (Macarthur) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on the Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026, which aims to strengthen penalties, expand law enforcement powers, and enhance proceeds-of-crime measures to disrupt organised criminal networks involved in...

• Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Ted O'Brien (Fairfax) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on an amendment moved by the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs to close a perceived gap in national security oversight. The amendment sought to bring significant researcher-to-researcher collaboratio...

• International Relations: Australia and Japan

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Dave Sharma (NSW) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senator Dave Sharma moved a matter of public importance criticising the Prime Minister for mocking a diplomatic gift from Japan and refusing to apologise. Opposition senators argued the comments were sexist, disrespectfu...