Ukraine & Russia

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Economy

  Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked how the government's approach is strengthening the economy, repairing the budget, and providing cost-of-living support to Australians amidst global uncertainty.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Monique Ryan Ind

  The member asked whether the Treasurer would impose a windfall tax on excess profits from oil and gas companies to ensure a fair return on national resources.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Ukraine

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Sally Sitou ALP

  The member asked how the government was continuing to support Ukraine, including through military aid, and why a consistent approach was important.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• International Relations: Australia and China

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would condemn Daniel Andrews for attending the parade. He also asked if the Prime Minister or his office provided personal or consular assistance for the visit.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• International Relations

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked if the Prime Minister would condemn Daniel Andrews for attending the parade.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• 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

• Middle East

  Senate · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · David Shoebridge Greens

  The senator asked whether the government would condemn the attack on Nasser hospital as a war crime and commit to applying sanctions against Israel similar to those applied to Russia.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• 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

• Israel: Sanctions

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Elizabeth Watson-Brown Greens

  The member asked the Prime Minister to commit to applying sanctions to Israel equivalent to those imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• 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

• Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026, Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026, Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Tim Ayres (NSW) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Minister Tim Ayres introduced three bills to the Senate, seeking leave to incorporate second reading speeches into Hansard, which was granted. The Customs Tariff Bill aimed to reduce duty rates for nearly 500 classificat...

• Palestine

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Mehreen Faruqi (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senators from the Australian Greens debated the Minister for Foreign Affairs' answers regarding a United Nations report on the conflict in Palestine. The speakers criticised the government for failing to impose comprehen...

• Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Andrew Hastie (Canning) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate concerned a technical bill amending the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to incorporate previously proposed tariff changes. The legislation removes 497 low-yield nuisance tariffs from 1 July 2026 and extends duty-free ...

• Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Julian Hill (Bruce) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate concerned the incorporation of previous customs tariff proposals into the Customs Tariff Act 1995. The bill aimed to reduce duty rates for numerous goods to free, extend sanctions on Russian and Belarusian goo...

• Russia

  Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Ralph Babet (VIC) (United Australia Party) UAP

  Senator Ralph Babet moved a take note debate regarding the government's stance on Russian oil imports. He argued that Australia indirectly funds the Russian regime by purchasing refined fuel from third countries, despite...

• Ukraine

  House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · Steve Georganas (Adelaide) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Members debated a motion reaffirming Australia's support for Ukrainian sovereignty and condemning Russia's invasion. Speakers highlighted the three-and-a-half-year duration of the conflict and Australia's significant mil...

• Middle East

  Senate · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Mehreen Faruqi (NSW) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Mehreen Faruqi moved that the Senate take note of the Minister for Foreign Affairs' answers regarding the Middle East. Faruqi strongly criticised the government for failing to take meaningful action against Israe...