Women & Gender Equality

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Gender Equality

  Senate · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Lisa Darmanin ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline the government's actions to achieve this improvement and its significance for women and girls in Australia.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Sally Sitou ALP

  The member asked how the government was advancing gender equality and why empowering women was a priority for the nation.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Women's Economic Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Sarah Witty ALP

  The member asked what steps the government had taken to increase women's economic participation and what obstacles remained.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Zaneta Mascarenhas ALP

  The member asked how new medicine listings on the PBS were assisting women with breast cancer and endometriosis.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Gender and Sexual Orientation

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The senator asked why the Prime Minister continued to oppose legislation to restore common sense to the Sex Discrimination Act and safeguard the rights of biological women and girls in female-only spaces. In supplementar...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• United Nations Climate Change Conference

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Fatima Payman Australia's Voice

  The senator asked what commitments the government would make at COP31 to connect climate action with women's welfare. In supplementary questions, she asked if the government would commit to a gender-transformative climat...

  Answered by Tim Ayres

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Mark Butler ALP

  The member asked for further details on the government's response to the college's concerns and the rationale for the rebate changes.

  Answered by Mark Butler (Minister for Health and Ageing)

• 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

• Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Josh Burns ALP

  The member asked how the government was helping women and children fleeing violence into safe housing and why this approach was superior to other methods.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Women's Health

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The member asked how many women had benefited from cheaper medicines under the government's women's health package and how these measures addressed cost-of-living challenges. She sought details on improvements to access,...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Jess Teesdale ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering better healthcare for Australian women and why this was important for strengthening Medicare.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Women's Health

  Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The senator asked how the government was strengthening Medicare to provide more choice and lower costs for women and girls. She specifically inquired about measures to help women with endometriosis and pelvic pain receiv...

  Answered by Jenny McAllister

• Employment

  Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Varun Ghosh ALP

  The senator asked for details on the latest labour force figures, specifically regarding unemployment rates and participation. He followed up by asking how the government is supporting workers facing cost-of-living press...

  Answered by Murray Watt

• Minister for Veterans' Affairs

  House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Melissa Price Liberal

  The member asked why the minister was delaying the release of the women veterans strategy, citing accusations of gaslighting.

  Answered by Matt Keogh

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Zali Steggall Ind

  The member asked what further actions the government would take to keep women and girls safe, beyond measures already implemented.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Women's Economic Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Joanne Ryan ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering real change for Australian women and families and what the risks were.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Women's Economic Security

  Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Lisa Darmanin ALP

  The member asked why compulsory superannuation is important and what it has delivered for Australians since its introduction in the 1990s. She requested details on how the Albanese government has built on this legacy to ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Alicia Payne ALP

  The member asked the Minister representing the Minister for Women what actions the government had taken to increase women's superannuation balances and what other approaches were under consideration.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Justine Elliot ALP

  The member asked how the government was working to prevent family and sexual violence, improve early intervention, and ensure access to support for victims.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

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

  The member expressed willingness to work with the government on the national action plan and thanked a young advocate for sharing his story.

  Answered by The Prime Minister (Anthony Albanese)

• Prime Minister

  House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Zoe McKenzie Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister would not take responsibility for his disrespectful behaviour and stop hiding behind colleagues.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Carol Brown ALP

  The member inquired about government measures to tackle gender-based violence and the outcomes of consultations regarding the subsequent stage of the National Plan.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Prime Minister

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Anne Ruston Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister's refusal to accept responsibility for a specific gesture confirmed that he says one thing before elections and another afterwards. She sought clarification on why the Prime Mi...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Housing: Domestic and Family Violence

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Trish Cook ALP

  The member asked how the government was providing safe housing for victims of domestic violence and what risks existed to these policies.

  Answered by Clare O'Neil

• International Relations: Australia and Japan

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Mary Aldred Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would apologize to the Prime Minister of Japan for alleged disrespectful remarks.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• 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

• 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

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Ali France ALP

  The member asked for details on the government's progress in strengthening paid parental leave and supporting women in the workforce, and what risks existed.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• 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

• Women's Economic Security

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline why the government prioritised investment in women's economic security, particularly paid parental leave. She also asked how broader reforms regarding health, the gender pay gap,...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• 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

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Kara Cook ALP

  The member asked for an update on the government's actions to address violence against women and children.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 28 May 2026 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked if the returned individuals would be settled in specific western Sydney suburbs and whether the government had engaged with local community leaders regarding their arrival.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Menopause and Perimenopause

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Meryl Swanson ALP

  The member asked what actions the government has taken to support women experiencing menopause and perimenopause and why open discussion is important.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Women's Budget Statement

  Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The member asked the minister to outline the priorities in the current Women's Budget Statement and explain how measures to improve gender outcomes would make a practical difference for Australian women. She also asked h...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked why Labor was pushing up rents for all Australians when it had promised not to, citing budget papers that confirmed rent increases.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Fuel

  House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked when the government would ensure fuel availability to prevent Australians from choosing between eating and driving, and why the minister would not commit to daily updates on individual service stations.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Fuel Security

  House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked when the minister was informed about the cancellation of the first fuel shipment.

  Answered by Chris Bowen

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Renee Coffey ALP

  The member asked how the government is supporting women and gender equality and whether there are risks to this progress.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Iranian Women's National Football Team

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Matt Gregg ALP

  The member asked what actions the government had taken to support the Iranian women's soccer team members who wished to stay in Australia.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Iranian Women's National Football Team

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member expressed support for the Minister's actions and the decisions made regarding the Iranian women's soccer team, wishing the players well regardless of their choices.

  Answered by Tony Burke (Minister for Home Affairs)

• Gender Equality

  Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Charlotte Walker ALP

  The member asked the minister to outline how the government was working to advance gender equality and what progress had been made. She also asked for key findings from the annual Status of Women Report Card and why wome...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering better health outcomes for women and why it was committed to investing in women's health after previous neglect.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Iranian Women's National Football Team

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Jerome Laxale ALP

  The member asked what actions the government had taken concerning members of the Iranian women's football team.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Indigenous Australians: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  Senate · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · David Pocock Ind

  The member asked how much funding would be invested in Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) in the ACT. He further asked if there would be a net increase in support given reported cuts to the Canberra Ra...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• 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

• Workplace Relations

  Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Karen Grogan ALP

  The member asked the minister to outline what the latest data revealed about gender pay equality and how it reflected the government's agenda. She followed up by asking how the government remains committed to helping wom...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Claire Clutterham ALP

  The member asked how the government was addressing the gender pay gap and what barriers hindered this effort.

  Answered by Catherine King

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked if any ISIS sympathisers being returned home would settle in the Prime Minister's electorate of Grayndler or Western Sydney.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · Cassandra Fernando ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering for working women and what risks existed to these gains.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Anne Stanley ALP

  The member asked how the government was addressing the issue compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked how the government was strengthening women's rights at work.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Alice Jordan-Baird ALP

  The member asked how the government was investing in bulk-billing and women's health, and what risks these investments faced.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Jones, Ms Bianca Adrienne, Morton-Bowles, Ms Holly Jayne

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member expressed devastation regarding the low fines imposed on those responsible for the deaths of two Australian girls in Laos. She noted that government officials had apologised for the failure to inform the famil...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Marion Scrymgour ALP

  The member asked how the government was helping to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · Ali France ALP

  The member asked how the government is delivering more choice, lower costs, and better healthcare for Australian women.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Ash Ambihaipahar ALP

  The member asked why gender equality was a priority for the government and why all Australians had a responsibility to do more on this matter.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to promote safety for women and children and end gender-based violence.

  Answered by Michelle Rowland

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Zali Steggall Ind

  The member asked whether the government would call a royal commission into femicide and domestic violence to treat the safety of women and children with the same urgency as other national issues.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked whether the Minister for Home Affairs or any other government minister was present at the airport when women affiliated with ISIS arrived in Sydney in September.

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Gender Equality

  Senate · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Corinne Mulholland ALP

  The senator asked about the progress shown in the latest gender pay gap figures and how government reforms were improving outcomes for women.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Helen Haines Ind

  The member asked when the government would act to ban gambling advertising, citing a recommendation from a quick assessment of proven methods to stop violence against women.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

  Senate · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The member asked the minister to outline the government's actions to drive change in ending gender-based violence, including progress on the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Domestic and Family Violence

  Senate · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Larissa Waters Greens

  The member asked when the government would increase funding for frontline family and domestic support services, specialist sexual violence services, and prevention work.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Louise Miller-Frost ALP

  The member asked what measures the government was implementing to address family, domestic, and sexual violence.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member stated that 74 women had lost their lives to violence in the past year and emphasized the need to pause and reflect on each loss.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek (Minister for Social Services)

• Women's Health

  Senate · Monday 3 November 2025 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The senator asked about the impact of recent reforms on Australian women and how they reflected the government's commitment to improving access, choice, and lower costs. She highlighted the expansion of bulk-billing ince...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked why households in Western Sydney were suffering from mortgage stress due to government spending and inflation, and whether the Prime Minister had a plan to address this issue.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

  Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Helen Polley ALP

  The member requested a summary of the main conclusions in the commissioner's report and the way it would guide the next stage of the national plan. She asked for specifics on quantifiable improvements for women and child...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Health Care

  House of Representatives · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Sharon Claydon ALP

  The member asked how these investments were creating more choice and affordability for women.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Libby Coker ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering more choice, lower costs, and better healthcare for Australian women.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• National Security

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Dai Le Ind

  The member asked if the government would guarantee that returned ISIS-affiliated women and children would not be settled in his electorate of Fowler, citing fears within local Syrian, Chaldean, Mandaean, and Hasidic comm...

  Answered by Tony Burke

• Women's Health

  Senate · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The member asked how Australian women were benefiting from the government's record investments in women's health, including Medicare rebates and cheaper medicines.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Alice Jordan-Baird ALP

  The member asked what actions the government was taking to improve the health of Australian women. She also asked why this was a priority for the government.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · Alison Byrnes ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to provide improved options, reduced expenses, and enhanced healthcare for women.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Women's Economic Security

  Senate · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The member asked about the impact of government investments on women's economic equality and daily lives. She subsequently inquired about the role of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in closing the gender pay gap and...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Early Childhood Education

  Senate · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Karen Grogan ALP

  The senator asked what the government was doing to back the early childhood workforce and ensure their work was properly recognised. She also asked how the worker retention payment was benefiting children by ensuring a s...

  Answered by Jess Walsh

• Stillborn Baby Payment

  Senate · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

  The senator asked why the stillborn baby payment is made to women who deliberately abort a baby, alleging it creates a financial incentive for late-term abortion.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Gender Equality

  Senate · Thursday 31 July 2025 · Lisa Darmanin ALP

  The senator asked why challenging gender segregation in the labour market was important for the economy and how the government was supporting women's aspirations.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Health Care

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Melissa McIntosh Liberal

  The member asked the Prime Minister if his position remained that Australians would only need their Medicare card, not a credit card, to see a general practitioner.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Sharon Claydon ALP

  The member asked the minister how the government's cheaper medicines policy was providing choice, lower costs, and better healthcare for women.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Gender Equality

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Zaneta Mascarenhas ALP

  The member asked the minister how the government was supporting women and what attitudes were standing in the way of gender equality.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

  The senator asked how recent policy changes, including wage increases and energy rebates, would support Australians with cost-of-living pressures. She specifically inquired about measures supporting women in the economy ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Women in Parliament

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Claire Clutterham ALP

  The member asked how the government was continuing to deliver for women in the current term.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Cost of Living: Women

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Cassandra Fernando ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to support women with the cost of living and whether any threats to this support existed.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Susan Templeman ALP

  The member asked how the government was providing more choice and cheaper medicines for women, why this was important, and what risks existed.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

  Senate · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister believed the victims of harassment and violence deserved a more substantial response than a brief comment. She questioned if the government had further actions to address the i...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Environment

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Sussan Ley Liberal

  The member asked if the Minister retained the power to stop salmon farming at Macquarie Harbour after the next election, given recent legislative amendments to the EPBC Act.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Women's Health

  Senate · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Catryna Bilyk ALP

  The senator asked how the women's healthcare package responded to Senate inquiries and delivered for Australian women, particularly regarding economic security and workforce participation.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Murujuga Cultural Landscape

  Senate · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Dorinda Cox Greens

  The member asked why the government was allowing emissions from the Woodside gas plant to accelerate and destroy rock art at Murujuga, despite commitments to net zero and environmental protection.

  Answered by Jenny McAllister

• Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Meryl Swanson ALP

  The member asked how the government was making medicines cheaper for women and why these medicines had been off the PBS for so long.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Women's Health

  Senate · Monday 10 February 2025 · Marielle Smith ALP

  The member asked what specific benefits the policy would deliver for women and how it would reduce their healthcare expenses.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · Susan Templeman ALP

  The member asked the Prime Minister to detail the government's investments in supporting the health of Australian women. She also asked whether any alternative approaches might undermine the health system and leave Austr...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · Alicia Payne ALP

  The member asked the Minister representing the Minister for Women to outline the government's actions to deliver better healthcare for women. She also asked how these measures compared to other approaches that might leav...

  Answered by Catherine King

• Health Care: Women

  House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · Louise Miller-Frost ALP

  The member asked the Minister for Health and Aged Care how the government is delivering better healthcare for women and what the response to the policy has been.

  Answered by Mark Butler

• Cost of Living

  Senate · Thursday 6 February 2025 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The senator asked how the government achieved these economic objectives and assisted Australians. She followed up by asking how the government supported women in the workforce, noting record participation and a low gende...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Morton-Bowles, Ms Holly Jayne, Jones, Ms Bianca Adrienne

  House of Representatives · Thursday 6 February 2025 · Zoe Daniel Ind

  The member asked for an update on the investigation into the deaths of Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones in Laos and measures to protect young travellers.

  Answered by Richard Marles

• United Nations Climate Change Conference

  Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Fatima Payman (WA) (Australia's Voice) Australia's Voice

  Senator Payman moved that the Senate take note of the Minister's answer regarding Australia's role as President of Negotiations for COP31. She argued the Minister failed to address how women's welfare would be prioritise...

• 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...

• Women's Health Week

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Sharon Claydon (Newcastle) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Members marked Women's Health Week by highlighting structural biases in the healthcare system that disadvantage women, such as delayed diagnoses for heart disease and endometriosis. Labor members detailed the Albanese go...

• Superannuation, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Jodie Belyea (Dunkley) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Jodie Belyea opposed the One Nation proposal to allow workers to divert compulsory superannuation contributions into their weekly pay. She argued that this policy would undermine long-term financial security and dispropo...

• Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Malcolm Roberts (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  The Senate debated the Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026, which sought to replace the legislative listing of protected events with a flexible rules-based framework using legislativ...

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Ali France (Dickson) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on a motion acknowledging government actions on women's health, specifically regarding PBS listings for contraceptives and menopause medications, and the establishment of endometriosis clinics. Labor m...

• Women's Health Week; Reference to Federation Chamber

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Katy Gallagher (ACT) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate debated the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission's 2026 report, which highlighted ongoing challenges in preventing violence against women and children. The government emphasised its record investmen...

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Larissa Waters (QLD) (Australian Greens) Greens

  Senator Larissa Waters moved that the Senate take note of the Minister for Women's answer regarding domestic, family and sexual violence. She criticised the government for delays in implementing expert recommendations on...

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission Yearly Report to Parliament

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Tanya Plibersek (Sydney) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Minister for Social Services presented the Commission's yearly report, outlining the government's strategy to make violence rare, brief and non-recurring through systemic reforms and new funding. The Shadow Minister ...

• Women's Health

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Jo Briskey (Maribyrnong) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Jo Briskey raised a grievance regarding the historical neglect of women's health, arguing that systemic underfunding and dismissive medical attitudes caused significant delays in diagnosis and treatment for conditions li...

• Housing

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Josh Burns (Macnamara) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Josh Burns addressed the housing crisis, arguing that the federal government is taking unprecedented action to provide safe and secure homes. He highlighted specific developments in Melbourne, including projects in Marib...

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Nicolette Boele (Bradfield) (Independent) Ind

  Nicolette Boele raised concerns about the ongoing crisis of violence against women, citing recent femicide statistics and the disproportionate impact on Indigenous women. She argued that while numerous inquiries have gen...

• Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Zali Steggall (Warringah) (Independent) Ind

  The debate centred on a suspension motion moved by Zali Steggall, which characterised violence against women as a national crisis and called for urgent government action, including a royal commission or enhanced powers f...

• Veterans: Women's Health

  Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania) (Jacqui Lambie Network) JLN

  Senator Jacqui Lambie moved a matter of public importance urging the government to scrap a proposed $5,000 limit on allied health services for veterans, arguing it contravened Royal Commission recommendations and endange...

• Prime Minister

  Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Michaelia Cash (WA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The Senate debated a matter of public importance regarding the Prime Minister's conduct, specifically focusing on his participation in a podcast and his history of policy reversals. Opposition senators argued that the Pr...

• National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Anne Ruston (SA) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2026, with the government arguing that reforms were necessary to curb unsustainable cost growth and combat fraud. The opposition supported sustaina...

• Taxation, Victoria: Construction Industry, Economy: Productivity

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Jessica Collins (NSW) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's answers to questions concerning new taxes on charities and discretionary trusts, as well as concerns about falling productivity. Liberal senators argued that the proposed 30 per cent min...

• Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Fair Super for Young Workers) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Barbara Pocock (SA) (Australian Greens) Greens

  The debate concerned a bill introduced by the Australian Greens to remove exemptions preventing young workers under 18 from receiving compulsory superannuation contributions regardless of hours worked. Senator Pocock arg...

• Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Medicines Shortages and Other Measures) Bill 2026, Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Melissa McIntosh (Lindsay) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate focused on legislation aimed at improving early warning systems for medicine shortages and streamlining the registration of biologic medicines. The Shadow Minister for Women supported the bill's technical impr...