The House met, at 12 noon, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker (the Honourable M. Dick) took the Chair, made an acknowledgement of country and read prayers.

COMMITTEES —MEMBERSHIP

The House was informed that, due to recent party changes, the following Members were no longer members of certain committees:

Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water—Mr Boyce (effective 22 January 2026).

Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport—Ms Penfold (effective 22 January 2026).

Standing Committee on Education—Mr Birrell (effective 22 January 2026).

Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability—Mr Birrell (effective 22 January 2026).

Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science—Ms Landry and Mr McCormack (effective 22 January 2026).

Standing Committee on Primary Industries—Mr Chaffey and Ms Landry (effective 22 January 2026).

Committee of Privileges and Members’ Interests—Mr McCormack (effective 22 January 2026).

Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport—Mr Joyce (effective 27 November 2025) and Ms Penfold (effective 22 January 2026).

Selection Committee—Ms Landry (effective 22 January 2026).

Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs—Mr McCormack (effective 22 January 2026).

Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission—Mr Conaghan (effective 22 January 2026).

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards—Mr McCormack (effective 22 January 2026).

SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS

Mr Burke (Leader of the House) moved—That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Leader of the House from moving the following motion immediately—That sessional order 65 a be amended to read as follows:

65 a Opportunities for crossbench Members

Consistent with the principle that the call should alternate between government and non-government Members and to enable crossbench Members to receive the call in accordance with the crossbench proportion of the non-government membership of the House:

(a) During Question Time, priority shall be given to:

(i) a crossbench Member seeking the call on the third, seventh, eleventh, fifteenth, seventeenth, twenty-first, twenty-fifth and twenty-ninth questions; and

(ii) an opposition Member seeking the call on the first, fifth, ninth, thirteenth, nineteenth, twenty-third, twenty-seventh and thirty-first questions.

(b) During each period of Members’ statements in the House, priority shall be given to at least five crossbench Members seeking the call ( standing order 43 ).

(c) During each period of Members’ statements in the Federation Chamber on Mondays, priority shall be given to at least seven crossbench Members seeking the call ( standing order 43 ).

(d) During each 30 minute period of Members’ constituency statements in the Federation Chamber, priority shall be given to at least two crossbench Members seeking the call ( standing order 193 ).

(e) During each one hour period of Members’ constituency statements in the Federation Chamber, priority shall be given to at least five crossbench Members seeking the call ( standing order 193 ).

(f) During the grievance debate in the Federation Chamber, priority shall be given to a crossbench Member seeking the call as the first speaker ( standing order 192 b ).

(g) During the adjournment debate in the House, priority shall be given to a crossbench Member seeking the call as the first speaker ( standing order 31 ).

(h) During the adjournment debate in the Federation Chamber, priority shall be given to a crossbench Member seeking the call as the first speaker ( standing order 191 ).

(i) For the matter of public importance discussion, the Speaker shall have regard to the crossbench proportion of the non-government membership of the House in selecting matters proposed ( standing order 46 ).

Question—put and passed, with the concurrence of an absolute majority.

BILLS DECLARED REFERRED TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Mr Burke (Leader of the House) declared that, unless otherwise ordered, the following bills stand referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration at the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading of each bill:

Copyright Amendment Bill 2025 ;

Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2025 ; and

Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 .

Committees —MEMBERSHIP

The House was informed that the Chief Opposition Whip (received by the Speaker on 9 December 2025, pursuant to standing order 229(b)) and the Chief Government Whip (received by the Speaker on 16 December 2025, pursuant to standing order 229(b)) had nominated Members to be members of certain committees.

Mr Burke (Leader of the House), by leave, moved—That:

(1) Mr Caldwell and Mr Pike be appointed participating members of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters for the purpose of the committee’s inquiry into the 2025 federal election; and

(2) Mr M Smith be appointed a supplementary member of the Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport for the purpose of the committee’s inquiry into local government funding and fiscal sustainability.

Question—put and passed.

Law Enforcement—Parliamentary Joint Committee—MEMBERSHIP

The House was informed that Mr L O’Brien had resigned his position on the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL—ASSENT TO BILLS

Messages from Her Excellency the Governor-General were announced informing the House that Her Excellency, in the name of His Majesty, had assented to the following bills:

1 December 2025 —Message No. 36 —

Environment Information Australia 2025 .

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Customs Charges Imposition) 2025 .

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Excise Charges Imposition) 2025 .

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (General Charges Imposition) 2025 .

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) 2025 .

Environment Protection Reform 2025 .

National Environmental Protection Agency 2025 .

Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 2) 2025 .

4 December 2025 —Message No. 37 —

Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) 2025 .

Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) 2025 .

Regulatory Reform Omnibus 2025 .

Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) 2025 .

Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community 2025 .

Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 1) 2025 .

VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) 2025 .

Customs Tariff Amendment (Geelong Treaty Implementation) 2025 .

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) 2025 .

21 January 2026 —Message No. 39 —

Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) 2026 .

Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) 2026 .

Copyright Amendment Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned (Mr Rae—Minister for Aged Care and Seniors), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed by Mr Taylor who moved, as an amendment—That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House calls on the Government to remove any references to a notification of the Chief of the Defence Force, considering the impact this would have on a member’s right to privacy and access to care”.

Debate adjourned (Mr Rae—Minister for Aged Care and Seniors), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned (Mr Gorman—Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time— And on the amendment moved thereto by Ms Steggall, viz.— That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House:

(1) notes that:

(a) our local independent breweries and spirit distilleries are in crisis;

(b) brewers and distilleries carry a huge financial burden, from growing inflationary pressure to the price of energy, and issues around staffing and the rising cost of alcohol excise taxation;

(c) excise on beer and spirits has increased by more than 17 per cent since 2020, adding significant strain on our brewers and the spirits industry;

(d) according to the Independent Brewers Association, at least 51 independent brewing businesses entered voluntary administration or closed in the two years to April 2025, as mounting costs and rising excise made it harder to stay viable;

(e) Australia’s spirits tax remains indexed to CPI twice a year and is one of the highest spirits taxes in the world; and

(f) while this bill provides relief in taxation for draught beer it does not extend this assistance to these other producers; and

(2) calls on the Government to:

(a) freeze indexation of all alcohol excise taxes until at least 1 August 2027;

(b) index the excise remission cap annually in line with inflation; and

(c) extend the deadlines for payback of excise debt to the ATO”—

Debate resumed.

Mr Joyce addressing the House—

It being 1.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 43, Mr Joyce was granted leave to continue his speech when the debate is resumed, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

Members’ statements were made.

DEATH OF FORMER MEMBER ( Dr Katrina (Katie) Jane Allen )

The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 23 December 2025, of Dr Katrina (Katie) Jane Allen, a Member of this House for the Division of Higgins from 2019 to 2022.

As a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, all Members present stood, in silence.

DEATH OF FORMER SENATOR ( the Honourable Nick Bolkus )

Mr Albanese (Prime Minister) referred to the death of the Honourable Nick Bolkus, and moved—That the House record its deep regret at the death, on 25 December 2025, of the Honourable Nick Bolkus, a former Minister and Senator for the State of South Australia from 1981 to 2005, place on record its appreciation of his long and meritorious public service, and tender its profound sympathy to his family in their bereavement.

Ms Ley (Leader of the Opposition) having seconded the motion and all Members present having risen, in silence—

Debate adjourned (Mr Burke—Leader of the House), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Mr Burke declared the order of the day referred to the Federation Chamber for debate.

MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Mr Albanese (Prime Minister) informed the House that, during the absence overseas of Ms M M H King (Minister for Resources), Ms Rishworth (Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) would answer questions on her behalf.

QUESTIONS

Questions without notice being asked—

Member directed to leave

At 2.44 pm the Member for Goldstein ( Mr T Wilson ) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and he accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continuing—

Member directed to leave

At 3.15 pm the Member for Lyne ( Ms Penfold ) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and she accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continued.

Leave of absence to Member

Mr Albanese (Prime Minister) moved—That leave of absence for the remainder of the sitting fortnight be given to Mr Neumann.

Question—put and passed.

Document

The Speaker presented the following document:

Parliamentary Service Commissioner—Report for 2023-24, incorporating the report of the Parliamentary Service Merit Protection Commissioner.

The document was made a Parliamentary Paper.

Auditor-General’s Reports

The Speaker presented the following documents:

Auditor-General—Audit reports of 2025-26—

No. 10—Performance audit—Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s regulation of registered company auditors: Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

No. 11—Performance audit—Securing supply through onshore vaccine manufacturing capability: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing; Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

No. 12—Performance audit—Managing the privacy of client information in Services Australia: Services Australia.

No. 13—Performance audit—Management of service delivery arrangements for Australia’s external territories: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.

No. 14—Performance audit—Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority: Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

No. 15—Performance audit—Procurement and contract management of the new Federal Register of Legislation project: Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

No. 16—2024-25 Major Projects report: Department of Defence.

No. 17—Financial statements audit—Audits of the financial statements of Australian Government entities for the period ended 30 June 2025.

No. 18—Performance audit—Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.

No. 19—Performance audit—Closing the Gap in schooling and early childhood development—Partnership and reporting: Across entities.

No. 20—Performance audit—Administration of the age pension: Department of Social Services; Services Australia.

No. 21—Performance audit—Compliance with domestic and international travel requirements in Services Australia: Services Australia.

The documents were made Parliamentary Papers.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were presented:

*AAF Company—Report for 2024-25.

*Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and National Boards—Report for 2024-25, incorporating a correction.

Australian Public Service Commission—Capability review—Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Corporations and Financial Services—Parliamentary Joint Committee—Ethics and professional accountability: Structural challenges in the audit, assurance and consultancy industry—Government response, February 2026.

Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Act 2019— Report under section 31 of the Act for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Crimes Act 1914—

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission—Controlled operations—Report for 2024-25.

Department of Home Affairs—Authorities for assumed identities—Report for 2024-25.

* Defence Force Discipline Act 1982— Director of Military Prosecutions—Report for 2024.

Department of Finance—Campaign advertising by Australian Government departments and entities—Report for 2024-25.

Department of the Treasury—Tax expenditures and insights statement for 2025-26.

Digital ID Regulator—Report for 2024-25.

Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009— Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union—The Construction and General Division Administrator—Financial statements for the 6 month period ended 22 August 2025.

*Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia—Reports for 2024-25—Replacement report.

Finance—

Consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

Mid-year economic and fiscal outlook for 2025-26.

*Illicit Tobacco and E‑cigarette Commissioner—Report for 2024-25.

Independent audit reports on the annual performance statements for 2024-25—

Attorney-General’s Department.

Australian Taxation Office.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Department of Defence.

Department of Education.

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Department of Finance.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Department of Home Affairs.

Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.

Department of Parliamentary Services.

Department of Social Services.

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Department of the Treasury.

Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

National Disability Insurance Agency.

National Indigenous Australians Agency.

Services Australia.

*Independent National Security Legislation Monitor—Report for 2024-25.

Law Enforcement—Parliamentary Joint Committee—Impact of new and emerging information and communication technology—Government response, November 2025.

Migration Act 1958— Section 486O—Assessment of detention arrangements—Commonwealth Ombudsman’s reports—

No. 1 of 2026—

Report.

Government response.

No. 2 of 2026—

Report.

Government response.

No. 3 of 2026—

Report.

Government response.

*National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People—Report for 2024-25.

*National Health Practitioner Ombudsman and National Health Practitioner Privacy Commissioner—Report for 2024-25.

Productivity Commission—Reports—

*No. 107—Australia’s circular economy: unlocking the opportunities—Inquiry report, 22 August 2025.

*No. 109—Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy—Inquiry report, 10 December 2025.

*No. 110—Building a skilled and adaptable workforce—Inquiry report, 10 December 2025.

*No. 111—Harnessing data and digital technology—Inquiry report, 10 December 2025.

*No. 112—Delivering quality care more efficiently—Inquiry report, 10 December 2025.

*No. 113—Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation—Inquiry report, 10 December 2025.

*Services Trust Funds—Reports for 2024-25.

Telecommunications Act 1997— Funding of telecommunications consumer representation grants—Report for 2024-25.

Wet Tropics Management Authority—

*Report for 2024-25.

*State of Wet Tropics report for 2024-25.

*The documents were made Parliamentary Papers.

DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE— Government spending

The House was informed that Ms Ley (Leader of the Opposition) had proposed that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely, “The failure of the Government to curb its reckless spending, now at the highest levels in 40 years outside of recession and making Australian mortgages more expensive”.

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Ms Ley addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS

Ms Chaney moved—That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following:

(1) the Member for Curtin immediately moving a motion relating to the Boorloo (Perth) bombing attack;

(2) debate on the motion continuing immediately;

(3) no amendment to the motion being permitted; and

(4) any variation to this arrangement being made only on a motion moved by a Minister.

Question—put and passed, with the concurrence of an absolute majority.

Boorloo (Perth) Bombing Attack

In accordance with the resolution agreed to earlier this sitting—

Ms Chaney moved—That the House:

(1) condemns the attempted bombing on 26 January 2026 in Boorloo (Perth) that targeted First Peoples and their supporters;

(2) notes that the Western Australia Joint Counter Terrorism Team, consisting of the Western Australia Police Force, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, is investigating the incident as a potential terrorist act;

(3) acknowledges the serious harm this incident has caused and expresses its solidarity with all those impacted by this event;

(4) further notes that an attack against First Peoples is an attack against all Australians;

(5) notes that for many First Peoples, 26 January is a day of mourning and that an attack on this day, at an Invasion Day rally, represents a serious escalation of racial violence against First Peoples;

(6) further condemns all acts of violence and racism against First Peoples, and stands in solidarity with First Peoples against rising racism and hate directed at them;

(7) affirms that this Parliament’s recent condemnation of racially motivated hatred unambiguously includes racism directed at First Peoples;

(8) further notes that the Federal Government has a duty to equally protect all people in this country from racism, discrimination, hate speech and the threat of racially motivated violence;

(9) further acknowledges that First Peoples in Australia continue to face entrenched racism, racially‑motivated hate and threats of violence, and that any instance of this is unacceptable and must be addressed; and

(10) calls for governments to continue to take urgent action to address racism, discrimination, hate speech and violence against First Peoples.

Debate ensued.

Question—put and passed.

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade—Joint Standing Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF DOCUMENT—REFERENCE TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Mr Boyce presented the following document:

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade—Joint Standing Committee—Inquiry into the Department of Defence annual report 2023-24 (received by the Speaker on 29 January 2026, pursuant to standing order 247)—Report, January 2026.

In accordance with standing order 39(e) the report was made a Parliamentary Paper.

Mr Boyce, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Mr Boyce moved—That the House take note of the report.

In accordance with standing order 39, the debate was adjourned, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Mr Boyce moved—That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate.

Question—put and passed.

Intelligence and Security—Parliamentary Joint Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER

Mr Laxale presented the following document:

Intelligence and Security—Parliamentary Joint Committee—Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 23 (2023-24)—Australian Intelligence Agencies (received by the Speaker on 2 December 2025, pursuant to standing order 247)—Report, October 2025.

In accordance with standing order 39(e) the report was made a Parliamentary Paper.

Mr Laxale, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time— And on the amendment moved thereto by Ms Steggall (see item No. 12, page 433) —

Debate resumed by Mr Joyce who moved, as an amendment to the amendment proposed by Ms Steggall—That all words after “House” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“calls on the Government to support hospitality venues struggling under the growing burden of government regulation and growth in overheads by eliminating alcohol excise duty on any alcoholic product sold for consumption on-premises in a hospitality venue”.

Debate ensued.

Debate adjourned (Ms Kearney—Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

ORDER OF THE DAY CALLED ON

Ordered—That order of the day No. 6, government business, be called on immediately.

Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment (Technical Amendments) Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Ms Watson-Brown moved, as an amendment—That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House:

(1) notes that:

(a) one in three of Australia’s largest companies paid zero corporate income tax in the 2023-24 financial year; and

(b) Labor and the Coalition have created a tax system where a single nurse or teacher paid more income tax than fossil fuel corporation Adani, streaming giant Netflix or the parent company of Optus, Singtel; and

(2) calls on the Government to:

(a) introduce an excessive corporate profits tax to make sure big corporations pay their fair share of tax; and

(b) extend the ban on supermarket price gouging to corporations across the economy”.

Debate ensued.

Amendment negatived.

Question—That the bill be now read a second time—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Leave granted for third reading to be moved immediately.

On the motion of Dr Mulino (Assistant Treasurer), the bill was read a third time.

Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Dr Haines addressing the House—

ADJOURNMENT

It being 7.30 pm—The question was proposed—That the House do now adjourn.

Debate ensued.

The House continuing to sit until 8.01 pm—The Speaker adjourned the House until 9 am tomorrow.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were deemed to have been presented on 3 February 2026 (An explanatory statement has been presented with each instrument unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk):

A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999— A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) (New Zealand Producer Rebate Claim Lodgment) Determination 2026 [F2026L00071].

Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans Act 2014— Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (Australian Apprenticeships Priority List) Determination (No. 2) 2025 [F2025L01599]—Replacement explanatory statement.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 and Corporations Act 2001— Amendments to AUASB Standards—AUASB 2025-12 [F2026L00037].

Biosecurity Act 2015— Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026 [F2026L00036].

Corporations Act 2001—

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards—Disclosures about Uncertainties in the Financial Statements—AASB 2026-1 [F2026L00062].

ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/24 [F2026L00061].

ASIC Corporations (Unclaimed Compulsory Acquisition Consideration) Instrument 2026/4 [F2026L00042].

Defence Act 1903—

Defence Determination (Individual Benefits) Repeal Determination (No. 1) 2026 [F2026L00035].

Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014—

Woomera Prohibited Area (Exclusion Periods for the Green Zone for 27 February 2026 to 26 March 2026) Determination 2026 [F2026L00047].

Woomera Prohibited Area (Suspension of Standing Permission in the Woomera Prohibited Area for 27 February 2026 to 26 March 2026) Instrument 2026 [F2026L00048].

Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000— National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students Amendment (Education Agent Commissions) Instrument 2026 [F2026L00033].

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999—

List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Northern Territory Offshore Net and Line Fishery) Instrument, January 2026 [F2026L00038].

List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Tasmanian Abalone Fishery) Instrument, January 2026 [F2026L00028].

List of Specimens taken to be Suitable for Live Import Amendment (Angelfish) Instrument 2026 [F2026L00052].

Federal Financial Relations Act 2009— Federal Financial Relations (General Purpose Financial Assistance—2025-26 Payment No. 7) Determination 2026 [F2026L00030].

Health Insurance Act 1973— Health Insurance (Section 3C Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Services) Amendment (Administrative Amendment) Determination 2026 [F2026L00046].

Lands Acquisition Act 1989— Statement under section 125—February 2026.

National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022— National Anti-Corruption Commission Regulations 2023—Advice of decision to pay assistance—27 January 2026.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013— National Disability Insurance Scheme (Complaints Management and Resolution) Amendment (Dealing with Complaints) Rules 2026 [F2026L00044].

National Health Act 1953—

National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 1)—PB 3 of 2026 [F2026L00065].

National Health (Continued Dispensing) Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 1)—PB 5 of 2026 [F2026L00067].

National Health (Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy) Special Arrangement Amendment (February Update) Instrument 2026—PB 7 of 2026 [F2026L00069].

National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (February Update) Instrument 2026—PB 6 of 2026 [F2026L00068].

National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (Increases in Maximum Quantity and Number of Repeats for Complex Authority Required (CAR) Medicines) Instrument 2026—PB 15 of 2026 [F2026L00045].

National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (Medication Charts for Complex Authority Required (CAR) and rituximab Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2026—PB 14 of 2026 [F2026L00043].

National Health (Listed drugs on F1 or F2) Amendment Determination (No. 1) 2026—PB 11 of 2026 [F2026L00058].

National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (February Update) Instrument 2026—PB 1 of 2026 [F2026L00063].

National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 1) 2026—PB 9 of 2026 [F2026L00051].

National Health (Originator Brand) Amendment Determination (February Update) 2026—PB 12 of 2026 [F2026L00055].

National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits—early supply) Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 1)—PB 2 of 2026 [F2026L00064].

National Health (Prescriber Bag Supplies) Amendment (February Update) Determination 2026—PB 4 of 2026 [F2026L00066].

National Health (Price and Special Patient Contribution) Amendment Determination (No. 1) 2026—PB 13 of 2026 [F2026L00056].

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010— Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Public Interest Certificates for Work Health and Safety Purposes) Rules 2025 [F2025L01195]—Replacement explanatory statement.

Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017— Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017—Advice of decision to pay assistance—

15 December 2025.

15 January 2026.

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013— Notices under section 72—

Corporate Commonwealth entity acquired shares in Amcor PLC—29 December 2025.

Corporate Commonwealth entity disposed of shares in Westpac Banking Corporation—29 December 2025.

Radiocommunications (Receiver Licence Tax) Act 1983— Radiocommunications (Receiver Licence Tax) Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 1) [F2026L00073].

Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018— Regional Investment Corporation Legislation Amendment (Interest Rates) Instrument 2026 [F2026L00049].

Social Security Act 1991—

Social Security (AGDRP—Victoria—Bushfires) Determination (No. 2) 2026—LIN 26/009 [F2026L00029].

Social Security (AGDRP—Victoria—Bushfires) Determination (No. 3) 2026—LIN 26/012 [F2026L00031].

Social Security (AGDRP—Victoria—Bushfires) Determination (No. 4) 2026—LIN 26/013 [F2026L00032].

Social Security (AGDRP—Victoria—Bushfires) Determination (No. 5) 2026—LIN 26/014 [F2026L00050].

Social Security (AGDRP—Victoria—Bushfires) Determination (No. 6) 2026—LIN 26/017 [F2026L00059].

Social Security (Exempt Lump Sum—Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme Payments) Determination 2026 [F2026L00070].

Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995— Dispensation report—01/26.

Taxation Administration Act 1953— 2024 Australian Common Reporting Standard Reportable Accounts by Jurisdiction.

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979—

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Criminal Law-Enforcement Agency—ACT Integrity Commission) Declaration 2026—LIN 26/011 [F2026L00034].

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Obligation to Keep Records) Instrument 2026—LIN 26/010 [F2026L00054].

Therapeutic Goods Act 1989—

Therapeutic Goods (Medicines and OTG—Authorised Supply) Amendment Rules 2026 [F2026L00039].

Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—February 2026) Instrument 2026 [F2026L00060].

Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Estradiol) Amendment Instrument 2026 [F2026L00040].

Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Labetalol) Instrument 2026 [F2026L00041].

Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986—

Statement of Principles concerning bruxism (Balance of Probabilities)—No. 8 of 2026 [F2025L01630]—Rectified authorised version.

Statement of Principles concerning malignant neoplasm of the oesophagus (Balance of Probabilities)—No. 12 of 2026 [F2025L01642]—Replacement explanatory statement.

Statement of Principles concerning malignant neoplasm of the oesophagus (Reasonable Hypothesis)—No. 11 of 2026 [F2025L01641]—Replacement explanatory statement.

Veterans’ Entitlements (Veterans’ Children Education Scheme—Guidance and Counselling Services) Determination 2026 [F2026L00053].

ATTENDANCE

All Members attended (at some time during the sitting) except *Mr Burns, Ms Jarrett, Ms M M H King, *Mr Neumann, *Ms Payne, *Dr Reid and Ms Swanson.

* On leave

Claressa Surtees

Clerk of the House of Representatives

The Federation Chamber met at 12.37 pm, a division having been called in the House.

GRIEVANCE DEBATE

Pursuant to the provisions of standing order 192 b , the order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That grievances be noted—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Suspension of meeting

At 1.33 pm, the Deputy Speaker left the Chair.

Resumption of meeting

At 4 pm, the Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair.

MEMBERS’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements being made—

Ms Roberts presented a copy of her speech for incorporation in Hansard, in accordance with the resolution agreed to on 6 November 2025.

Members’ constituency statements continued.

Copyright Amendment Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.

Question—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Consideration in detail

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.

Document

Ms Rowland (Attorney-General) presented a supplementary explanatory memorandum to the bill.

On the motion of Ms Rowland, by leave, Government amendments (1) to (3) were made together.

Bill, as amended, agreed to.

Consideration in detail concluded.

Question—That the bill be reported to the House with amendments—put and passed.

Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2025

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time— And on the amendment moved thereto by Mr Taylor (see item No. 10, Votes and Proceedings, page 433) —

Debate resumed.

Mr McCormack addressing the Federation Chamber—

Debate adjourned (Ms Comer), Mr McCormack was granted leave to continue his speech when the debate is resumed, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

ADJOURNMENT

On the motion of Ms Comer, the Federation Chamber adjourned at 7.30 pm, until 9.30 am tomorrow.

Peter Banson

Clerk of the Federation Chamber