The House met, at 9 am, pursuant to adjournment. The Deputy Speaker ( Ms Claydon ) took the Chair, made an acknowledgement of country and read prayers.

Selection Committee

The Deputy Speaker (Ms Claydon), on behalf of the Speaker, presented the following document:

Report No. 7 relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and private Members’ business on Monday, 2 March 2026.

Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026

Dr Chalmers (Treasurer) presented a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to taxation and superannuation, and for related purposes.

Document

Dr Chalmers presented an explanatory memorandum to this bill and the Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026 .

Bill read a first time.

Dr Chalmers moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Ted O’Brien), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026

Dr Chalmers (Treasurer) presented a Bill for an Act to impose tax on certain superannuation earnings, and for related purposes.

Bill read a first time.

Dr Chalmers moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Ted O’Brien), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Ms Rowland (Attorney-General), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, the Australian Safeguards Office, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, and for related purposes.

Document

Ms Rowland presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Ms Rowland moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Tehan), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (New South Wales Local Court) Bill 2026 —REPORT FROM FEDERATION CHAMBER

The Deputy Speaker reported that the bill had been fully considered by the Federation Chamber and agreed to without amendment, and presented a certified copy of the bill.

Bill agreed to.

On the motion of Ms Rowland (Attorney-General), by leave, the bill was read a third time.

BILL DECLARED REFERRED TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Ms J Ryan (Chief Government Whip) declared that, unless otherwise ordered, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 stands referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration at the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading of the bill.

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 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 (Ms Rowland—Attorney-General), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Defence and Veterans’ Service Commissioner 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 Comer addressing the House—

It being 1.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 43, Ms Comer was granted leave to continue her 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.

QUESTIONS

Questions without notice being asked—

Member directed to leave

At 2.48 pm the Member for Bruce ( Mr Hill ) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and he accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continued.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were presented:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation—Diversity and inclusion—Report for 2024-25.

*Australian Strategic Policy Institute—Report for 2024-25.

Modern Slavery Act 2018— Review of the implementation of the Act—Report for 2024.

*Screenrights—Report for 2024-25.

*The documents were made Parliamentary Papers.

DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE— Government

The House was informed that Mr T Wilson had proposed that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely, “The Government turning a blind eye to union corruption”.

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Mr T Wilson addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.

Public Accounts and Audit—Joint Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER

Ms Sitou presented the following document:

Public Accounts and Audit—Joint Committee—Report 514: Inquiry into the procurement of mandated national support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse—Report, February 2026.

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

Ms Sitou, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Documents

Ms Sitou , by leave, presented the following documents:

Executive Minutes on reports Nos 502, 505, 506 and 512.

Defence and Veterans’ Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) 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—

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

Message from the Governor-General

Message No. 51, 21 November 2025, from Her Excellency the Governor-General was announced recommending an appropriation for the purposes of the bill.

Leave granted for third reading to be moved immediately.

On the motion of Mr Keogh (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs), the bill was read a third time.

Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) 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 Ted O’Brien 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 notes the:

(1) Government has cynically cobbled together unrelated measures within this bill in an attempt to play wedge politics, not deliver policy outcomes;

(2) Opposition is supportive of Schedules 3, 4 and 6, which deal with tax incentives for the Rugby World Cup, a tax treaty with Portugal and an increase in the Wine Equalisation Tax producer rebate cap;

(3) Opposition wishes to see the smooth passage of Schedules 3, 4 and 6 and are willing to work with the Government on these uncontroversial aspects; and

(4) Opposition has serious concerns about Schedules 1 and 2 of this bill, which restrict choice in superannuation”.

Debate ensued.

Ms Spender moved, as an amendment to the amendment proposed by Mr Ted O’Brien—That all words after “whilst” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

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

(1) affirms the objective of superannuation is to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way;

(2) notes that:

(a) while advertising of superannuation products has led to poor outcomes in some circumstances, advertising does and should continue to play an important role in fostering competition and driving innovation among super funds;

(b) while Australians are often disengaged with their superannuation fund, efforts to legislate additional consumer protections in response to this disengagement can unintentionally weaken competition between funds; and

(c) any weakening in the competitive pressures on super funds to maximise net returns for customers also has a hidden cost to the retirement balances of account holders; and

(3) calls on the Government to acknowledge this policy tension and commit to reviewing this and other legislative measures for the individual and cumulative impact on fund incentives and performance”.

Debate ensued.

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

Debate continued.

Ms Jarrett 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 pm—The Speaker adjourned the House until 9 am tomorrow.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were deemed to have been presented on 11 February 2026 (An explanatory statement has been presented with each instrument unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk):

Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011 and Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000— Renewable Energy Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 [F2026L00093].

Defence Act 1903— Defence Determination, Conditions of service Amendment Determination (No. 1) 2026 [F2026L00096].

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002— Proceeds of Crime Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 [F2026L00098].

Social Security Act 1991— Social Security (AGDRP—Victoria—Bushfires) Determination (No. 9) 2026 —LIN 26/023 [F2026L00097].

Taxation Administration Act 1953— Commissioner of Taxation—Class Ruling—CR 2026/2.

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979— Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Services Facilities—Victoria) Amendment Instrument (No. 1) 2026—LIN 26/015 [F2026L00095].

ATTENDANCE

All Members attended (at some time during the sitting) except *Mr Burns, Mr Katter, *Mr Neumann, *Ms Payne and *Dr Reid.

* On leave

Claressa Surtees

Clerk of the House of Representatives

The Federation Chamber met at 9.30 am.

MEMBERS’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements being made—

Suspension of meeting

At 9.45 am, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.

Resumption of meeting

At 10.08 am, the proceedings were resumed.

Members’ constituency statements continued.

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 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 not being resolved—bill to be returned to the House with an unresolved question.

Suspension of meeting

At 1.27 pm, the Deputy Speaker left the Chair.

Resumption of meeting

At 4 pm, the Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair.

National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026

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 Dr M Ryan 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:

(1) notes that:

(a) there is inconsistent funding of potentially life-saving vaccines in different state and territories, leading to significant inequity of healthcare outcomes; and

(b) all Australians deserve equal access to life-saving vaccinations such as those for meningococcal and RSV infections; and

(2) calls upon the Government to urgently work constructively with state and territory governments to facilitate access to life-saving immunisation products for vaccine-preventable diseases”.

Debate ensued.

Amendment negatived.

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

Message from the Governor-General

Message No. 45, 2 February 2026, from Her Excellency the Governor-General was announced recommending an appropriation for the purposes of the bill.

Leave granted for the question on the report to be put immediately.

Question—That the bill be reported to the House without amendment—put and passed.

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026

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.

Suspension of meeting

At 4.36 pm, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.

Resumption of meeting

At 4.48 pm, the proceedings were resumed.

Debate continued.

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

Message from the Governor-General

Message No. 46, 2 February 2026, from Her Excellency the Governor-General was announced recommending an appropriation for the purposes of the bill.

Leave granted for the question on the report to be put immediately.

Question—That the bill be reported to the House without amendment—put and passed.

Health, Aged Care and Disability—Standing Committee —MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF DOCUMENT

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of Dr Freelander—That the House take note of the document ( presented on 4 February 2026 ), viz.—

Health, Aged Care and Disability—Standing Committee—No child left behind: Report into the Thriving Kids initiative—Report, incorporating dissenting reports, December 2025—

Debate resumed.

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

ADJOURNMENT

On the motion of Mr Holzberger, the Federation Chamber adjourned at 5.35 pm, until 9.30 am tomorrow.

Peter Banson

Clerk of the Federation Chamber