The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Hon. Sharon Claydon ) took the chair at 09:00, made an acknowledgement of country and read prayers.
Report relating to the consideration of committee and delegation business and of private Members' business
1. The Committee met in private session on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
2. The Committee deliberated on items of committee and delegation business that had been notified, private Members' business items listed on the Notice Paper and notices lodged on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, and determined the order of precedence and times on Monday, 7 September 2026, as follows:
Items for House of Representatives Chamber (10.10 am to 12 noon)
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS
Notices
1 MR LITTLEPROUD: To present a Bill for an Act to repeal legislation relating to firearms, and for related purposes. ( Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026 )
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Presenter may speak to the second reading for a period not exceeding 10 minutes — pursuant to standing order 41. Debate must be adjourned pursuant to standing order 142.
2 MS CHANEY: To present a Bill for an Act to regulate the use of automated decision-making by the Commonwealth, and for related purposes. ( Automated Decision-Making (Safeguards and Transparency) Bill 2026 )
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Presenter may speak to the second reading for a period not exceeding 10 minutes — pursuant to standing order 41. Debate must be adjourned pursuant to standing order 142.
3 MR GEE: To present a Bill for an Act to protect Australians from the risks of artificial intelligence and to control the construction of data centres for the safeguarding of our land and communities, and for related purposes. ( AI Kill Switch and Data Centre Control Bill 2026 )
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Presenter may speak to the second reading for a period not exceeding 10 minutes — pursuant to standing order 41. Debate must be adjourned pursuant to standing order 142.
4 MS K COOK: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes that Mental Health Month is observed throughout October each year to raise awareness of mental health, reduce stigma and encourage all Australians to seek support when they need it;
(2) recognises the importance of mental health to the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, and acknowledges the role played by families, carers, lived experience advocates, peer workers, community organisations and health professionals in supporting Australians experiencing mental health challenges;
(3) welcomes the Government's continued investment in strengthening Australia's mental health system, including through:
(a) the rollout of Medicare Mental Health Centres, with more than 56 of the planned 92 centres now open nationwide, providing free, walk-in mental health support with no referral or diagnosis required;
(b) the establishment of Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs, providing free support for children aged 0 to 12 and their families, with 17 Kids Hubs being rolled out across the country;
(c) expanding the network of headspace services and upgrading 30 centres to a new and enhanced headspace Plus model, providing young Australians with accessible mental health care, early intervention and holistic support;
(d) the new national early intervention service, Medicare Mental Health Check In, providing free guided digital support and low intensity therapy to help Australians build practical skills; and
(e) strengthening access to mental health care through Medicare and community-based services;
(4) acknowledges that early intervention, community connection and reducing stigma are critical to improving mental health outcomes and preventing suicide; and
(5) encourages all Australians during Mental Health Month to check in with family members, friends, neighbours and colleagues, seek support when they need it, and help build communities where every person feels connected, supported and able to access quality mental health care.
(Notice given 11 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 40 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Ms K Cook — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 8 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
5 MR PIKE: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises the Opposition's plan to:
(a) deliver lower taxes;
(b) deliver lower power prices;
(c) provide more housing; and
(d) put Australians first;
(2) acknowledges the Opposition's plan to deliver cheaper power and more reliable energy for households, small businesses and communities;
(3) highlights the Opposition's plan to deliver less migration and more homes, so housing, infrastructure and services can better keep pace with demand;
(4) supports the Opposition's plan to put Australians first by:
(a) managing the budget responsibly;
(b) paying down debt; and
(c) investing in Australia's future; and
(5) calls on the Government to adopt practical policies that:
(a) ease pressure on families;
(b) back workers and small businesses;
(c) strengthen communities; and
(d) restore confidence in Australia's future.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 25 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Mr Pike — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
6 MS CLUTTERHAM: To move:
That this House:
(1) acknowledges the significance of the recent signing of the Australia-Vanuatu Nakamal Agreement;
(2) notes that this broad ranging partnership reflects:
(a) the meaningful relationship between the people of Australia and Vanuatu, which is built on a desire to support Vanuatu's critical infrastructure development and economic aspirations;
(b) the collaborative motivation to build climate and natural disaster resilience for the benefit of both people of Australia and Vanuatu; and
(c) the recognition that when the security and sovereignty of Australia and Vanuatu is supported, the Indo-Pacific region enjoys greater stability and prosperity; and
(3) affirms the Government's strategic commitment to continue to deepen Australia's security and economic relationships with our Pacific family and Indo-Pacific partners to strengthen the foundations for ongoing and sustainable regional peace and prosperity.
(Notice given 13 August 2026.)
Time allotted — remaining private Members' business time prior to 12 noon.
Speech time limits —
Ms Clutterham — 5minutes.
Other Members — 5minutes each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 3 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
Items for Federation Chamber (11 am to 1.30 pm)
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS
Notices
1 MR CALDWELL: To move:
That this House:
(1) condemns the Government's housing failures, which under this Government has seen the housing shortfall increase to 400,000 persons, roughly the population of Canberra;
(2) highlights that home building has fallen to around 170,000 homes a year under the Government, down from around 200,000 homes under the previous Government;
(3) recognises the Opposition's plan to:
(a) restore the Australian dream of home ownership by freeing up housing stock and beginning to fix the housing shortage; and
(b) cut back the 2,000 page National Construction Code, giving Australians the ability to build cheaper safe, secure, and good homes;
(4) acknowledges the Opposition's commitment to overhaul our skilled migration intake so that Australia brings in people with the skills that businesses desperately need;
(5) further recognises the Opposition's plan to establish a $5 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund to unlock up to 400,000 new homes, including in regional Australia; and
(6) calls on the Government to adopt practical policies that make it cheaper, easier and faster to build new homes.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 25 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Mr Caldwell — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
2 MS FERNANDO: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises the Prime Minister's announcement that the Government will establish a new Fair Work Court;
(2) notes that the aims of the Fair Work Court are to:
(a) provide simpler, fairer and faster access to justice for working Australians; and
(b) ensure that workers are not placed in a position where the cost of pursuing a claim exceeds the value of the claim; and
(3) further notes that the:
(a) Fair Work Court would be staffed by specialist judges with expertise in workplace relations; and
(b) Government will consult with workers, employers and legal experts on the operation of the Fair Work Court, including how it can improve access to justice and better support workers and employers in navigating workplace disputes.
(Notice given 11 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 30 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Ms Fernando — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
3 DR WEBSTER: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes that:
(a) private health insurance is an important component of Australia's health care system, providing greater choice while reducing demand on the public system;
(b) more than 3.1 million Australians aged 65 years and over hold private hospital cover, with many maintaining it over decades to provide greater certainty over their healthcare as they age;
(c) the Government's proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate for Australians aged 65 years and over will increase the cost of private health insurance for older Australians;
(d) on 12 August 2026, National Seniors Australia (NSA) released the results of a survey examining how older Australians may respond to the proposed rebate changes;
(e) of the 2,042 respondents:
(i) 8.4 per cent indicated they were considering dropping their hospital cover; and
(ii) 12.5 per cent were considering reducing their level of hospital cover;
(f) NSA estimates that, if the survey findings were reflected across the wider population, up to 270,000 older Australians could drop their hospital cover and up to 400,000 could reduce their level of cover, significantly exceeding the Government's estimates;
(g) NSA reports that the real cost could exceed $1,000 per year for a couple holding gold hospital cover;
(h) older Australians, particularly pensioners and those on fixed incomes, should not have to choose between maintaining health insurance and paying for the essentials; and
(i) measures that encourage older Australians to downgrade or discontinue private hospital cover risk transferring additional demand to an already stretched public hospital system, with potentially disproportionate consequences for rural and regional patients; and
(2) calls on the Government to:
(a) release transparent modelling of the expected impact of the changes on:
(i) private health insurance premiums and participation;
(ii) older Australians, including pensioners and people with gold hospital cover;
(iii) the number of full aged pensioners who will be forced to pay more for private health insurance;
(iv) demand for elective surgery and other services within the public hospital system; and
(v) rural and regional health services; and
(b) explain the discrepancy between the Government's estimated financial impact and the potential costs and behavioural responses identified by NSA.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 25 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Dr Webster — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
4 MS PAYNE: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises that the Government is delivering the infrastructure Australia needs to support growing communities, improve road safety, strengthen productivity and build better-connected communities;
(2) acknowledges that the 2026-27 budget continues the Government's long-term commitment to transport and community infrastructure that creates jobs, supports economic growth and improves the lives of Australians wherever they live, including within our territories;
(3) commends the ongoing Commonwealth investment through the Infrastructure Investment Program to strengthen:
(a) communities;
(b) freight productivity;
(c) regional connectivity; and
(d) economic development across the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory;
(4) notes that the Government is supporting the Northern Territory Government to deliver infrastructure that meets the territory's needs, including most recently:
(a) progress on upgrades to the:
(i) Santa Teresa Road, which is part of the $332 million Government investment in the Northern Territory Strategic Roads Package; and
(ii) Central Arnhem Road; and
(b) community infrastructure investments to deliver amenities and services in remote communities, while supporting local jobs and economic opportunities;
(5) further notes that the Government is supporting the Australian Capital Territory Government to ensure Canberra's infrastructure keeps pace with the demands of a growing region, including:
(a) a $50 million investment to deliver the staged duplication of Drake Brockman Drive; and
(b) a further $50 million towards upgrades for the Sydney to Canberra rail corridor; and
(6) further commends the Government for continuing to invest in nationally significant and local community infrastructure projects that support territory communities, regional development and economic opportunity through the 2026-27 budget and the Infrastructure Investment Program.
(Notice given 11 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 30 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Ms Payne — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
5 MR HAMILTON: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes that power prices are far too high under the Government, with electricity bills increasing by around 40 per cent and Australian households spending an extra $23 billion on energy bills over the past four years;
(2) condemns the Government for turning its back on affordable and reliable energy, including coal and gas, and forcing consumers to pay for higher costs and unreliable energy policy;
(3) recognises individuals, families, small businesses, farmers, manufacturers and miners need affordable and reliable energy to keep household budgets under control, remain competitive and support Australian jobs;
(4) calls out the Government for making Australia more dependent on imported fuel, with around 90 per cent of transport fuel now brought in from overseas, placing the economy and national security at risk;
(5) supports the Opposition's plan to deliver cheaper power and energy abundance by backing all technologies that can provide affordable and reliable energy, including coal, gas, hydro, nuclear, batteries and renewables in the right places; and
(6) calls on the Government to adopt practical energy policies that lower power prices, strengthen fuel security, support Australian businesses and restore Australia's energy independence.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 25 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Mr Hamilton — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 5 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
Orders of the day
1 COMMONWEALTH PRAC PAYMENT: Resumption of debate ( from 17 August 2026 ) on the motion of Ms Fernando—That this House:
(1) commends the Government for investing a further $158.4 million to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to students training in ten additional frontline health professions;
(2) acknowledges that, from 1 July 2027, this expansion will build on paid prac already available to eligible teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students, with around 95,000 students expected to receive support each year;
(3) recognises that:
(a) practical placements are a significant part of health degrees, making up more than a year of study in some courses; and
(b) travel, accommodation and relocation costs can discourage students from undertaking placements in regional and remote Australia, where health workforce shortages are often most acute;
(4) notes that eligible students currently receive $338.60 a week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed annually, providing real cost of living relief while they undertake mandatory placements; and
(5) further acknowledges that expanding CPP will help more students complete their qualifications, growing the health workforce Australians rely on and strengthening Medicare.
Time allotted — remaining private Members' business time prior to 1.30 pm.
Speech time limits —
All Members — 5minutes each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 3 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
Items for Federation Chamber (4.45 pm to 7.30 pm)
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS
Orders of the day — continued
1 COMMONWEALTH PRAC PAYMENT: Resumption of debate ( from 17 August 2026 ) on the motion of Ms Fernando—That this House:
(1) commends the Government for investing a further $158.4 million to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to students training in ten additional frontline health professions;
(2) acknowledges that, from 1 July 2027, this expansion will build on paid prac already available to eligible teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students, with around 95,000 students expected to receive support each year;
(3) recognises that:
(a) practical placements are a significant part of health degrees, making up more than a year of study in some courses; and
(b) travel, accommodation and relocation costs can discourage students from undertaking placements in regional and remote Australia, where health workforce shortages are often most acute;
(4) notes that eligible students currently receive $338.60 a week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed annually, providing real cost of living relief while they undertake mandatory placements; and
(5) further acknowledges that expanding CPP will help more students complete their qualifications, growing the health workforce Australians rely on and strengthening Medicare.
Time allotted — 15 minutes.
Speech time limits —
All Members — 5minutes each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 3 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
Notices — continued
6 MR KATTER: To move:
That this House:
(1) acknowledges that:
(a) Australian agriculture contributes about $100 billion to Australia's economy, feeds our nation and is fundamental to the nation's food security, regional employment and economic resilience;
(b) Australian farmers have some of the highest input costs in the world, such as:
(i) high wages;
(ii) high regulatory compliance;
(iii) high freight; and
(iv) high fertiliser costs;
(c) Australian farmers also have some of the lowest levels of government producer subsidies and support in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, unlike counterparts in the European Union, United States of America or Japan who receive extensive state backing;
(d) these conditions have made Australia highly vulnerable to agricultural imports, many of which have destroyed our Australian farms, such as the grape, apple and citrus sectors, and ultimately led to higher supermarket prices for consumers; and
(e) despite the significant environmental, social and economic impacts of international agricultural imports, the Government is currently considering import applications, or allowing imports, for bananas, peanuts, pomelos, mangosteens, garlic, and ginger; and
(2) calls on the Government to:
(a) take immediate and decisive action to protect Australia's agricultural sector by ensuring that any import application relating to fresh produce be rejected unless it is demonstrated by the applying country that there is:
(i) no biosecurity risk;
(ii) no social or economic impact on Australian farmers or their communities;
(iii) no difference in chemical and pesticide usage and overall environmental standards;
(iv) no difference in cost of production including wages and working conditions; and
(v) an overriding need and demand for the imported product; and
(b) immediately introduce legislation that prohibits imports if non-compliant with international obligations including, but not restricted to, slavery, child labour and other unfair working conditions and wages, and environmental impacts including pesticide and chemical usage.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 30 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Mr Katter — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
7 MS K COOK: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes that:
(a) 1 July 2026 marks one year since the Government launched the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, providing a discount of around 30 per cent on the cost of a typical home battery; and
(b) in that time, more than 450,000 Australian households have installed a cheaper home battery;
(2) commends the Government on one year of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which has delivered real cost of living relief to hundreds of thousands of Australian families and small businesses;
(3) welcomes the Australian Energy Market Operator's findings last week that these batteries are already 'helping to moderate prices during evening peaks and to support grid reliability and security as coal plants withdraw'; and
(4) supports the Government as it continues to make clean energy more affordable for all Australians.
(Notice given 25 June 2026.)
Time allotted — 30 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Ms K Cook — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
8 MR VIOLI: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes that the Government's cost of living crisis is forcing Australians to pay more for groceries, power, insurance, mortgages and rents, while inflation and bracket creep are leaving workers worse off;
(2) condemns the Government's 'inflation tax' as a stealth raid on Australians who are working hard, earning more just to keep up with inflation, and then being pushed into higher tax brackets;
(3) recognises the Opposition's Tax Back Guarantee would end this dishonest bracket creep by indexing income tax thresholds to inflation, protecting 85 per cent of taxpayers from 2028-29, and all taxpayers from 2031-32;
(4) calls out the Government's higher tax agenda on housing, savings, start-ups, trusts and small and family businesses, which punishes aspiration and makes it harder for Australians to work, save, invest and get ahead;
(5) supports the Opposition's plan to back small business by:
(a) making a $50,000 instant asset write-off permanent for businesses with turnover under $10 million;
(b) expanding access to capital gains tax concessions; and
(c) consulting on a new Small Business Act; and
(6) calls on the Government to:
(a) remove its harmful higher taxes;
(b) reduce red tape; and
(c) stop choosing which Australians and businesses are allowed to pursue aspiration and which are forced to carry the burden of the Government's tax agenda.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 30 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Mr Violi — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
9 MR GEORGANAS: To move:
That this House:
(1) commends the Government for its Statement on Space , which provides a clear, focused, and strategic framework to support the growth and development of Australia's space industry;
(2) recognises the strong partnerships, collaboration, and shared commitment among industry stakeholders, researchers, Government agencies, and commercial operators that are driving innovation across the Australian space sector;
(3) acknowledges that Australia has a significant opportunity to develop trusted sovereign space services that Australians rely on every day, strengthening national capability and reducing reliance on externally controlled systems;
(4) notes the potential for a commercially scalable spaceflight ecosystem that provides pathways for Australian technologies, research, and payloads to reach application and deployment, ensuring a greater share of the value generated by mission activities is retained within Australia;
(5) further recognises that the development of domestic space platform capability presents opportunities to integrate Australian technologies into both Australian and international missions through satellites and multi-orbit constellations, enhancing Australia's role in the global space economy; and
(6) further acknowledges Australia's unique opportunity to build on its strong and credible foundations in the space sector to participate in, and capture value from, emerging space-based industries, including in-space manufacturing and biotechnology development, where flight and return capabilities can enable the utilisation of microgravity environments for research, innovation, and commercial outcomes.
(Notice given 17 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 20 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Mr Georganas — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
10 MR SMALL: To move:
That this House:
(1) notes the Opposition's plan to put Australians first by:
(a) managing the budget responsibly;
(b) reducing debt; and
(c) making sure the Government spends within its means;
(2) recognises that when government spending is out of control, everyday Australians pay the price through higher taxes, higher prices and greater pressure on family budgets;
(3) further notes the Opposition's plan to place a speed limit on government spending, so that the Government does not keep spending faster than the economy can afford;
(4) acknowledges the Opposition's commitment to restore the tax-to-gross domestic product cap, so that:
(a) Government takes less from Australians; and
(b) families, workers and small businesses can keep more of what they earn;
(5) further recognises the Opposition's Tax Back Guarantee and Future Generations Fund as practical measures to help pay down debt, protect taxpayers and invest in infrastructure that benefits future generations; and
(6) calls on the Government to put Australians first by:
(a) easing pressure on households and small businesses;
(b) strengthening the budget; and
(c) making responsible decisions that protect Australia's future.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — 20 minutes.
Speech time limits —
Mr Small — 5 minutes
Other Members — 5 minutes
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
11 MR M SMITH: To move:
That this House:
(1) recognises that lifting productivity requires governments to remove unnecessary costs and barriers that make it harder for businesses to invest, hire and expand;
(2) welcomes the Govemment's productivity reforms, including measures to:
(a) make standards referenced in Australian legislation free to access;
(b) reduce duplicated regulatory reporting and paperwork;
(c) streamline foreign investment and major project approvals;
(d) make it easier for skilled workers to use their qualifications across state and territory borders; and
(e) support faster housing approvals and modern construction methods;
(3) notes that:
(a) national competition policy reforms are estimated to add around $13 billion to the Australian economy each year once implemented, equivalent to an average benefit of around $1,200 per household; and
(b) making construction standards free will save some small trade businesses up to $1,600 each year in access fees; and
(4) supports continued cooperation between the Commonwealth, states and territories to build a more seamless, competitive and productive national economy.
(Notice given 18 August 2026.)
Time allotted — remaining private Members' business time prior to 7.30 pm.
Speech time limits —
Mr M Smith — 5minutes.
Other Members — 5minutes each.
[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins]
The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.
THE HON D. M. DICK MP
Speaker of the House of Representatives
19 August 2026
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026
The House divided. [09:06]
(The Speaker—Hon. Sharon Claydon)
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026
That the order of the day No. 7, government business, be called on immediately.
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026
Policies introducing both greater bureaucratic control and enrolment growth seem to be at least partially contradictory.
Making access to university fairer is just the beginning … these measures will also lift the nation's skill-base in targeted-technology based areas.
For Australia to meet its future workforce and productivity needs, we must increase access to higher education and ensure there is enough growth in the system … this legislation is an important step towards that vision.
These reforms recognise that equity must be built into the higher education funding system and that supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds is essential to creating a more accessible higher education system.
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026
(1) Clause 3, page 3 (lines 23 to 26), omit the paragraph beginning "Also, 5% of the revenue", substitute:
(2) Clause 40, page 39 (line 12), omit "10%", substitute "20%".
(3) Clause 44, page 43 (line 7), omit "10%", substitute "20%".
(4) Clause 93, page 87 (line 5), omit "10%", substitute "20%".
(5) Clause 93, page 87 (lines 8 to 12), omit the paragraph beginning "5% of collected charge revenue", substitute:
(6) Clause 94, page 88 (after line 11), after subclause (1), insert:
(1A) In deciding which eligible entities (if any) to make a grant of financial assistance to under subsection (1), the Secretary must give priority to eligible entities that are not approved participants for the payment period during the which the grant under subsection (1) would be paid.
(7) Clause 94, page 88 (lines 15 to 17), omit the definition of eligible entity , substitute:
annual income , for an individual, a partnership, a trust or a body corporate, means the amount for the individual, partnership, trust or body corporate that is worked out in accordance with regulations made for the purposes of this definition.
eligible entity means an individual, a partnership, a trust or a body corporate (other than corporation to which paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution applies) that has an annual income of less than $20 million.
(8) Clause 95, page 88 (after line 25), after subclause (1), insert:
(1A) In deciding which eligible grant recipient corporations (if any) to make a grant of financial assistance to under subsection (1), the Secretary must give priority to eligible grant recipient corporations that are not eligible corporations.
Note: For eligible corporation , see section 7.
(9) Clause 95, page 89 (before line 1), before the definition of eligible grant recipient corporation , insert:
annual income , for a corporation, means the amount for the corporation that is worked out in accordance with regulations made for the purposes of this definition.
(10) Clause 95, page 89 (line 4), omit paragraph (c) of the definition of eligible grant recipient corporation entity , substitute:
(c) that has an annual income less than $20 million.
(11) Clause 100, page 90 (line 25), omit "half", substitute "three-quarters".
(12) Clause 100, page 90 (line 27), omit "half", substitute "three-quarters".
(13) Clause 100, page 91 (line 3), omit "half", substitute "one-quarter".
The House divided. [11:34]
(The Deputy Speaker—Mr Buchholz)
That this bill be now read a third time.
News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026
That this bill be now read a third time.
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
(1) Clause 6, page 4 (after line 18), after the definition of amount , insert:
annual income , of an entity for a financial year (theprincipal year ), means:
(a) unless paragraph (b) applies—the entity's annual revenue as set out in its annual accounts, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, for the most recent financial year (being the principal year or an earlier financial year) for which such accounts exist; or
(b) if the entity has an alternative 12-month financial reporting period—the entity's annual revenue as set out in its annual accounts, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, for the most recent alternative 12-month financial reporting period (being a period that ends at or before the start of the principal year) for which such accounts exist.
(2) Clause 6, page 7 (after line 6), after the definition of significant social media or search service , insert:
small news business corporate group , in relation to a financial year, has the meaning given by section 11A.
(3) Page 12 (after line 31), after clause 11, insert:
11A Meaning of small news business corporate group
A news business corporate group is small news business corporate group for a financial year if the sum of the annual income of each member of the group for the financial year is less than $20 million.
Note: For how to determine the annual income of a member of the group for a financial year if the member has an alternative 12-month financial reporting period, see paragraph (b) of the definition of annual income in section 6.
(4) Clause 15, page 18 (lines 7 to 9), omit the paragraph beginning "To be entitled to an offset", substitute:
To be entitled to an offset, the service group must have new eligible expenditure for the financial year in relation to at least 8 different news business corporate groups, and at least 12.5% of that expenditure must be in relation to news business corporate groups with an annual income of less than $20 million.
(5) Clause 17, page 19 (line 12), omit "financial year.", substitute "financial year; and".
(6) Clause 17, page 19 (after line 12), at the end of subclause 17(1), add:
(c) the total new eligible expenditure of all members of the service group for the financial year, in relation to groups that are small news business corporate groups for the financial year, is at least 12.5% of the total new eligible expenditure of all members of the service group for the financial year in relation to all news business corporate groups.
(7) Clause 30, page 32 (after line 6), after subclause 30(1), insert:
(1A) Without limiting subsection (1), the review must consider the operation and effect of the condition in paragraph 17(1)(c), including:
(a) whether the 12.5% figure mentioned in that paragraph remains appropriate; and
(b) whether the $20 million combined annual income threshold in relation to small news business corporate groups (see section 11A) remains appropriate.
(1) Clause 17, page 19 (line 12), omit "financial year.", substitute "financial year; and".
(2) Clause 17, page 19 (after line 12), at the end of subclause (1), add:
(c) the combined eligible expenditure of all of the members of the service group in relation to any 2 news business corporate groups is no greater than half of the combined eligible expenditure of all of the members of the service group in relation to all news business corporate groups.
The House divided. [12:07]
(The Deputy Speaker—Hon. Scott Buchholz)
1) Clause 6, page 5 (after line 1), after the definition of charge offset , insert:
coalition agreement has the meaning given by section 18A.
coalition member , for a coalition agreement, has the meaning given by section 18A.
(2) Clause 6, page 6 (after line 3), after the definition of new eligible expenditure , insert:
news bargaining coalition means two or more news businesses, at least one of which is conducted by a small or medium business entity, that act together (whether through a jointly owned entity, an unincorporated association, a common representative, or any other collective arrangement) for the purpose of negotiating or entering into agreements of the kind described in paragraph 18(1)(c) or 18(2)(d) with one or more social media services or search services.
(3) Clause 17, page 19 (line 16), after "subsection 18(1) or (2) (about commercial deals)", insert "or section 18A (about coalition deals)".
(4) Page 22 (after line 4), after clause 18, insert:
18A Expenditure under coalition agreements with news bargaining coalitions
Coalition agreements
(1) An agreement is a coalition agreement if:
(a) it is an agreement of a kind described in paragraph 18(1)(c) or 18(2)(d); and
(b) the other entity or entities under the agreement (disregarding subparagraphs 18(1)(c)(ii) to (iv) and 18(2)(d)(ii) to (iv)) are, or act on behalf of, members of a news bargaining coalition; and
(c) each news business on whose behalf the agreement is entered into is, just before the agreement is entered into, a member of a registered news business corporate group or a news business corporate group.
(1A) Each news business referred to in paragraph (1)(c) is a coalition member for the coalition agreement.
Expenditure taken to be incurred in relation to each coalition member
(2) If:
(a) a member of the parent entity's service group provides consideration under a coalition agreement; and
(b) the amount of that consideration would, apart from paragraph 18(1)(c) or 18(2)(d) (as applicable), otherwise satisfy the requirements of subsection 18(1) or (2) in relation to a coalition member;
then, despite the entity providing the consideration not dealing directly and exclusively with a single news business corporate group, subsection 18(1) or (2) (as applicable) applies as if the agreement had been made separately with each coalition member, to the extent of that coalition member's attributed share of the consideration.
Working out the attributed share
(3) A coalition member's attributed share of consideration provided under a coalition agreement is:
(a) the amount specified for that coalition member in the coalition agreement; or
(b) if no amount is specified for that coalition member as mentioned in paragraph (a)—the amount determined by the news bargaining coalition (however that determination is made by the coalition), and notified in writing to the Commissioner before, or within a reasonable period after, the consideration is provided.
Note: Paragraphs (a) and (b) leave the method of allocation entirely to the coalition agreement or to the coalition itself; this section does not prescribe, and the rules may not prescribe, a method or formula for determining a coalition member's attributed share.
(4) The sum of the attributed shares determined for a coalition agreement under subsection (3) must not exceed the total consideration provided under the agreement.
Anti-double-counting
(5) To avoid doubt, an amount counted as a coalition member's attributed share under this section is not also to be counted as eligible expenditure of the parent entity in relation to any other news business corporate group.
(5) Clause 20, page 22 (line 26), after "in relation to each news business corporate group", insert "(counting, for a coalition member's attributed share under section 18A, that share as new eligible expenditure in relation to the coalition member's own news business corporate group and no other)".
(6) Clause 20, page 22 (after line 31), after subparagraph 20(1)(b)(ii), insert:
(ia) for a news business corporate group whose only new eligible expenditure for the financial year is an attributed share under section 18A, and which consists only of small or medium business entities for the financial year—200%; and
That this bill be now read a third time.
News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
(1) Clause 3, page 2 (line 11), omit "2.5%", substitute "2.75%".
That this bill be now read a third time.
Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026
That this bill be now read a third time.
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026
Growing up it was always mum and me against the world.
She worked two jobs, gave up her dreams, and still showed me unconditional love.
Mum grew up in housing commission.
She never got the chance to go to university.
But she made sure I had every opportunity she didn't.
Even when we were living out of a suitcase she kept me in a good school.
She'd say, "I didn't get this, but you will."
For what they have done, this we will do.
He walked into the room, refused to shake our hand, sat down with his arms crossed, and rolled his eyes.
Ray White is not forecasting a 30 per cent rise in rents.
This was not a forecast and it is important to note that we do not forecast rental yields.
We undertake to preserve the memory and deeds of all who have served and promise to welcome, embrace and support all military veterans as respected and valued members of our community.
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025
I don't agree with the characterisation that you've just outlined.
Investing or supporting businesses so they can invest, grow and employ people is going to deliver a better overall outcome for the country than buying and selling housing to each other.
… over the long run, it's … owner-occupiers who are the winners in all of this, in the sense that we're going to redistribute … the ownership of housing away from investors and more towards owner-occupiers.
That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Member for Herbert from moving the following motion immediately—That this House:
(1) notes that the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel has, through his own cruel and reckless actions:
(a) undermined the safety and welfare of our veterans;
(b) refused to meet with ex-service organisations concerning the Government's cruel cuts to allied health services;
(c) disgraced himself by failing to uphold the Australian Defence Force Veterans' Covenant Oath; and
(d) failed to demonstrate due respect to veterans and their families who have served our country selflessly; and
(2) therefore, has no confidence in the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel.
We, the people of Australia, respect and give thanks to all who have served in our defence force and their families.
We acknowledge the unique nature of military service and the sacrifice demanded of all who commit to defend our nation.
We undertake to preserve the memory and deeds of all who have served and promise to welcome, embrace and support all military veterans as respected and valued members of our community.
For what they have done, this we will do.
That the debate be adjourned.
The House divided. [15:34]
(The Speaker—Hon. Milton Dick)
The Government's neglect of veterans and their needs.
When you are parachuting, you are hitting the ground at 7 metres a second with 50-plus kilos of equipment.
I've just had surgery on my knee, I've got a plate in my neck, and I have to have a few more artificial disks put into my lower back—the workload just eventually broke me down.
I am already asking myself whether I am going to have to go without physio for a couple of months, or not see the counsellor for a couple of months.
You start to weigh up what part of you, health-wise, is the most important, so that's driving up anxiety among everyone at the moment.
This is just another kick in the guts where veterans will potentially be in a worse-off situation than they would have been before the Royal Commission …
Like, today I went and had my hearing aids maintained and I had a psych appointment; I have an osteopath appointment once a week, so what do I drop off?
Just my physiology once a week would use 80 per cent of that $5,000.
I am a survivor of Military Sexual Trauma.
I required two inpatient psychiatric admissions.
In the first 12 months following my discharge, well over $10,000 was spent on my mental health treatment alone.
That was not excessive treatment.
That was necessary treatment.
Military Sexual Trauma is a whole-of-body injury.
It can affect psychological and physical health, the nervous system, relationships, employment, trust, identity and the ability to function long after a person leaves Defence.
I am angry and in disbelief …
Veterans are not a line item. They are Australians who put their lives, bodies and futures on the line for this country. They served when Australia asked them to serve. When they come home injured, the least we can do is make sure they can access the care they need.
We, the people of Australia, respect and give thanks to all who have served in our defence force and their families.
We acknowledge the unique nature of military service and the sacrifice demanded of all who commit to defend our nation.
We undertake to preserve the memory and deeds of all who have served and promise to welcome, embrace and support all military veterans as respected and valued members of our community.
For what they have done, this we will do.
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
That the amendments be agreed to.
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026
The House divided. [16:51]
(The Deputy Speaker—Mr Boyce)
The House divided. [17:00]
(The Speaker—Hon. Milton Dick)
(1) Schedule 1, page 4 (after line 17), after Part 1, insert:
Part 1A — Amendment of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
6A After regulation 4DA
Insert:
4DB Importation of tobacco manufacturing equipment
Importation of tobacco manufacturing equipment without permission is prohibited
(1) The importation of tobacco manufacturing equipment into Australia is prohibited under this regulation unless a permission to import the equipment has been granted in writing by the Minister or an authorised person and the permission is produced to the Collector.
Application for permission
(2) An applicant for a permission under subregulation (1) must:
(a) lodge a written application with the Minister or an authorised person; and
(b) give to the Minister or authorised person any information that the Minister or authorised person reasonably requires for the purpose of making a decision on the application.
Dealing with application for permission
(3) In considering whether to grant a permission, the Minister or authorised person may consider any relevant matter.
(4) The Minister or authorised person must not grant a permission unless the applicant gives all the information required by the Minister or authorised person under paragraph (2)(b).
(5) The Minister or authorised person may grant a permission subject to conditions or requirements, specified in the permission, to be complied with by the holder of the permission.
Revocation of permission
(6) The Minister or authorised person may, in writing, revoke a permission if:
(a) the holder of the permission does not comply with a condition or requirement of the permission; or
(b) the Minister or authorised person is satisfied that revocation is necessary:
(i) for the protection of the revenue; or
(ii) for ensuring compliance with the Customs Acts.
Notice of decision to refuse or revoke permission
(7) If the Minister or authorised person decides:
(a) not to grant a permission; or
(b) to revoke a permission;
the Minister or authorised person must give the applicant or holder of the permission written notice of the decision as soon as practicable after making the decision.
(8) In this regulation:
authorised person means an APS employee in the Department who is authorised in writing by the Minister to be an authorised person for the purposes of this regulation.
tobacco manufacturing equipment means equipment for use in manufacture or production of, or designed or adapted to manufacture or produce, tobacco.
That the bill be now read a third time.
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026
The House divided. [17:20]
(The Speaker—Hon. Milton Dick)
That this bill be now read a third time.
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026
"Australia needs more university-educated workers, not fewer …
"That means opening the door to university for more Australians, no matter their postcode, background or bank balance.
"More opportunity is good for students, good for communities and good for the economy.
"This bill represents a major change to how student places are funded, allocated and supported. The ambition is right …
The current … model does not provide for sufficient growth in enrolments to meet the nation's skills needs, with growth occurring in unplanned, unmanaged and under-funded ways that can have unintended consequences for the breadth and quality of courses.
These reforms recognise that equity must be built into the higher education funding system and that supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds is essential to creating a more accessible higher education system.
At the end of the day, the test for this legislation is simple. Will it create more opportunities for regional Australians? Will it strengthen pathways into nursing, teaching, allied health and other professions our community desperately needs? Will it help more students study closer to home? Will it help communities—like Taree, Gloucester, Wingham and Forster—build the workforce they need for the future? If it does, then it will be a worthwhile reform …
The Bill has the potential to introduce fairness into educational outcomes by addressing the failed market dynamics in the higher education system that has for too long disadvantaged regional people and places.
We agree that achieving this goal requires a managed, national approach to growth and funding, rather than a model which risks concentration in a small number of large metropolitan universities at the expense of the under-represented students and regional communities that institutions such as Flinders exist to serve.
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026
Consideration resumed of the motion:
That this bill be now read a second time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Ms Lawrence ) took the chair at 09:30.
Good Morning everyone.
My name is Harrison Smith and I am a Year 10 student currently attending at Cairns State High School.
I'm from Gove also known as Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory, currently living in Cairns, in Far North Queensland.
Today I want to speak about something that affects every community in Australia—violence.
Violence is more than just physical harm.
It includes bullying, abuse, domestic violence and crime.
Everyday people live in fear because of the actions of others.
No one should have to feel unsafe at school at home or in their own community.
To governments I ask this; How many more lives must be changed before enough is enough?
We need strong action, invest in mental health support, education for young people about respect, provide better protections for victims and create more opportunities to prevent violence before it starts.
But change doesn't only come from government.
It starts with us too.
We can choose to stand up against bullying, include people who feel left out, and speak up when something isn't right.
Even small actions can make a big difference.
Think about the kind of Australia you want to grow up in.
Do you want a country where people are scared or one where everyone feels safe and respected?
The choice is ours.
If we all do our part, we can help create communities where people feel supported instead of afraid.
We shouldn't wait for someone else to make the first move.
We can be that change.
I wanted to talk about violence because I was young I used to get bullied, at school I would get called names.
For the 6 years of primary school I did not feel safe at the time.
I don't want kids experiencing the trauma that I had to go through.
So lets choose respect over violence, kindness over hate and action over silence.
Thank you Prime Minister and I would like to acknowledge all MPs of the Australian Parliament.
For more than 11 years, Australians alleging defective administration by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have been denied access to the Commonwealth's Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration (CDDA) framework on the same basis as claims concerning other Commonwealth entities. Despite 1000's of written requests to Treasury, ASIC, Ministers and Parliament, no publicly identified legislative instrument or statutory provision has been produced that expressly excludes ASIC-related claims from the scheme. The result is that affected Australians are denied access to a process designed to determine whether defective administration occurred and whether compensation should be considered. This raises serious concerns regarding transparency, accountability, equal treatment and access to review.
We therefore ask the House to We therefore ask the House to e therefore ask the House of Representatives to investigate the ongoing exclusion of ASIC-related claims from the CDDA framework, require the Government to identify the legal authority relied upon for that position, require the Secretary of the Treasury to publicly account for the matter, and ensure Australians alleging defective administration by ASIC have the same access to assessment, determination and review processes as claimants concerning other Commonwealth entities.
Dear Speaker, My name is Tristan Ong from Year 5 Doncaster Gardens Primary School.
I rise today to speak on the importance of supporting our young athletes and strengthening community well-being through sports mindset development, and health investment.
Today, many young athletes face increasing pressure from school, sports and everyday life. Around 39% of young Australians experience a mental health problem each year, and one in three face stress during injuries, competitions and tryouts.
Our local MP Gabriel NG—
also visited young athletes in local sporting clubs, encouraging them to work hard and believe in themselves.
These interactions result in lasting effect on a young person's confidence and well-being. Government investment has reinforced the value of community sport, with $3.5 million allocated to rebuilding Bulleen Boomers stadium and a significant commitment funding to Nunawading Indoor Sports Centre.
While these projects are important, facilities alone are not enough. We must also invest in the well-being of the young people who use them, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to reach their full potential.
Recently, the Bulleen Boomers Basketball Club hosted an RUOK? Day event encouraging players, families and the community to check in on one another and raise awareness on mental health in sport.
From my own experience, I recently sustained an injury during a game. I had to visit the GP, then go for an ultrasound, and some of the costs had to be paid out of pocket. My recovery will also need follow-ups with a physiotherapist.
Honestly, it was a bit stressful physically and emotionally, as I worry about missing training, games and being left behind.
That is why I believe a strengthening and positive mindset program, in addition to medical and recovery support, will really help young athletes like me.
By creating a clear pathway to services and ongoing care, we'll help young athletes stay healthy, active and motivated while reducing future mental health challenges, chronic disease, and social issues.
If we can coordinate care for chronic physical conditions, then we can, and must, do the same for young athletes' mental and physical well-being.
Prevention is always more powerful than a crisis response. I'll provide further details on how this plan could be implemented, should it receive support through the funding process.
When we invest in young athletes today, we invest in healthy individuals, stronger communities and a brighter future for Australia.
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026
Even more troubling is the shop's decor, which is styled like a candy store. This seems like a deliberate tactic to attract the attention of young children, which is both inappropriate and irresponsible. The notion of cheap cigarettes and sweets being sold under the same roof within walking distance of a primary school is not just disturbing. It's unacceptable. What kind of message are we sending to the next generation?
The sale of illegal tobacco undermines decades of public health progress.
I am writing to complain about the proliferation of tobacconists in shopping centres near high schools. I live at Jannali. There was only one store and the Woolworths that sold such products. And now two more tobacconists/convenience stores—
have opened in a matter of months.
And the new store next to Woolworths has kids toys and lollies and posters displayed and for sale throughout the store.
There should be tighter regulations on what can be displayed and sold in such stores. And a limit to the number of stores in a km area.
And these stores need to be regularly raided and checked to make sure they are not selling anything illegal to minors like vapes.
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026
Australia's Federation came about through a process of deliberation, consultation and debate.
The colonies were almost like 6 separate countries. For example, each had its own government and laws, its own defence force, issued its own stamps and collected tariffs—taxes—on goods that crossed its borders. The colonies had even built railways using different gauges, which complicated the transport of people and goods across the continent.
(1) Schedule 1, page 33 (after line 22), after Part 16, insert:
Part 16A — Significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Act 2020
67A Section 3 (after the paragraph beginning "Generally, this Act applies to variations")
Insert:
Significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements
This Act also applies to certain kinds of research arrangements (called significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements) in accordance with the rules (see Part 4A). A significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement is not a foreign arrangement within the meaning of the Act, but the parties to such an arrangement must include both a person who works for an Australian university (called a covered researcher for an Australian university) and also a foreign entity or an employee of a foreign entity.
67B Section 4
Insert:
covered researcher has the meaning given by section 59A.
covered university has the meaning given by section 59.
significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement has the meaning given by section 59B.
67C After Part 4
Insert:
Part 4A — Significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements
Division 1 — Preliminary
59 Covered universities
For the purposes of this Act, a university is a covered university if:
(a) the university is established by, or under, a law of a State or Territory; and
(b) the university is a corporation to which paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution applies.
Note: For how this Act (including this Part) applies in relation to the Australian National University, see section 55.
59A Covered researchers
For the purposes this Act, a person is a covered researcher for a covered university if:
(a) the person is:
(i) an employee of the university; or
(ii) engaged, under a contractual arrangement with the university, to perform certain duties; and
(b) the duties of the person as an employee of the university, or under the contractual arrangement, include performing research.
59B Significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements
(1) For the purposes of this Act, an arrangement is a significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) the arrangement is not a foreign arrangement;
(b) the parties to the arrangement include:
(i) a person who is a covered researcher for a covered university; and
(ii) a foreign entity or an employee of a foreign entity;
(c) the arrangement relates to the conduct of research by a person mentioned in subparagraph (b)(i) or (ii);
(d) the arrangement:
(i) would adversely affect, or would be likely to adversely affect, Australia's national interest; or
(ii) would be, or would be likely to be, inconsistent with Australia's foreign policy;
(e) if the rules prescribe additional conditions that an arrangement must satisfy in order to be a significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement—the arrangement satisfies those conditions.
(2) The rules may specify circumstances in which an arrangement that satisfies the conditions in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) is taken to satisfy, or not to satisfy, the condition in paragraph (1)(d).
Division 2 — Application of this Act to significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements
59C This Act applies in relation to significant researcher-to-researcher arrangements in accordance with the rules
(1) The rules may specify how this Act applies in relation to a significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement, and if the rules do so, this Act applies in relation to a significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement in accordance with those rules.
(2) Rules made for the purposes of subsection (1) may specify that this Act applies in relation to a significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement in accordance with any modifications of this Act specified in the rules.
(3) In making rules for the purposes of subsection (1), the Minister must have regard to the desirability of regulating a significant researcher-to-researcher arrangement in a way that is analogous to the way that a non-core foreign research arrangement is regulated by this Act.
(4) Rules made for the purposes of subsection (1) must not modify the definitions of covered university ,covered researcher orsignificant researcher-to-researcher arrangement in this Act.
Note: This subsection does not prevent rules from being made for the purposes of paragraph 59B(1)(e) or subsection 59B(2).
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
(1) Clause 2, page 2 (at the end of the table), add:
(2) Page 48 (after line 27), at the end of the Bill, add:
Schedule 9 — Convictions for terrorist offences
Crimes Act 1914
1 At the end of section 19B
Add:
Exception — terrorist acts
(5) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply in relation to a charge for an offence against section 101.1 of the Criminal Code (which makes it an offence to engage in a terrorist act within the meaning of Part 5.3 of theCriminal Code ).
2 Application of amendment
The amendment made by this Schedule applies in relation to a charge for an offence if the charge is made on or after the commencement of this Schedule.