House of Representatives Proceedings – 30 July 2025
Speaker and Session Overview
- The session commenced at 09:00, presided over by Hon. Milton Dick (Page 0).
- A variety of discussions centered on bills and motions in the House.
Committee Reports
- Selection Committee Report:
- Presented by the Speaker, highlighted upcoming committee business for 25 August 2025, including private members’ bills (Page 1).
Private Members’ Business
- Mr Wilkie and Ms Steggall introduced bills on social security and climate change adaptation (Page 1).
- Mr Thompson expressed concerns regarding changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, advocating for a three-month deferral (Page 1).
Support for Vocational Education
- Mr Abdo praised achievements of Free TAFE, urging ongoing investment in vocational training (Page 1).
Environmental Issues
- Ms Bell criticized government environmental policies, calling for stronger commitments from the Minister for Environment and Water (Page 1).
Bills Introduced
- Health-related Bills:
- Mr Butler discussed proposals aimed at reducing medicine costs (Page 6).
- Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community Bill:
- Ms Rowland advocated for a balance between national security and individual rights (Page 7).
- Appropriation Bills:
- Dr Mulino outlined funding for Defence and Health (Pages 9-11).
Aged Care Reforms
- Discussion on the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill highlighted concerns from Mrs McIntosh over inadequate funding (Page 16).
Student Debt Relief
- The Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill was supported by Mr Khalil and Ms Campbell, emphasizing the need for financial relief for students (Pages 24-33).
Fair Work Amendment
- Mr Tim Wilson addressed potential impacts of proposed changes to penalty rates on small businesses (Page 19).
Local and Economic Impact
- Members raised concerns about the economic repercussions of legislative changes, particularly regarding job security (Pages 19-22).
Final Remarks on Procedural Aspects
- Bills were referred to specialized committees for further evaluation (Page 18).
Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025
- Matt Keogh MP moved for the third reading of this bill emphasizing child safety (Page 37).
- Joanne Ryan MP supported the bill, highlighting its importance for safety and affordability in childcare (Page 37).
- Michael McCormack MP and others echoed support for the bill, stressing child welfare (Pages 38-40).
Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025
- Rebecca White MP moved for its third reading (Page 40).
Statements and Inquiries
- Discussion on the Early Childhood Education and Care Bill emphasized community engagement and childcare support (Pages 40-48).
- Questions addressed energy policies, with Sussan Ley questioning the Prime Minister about energy price consistency (Pages 54-55).
Condolences and Acknowledgments
- A motion of condolence for Hon. Peter James Nixon AO reflected on his contributions to agriculture and trade (Pages 150-152).
- Tributes were also paid to Pope Francis, acknowledging his dedication to social justice and compassion (Pages 152-163).
Pacific Australian Labor Mobility and Financial Presence
- Discussion on the Pacific Australian Labor Mobility scheme highlighted support for farmers and importance of improving provisions as they face expiration (Page 145).
- Critiques on Australian banks emphasized their impact on Pacific workers and financial access (Pages 145-146).
Conclusion
- The session showcased active debate around significant issues including health, education, labor laws, housing, and community welfare, highlighting ongoing efforts to address various social policy implications.
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