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I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to repeal legislation relating to firearms—…
Treasurer appeared on the ABC's Insiders program and was asked about his widow tax, he said he would "fix" it
I, and also on behalf of Senator Canavan, move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to I…
I move my amendment to the Selection of Bills Committee report: At the end of the motion, add: "and, in resp…
I understand that it depends on the conflict, but what is the trigger for the authorisation coming to an end?…
What about the length of the authorisation and what triggers the ending of the authorisation?
The CDPP identifies an actual or perceived conflict. This now steps in. The Attorney-General appoints someone…
Those powers are now triggered,
In the event that a conflict is identified, is the Attorney-General expressly required to then be satisfied th…
But they do need to be an officer of the Commonwealth DPP because they have to be staff within the department,…
Is the Attorney-General required to give reasons—publicly available reasons—for determining a particular perso…
Is the Attorney-General, at any stage, required to have regard to the director's views in terms of the appoint…
Just so we understand exactly, for the Hansard record, can you again take us through how the Attorney-General…
In terms of the provision that we are dealing with today, is the director required to be consulted before the…
Has the Attorney-General discussed the matter of a direct or perceived conflict of interest with the CDPP abou…
Do you know if she sought independent advice about whether or not there was an actual or perceived conflict?
You said earlier that the CDPP has concluded that she does not believe there is a conflict of interest in the…
Therefore, does the government accept that allowing the Attorney-General to select the person exercising the D…
Does the government accept that prosecutorial independence must be protected both in fact and in appearance?
Well, the director, because she is independent, is able to nominate the appropriate substitute
Well, hey, hold on, there is a conflict;
Can I just go back to some earlier evidence that you've given, Minister? You said that the CDPP has concluded…
On the Hansard record, you have said the current Attorney-General does not believe there is any actual or perc…
I'm actually not sure how asking questions about a provision in a piece of legislation that your Attorney-Gene…
Yesterday we talked about whether or not the Office of the Special Investigator actually worked with the AFP i…
Can I confirm for the Hansard record that that is in relation to the current prosecution on foot in relation t…
Thank you for that. You said that the director sees no conflict. Can you confirm that the Attorney-General doe…
Can I confirm then, based on what you've said, that, at this point in time, in relation to the prosecution of…
We are, as we know, in the continuation of a committee stage. Minister, yesterday during the committee stage,…
Documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details…
on indulgence—If I may, Mr Speaker, I want to associate the coalition with those comments. We, like those on t…
That's really easy; the answer is zero. I reiterate what I said yesterday. I get that some people come to this…
Prime Minister was asked about why we have done this, and I repeat what I said yesterday, which is to say that…
I thank the member for Kooyong for her question. It goes to the AFL and NRL, which are two sports that are fan…
As someone who was a backbencher in the Morrison government, I am sorry I didn't do more to stop the madness.
In aluminium, there are few prospects for growth. We cannot compete in processing. Australian aluminium smelti…
I thank the member for that heartland of Australian manufacturing historically—Newcastle. Resilience, good, se…
I thank the member for Richmond for her question. Over the last three months, our government has undertaken ma…
Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I direct him to the comments of the ambassador of Japan, who st…
My question is to the Prime Minister. This morning, the Prime Minister was asked yet again about his classless…
I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Nampijinpa Price for today, from prayers till rise, for p…
I ask that general business notice of motion no. 594, standing in the name of Senator Colbeck, be withdrawn.…
I move: That general business notice of motion no. 585 be considered during general business today. Question…
I have an amendment to Senator Duniam's amendment, as circulated in the chamber, which would essentially shift…
I move the opposition amendment to the report relating to the Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and C…
, and the Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026 and the Counter…
Senator Cash, as you are aware, the CDPP is an independent agency. I can't speak on the director's behalf. You…
Senator, if you refer to that legislation, you would note that it's actually up to the director to decide whet…
I've already answered the question about whether there is an actual, potential or perceived conflict of intere…
Senator Cash, as we canvassed yesterday, there are current arrangements already in place where actual, potenti…
I've already answered this question. I refer to my previous answer.
Senator Cash, everything you've stated is on the public record. I understand you're seeking to do that for you…
Senator, I'm referring to all prosecutions that are currently on foot.
I did answer this question yesterday. To clarify for the chamber and the senator, I want to refer to my previo…
With respect to the matter to which you refer, the director has considered her position and sees no conflict.
Thanks, Senator Cash. Just to remind you—you've got the Hansard there in front of you—I did give you the infor…
My question is to the Prime Minister. Labor's toxic taxes have tanked the housing market. Does the Prime Minis…
There are now over 3,800 bulk-billing clinics right across the country. If you take four seconds to say the na…
Australians are feeling poorer under the Albanese government. Many across the country are struggling to pay th…
I rise to speak on the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026. This bill is a lot of…
If the director has not declared a conflict of interest, can the Attorney-General then step in and declare tha…
Thank you, but that wasn't what I asked. I asked: if someone acted as an investigator and later became the pro…
The CDDP's powers derive from section 9 of the DPP Act. In describing that section, the Prosecution Policy of…
I rise to express my strong support for Roadcraft and their application for funding under the Queensland gover…
Today I rise to congratulate three outstanding athletes from Flinders who represented Australia at the 2026 Co…
This country needs a plan, and it needs to be run by a political party that has a plan. The Liberal National P…
I rise today to recognise two outstanding constituents of Fenner. Melinda Tynan is retiring after decades of p…
We have an idea. We have a policy that should become law. We're going through the process of writing it up now…
The federal and state Labor governments are continuing to deliver for my electorate of Brand, which is why I'm…
The general store is about to reopen.
The message that Labor is sending to young Australians is that they're better off not saving, not investing an…
Today I rise to celebrate the opening of a renewed multicultural centre in Launceston, Welcome Cultural Servic…
Sadly, the Australian standard of living has collapsed under this Labor government. It has fallen further and…
I am. Thank you, Deputy Speaker. I'd like to make a personal explanation. The DEPUTY SPEAKER 24818…
Do you realise that my private health rebate is being cut? It's going to affect me badly.
I'll tell you what's a disgrace, Deputy Speaker: the deliberate scaring of older Australians that is occurring…
Labor were cunning with the spin when they fooled Australians into electing them into power. Now, in governmen…
Mr Speaker, pursuant to standing order 105, I request that you write to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors…
I'd like to thank the member for Tangney for his question. What people across this parliament might not know i…
I thank the member for Hasluck for her interest in the H5 bird flu. I know that she, like many members in this…
If the cost of living isn't bad enough already, Labor's change to private health rebates is another burden tha…
Leader of the Opposition has recently heavily criticised the pay increases for aged
I thank the member for Brisbane for her question. Labor believes that every Australian deserves a safe and dec…
Thanks to the member for Spence for his question, and also for the time that we spent with the young workers i…
I thank the member for his question. I'm asked about the impact of the landmark housing tax reforms that our g…
I thank the member for Hunter for his question and his staunch advocacy for the region, alongside the member f…
My question is to the Prime Minister. Data released today shows the average Australian worker is more than $1,…
I thank the member for her interest in this important policy area and acknowledge her constructive engagement…
Thank you so much, Mr Speaker, and thank you for meeting Conor Pall yesterday. He is a unique young man, as th…
My question is to the Prime Minister. A month before he made sexist remarks about the Prime Minister of Japan…
on indulgence—I'd like to associate the coalition with the Prime Minister's remarks, and, in addition, to say…
Did you disrespect the Japanese prime minister?
Our critical military bases have been turned into a playground for unidentified drone operators because of thi…
It wasn't me. I didn't fall. No, it wasn't me. I didn't offend the people of Japan by making a mockery of thei…
People in the Berowra community were already doing it tough, and then along came Anthony Albanese with his tox…
Productivity is the main game here. We've got our eyes on the prize. We've got a big productivity agenda.
Mr Deputy Speaker, I wish to draw your attention to the state of the House. (Quorum formed)
I move: That government business order of the day No. 3 be called on immediately. Question agreed to.
I thank members for their contributions to the debate on the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform)…
