The House met, at 10 am, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker (the Honourable M. Dick) took the Chair, made an acknowledgement of country and read Prayers.

PETITIONS—standing Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER

Ms Templeman (Chair) presented the following documents:

Petitions—Standing Committee—Report 30: Petitions and Ministerial responses—

Report, 19 August 2024.

Petitions.

Ministers’ responses to petitions previously presented to the House.

Ms Templeman made a statement in connection with petitions.

Migration Amendment (Limits on Immigration Detention) Bill 2024

Ms Tink, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Migration Act 1958 , and for related purposes.

Document

Ms Tink presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

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

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

Broadcasting Services Amendment (Prohibition of Gambling Advertisements) Bill 2024

Ms Daniel, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 , and for related purposes.

Document

Ms Daniel presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

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

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

Building and Construction Industry (Restoring Integrity and Reducing Building Costs) Bill 2024

Mr Dutton, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to establish the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, and for related purposes.

Document

Mr Dutton presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Mr Dutton moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

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

Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Removing Criminals from Worksites) Bill 2024

Mr Dutton, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 , and for related purposes.

Document

Mr Dutton presented an explanatory memorandum to the bill.

Bill read a first time.

Mr Dutton moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

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

Climate change and insurance

Ms Steggall, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) notes that:

(a) the frequency of severe weather events is the dominant reason home insurance premiums are skyrocketing, fast becoming unaffordable and, in turn, fuelling inflation;

(b) severe weather events are already costing the Australian economy over $38 billion a year and this cost is predicted to rise to at least $73 billion per year by 2050 if climate change continues unmitigated;

(c) over 12 per cent of households are facing extreme insurance stress, paying more than four weeks of gross income to home insurance premiums, risking underinsurance of their properties;

(d) every $1 invested in climate adaptation measures can save up to $11 in disaster recovery; and

(e) the Government continues to allocate significantly less funding to resilience and adaptation than to disaster response and recovery, with less than ten per cent of Australian homes being climate risk resilient; and

(2) calls on the Government to:

(a) allocate funding to:

(i) the Resilient Building Council to expand the home and business resilience ratings scheme to incentivise home adaptation measures and put downward pressure on insurance; and

(ii) expand the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy to include adaptation, to unlock global capital for private sector led resilience;

(b) include climate resilience and adaptation as a matter of priority in upcoming updates to the National Construction Code and require resilience for all government investments;

(c) accelerate the development of a national standard for climate adapted planning controls; and

(d) ensure equitable access to insurance by helping lower income households and communities facing home insurance stress and underinsurance in high risk areas.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Early childhood education and care educators

Mrs Phillips, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) recognises:

(a) the vital role early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators and teachers play in supporting young children’s early learning and development;

(b) properly valuing and recognising the ECEC profession, including through fair wages, is critical to reversing attrition and growing the workforce;

(c) paying ECEC workers fairly is a crucial step in charting the course to a truly universal ECEC system; and

(d) the Government’s historic announcement for a two-year, 15 per cent ECEC worker retention payment for ECEC workers, phased in from December 2024;

(2) notes that:

(a) one year on, the Government’s cheaper child care reforms are delivering real cost of living relief to household budgets;

(b) the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s child care inquiry found that out-of-pocket costs dropped 11 per cent following the introduction of the Government’s cheaper child care measures; and

(c) the Government’s ECEC worker retention payment will be tied to a commitment from early learning services to limit fee increases to 4.4 per cent, an important condition that will keep downward pressure on fees for Australian families; and

(3) acknowledges that:

(a) since the election, there are 860 more ECEC services, around 68,000 more children in ECEC, and around 30,000 more ECEC workers; and

(b) between 2018 and 2022, fees under the previous Government increased by 22.8 per cent compared to the OECD adjusted average of 6.2 per cent.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Community sporting infrastructure

Ms Price, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) notes that the Government’s Play Our Way program:

(a) was announced 12 months ago, as a back-foot response to the Opposition’s $250 million announcement for supporting community sporting infrastructure across the country;

(b) has left community sporting organisations in the lurch, with program applicants still unaware if they have been successful and frustrated by funding uncertainty; and

(c) was just more policy on the run from the Government, which has been proven by this significant, unexplained delay; and

(2) calls on the Government to:

(a) stop prioritising photo opportunities over the real action needed to support sports participation in Australia; and

(b) support the sporting infrastructure communities need as more young Australians are inspired to get out there and get active, and immediately provide an update on the Play Our Way program.

Debate ensued.

Debate adjourned and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

PRIVILEGE—COMPLAINT OF BREACH

Mr Fletcher raised, as a matter of privilege, whether the Prime Minister deliberately misled the House in an answer given during Question Time on 15 August 2024.

The Speaker stated that he would consider the matter and report to the House at a later time.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Message No. 336, 15 August 2024, from the Senate was reported returning the Treasury Laws Amendment (Consumer Data Right) Bill 2022 without amendment.

Future Made in Australia Bill 2024

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, viz.— That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“the House declines to give the bill a second reading, and:

(1) notes:

(a) the failure of billions of dollars of the Government’s Future Made in Australia spending to meet the standards and processes laid out in this bill and the significant integrity concerns around these investments;

(b) the Government’s Future Made in Australia policy has been criticised by many eminent economists including the Productivity Commission’s Danielle Wood, former Productivity Commissioner Gary Banks, Australian National University visiting fellow Steven Hamilton, and University of New South Wales’ Professor Richard Holden; and

(c) this policy does not make up for the Government’s failures on economic management that are driving up the costs of manufacturing and have caused a tripling of manufacturing insolvencies since June 2022; and

(2) calls on the Government to get Australia’s economy back on track and back to basics by fighting inflation and reducing wasteful spending, reducing complexity and red tape for business, supporting affordable, reliable energy, and delivering lower, simpler, fairer taxes”—

And on the amendment moved thereto by Dr Haines, viz. —That all words after “House” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

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

(1) notes that:

(a) the 2024-25 Budget allocated $22.7 billion in taxpayer funds to the Future Made in Australia program;

(b) this is the second largest Budget measure announced in this term of Parliament; and

(c) concerns have been raised by the Productivity Commission, the Grattan Institute, the Climate Council of Australia, BP Australia, and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry that the bill contains inadequate transparency measures to ensure Australians know how their money is being spent on Future Made in Australia supports;

(2) recognises that the Member for Indi’s Accountability of Grants, Investment Mandates and Use of Public Resources Amendment (End Pork Barrelling) Bill 2024 provides the necessary framework to help ensure the Government’s spending of taxpayer money to deliver the Future Made in Australia plan is transparent and fair; and

(3) calls on the Government to support the Accountability of Grants, Investment Mandates and Use of Public Resources Amendment (End Pork Barrelling) Bill 2024”—

And on the amendment moved thereto by Dr M Ryan, viz. —That all words after “reading” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“notes that:

(1) the Future Made in Australia national interest framework should be configured as the foundational reference for Australia’s industry policy;

(2) a robust governance structure for the framework must be ensured;

(3) clear criteria for national funding in the national interest should be established; and

(4) there should be periodic, independent reviews to ensure that industry policy remains effective and relevant”—

Debate resumed.

Mr Willcox addressing the House—

It being 1.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 43, Mr Willcox 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.

QUESTIONS

Questions without notice being asked—

Document

Mr Albanese (Prime Minister) presented the following document:

Transcript—Interview with Mike Burgess, Insiders , 11 August 2024.

Questions without notice continuing—

Member directed to leave

At 2.29 pm the Member for Page ( Mr Hogan ) 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 2.34 pm the Member for Herbert ( Mr Thompson ) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for continuing to interject after a warning had been given by the Chair and he accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continued.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were presented:

Department of Defence—

Defence industry development strategy.

Integrated investment program 2024.

National defence strategy 2024.

Future Made in Australia Bill 2024

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 by Dr M Ryan to the amendment proposed by Dr Haines to the amendment proposed by Mr Taylor (see item No. 13, page 1785) —

Debate resumed.

Mr Thistlethwaite 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 12 noon tomorrow.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were deemed to have been presented on 19 August 2024 (An explanatory statement has been presented with each instrument unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk):

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984— Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection (Kings Plains) Declaration 2024 [F2024L00999].

Civil Aviation Act 1988— Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998—Medical Certification (Private Pilot Licence Holders with Basic Class 2 Medical Certificate) Exemption 2024—CASA EX49/24 [F2024L00963]—Initial explanatory statement.

Customs Act 1901— Defence and Strategic Goods List 2024 [F2024L01024].

Defence Trade Controls Act 2012—

Defence Trade Controls (Australian Military Sales Program item) Determination 2024 [F2024L01020].

Defence Trade Controls (Foreign Country) Instrument 2024 [F2024L01019].

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999— Amendment of List of Exempt Native Specimens—Western Australian Pilbara Fish Trawl Interim Managed Fishery, August 2024 [F2024L00995].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997—

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01008].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01012].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Defence Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01006].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Education Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01010].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Foreign Affairs and Trade Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01011].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Health and Aged Care Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01013].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Home Affairs Measures No. 3) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01005].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Measures No. 4) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01014].

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment (Treasury Measures No. 2) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01007].

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997— Income Tax Assessment Amendment (Transfer Balance Account Value for Certain Superannuation Income Streams) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01023].

Industry Research and Development Act 1986— Industry Research and Development (First Nations Renewable Hydrogen Engagement Fund Program) Instrument 2024 [F2024L00994].

Marriage Act 1961— Marriage (Recognised Denominations) Amendment Proclamation 2024 [F2024L01003].

Migration Act 1958—

Migration Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01017].

Migration Amendment (Status of Forces Agreement—Fiji and Timor–Leste) Amendment Regulations 2024 [F2024L00998].

Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017— Remuneration Tribunal (Members of Parliament) Amendment Determination (No. 1) 2024 [F2024L01002].

Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973—

Remuneration Tribunal Amendment Determination (No. 4) 2024 [F2024L01001].

Remuneration Tribunal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment (Road Transport Advisory Group) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01021].

Remuneration Tribunal (Official Travel) Determination 2024 [F2024L01000].

Taxation Administration Act 1953— Taxation Administration Amendment (Disclosure of Information to Operation Protego Integrity Taskforce) Regulations 2024 [F2024L01018].

ATTENDANCE

All Members attended (at some time during the sitting) except Mr Entsch and Ms Ware.

Claressa Surtees

Clerk of the House of Representatives

The Federation Chamber met at 10.30 am.

MEMBERS’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements were made.

Early childhood education and care

Ms Daniel, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) acknowledges that:

(a) early childhood education and care (ECEC) delivers benefits to children, families and the economy; and

(b) a universal ECEC system:

(i) means making quality services accessible to all children and families;

(ii) is an opportunity to unlock productivity and growth across the workforce and allow more women into the workforce if they want to work; and

(iii) would address cost of living pressures, productivity, gender equality and give all children the best start in life;

(2) notes that:

(a) ECEC sets children up for life;

(b) by the age of five, 90 per cent of a child’s brain is fully developed;

(c) children who attend quality early childhood education are twice as likely to reach their developmental targets once at school;

(d) children experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability, who are likely to benefit most from ECEC services, are less likely to attend ECEC;

(e) the cost of ECEC in Australia is amongst the highest in OECD countries, representing a major cost of living pressure for many households; and

(f) ECEC enables mothers, in particular, to maintain a connection to the labour force when children are very young and allows for increasing hours of work as children grow; and

(3) calls on the Government to commit to, and provide, a pathway and timeline towards universal early education and care.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Fee-free TAFE

Ms Belyea, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) acknowledges the popularity of the Government’s Fee-Free TAFE policy, demonstrated by 500,000 enrolments since its commencement;

(2) recognises that Fee-Free TAFE is:

(a) driving enrolments in sectors with recognised skills shortages and securing a domestic workforce to deliver on current and future priorities;

(b) giving Australians access to the skills they need to ensure they have meaningful, well-paid jobs, and career progression;

(c) helping to ease cost of living pressures to make training a real possibility for half a million Australians; and

(d) assisting the country’s response to the biggest skills shortages we have faced in 50 years; and

(3) supports the Government as it continues to invest in the Australian people by rolling out Fee-Free TAFE places in partnership with state and territory governments.

Debate ensued.

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

Safer Communities Fund

Mr Wood, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) notes:

(a) that the Government cut $50 million in the October 2022-23 budget from Round 7 of the Safer Communities Fund for early intervention high-risk youth programs, which was funded but not announced in the March 2022-23 budget; and

(b) the recent surge in youth crime in Victoria and Queensland, in particular, requires an urgent and dedicated response from the Commonwealth Government to address and combat this serious issue, while the Victorian Government must reconsider its stance on weak youth bail laws and prioritise the safety of its citizens;

(2) condemns the Government for abandoning young Australians by scrapping this funding;

(3) calls on the Government to reinstate funding to provide for much-needed capital to organisations working with high-risk youth;

(4) congratulates the previous Government for investing $300 million in the Safer Communities Fund to keep local communities safer; and

(5) commends the Opposition for committing to working with states and territories in the future to develop uniform knife laws as a significant step towards ensuring the safety and security of all Australians.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Dr Ananda-Rajah, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) notes the Government has made medicines cheaper by:

(a) freezing the price of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines in the 2024-25 budget;

(b) delivering the largest price reduction in the 75-year history of the PBS; and

(c) introducing 60-day prescriptions for 184 common medicines;

(2) notes that since 1 July 2022, the Government has approved additional funding for 227 new and amended listings on the PBS, including:

(a) trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) which treats children with cystic fibrosis;

(b) selumetinib (koselugo) which treats symptomatic, inoperable benign nerve tumours in children two years old and over with neurofibromatosis type 1; and

(c) patisiran (onpattro) which treats hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis;

(3) acknowledges that five million Australians have saved more than $456 million on cheaper prescriptions since January 2023; and

(4) notes the Opposition’s record of making medicines more expensive and its opposition to the Government’s policies to make medicines cheaper for all Australians.

Debate ensued.

Suspension of meeting

At 12.30 pm, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.

Resumption of meeting

At 12.41 pm, the proceedings were resumed.

Debate continued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Great Artesian Basin

Mr Boyce, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) notes that the Great Artesian Basin:

(a) is unique, being the only one of its kind in the world;

(b) is the world’s largest underground potable water source;

(c) covers 22 per cent of the area of Australia, 79 per cent of Queensland and 1.7 million square kilometres;

(d) is estimated to carry 65,000 cubic kilometres of water;

(e) is a vital resource for the agricultural industry and regional communities;

(f) supports significant Indigenous cultural values; and

(g) sustains a range of groundwater-dependent ecosystems; and

(2) calls on the Government to protect Australia’s water aquifers and oppose Glencore’s CTSCo Project to sequester carbon dioxide (CO2 hypercritical fluid) into the Great Artesian Basin.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for private Members’ business having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Suspension of meeting

At 1.30 pm, the Deputy Speaker left the Chair.

Resumption of meeting

At 4 pm, the Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair.

MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

Members’ statements were made.

Arts and cultural sector

Ms Templeman, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House notes that:

(1) the 2024-25 budget provided significant new investment in Australia’s arts and cultural sector, including:

(a) $115.2 million over four years to support the long-term financial sustainability of the national arts training organisations and $36.4 million of indexed and ongoing funding from 2028-29 (including the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australian Film, Television and Radio School, NAISDA Dance College, Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Australian Ballet School, National Institute of Circus Arts, Australian National Academy of Music and the Australian Youth Orchestra);

(b) $14.5 million to support the production of Australian children’s screen content, recognising the importance of Australian children seeing themselves reflected in the stories they watch;

(c) $9.3 million to expand and enhance the National Film and Sound Archive’s capacity to digitise audio-visual materials at risk of irreversible degradation; and

(d) $5.2 million to expand and develop the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and Darwin Symphony Orchestra;

(2) these investments sustain the momentum that the national cultural policy, Revive, has created in rebuilding Australia’s cultural sector and safeguarding our cultural heritage; and

(3) the Government is delivering transformative new investment to the cultural sector after a decade of neglect and cuts by the previous Government.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Small businesses

Mr Violi, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) acknowledges that Australian small businesses are at breaking point and are being failed by the Government; and

(2) notes that:

(a) under this Government, a record number of Australian businesses have become insolvent in the most recent financial year, including:

(i) 4,635 businesses in New South Wales;

(ii) 2,863 businesses in Victoria;

(iii) 2,036 businesses in Queensland;

(iv) 733 businesses in Western Australia;

(v) 194 businesses in the Australian Capital Territory;

(vi) 94 businesses in Tasmania; and

(vii) 43 businesses in the Northern Territory;

(b) this Government is now the worst government for Australian business on record, having surpassed the 10,757 businesses collapsing under the Government of 2011-12; and

(c) Australian small businesses could survive a once-in-a-century pandemic but cannot survive the disastrous policies of this Government.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive

Ms Mascarenhas, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) recognises that the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) will help build Australia’s critical minerals industry by encouraging processing onshore and creating secure jobs in Australia; and

(2) notes the:

(a) Leader of Opposition says one thing about the CMPTI on the west coast and another on the east coast; and

(b) Shadow Treasurer is opposed to the CMPTI and has turned his back on the resources sector.

Debate ensued.

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

Geopolitical instability

Mr Wallace, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) acknowledges that Australia and the world face the gravest geopolitical instability since the end of World War II;

(2) recalls that foreign interference remains the greatest immediate threat to Australia’s sovereignty and security;

(3) notes:

(a) that China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and the so-called axis of resistance continues to perpetrate malicious activities against critical infrastructure, public and private companies, agencies and democratic institutions across the world, including in Australia; and

(b) with concern that despite the urgent national security threats facing the nation, the Government has failed to:

(i) develop and deliver space defence and industry strategy, instead slashing funding for critical programs and global partnerships;

(ii) develop and deliver a comprehensive border security strategy, instead presiding over the worst border crisis since it was last in government;

(iii) engage industry to develop and deliver a strategy to secure and strengthen the supply of fuel, food, water, pharmaceuticals, industrial materials and critical minerals; and

(iv) quickly and adequately address the risks and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and other emerging technologies aligned with our Australia-United Kingdom-United States pillars;

(4) calls on the Government to expeditiously develop and implement a comprehensive national security strategy which:

(a) engages all levels of government, all areas of the public and private sector, and all members of the public through consultation and review;

(b) addresses the issues of security in food, water, fuel, pharmaceuticals, industrial materials, critical minerals, and technology;

(c) addresses the issues of skilled workforce development and recruitment, digital literacy and online safety, cyber security, and resilience in homes, businesses, communities, agencies and institutions;

(d) addresses issues highlighted in the broad and public consultation process and delineated in a national security strategy consultation paper and roadmap; and

(e) commences no later than January 2027; and

(5) further acknowledges and pays tribute to the late Senator Jim Molan AO DSC for his significant work on, and advocacy for, a ‘grand strategy’ or ‘national security strategy’ to this end.

Debate ensued.

The time allotted for the debate having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Mr Perrett, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1) notes that the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will produce extensive beneficial impacts for Queensland and the nation, including economic, infrastructure, cultural, social, and environmental legacies;

(2) acknowledges that the local, state and Commonwealth governments have made a considerable effort to plan and prepare according to the International Olympic Committee’s new norms; and

(3) recognises the diligence in planning for a lasting beneficial legacy for Brisbane, Queensland, and our nation from hosting the Olympic and Paralympic events.

Debate ensued.

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

Community sporting infrastructure

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of Ms Price ( see item No. 9, page 1783 )—

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 Ms Fernando, the Federation Chamber adjourned at 7.22 pm, until 4 pm tomorrow.

Peter Banson

Clerk of the Federation Chamber