The House met, at 12 noon, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker (the Honourable M. Dick) took the Chair, made an acknowledgement of country and read Prayers.

BILLS DECLARED REFERRED TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Ms J Ryan (Chief Government Whip) declared that, unless otherwise ordered, the following bills stand referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration:

(1) Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024; and

(2) Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024;

Aged Care Legislation Amendment Bill 2024;

Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill 2024;

Oversight Legislation Amendment (Robodebt Royal Commission Response and Other Measures) Bill 2024; and

Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024;

at the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading of each bill.

Public Works—Parliamentary Standing Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER

Mr Perrett (Chair) presented the following document:

Public Works—Parliamentary Standing Committee—Department of Defence—Explosive Ordnance Facilities Northern NSW Redevelopment project and other works (7th report of 2024)—Report, October 2024.

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

Mr Perrett, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) 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—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned (Mrs Elliot—Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Aged Care Legislation Amendment 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—

Debate resumed by Ms Ley who moved, as an amendment— That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“the House notes the Government must ensure that:

(1) the reporting burden imposed on providers does not outweigh the necessary information being collected; and

(2) all aged care providers are focused on delivering high quality care for our older Australians”.

Debate adjourned (Mrs Elliot—Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment 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—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned (Mrs Elliot—Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Oversight Legislation Amendment (Robodebt Royal Commission Response and Other Measures) 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—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned (Mrs Elliot—Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) 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—

Debate resumed by Mr Taylor who moved, as an amendment—That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

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

(1) Government has failed to recognise competition risks and sector-specific challenges within the supermarket, hardware and aviation sectors, and failed to make meaningful progress on the Consumer Data Right and News Media Bargaining Code;

(2) Coalition supports strong competition policy and the principle of aligning our merger laws with international best practice; and

(3) Coalition has concerns about this legislation, namely the:

(a) feasibility of scaled pre-approval and the risk of cost blowouts for the ACCC;

(b) impact on business activity and innovation, particularly for SMEs and startups;

(c) compliance burden being imposed across the economy, compared to targeted and structural ex-post remedies; and

(d) need to balance regulatory action with market confidence”.

Debate adjourned (Mrs Elliot—Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

National Broadband Network Companies Amendment (Commitment to Public Ownership) 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—

Debate resumed.

Ms Ware addressing the House—

It being 1.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 43, Ms Ware was granted leave to continue her speech when the debate is resumed, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

Members’ statements were made.

QUESTIONS

Questions without notice being asked—

Member directed to leave

At 2.41 pm the Member for La Trobe ( Mr Wood ) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and he accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continued.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were presented:

Bureau of Meteorology—Report for 2023-24.

Indigenous Business Australia—Report for 2023-24.

National Anti-Corruption Commission—Report for 2023-24.

The documents were made Parliamentary Papers.

DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE— Housing

The House was informed that Mr Sukkar had proposed that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely, “This Government’s failure to deliver the new housing that Australia needs”.

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Mr Sukkar addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.

Economics—Standing Committee —REPORT—STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF DOCUMENT—REFERENCE TO FEDERATION CHAMBER

Dr Mulino (Chair) presented the following documents:

Economics—Standing Committee—Flood failure to future fairness: Report on the inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims (received by the Acting Speaker on 18 October 2024, pursuant to standing order 247)—

Report, incorporating dissenting reports, October 2024.

Minutes of proceedings.

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

Dr Mulino, Mr Hamilton and Mr Gee, by leave, made statements in connection with the report.

Dr Mulino moved—That the House take note of the report.

In accordance with standing order 39, the debate was adjourned, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Dr Mulino moved—That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate.

Question—put and passed.

Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) 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—

Debate resumed.

Mrs Phillips addressing the House—

ADJOURNMENT

It being 7.30 pm—The question was proposed—That the House do now adjourn.

Debate ensued.

The House continuing to sit until 8 pm—The Speaker adjourned the House until 9 am tomorrow.

DOCUMENTS

The following documents were deemed to have been presented on 5 November 2024 (An explanatory statement has been presented with each instrument unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk):

Acts Interpretation Act 1901— Statements relating to extension of time for presentation of periodic reports—Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council—Report for 2023-24.

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999— List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Western Australian South-West Coast Salmon Managed Fishery and Western Australian South Coast Salmon Managed Fishery) Instrument 2024 [F2024L01403].

Health Insurance Act 1973— Health Insurance (Section 3C Pathology Services—Respiratory Pathogen Testing) Determination 2024 [F2024L00557]—Supplementary explanatory statement.

National Health Act 1953— National Health (Take Home Naloxone) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Special Arrangement 2024—PB 110 of 2024 [F2024L01381]—Rectified authorised version.

Taxation Administration Act 1953— Commissioner of Taxation—Class Rulings—CR 2024/69, CR 2024/70.

ATTENDANCE

All Members attended (at some time during the sitting) except Dr Gillespie, Mr Hastie, Mr Hill, Mr Khalil and Ms Mascarenhas.

Claressa Surtees

Clerk of the House of Representatives

The Federation Chamber met at 4 pm.

MEMBERS’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements were made.

Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) 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—

Debate resumed.

Mr Stevens addressing the Federation Chamber—

It being 6.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 192, Mr Stevens 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 the next sitting.

GRIEVANCE DEBATE

Pursuant to the provisions of standing order 192 b , the order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That grievances be noted—

Debate resumed.

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

ADJOURNMENT

On the motion of Mr Repacholi, the Federation Chamber adjourned at 7.29 pm, until 9.30 am tomorrow.

Peter Banson

Clerk of the Federation Chamber