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) Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027 ;

Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027 ; and

Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027 ;

immediately; and

(2) Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026 at the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading of the bill.

Order of the day returned to the House

Ms J Ryan (Chief Government Whip) declared the Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026 returned to the House for further consideration.

Resumption of the debate was made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Intelligence and Security—Parliamentary Joint Committee —REPORT—STATEMENT BY MEMBER

Dr Reid presented the following document:

Intelligence and Security—Parliamentary Joint Committee—Review of the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021 —Report, May 2026.

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

Dr Reid, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026

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 (Ms Kearney—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.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

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 Mrs McIntosh 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 that:

(1) in 2023, the Government announced a target growth rate for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of 8 per cent and was unable to achieve it;

(2) in January 2026, the Prime Minister announced a new target growth rate for the NDIS of 5 to 6 per cent, which the Government again failed to meet;

(3) in April 2026, the Health Minister announced yet another new annual target growth rate for the NDIS of 2 per cent over the next four years, despite the Government’s ongoing inability to meet any of their previously announced target growth rates;

(4) the Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have also been unable to clearly quantify or comprehensively address the scale of fraud within the NDIS;

(5) the NDIA Fraud Fusion Taskforce estimates that up to 10 per cent of NDIS claims are inappropriate, mischievous or outright criminal;

(6) the Government must do more to prevent the fraud and rorting that is rife within the NDIS;

(7) the changes in the bill will do little to remove bad actors from defrauding participants and taxpayers; and

(8) robust integrity systems are critical to not only protect taxpayer funds but also to protect NDIS participants from exploitation by unscrupulous providers”.

Debate ensued.

Dr Haines addressing the House—

It being 1.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 43, Dr Haines 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 2.34 pm the Member for Lyne ( Ms Penfold ) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and she accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continuing—

Member directed to leave

At 2.41 pm the Member for Bowman ( Mr Pike ) 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:

Migration Act 1958— Section 486O—Assessment of detention arrangements—Commonwealth Ombudsman’s report—No. 17 of 2026—

Report.

Government response.

Public Accounts and Audit—Joint Committee—Report 477: Commonwealth financial statements—Second report, and foreign investment in real estate: Inquiries based on Auditor-General’s reports 24 and 48 (2017-18)—Government response, May 2026.

Leave of absence to Member

Mr Burke (Leader of the House) moved—That leave of absence until 2 July 2026 be given to Mr Young for personal reasons.

Question—put and passed.

DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE— Budget

The House was informed that Mr T Wilson had proposed that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely, “The Government’s bad faith 2026-27 budget of broken promises, higher taxes and fewer homes that pulls the ladder of aspiration from Australians”.

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Mr T Wilson addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

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 Mrs McIntosh (see item No. 6, page 706) —

Debate resumed.

Ms Le moved, as an amendment to the amendment proposed by Mrs McIntosh—That all words after “House” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“(1) notes that:

(a) culturally and linguistically diverse communities experience additional barriers in accessing and engaging with the NDIS; and

(b) a lack of consultation with culturally and linguistically diverse participants and service providers may result in further barriers and inequity; and

(2) calls on the Government to ensure the implementation of the reforms does not inadvertently impose additional burdens on, or further disadvantage, culturally and linguistically diverse NDIS participants”.

Debate ensued.

Ms Chaney moved, as an amendment to the amendment proposed by Ms Le—That all words after “notes that” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

“(a) the bill enables the use of automated decision-making in determining a wide range of matters affecting NDIS participants;

(b) it is reported that neither human decision-makers nor the Administrative Review Tribunal will be authorised to modify or override the automated decisions made about the support needs of NDIS participants;

(c) when used well, automated decision-making can deliver faster, more consistent and more efficient government services, and that agencies like the NDIA need digital tools to operate at the scale required;

(d) the Government has failed to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, handed down in July 2023, which called for the introduction of a consistent legal framework and oversight for automated decision-making in government services; and

(e) the consequences of poorly implemented automation for high-risk decisions are already being seen in widespread concern around automated aged care assessments and the unlawful cancellation of income supports for Australians under the Targeted Compliance Framework; and

(2) calls on the Government to bring forward a legislative and mandatory framework for automated decision-making in government services, incorporating transparency requirements, decision-level safeguards, human accountability and oversight for high-risk decisions, meaningful review rights, and independent oversight, in order to prevent a repeat of the failures of the Robodebt scheme”.

Debate ensued.

Mr Holzberger 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 26 May 2026 (An explanatory statement has been presented with each instrument unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk):

Competition and Consumer Act 2010— Consumer Goods (Baby Bottle Self-feeding Devices) Permanent Ban 2026 [F2026L00610].

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999— Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2025 [F2025L01584]—Supplementary explanatory statement.

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and Taxation Administration Act 1953— Taxation Laws (Requirement to Lodge a Return for the 2026 year) Instrument 2026 [F2026L00618].

Judiciary Act 1903— High Court (2027 Sittings) Rules 2026 [F2026L00622].

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004— Guide to Determining Impairment and Compensation 2026 [F2026L00595].

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013—

Notice under section 72—Corporate Commonwealth entity formed Main Sequence Sirius Pty Ltd—21 May 2026.

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026 [F2026L00608].

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Section 75 Transfers) Amendment Determination 2024-2025 (No. 9) [F2026L00613].

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Section 75 Transfers) Amendment Determination 2025-2026 (No. 6) [F2026L00612].

Superannuation Act 1990— Superannuation Amendment (PSS Trust Deed) Instrument 2026 (No. 1) [F2026L00609].

Superannuation Act 2005— Superannuation Legislation (PSSAP Trust Deed) Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 1) [F2026L00615].

Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995— Dispensation report—07/26.

Taxation Administration Act 1953— Commissioner of Taxation—Class Rulings—CR 2026/21, CR 2026/22, CR 2026/23, CR 2026/24, CR 2026/25, CR 2026/26, CR 2026/27.

ATTENDANCE

All Members attended (at some time during the sitting) except Ms T Cook, Mr Katter and *Mr Young.

* On leave

Claressa Surtees

Clerk of the House of Representatives

The Federation Chamber met at 12.31 pm.

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.

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’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements were made.

Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026

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.

Question—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Leave granted for the question on the report to be put immediately.

Question—That the bill be reported to the House without amendment—put and passed.

Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027

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 Ms Watson-Brown, viz.— 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 calls on the Government to implement a 25 per cent gas export tax”—

Debate resumed.

Debate adjourned (Ms Jarrett), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

ADJOURNMENT

On the motion of Ms Jarrett, the Federation Chamber adjourned at 7.30 pm, until 9.30 am tomorrow.

Peter Banson

Clerk of the Federation Chamber