Zali Steggall

Latest speeches

1. House Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water - Sydney, NSW (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 24 September 2026

   • Technology, renewable energy zones and siting collection infrastructure

     “Thank you. Um, yeah, obviously we've we have heard strongly today the desire from many in the industry that they would like a national mandatory scheme and the concern around having a piecemeal approach of state by state. But at…”

     Watch from 37:55

   • Technology, renewable energy zones and siting collection infrastructure

     “But that ultimately will be the market. I mean, would that would be for the market to determine which method is the most kind of valid, market efficient one in terms of cost for recovery? Okay. And so, okay. So…”

     Watch from 40:43

   • Avoiding inconsistent state schemes and interjurisdictional coordination

     “Thank you. Anyone else for questions? No. Well look, it's more of a federal issue I guess, but another element that's been raised has been obviously the concern that, um, there is a market for putting used panels into containers…”

     Watch from 47:55
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2. House Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water - Sydney, NSW (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 24 September 2026

   • Q&A: Steggall and members: collection, overseas models, Australian opportunity

     “Yeah, look, obviously the big thing that stands out in your submission to me is that question around the structural market failure by still having landfill being allowed for panels. And it seems to be piecemeal that some local governments…”

     Watch from 31:36

   • Q&A: Steggall and members: collection, overseas models, Australian opportunity

     “So do you think this is where Australia could actually value add? We already lost the solar panel PVs was an Australian invention, we lost the opportunity to really manufacture that in Australia. Do you think the recycling of solar…”

     Watch from 35:07

   • Q&A: scheme design, traceability and material markets

     “You mentioned traceability. Could you maybe expand a little bit more that is that a question of since we import most of our rooftop and solar panels is it a question of them being having like a you know an…”

     Watch from 38:17
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3. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Q23–25: AI Safety Institute funding, PM’s US/UN trip and UNSC bid

     “Mr. Speaker a question during question time included the phrase cook the books which carries an inference of fraud. Will you review the footage and take any appropriate action to raise the standards of language in this place?”

     Watch from 1:23:50

4. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Migration settings and partner visa processing: Steggall

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. As the government announces its migration plan today, we must get the foundations right. I support a well-managed migration program tailored to Australia's needs. We must maintain humanitarian visas for vulnerable and displaced people, giving…”

     Watch from 34:40

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Private health rebate bill: Steggall outlines AMA concerns

     “The Australian Medical Association has raised two concerns that go directly to this question. First, older Australians may drop their insurance or downgrade their cover because they can no longer afford it. Now, if that is what happens, there are…”

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   • Members’ 90‑second statements: veterans, racism, climate, mental health, cost of living

     “Today's events in Parliament underline the biggest threat to our way of life and our safety, that is global warming. Communities on the front line of extreme weather are already paying the price. The most vulnerable often have the fewest…”

     Watch from 46:27

   • Digital safety and climate commitments questioned

     “To the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Last year, Australia signed the Belém Declaration, supporting a just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels. Today, Tuvalu's Climate Change Minister Dr. Talia and Canadian Senator Rosa Galvez are here asking…”

     Watch from 1:22:04

6. Federation Chamber · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Domestic violence report: funding gaps, alcohol policy and call for a royal commission

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission's 2026 yearly report to Parliament makes one thing painfully clear. Australia does not lack recommendations or plans, but what we do lack is implementation, accountability and the basic…”

     Watch from 2:06:08

   • Condolence statements: legacy of Justice Mary Gaudron KC

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It's my privilege today to add my voice and the voices of Warringah to this condolence motion for the life of the Honourable Justice Mary Gaudron QC, KC. A legal titan, a trailblazer who shattered…”

     Watch from 3:48:54