Alison Byrnes

Latest speeches

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

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

     “That's alright. So one of your recommendations was around the mandatory stewardship scheme for solar panels. The New South Wales government has just opened consultation. Are you aware? Yep. So what is your view on that the New South Wales…”

     Watch from 37:31

   • Q&A wrap‑up: global leaders, staged mandates and technology neutrality

     “So you mentioned that in 2022-23, Europe, China, and the US ramped up their recycling of solar panels. Who do you think is doing it the best? Which countries do you think particularly do it really well? Are there any…”

     Watch from 49:57

   • Q&A: stewardship design, installer role and state vs national schemes

     “Thanks. So are you aware of the New South Wales government's consultation process on the mandatory stewardship scheme? Do you think a state-based approach is a helpful step, or do you think that will cause difficulty or inconsistent approaches down…”

     Watch from 1:20:27
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2. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Digital safety and climate commitments questioned

     “My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How will the Albanese Labor government's proposed digital duty of care help tackle gender-based violence and better protect our kids?”

     Watch from 1:17:37

3. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026

   • Cunningham and Warringah: local vigils and climate justice

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Like so many people across the world, I want to share my deepest sorrow and condolences for everyone who has been impacted by the devastating flash flood in Nepal and Tibet, China. As the Prime Minister…”

     Watch from 1:34:43

4. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 8 September 2026

   • Cunningham: screen production and location incentives

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. In the Illawarra, we're working across all levels of government and with local industry to establish Wollongong as a film-friendly city, and we recently secured another major boost towards that future. Our region has already been…”

     Watch from 51:53

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 8 September 2026

   • Members’ 90‑second statements: local projects, housing and digital safety

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. In July, I was proud to celebrate the Corrimal Medicare Urgent Care Clinic's third birthday with practice manager Brad Delprado and his amazing team. They have now delivered over 45,000 free walk-in consultations for conditions that…”

     Watch from 1:41:38

6. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 7 September 2026

   • Members’ statements: arts funding and regional media

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. This month in September, the inaugural Wollongong Festival takes center stage, a month-long showcase of music, culture and creativity. The Yours and Ours team have brought together local precincts, venues and artists with a vision to…”

     Watch from 44:51