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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2)

11 August 2026

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The Acting Deputy President grants Senator Jessica Collins leave to make remarks on several documents before Senator Wong formally tables the Ocean of Peace Alliance and Fiji–Australia Vuvale Union treaties, initiating Senate consideration of the new bilateral framework.

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Opening business — Fiji treaties and government documents

00:00

Opening business and tabling Fiji treaties

00:00

Foreign Minister Wong: Ocean of Peace Alliance and Vuvale Union

00:59

Coalition and government responses on Fiji treaties and Pacific policy

08:01

Production of documents and committee membership changes

22:05

Greens schools inquiry — debate and defeated division

23:46

Greens motion: inquiry into fossil fuel influence in schools

23:46

Allman-Payne backs inquiry and Senate rejects motion

32:29

Division result and transition to Crime Omnibus Bill

43:27

Crimes Omnibus Bill — surveillance powers and national security

45:43

Greens: shorten surveillance warrant sunset and add safeguards

45:43

Coalition: support Crime Omnibus Bill but insist on scrutiny

48:29

One Nation amendment: retrospective war-crimes changes and veterans

01:02:53

Coalition reinforcement: Omnibus Bill scrutiny and national security posture

01:08:53

Coalition focus on cyber warrants and childcare safety

01:18:55

Government: supporting law enforcement powers and closing second reading

01:31:17

Adjournment — labour movement, housing and regional economies

01:39:30

Adjournment: labour movement tribute and housing negative equity risks

01:39:30

Adjournment: Victorian racing industry and regional economic impact

01:47:29

Adjournment: cost of living and carbon-credit land use in regions

01:52:30

Adjournment — surveillance state, agriculture and marine protection

02:01:47

Adjournment: surveillance state concerns and digital ID

02:01:47

Adjournment: agriculture, biosecurity and food security

02:06:08

Adjournment: Tasmanian forestry investment and Rushy Lagoon defence

02:11:15

Adjournment: protect the Great Australian Bight via marine park expansion

02:21:24

Adjournment — science, community engagement, media and veterans’ care

02:26:27

Adjournment: Whish-Wilson’s farewell tribute to scientists and medicinal cannabis

02:26:27

Adjournment: Scarr on community fundraising and multicultural events

02:36:34

Adjournment: Roberts on media bias, COVID policy and excess mortality

02:46:41

Adjournment: tribute to Senator Askew and criticism of tax and PM’s Japan remarks

02:56:49

Adjournment: Lambie on DVA performance and allied health cap

03:06:44

Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2)

11 August 2026

Senate Tue, 11 Aug 2026 Australian Parliament

00:00 - 00:02

Speaker 1

Senator Collins.

00:02 - 00:33

Speaker 4

Thank you. I just seek leave to take note and seek leave to continue my remarks on documents number 35 on page 7, 36 and 37 and 39 on page 8. And with your indulgence, Acting Deputy President, at item 14 on page 5, could I also seek leave and continue remarks on document number 7.

00:33 - 00:42

Speaker 2

Thank you. Noted. Are there any ministerial statements? Senator Wong.

00:42 - 01:13

Speaker 3

Thank you, Acting Deputy President. I table the Ocean of Peace Alliance and the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union treaties together with associated documents, and I move that the Senate take note of the documents. Thank you. Thank you, Acting Deputy President. At a time of great uncertainty, risk, and contestation, the Albanese government recognizes that Australia cannot afford to be a passive observer of the profound changes occurring around us.

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