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House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2)

16 September 2026

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The sitting opens with formalities and immediate referral of the Carbon Credits bill, followed by the opposition’s attempted suspension of standing orders to move a no-confidence motion in the Veterans’ Affairs Minister over the proposed $5,000 allied health cap, culminating in a government defence of its veterans’ record and the cap’s withdrawal before the suspension is defeated on division.

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Opening of House and veterans’ no-confidence move

10:08

Opening of House and referral of Carbon Credits bill

10:08

Riverina seconding — call to sack minister and cabinet-level role

21:38

Government response — defence of Veterans’ Affairs record and cap withdrawal

26:42

Introduction of sports integrity, health levy and child support abuse bills

46:22

Sport Integrity Australia — World Anti-Doping Code implementation bill

46:22

Private Health Insurance — Joint Replacement Register levy cap removal

56:29

Child support financial abuse reforms — first tranche bill

59:21

Aged care assessment safeguards, trade remedies reform and Carbon Credits procedure

01:24:11

Aged Care bill in detail — human override for assessment tool

01:24:11

Customs Safeguard Inquiries bill — trade remedies consolidation

01:45:12

Procedural fight over Carbon Credits bill location

02:52:53

Illicit tobacco enforcement bill — competing tax and control strategies

03:12:03

Illicit Tobacco Enforcement bill — Coalition critique and alternative model

03:12:03

Kooyong amendment — oppose excise cuts, frame problem as enforcement

03:29:29

Government defence and further debate on illicit tobacco package

03:45:39

Adjournment 90-second statements — constituency and advocacy issues

04:40:12

90‑second member statements — diverse constituency issues

04:40:12

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House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2)

16 September 2026

House of Representatives Thu, 17 Sept 2026 Australian Parliament

10:08 - 11:09

Speaker 2

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples who are the traditional custodians of the Canberra area, pay respect to the elders past and present of all Australia's Indigenous peoples. Almighty God, we humbly beseech thee to vouchsafe thy blessing upon this Parliament. Direct and prosper our deliberations to the advancement of thy glory and the true welfare of the people of Australia. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I give the call to the Chief Government Whip. Order, we'll just wait for the microphone to be turned on for the Chief Government Whip.

11:09 - 11:23

Speaker 3

Thank you, Speaker. I declare that unless otherwise ordered, the Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2024 stands referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration immediately.

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