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House of Representatives Chamber

25 October 2026

Contents updated on 26 Oct 2026

Plenary sitting of the Australian House of Representatives, covering opening formalities, procedural motions and statements.

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House of Representatives sitting of 25 October 2026

10:15

Opening formalities (Acknowledgement of Country and prayers)

10:15

Speaker Milton Dick — Acknowledgement of Country and prayers

10:15

Motion of support for the Member for Indi after Wangaratta attack

11:11

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese — Presents motion of support for the Member for Indi

11:11

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese — Speech in support of the Member for Indi

12:14

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor (LP) — Support for the Member for Indi and defence of robust democracy

18:41

Speaker Milton Dick — Statement on civility and respect in response to the attack

24:25

Zali Steggall (CSA, Warringah) — Personal tribute to Helen and Phil Haines

26:25

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles (ALP) — Reflections on public discourse and Helen Haines’s example

30:29

Darren Chester (NATS, Leader of the Nationals in the House) — Support for the Member for Indi and rejection of violence

35:46

Monique Ryan (IND, Kooyong) — Personal tribute to Helen Haines and call to improve public discourse

40:53

Leader of the House Tony Burke (ALP) — Reflection on anger, language and safety after the attack on Helen Haines

45:43

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Andrew Hastie (LP) — Reflections on civility and community after the attack

51:02

Minister Tanya Plibersek (ALP) — Tribute to Helen Haines and call for kindness

56:05

Dan Tehan (LP, Wannon) — Personal reflections and support for Helen Haines

01:01:04

Assistant Minister Ged Kearney (ALP, Cooper) — Message of love and resolve to Helen Haines

01:06:12

Kevin Hogan (NATS, Page) — Support for Helen Haines and praise for community heroism

01:11:02

Minister Kristy McBain (ALP) — Personal reflections on working with Helen Haines and on political violence

01:15:14

Tim Wilson (LP, Goldstein) — Tribute to Helen Haines and reflections on moral leadership

01:20:45

Basem Abdo (ALP, Corio) — Support for Helen Haines and call to reject political violence

01:25:47

Rebekha Sharkie (CA, Mayo) — Personal reflections on Helen Haines’ character and appeal for respectful politics

01:30:27

Minister for Housing — Reflections on Diwali, social cohesion and support for Helen Haines

01:34:53

Sam Birrell (NATS, Nicholls) — Cross-party friendship and community leadership with Helen Haines

01:40:44

Treasurer — Helen Haines’ character and the rising threat of political violence

01:45:37

Anne Webster (NATS, Mallee) — Support for Helen Haines and call for honesty in politics

01:50:22

Minister for Communications — Tribute to Helen Haines and her integrity work

01:55:38

Mary Aldred (LP, Monash) — Political violence, security and trust in institutions

01:59:16

Madeleine King (ALP, Brand) — Media responsibility and shifting public discourse after the attack

02:04:22

Kate Chaney (IND, Curtin) — Personal tribute to Helen Haines and a civility pledge

02:09:26

Kate Thwaites (ALP, Jagajaga) — Changing environment for MPs and the importance of connection

02:14:27

Allegra Spender (CSA, Wentworth) — Tribute to Helen Haines and civility pledge

02:19:56

Minister for Climate Change and Energy — Support for Helen Haines and call to end violent political language

02:25:16

Andrew Wilkie (IND, Clark) — Helen Haines as a champion of integrity

02:30:09

Julie Collins (ALP, Minister for Agriculture) — Helen Haines’ compassion and call to lower the tone

02:35:07

Alison Penfold (NATS, Lyne) — Balancing MPs' safety with accessibility and democratic civility

02:39:49

Leon Rebello (LNP, McPherson) — Democracy, accessibility and security after the attack

02:44:45

Sally Sitou (ALP, Reid) — Helen Haines as an example of civility and accessible democracy

02:50:09

Simon Kennedy (LP, Cook) — Helen Haines' service, civility and need for better political culture

02:54:45

Patrick Gorman (ALP, Perth) — Violence, safety and honouring Helen Haines' example

02:59:57

Melissa McIntosh (LP, Lindsay) — Compassion, community and women's experience in politics

03:04:31

Mark Dreyfus (ALP, Attorney-General) — Online hate, political violence and support for Helen Haines

03:09:32

Michelle Landry (LNP, Capricornia) — Condemnation of the attack and praise for courage in Wangaratta

03:14:16

Matt Burnell (ALP, Spence) — Helen Haines as “the best of us” and a model of integrity

03:18:37

Andrew Willcox (LNP, Dawson) — Regional representation, family sacrifice and democratic accessibility

03:23:23

Pat Conroy (ALP, Shortland) — Solidarity with Helen Haines and confronting rising aggression

03:28:19

Sophie Scamps (IND, Mackellar) — Helen Haines as "the best of us", kindness and democratic renewal

03:33:29

Mark Butler (ALP, Health Minister) — Mental health services and solidarity with Helen Haines

03:40:48

Ted O'Brien (LNP, Fairfax) — Defiance against hate and strengthening social cohesion

03:46:06

Madonna Jarrett (ALP, Brisbane) — Online abuse, social disconnection and the need to lower the temperature

03:51:16

Business of the House and Question Time arrangements

03:56:55

Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister) — Ministerial absences and order of business

04:10:50

Questions without notice (Question Time)

04:11:44

Question of Angus Taylor on small business closures and tax changes

04:11:44

Question of Anne Stanley on Western Sydney International Airport

04:14:54

Question of Tim Wilson on government spending, inflation and interest rates

04:20:01

Question of Cassandra Fernando on improving workplace health and safety

04:22:51

Milton Dick (Speaker) — Welcome to visitors and recognition of Daniel Morcombe Foundation

04:26:24

Question of Andrew Gee on violence against women and regional health services

04:27:43

Question of the member for Gorton on school funding reform and online child protection

04:31:37

Question of Llew O'Brien on interest rates and mortgage pressures

04:35:04

Question of Kara Cook on tax reform and budget sustainability

04:38:38

Question of Aaron Violi on small business pressures and taxation

04:41:36

Question of the member for Hughes on defence cooperation with regional neighbours

04:45:27

Question of Angus Taylor on proposed sale of Victoria Barracks in Sydney

04:48:40

Question of the member for Hasluck on regional security cooperation and keeping Australians safe

04:52:04

Question of Rebekha Sharkie on potential imports of U.S. apples and biosecurity risks

04:55:27

Question of Sam Lim on trade opportunities and the EU-Australia free trade agreement

04:57:32

Question of the member for Riverina on Victoria Barracks Sydney and defence heritage

05:00:59

Question of the member for Braddon on skills investment and fee-free TAFE in regional Tasmania

05:05:53

Question of Nicolette Boele on women’s safety in public life after the attack on the member for Indi

05:09:06

Question of the member for Calwell on emergency food relief and support for families under pressure

05:12:44

Question of the member for Bowman on changes to the private health insurance rebate for seniors

05:16:07

Question of the member for Swan on preventing and responding to financial abuse

05:19:07

Question of the member for Calare on funding upgrades to the Bathurst motor racing circuit

05:22:33

Question of Tony Zappia (Makin, ALP) on maritime defence capabilities and AUKUS jobs

05:26:05

Procedural motions and tabling of documents after Question Time

05:29:25

Conclusion of Question Time, leave of absence for the Member for Indi, and tabling of annual reports and documents

05:29:25

Motion of support for the Member for Indi after Wangaratta attack (cont.)

05:31:21

Nicolette Boele (IND) — tribute to the Member for Indi and pledge for civility in politics

05:31:21

Josh Burns (ALP) — Helen Haines’ example of empathy, representation and democratic integrity

05:36:05

Zoe McKenzie (LP) — community grief and reflections on political culture after the attack

05:40:34

Justine Elliot (ALP) — tribute to Helen Haines and call to reduce anger and violence

05:46:06

David Farley (ON) — support from Farrer and Irish blessing for Helen Haines

05:51:04

Minister for Skills and Training — occupational violence, democratic health and Helen Haines’ example

05:52:50

Elizabeth Watson-Brown (AG) — personal reflections on friendship, care and integrity in politics

05:57:16

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House of Representatives Chamber

25 October 2026

House of Representatives Mon, 26 Oct 2026 Parliament of Australia

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10:15 - 11:11

Speaker 1

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the traditional custodians of the Canberra area, and pay respects 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 in 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 call to the Leader of the House.

11:11 - 11:21

Speaker 2

Speaker, I move the motion to suspend standing and sessional orders in relation to the time and order of business for this sitting in the terms as circulated to honourable members in the chamber.

11:21 - 11:28

Speaker 1

The question is the motion be agreed to. I put the question. Those in opinion say aye. Against no.

11:28 - 11:34

Speaker 4

I think the ayes have it. I call the honorable the Prime Minister.

11:34 - 12:12

Speaker 5

I move that this house declares one, its support for the member for Indi following the horrific incident in Wangaratta on Monday 19 October 2026. Two, its strongest well wishes for the member for Indi's recovery ahead. Three, its appreciation for the courage and swift action of bystanders, first responders and health professionals. And four, its support to the member for Indi's family, friends, staff and community at this extremely difficult time.

12:12 - 12:14

Speaker 3

Prime Minister.

12:14 - 13:02

Speaker 5

As the House meets for the first time since the horrific events of last Monday, it is appropriate that our very first act is to speak about the member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines. Her husband Phil Haines was with us this morning. He has shown a level of grace that for most of us is simply beyond reckoning. This morning, Phil spoke lovingly of Helen's superpowers as empathy, kindness and compassion. He spoke of hope and change and the need for a gentler, more cohesive path.

I want Phil to know that we are with him and Helen, and with their children and their grandchildren, and will remain with them.

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