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Wednesday, 13 May 2026
9 am
Acknowledgement of country
Prayers
Government business
Notices
No. 1 — Statements on significant matters — Mr Burke (Leader of the House) to make a statement on David Malouf AO.
Minister to move — That further statements be permitted in the Federation Chamber.
Referral of bill to Federation Chamber
Mr Burke (Leader of the House) to make a declaration referring the Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 to the Federation Chamber at the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading.
Report from committee
Selection Committee — Speaker to present the report of the Selection Committee’s determinations relating to committee and delegation business and private Members’ business on Monday, 25 May 2026.
Government business – continued
Notices – continued
No. 2 — Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 — Dr Mulino (Assistant Treasurer) to present a bill. First reading. Second reading to be moved.
Debate to be adjourned.
Orders of the day
No. 1 — Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 — Resumption of debate on second reading.
Debate to be adjourned, and continue in the Federation Chamber.
No. 2 — Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026 — Resumption of debate on second reading; second reading.
Speaker to report a message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation.
Consideration in detail; third reading, by leave.
At approx. 12 noon
Ministerial statement, by leave
Ms McBain (Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories) to make a statement on the regional budget statement.
Minister to move — That the House take note of the document.
Debate to be adjourned.
Minister, by leave, to move — That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber. Question to be put.
Government business – continued
Orders of the day – continued
No. 3 — Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 — Resumption of debate on second reading and on the amendment moved by Mr Hogan (Page). Question put on amendment. Second reading; consideration in detail; third reading, by leave.
No. 4 — Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025 — Resumption of debate on second reading and on the amendment moved by Mrs McIntosh (Lindsay).
Debate to be interrupted.
At 1.30 pm
Members’ statements — Speaker to call on Members’ statements.
(Each Member — 90 seconds. Total time allotted — 30 minutes)
At 2 pm
Speaker to call on —
Questions without notice
Presentation of documents — Ministers
Ministerial statements, by leave
Matter of public importance
If matter submitted, terms will be circulated after 12 noon to Members in the Chamber. Requires support of 8 Members.
Government business – continued
Orders of the day – continued
No. 4 — Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025 — Resumption of debate on second reading and on the amendment moved by Mrs McIntosh (Lindsay). Question put on amendment. Second reading; consideration in detail; third reading, by leave.
No. 5 — Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026 — Resumption of debate on second reading; second reading.
Speaker to report a message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation.
Consideration in detail; third reading, by leave.
Adjournment
Question expected to be proposed at 7.30 pm and debate to conclude by 8 pm, unless otherwise ordered.
(The next sitting of the House is expected to commence at 9 am on Thursday, 14 May 2026.)
Claressa Surtees
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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Wednesday, 13 May 2026
9.30 am
3 minute constituency statements
Chair to call on 3 minute constituency statements.
(Each Member — 3 minutes. Total time allotted — 60 minutes of statements, irrespective of suspensions for divisions in the House.)
Government business
Orders of the day
At 1.30 pm the Federation Chamber meeting will be suspended.
At 4 pm the meeting of the Federation Chamber is expected to be resumed.
Orders of the day – continued
When referred —
Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 — Resumption of debate on second reading; second reading; consideration in detail; report.
No. 5 — Better and Fairer Schools Agreement Progress Report — Ministerial Statement — Resumption of debate on the motion moved by Mr Clare (Minister for Education) — That the House take note of the document.
Debate to be adjourned.
No. 6 — Death of the Honourable Peter Frederick Morris OAM — Condolence motion — Resumption of debate on the motion of Mr Albanese (Prime Minister).
(As a mark of respect, all Members to stand.)
Motion to be returned to the House for further consideration.
Adjournment
Question expected to be proposed no later than 7.30 pm (no debate), unless otherwise ordered.
(The next meeting of the Federation Chamber is expected to commence at 9.30 am on Thursday, 14 May 2026.)
Claressa Surtees
Clerk of the House of Representatives