1The Federation Chamber met at 10.30 am.

 2MEMBERS’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements being made—

 3Women’s health

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of Ms Campbell—That this House notes that:

(1)twelve months into the landmark $792.9 million women’s health package, the Government is continuing to deliver on its promise of more choice, lower costs and better care for Australian women and girls; and

(2)since the announcement, more than 660,000 women have accessed more than 2 million cheaper scripts for new contraceptives, menopausal hormone therapies and endometriosis treatment listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.—

Debate resumed.

 4Artificial intelligence

Mr Violi, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1)acknowledges the rapid changes artificial intelligence (AI) is driving across Australian workplaces, including:

(a)automation of routine tasks;

(b)augmenting jobs and increasing productivity;

(c)creating new jobs and skill sets; and

(d)workplace restructuring and business changes;

(2)notes that the Government has not developed an AI transition plan for Australian workers adversely affected by workplace restructuring and business changes, meaning the Government is silent on how Australians who lose their job because of AI will be supported or transitioned to another industry;

(3)recognises that conflict and tension between Government ministers and members is causing:

(a)AI policy inertia and delays;

(b)uncertainty for business to invest in AI technology; and

(c)serious unknowns for Australian workers impacted by potential workplace changes;

(4)further notes that after the Government won the 2025 election, it suddenly scrapped an expert AI advisory body after spending 15 months and $188,000 finding experts to join it; and

(5)calls upon the Government to resolve its internal conflicts and act now so Australian businesses, workers, and investors have certainty and clarity over Australia’s AI policy direction.

 5National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plan to end family, domestic and sexual violence

Ms K Cook, by leave, for Ms Scrymgour, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

 (1)commends the Government for launching Our Ways—Strong Ways—Our Voices: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2026-2036, a plan which is:

 (a)Australia’s first standalone plan that strives for a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children can live free from violence;

 (b)developed in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and state and territory governments; and

 (c)backed by $218.3 million in new funding, that as an immediate step will invest in a national network of up to 40 Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to deliver community-led specialist support services;

 (2)recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have been:

 (a)steadfast in their advocacy to be safe and to be heard; and

 (b)calling for strong action;

 (3)further recognises that the Government is doing just that by funding support programs like:

 (a)mobile teams in remote areas to work with families after a violent incident, or offer safe transport and emergency accommodation;

 (b)plans to help victims leave violence safely and continued support once they have;

 (c)community playgroups where mums and bubs can connect with elders, receive parenting support, and be linked to early help and healing; and

 (d)behavioural change and education, like outreach programs for men and boys;

 (4)notes that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women face unique and significant barriers to getting help, and are:

 (a)seven times more likely to be victims of intimate partner homicide; and

 (b)27 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence, which increases to 41 times more likely in regional and very remote communities; 

 (5)further notes that this plan:

 (a)will make real progress in addressing Target 13 (family violence) of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and contribute to Target 12 (out-of-home care);

 (b)responds to eight recommendations in the Missing and Murdered First Nations women and children inquiry report of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Reference Committee; and

 (c)responds to 12 recommendations in the report of the Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches, Unlocking the Prevention Potential: Accelerating action to end domestic, family and sexual violence; and

 (6)calls on the Parliament to support this vital plan to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children can live free from violence.

 6Suicide prevention

Mr Pike, pursuant to notice, moved—That this House:

(1)notes the findings of the Australian National Audit Office performance audit Suicide Prevention Policy Development and Monitoring, which:

(a)found that the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s approach to developing and monitoring suicide prevention policy to be only partly effective;

(b)raised serious concerns about the accountability and effectiveness of nearly $1 billion in Commonwealth spending on suicide prevention programs; and

(c)found that the grant agreements examined did not include clear performance indicators to measure effectiveness or efficiency;

(2)acknowledges that around nine Australians die by suicide each day and more than 150 attempt to take their own lives;

(3)raises serious concerns of the lack of measurable outcomes and clear accountability by the Government in national suicide prevention efforts; and

(4)calls on the Government to strengthen accountability and transparency in suicide prevention funding by ensuring programs are supported by clear targets, robust evaluation and measurable outcomes.