Dr Chalmers moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Ted O’Brien), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Dr Chalmers moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Ted O’Brien), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Ms Rowland moved—That the bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Tehan), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Bill agreed to.

On the motion of Ms Rowland (Attorney-General), by leave, the bill was read a third time.

Debate adjourned (Ms Rowland—Attorney-General), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Cognate debate with National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026.

Question—put.

Division 112

The House divided (the Deputy Speaker, Ms Claydon, in the Chair)—

AYES, 95

NOES, 39

* Tellers

And so it was resolved in the affirmative.

—bill read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General

Message No. 49, 2 February 2026, from Her Excellency the Governor-General was announced recommending an appropriation for the purposes of the bill.

Leave granted for third reading to be moved immediately.

On the motion of Ms Plibersek (Minister for Social Services), the bill was read a third time.

Question—put.

Division 113

The House divided (the Deputy Speaker, Ms Claydon, in the Chair)—

AYES, 97

NOES, 39

* Tellers

And so it was resolved in the affirmative.

—bill read a second time.

Leave granted for third reading to be moved immediately.

On the motion of Ms Plibersek (Minister for Social Services), the bill was read a third time.

Cognate debate with Defence and Veterans’ Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025.

Ms Comer addressing the House—

It being 1.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 43, Ms Comer was granted leave to continue her speech when the debate is resumed, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Mr T Wilson sought leave to table a document. Leave not granted.

Ms Spender, by indulgence, made a statement on the same matter.

 (1)Ms Ley to Ms Rishworth (Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations)

 (2)Ms Teesdale to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (3)Ms Steggall to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (4)Ms Ambihaipahar to Mr Butler (Minister for Health and Ageing)

Distinguished visitor announced.

 (5)Mr T Wilson to Ms Rishworth (Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations)

 (6)Ms Jordan-Baird to Ms C King (Minister representing the Minister for Women)

 (7)Mr Conaghan to Mr Bowen (Minister for Climate Change and Energy)

 (8)Ms J Ryan to Dr Chalmers (Treasurer)

 (9)Ms Ley to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (10)Ms Urquhart to Ms McBain (Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories)

 (11)Ms Penfold to Mr Bowen (Minister for Climate Change and Energy)

 (12)Mrs Phillips to Mr Rae (Minister for Aged Care and Seniors)

 (13)Mr Ted O’Brien to Dr Chalmers (Treasurer)

Member directed to leave

At 2.48 pm the Member for Bruce (Mr Hill) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and he accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continued.

 (14)Ms Comer to Mr Marles (Deputy Prime Minister)

 (15)Ms Sharkie to Ms C King (Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government)

 (16)Mr Ng to Dr Aly (Minister for Small Business)

 (17)Dr Haines to Ms Rowland (Attorney-General)

 (18)Ms Witty to Dr Chalmers (Treasurer)

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Mr T Wilson addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.

Ms Sitou, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Documents

Ms Sitou, by leave, presented the following documents:

Executive Minutes on reports Nos 502, 505, 506 and 512.

Cognate debate with Defence and Veterans’ Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025.

Question—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General

Message No. 50, 21 November 2025, from Her Excellency the Governor-General was announced recommending an appropriation for the purposes of the bill.

Consideration in detail

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.

Mr Thompson moved the Opposition amendment.

Debate ensued.

Question—That the amendment be agreed to—put.

Division 114

The House divided (the Speaker, Mr Dick, in the Chair)—

AYES, 47

NOES, 86

* Tellers

And so it was negatived.

Bill agreed to.

Consideration in detail concluded.

On the motion of Mr Keogh (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs), by leave, the bill was read a third time.

Question—put and passed—bill read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General

Message No. 51, 21 November 2025, from Her Excellency the Governor-General was announced recommending an appropriation for the purposes of the bill.

Leave granted for third reading to be moved immediately.

On the motion of Mr Keogh (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs), the bill was read a third time.

Debate resumed by Mr Ted O’Brien who moved, as an amendment—That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:
“whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House notes the:

(1)Government has cynically cobbled together unrelated measures within this bill in an attempt to play wedge politics, not deliver policy outcomes;

(2)Opposition is supportive of Schedules 3, 4 and 6, which deal with tax incentives for the Rugby World Cup, a tax treaty with Portugal and an increase in the Wine Equalisation Tax producer rebate cap;

(3)Opposition wishes to see the smooth passage of Schedules 3, 4 and 6 and are willing to work with the Government on these uncontroversial aspects; and

(4)Opposition has serious concerns about Schedules 1 and 2 of this bill, which restrict choice in superannuation”.

Debate ensued.

Ms Spender moved, as an amendment to the amendment proposed by Mr Ted O’Brien—That all words after “whilst” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:
“not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House:

(1)affirms the objective of superannuation is to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way;

(2)notes that:

(a)while advertising of superannuation products has led to poor outcomes in some circumstances, advertising does and should continue to play an important role in fostering competition and driving innovation among superfunds;

(b)while Australians are often disengaged with their superannuation fund, efforts to legislate additional consumer protections in response to this disengagement can unintentionally weaken competition between funds; and

(c)any weakening in the competitive pressures on superfunds to maximise net returns for customers also has a hidden cost to the retirement balances of account holders; and

(3)calls on the Government to acknowledge this policy tension and commit to reviewing this and other legislative measures for the individual and cumulative impact on fund incentives and performance”.

Debate ensued.

Ms Roberts presented a copy of her speech for incorporation in Hansard, in accordance with the resolution agreed to on 6 November 2025.

Debate continued.

Ms Jarrett addressing the House—

The House continuing to sit until 8 pm—The Speaker adjourned the House until 9 am tomorrow.