What was debated in Parliament
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This bill would create a new statutory role, the Head of Environment Information Australia, to lead work on making national environmental data easier to find and use. The minister said it would also bring independent reporting on the state of the environment. The recorded debate is short and mostly procedural, with the bill passing the House after the question was put without further debate.
Arguments made in support
The minister said a 2020 independent review found Australia's environmental data was scattered and had major gaps.
The minister argued better data would support faster, better-informed decisions by government and business while protecting important environmental areas.
The minister said independent reporting would improve transparency and confidence in environmental decision-making.
3 speeches by 2 members in the House over 2 sitting days.
Hansard: House of Representatives, 30 Oct 2025 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 6 Nov 2025 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Second and third reading votes. How each party's members voted:
Includes votes on amendments and procedure.