What was debated in Parliament
Summarised using AI from the official Hansard transcript of the debate only. It is not a record of the debate and may leave things out. Read the Hansard below to check it.
This bill approves about $9.2 billion of extra government spending for 2025-26, covering decisions made since the budget. The minister said it includes money for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, the NDIS, Medicare, Defence and Home Affairs. The transcript only contains the minister's opening speech and the final vote, with no debate.
Arguments made in support
The Government said the bill funds measures announced since the budget and covers changes in the cost of demand-driven programs.
The Government highlighted funding for home batteries, disability and health programs, defence plans and the response to the Bondi terrorist attack.
2 speeches by 2 members in the House over 2 sitting days.
Hansard: House of Representatives, 5 Feb 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 24 Mar 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Second and third reading votes. How each party's members voted:
Includes votes on amendments and procedure.