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 is one of the 2026-27 budget bills. It seeks $33.7 billion for spending that is not part of the ordinary annual services of government, including money for Defence, Finance, Treasury housing loans and infrastructure projects, plus a $3.6 billion reserve for urgent and unforeseen costs. The transcript records only the minister's introduction and the bill passing the House without further debate.
Arguments made in support
The minister said the budget aims to ease pressure on ordinary Australians through tax changes, including a new $250 tax offset for workers.
The minister said changes to trusts, capital gains tax and negative gearing would make the system fairer and help more people buy a home.
The minister said transparency safeguards apply to the urgent spending reserve, including consulting the shadow finance minister on allocations over $1 billion.
3 speeches by 3 members in the House over 2 sitting days.
Hansard: House of Representatives, 12 May 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 4 June 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Includes votes on amendments and procedure.