@AboutTheHouse

Updates from the official X account of Australia's House of Representatives. Managed by the Department of the House of Representatives.

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The House has agreed to suspend standing orders, allowing the Prime Minister to move a motion about the Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines MP. Members may speak for up to five minutes each. ℹ️ See: aph.gov.au/liveminutes
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The House has also agreed to a short suspension at approximately 1.45 pm, followed by Question Time at 2 pm. Debate on the motion regarding Dr Haines will continue later this afternoon and the House will adjourn when no further members rise to speak.
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Good morning. The House is scheduled to sit this morning at 10 am (AEDT). ℹ️ For the full program: parlwork.aph.gov.au/house ▶️ Watch here: aph.gov.au/live
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The Federation Chamber is expected to meet at 10.30 am.
The first page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

ALT The first page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

The second page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

ALT The second page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

The third page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

ALT The third page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

The fourth page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

ALT The fourth page of the daily program for the Federation Chamber for 26 October 2026.

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The House has agreed that the Federation Chamber will today meet at the later time of 11 am.
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The How the House Works Seminar will be held on Thursday 12 November Explore the work of members, committees, legislative processes and the role of the House in Australia's democracy. 9.15am - 12.45pm Thursday 12 November Parliament House or online $350 houseofrepresentatives.gov.a…
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Submissions have been extended until 27 November 2026 for the Health, Aged Care and Disability Committee’s inquiry into access to and affordability of medical specialists. Find out more and make a submission at: aph.gov.au/health.
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Good morning! Today the House is scheduled to sit at 9 am (AEDT). The Federation Chamber is expected to meet at 9.30 am. ℹ️ See the full program: parlwork.aph.gov.au/House ℹ️ Watch here: aph.gov.au/live
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Good morning! This House is expected to sit this morning at 9 am (AEDT). The Federation Chamber is expected to meet at 9.30 am. ℹ️ See the full program: parlwork.aph.gov.au/House ▶️ Watch here: aph.gov.au/live
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Today the House is scheduled to sit at 12 noon (AEDT). The Federation Chamber is expected to meet at 12.30 pm. ℹ️ See the full program here: parlwork.aph.gov.au/House ▶️ Watch here: aph.gov.au/live
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Question Time will commence at the conclusion of statements, including statements on indulgence. The Speaker is also expected to inform the House of the death of the Hon Bruce George Baird AM, a former Member for Cook. ▶️ Watch #QT at aph.gov.au/live
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Good morning! The House is scheduled to sit today at 10 am (AEDT) and the Federation Chamber to meet at 10.30 am. ℹ️ For the full program: parlwork.aph.gov.au/House ▶️ Watch now or later: aph.gov.au/live
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The Joint Standing Committee on National Capital and External Territories has tabled its report on the National Capital Plan (NCP) Amendment No. 102 – Hume Circle Precinct. 📄 The report is available on the Committee’s website: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bus…
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The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold public hearings in Darwin on 23 September and Perth on 24 September for its inquiry into the 2025 federal election. 🌐 Tune in online: youtube.com/@AUSParliamentLi…
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The Health, Aged Care and Disability Committee wants to hear about the experiences of anyone who has seen a medical specialist in the last five years, or those who have supported someone through specialist care. 📝 Short survey here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/V2j6…
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Good morning! The House is scheduled to sit today at 9 am (AEST). The Federation Chamber is expected to meet at 9.30 am. ℹ️ For the full program: parlwork.aph.gov.au/House ▶️ To watch live: aph.gov.au/live
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Good morning! The House is scheduled to sit today at 9 am (AEST) and the Federation Chamber is expected to meet at 9.30 am. ℹ️ For the full program: parlwork.aph.gov.au/House ▶️ To watch live: aph.gov.au/live
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The Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs will hold a public hearing in Canberra for its inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence and suicide today at 4.35pm. 🌐 Listen Online: youtube.com/@AUSParliamentLi…
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Unfortunately this hearing is no longer taking place today. To stay up to date on future hearings and the work of this committee, please visit the inquiry webpage: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bus…
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Good morning! The House is scheduled to sit today at 12 noon (AEST). ℹ️ For the full program: parlwork.aph.gov.au/House ▶️ To watch live: aph.gov.au/live The Federation Chamber is expected to meet at 12.30 pm.
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