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Draft Federation Chamber Minutes

No. 49

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

- 9:30:16 AM

 1The Federation Chamber met at 9.30 am.


- 9:30:21 AM

 2MEMBERS’ CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS

Members’ constituency statements were made.


Mr Gee,  9:30:23 AM. Ms Doyle,  9:33:34 AM. Ms Watson-Brown,  9:36:41 AM. Dr Garland,  9:39:20 AM. Mr Birrell,  9:42:24 AM. Mr Giles,  9:45:30 AM. Mr Caldwell,  9:48:33 AM. Ms Fernando,  9:51:37 AM. Mr Chaffey,  9:54:46 AM. Dr Freelander,  9:57:50 AM. Mr Chester,  10:00:53 AM. Ms France,  10:03:56 AM. Mr Conaghan,  10:07:00 AM. Ms Belyea,  10:09:59 AM. Mr Hamilton,  10:12:47 AM. Mr M Smith,  10:15:46 AM. Mr Hawke,  10:18:50 AM. Mrs Elliot,  10:21:48 AM. Mr Hogan,  10:24:49 AM. Mr Watts,  10:27:38 AM.
- 10:31:02 AM

 3Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question—That the bill be now read a second time—

Debate resumed.


Mr Gregg,  10:31:05 AM.
- 10:31:53 AM

Suspension of meeting

At 10.31 am, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.


- 10:42:59 AM

Resumption of meeting

At 10.42 am, the proceedings were resumed.


- 10:43:03 AM

Debate continued.


Mr Gregg (in continuation),  10:43:05 AM. Ms Clutterham,  10:50:51 AM. Ms Rowland,  11:04:08 AM.
- 11:06:41 AM

Question—put and not being resolved—bill to be returned to the House with an unresolved question.


- 11:07:01 AM

 4International Women’s Day—STATEMENTS

Statements were made.


Ms J Ryan,  11:07:04 AM.
- 11:15:00 AM

 5International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination—STATEMENTS

Statements being made—


Ms Sitou,  11:15:03 AM. Ms Witty,  11:24:00 AM.
- 11:28:43 AM

Suspension of meeting

At 11.28 am, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.


- 11:40:13 AM

Resumption of meeting

At 11.40 am, the proceedings were resumed.


- 11:40:18 AM

Statements continuing—


Ms Witty (in continuation),  11:40:19 AM.
- 11:43:33 AM

Suspension of meeting

At 11.43 am, a division having been called in the House, the proceedings were suspended.


- 11:55:13 AM

Resumption of meeting

At 11.55 am, the proceedings were resumed.


- 11:55:17 AM

Statements continued.


Ms Witty (in continuation),  11:55:19 AM. Dr M Ryan,  11:56:50 AM. Ms Belyea,  12:04:05 PM.
- 12:12:14 PM

 6ADJOURNMENT

On the motion of Ms Briskey, the Federation Chamber adjourned at 12.12 pm, until 9.30 am tomorrow.