Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027

Sue Lines

I will first deal with the second reading amendment circulated by the Australian Greens. The question is that the amendment on sheet 3861 be agreed to.

Australian Greens ' circulated amendment—

At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:

(a) notes that:

(i) Australia is one of the world's largest exporters of gas, yet multinational gas corporations are making extraordinary profits while offshore projects get our gas for free,

(ii) introducing a minimum tax rate of at least 25% on gas export revenue would ensure that big gas corporations pay their fair share and raise an estimated $17 billion per year in public revenue, and

(iii) this revenue could be invested in cost of living support, accelerating the transition to clean energy and properly funding essential public services, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme; and

(b) calls on the Government to reverse all cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme included in these bills".