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House of RepresentativesWednesday 1 April 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler—Prime Minister) (14:23): I'll commit to continuing to be transparent, continuing to provide information as me and the energy minister have done, continuing to be engaged as we have, not just in this parliament, but in the multiple press conferences that we've had before the entire—I've held more press conferences in the last month or so here in Canberra than his predecessor did in the previous three years.

Tomorrow, I'll be at the National Press Club, again, being accountable to the entire population. (Time expired) Mr Tehan interjecting— The SPEAKER: The manager will resume his seat. When the House comes to order, I will hear from the Leader of the House.

Mr Burke: There's a new habit from the Manager of Opposition Business that, when he stands there and doesn't get the call, he shouts anyway. I just remind— Mr Tehan interjecting— Mr Burke: The microphone's not on. No-one hears you do it, but it just doesn't help with the order of the House.

The SPEAKER: On the point of order, the manager is entitled to respond. Mr Tehan: Speaker, the Prime Minister was baiting me, and that's why I just— The SPEAKER: Resume your seat. I'm trying to bring the House to order, and I'll just remind all members that it would assist greatly if people who are taking points of order wait for the call and simply state the point of order.

We'll all have a happy life—at least my life will be happier.

SourceHouse of Representatives, Wednesday 1 April 2026 — official recordTA-260401-house-6ae0f5f9fd41:s159