Portfolio — 13 May 2026

Tony Burke's activity on 13 May was procedural in character, with two distinct actions on the House record. The most consequential was his referral of the Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 to the Federation Chamber for further consideration, subject to any further order of the House [TA-260513-house-ee1b85aea947:s005].

The bill's title signals it implements recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, though the source records do not elaborate on its substantive content at this point. Burke also paid tribute to the late writer David Malouf, acknowledging his work across poetry, novels, short stories, memoirs, essays and libretti [TA-260513-house-ee1b85aea947:s002].

He moved that further statements on Malouf be permitted in the Federation Chamber and noted the shadow minister's participation in the tribute. Burke additionally tabled a set of documents matching a list circulated to members earlier in the day, with full details to appear in the Votes and Proceedings. No media releases were present in this activity window, and no prior context candidates were provided, so the record for this date is confined to these parliamentary procedural actions.