The budget outcome shows that disaster relief cost $5.5b more than expected, while the PRRT delivered $30m less. Natural disasters are costing us more & fossil fuels are contributing less than promised. If the govt is serious about fiscal responsibility, it must stop approving fossil fuel projects.

The PM is having a bet each way — strong rhetoric at the UN while still approving projects that put fuel on the fire. A 62–70% target is fence-sitting, not leadership. We need ambition that keeps Australians safe and seizes the economic opportunities that clean energy presents.

Today’s ABC report shows fossil fuel interests are spreading misinformation to delay climate action. From fake studies to AI content, the risks to trust and democracy are real. I’ve called for truth in political advertisement for years. We need legislation before the next election. #AusPol

Since 2022, Australia’s screen industry has shrunk by 60%. Streamers make $4B here, pay less than 1% tax, and invest little in local stories. I’ve launched a petition urging the govt to mandate investment in Aussie content by 30 June 2026. www.change.org/p/save-austr...

A safe climate needs a minimum of 75% target. This sets Australians on the more dangerous risk trajectory of climate impacts, identified in the government’s very own risk assessment released earlier this week.

Days after approving Woodside’s gas expansion, the Govt released its Climate Risk Assessment. It confirms escalating threats to homes, health & economy. The upcoming 2035 target must be bold — a 75% cut by 2035 is the baseline. Anything less betrays science & our Paris commitments. #auspol #75by35

Australia’s first national climate risk report exposes rising threats to our health, homes and economy, but ignores the root cause: coal, oil and gas. You can read my media statement and my National Adaptation Framework Bill on my website: www.zalisteggall.com.au #auspol #75by35

In QT, I asked the Treasurer why climate resilience & adaptation weren’t even on the agenda at his economic roundtable. His response was brief, underwhelming & telling. Climate risk is economic risk. The longer we wait, the higher the cost. Watch the exchange here: www.zalisteggall.com.au/news

Good morning! The House is scheduled to sit at 9 am (AEST) today. ℹ️ See the full program here: bit.ly/3JOB2mJ ▶️ Watch live here: aph.gov.au/live.

The Member for Warringah @zalisteggall.bsky.social has introduced the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation) Bill 2025 in the House this morning. ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.

Good morning! The House is scheduled to sit at 9 am (AEST) today. ℹ️ See the full program here: bit.ly/3UX0w3S ▶️ Watch live here: aph.gov.au/live.

Great interview with PK on #afternoonbriefing Zali Steggall. 👍🏽✅ Watching Afternoon Briefing Monday 1/9/2025 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/afterno...

While others in Parliament tried to wind back Net Zero, I introduced a plan to protect communities from climate risk—with mandatory 5-year assessments and a national adaptation strategy. Disasters cost us $38B a year. Denial won’t help—preparedness will. #auspol #NetZero #75by35

I’ve tabled my Climate Change Bill to prepare communities, households & our economy for climate impacts. Extreme weather costs $38B yearly, set to double by 2060. If Parliament has time to debate scrapping net zero, it must also debate how we build resilience & safeguard Australia’s future.

Australia’s 2035 emissions target will shape our future. A commitment of at least 75% by 2035 is what science demands to limit warming to 1.5°C—and it’s smart economic policy. Strong action cuts disaster costs, protects homes, drives clean industry investment and keeps Australia competitive. #75by35

Australia’s future productivity depends on bold, forward-looking reforms. In my submission to the Economic Roundtable, I’ve called for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies & prioritising clean energy innovation to drive growth, cut emissions & build resilience. www.zalisteggall.com.au/submission_i...

Rising insurance costs & climate risks are already impacting housing. The Productivity Commission confirms urgent action is needed. My Re-energised Economy Plan proposes a $30k Household Resilience Support Program to cut costs, boost resilience & strengthen productivity. #EconomicReform #auspol

The proposed EV road-user charge is unfair & not what the Productivity Commission recommended. Any road-user charge should be part of a national, equitable reform that applies to all vehicles. It should replace the outdated fuel excise & reflect the true cost and emissions impact of transport.

The Govt’s delay of the National Climate Risk Assessment is deeply concerning. Australians deserve to know the risks & suppressing this info ahead of the 2035 target decision undermines trust. I’m calling for its release, a national adaptation plan & at least 75% emissions reduction by 2035. #75by35

As the govt prepares to set Australia’s 2035 climate target, ambition must be matched by integrity. Real climate action means cutting emissions at the source, ending fossil fuel expansion, and delivering transparent, accountable reduction pathways across every sector. #75by35 #ClimateAction #auspol

The Re-energised Economy plan, developed with economist Dr Emma Aisbett, sets out a clear path to modernise our economy—cutting emissions, supporting small business, boosting productivity and tackling intergenerational inequality. zalisteggall.com.au/re-energised_economy #ReEnergisedEconomy

Ahead of the Treasurer’s roundtable, my Re-energised Economy plan sets out bold reforms to boost productivity, raise revenue, and phase out fossil fuel subsidies—future-proofing Australia’s economy. We have the tools. Now we need the political will. www.zalisteggall.com.au/re-energised...

Today in QT I asked the govt: will you be ambitious on climate? The ICJ has affirmed nations have a legal duty to prevent climate harm. Yet this govt continues to approve gas projects to 2070— completely undermining our climate commitments. www.zalisteggall.com.au/news #75by35 #auspol #netzero

Today I reintroduced the govt’s own bill to ensure truth in political advertising. With AI deepfakes, deceptive campaigns & growing voter distrust, we must act. 89% of Australians support this reform—there’s no excuse not to pass it before the next election. www.zalisteggall.com.au/news #auspol

For 4 years I’ve called for truth in political advertising. With the rise of AI-generated misinformation & deepfakes, there is no excuse for inaction. The risks to democracy are real and urgent. I’m once again calling on the Govt to support my bill & ensure voters are protected from lies. #auspol

"Independent reminder that truth in political advertising is unfinished business" - I join @australiainstitute.org.au live blog to discuss new bill from @davidpocock.bsky.social @zalisteggall.bsky.social live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/07/aust...

The Federal Court says no duty of care to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change—but the International Court of Justice says otherwise. Australia must take responsibility and stop subsidising fossil fuels. We owe future generations a safe, healthy future. #75by35 #ClimateAction #auspol

The Member for Curtin @katechaneymp.bsky.social has introduced the Criminal Code Amendment (Using Technology to Generate Child Abuse Material) Bill 2025 in the House this morning. ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.

The Member for Warringah @zalisteggall.bsky.social has introduced the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Communications) Bill 2025 in the House this morning. ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.

The ICJ has delivered a historic opinion: countries have a legal duty to act on climate change. Governments can no longer hide behind big polluters. For Australia, it’s time to end fossil fuel expansion and show integrity in our climate commitments. #ICJ #75by35

This morning I moved an amendment to better define disorderly conduct in Parliament—including harassment, bullying and intimidation. Clear standards matter. While not passed, the Govt has committed to further consideration. Parliament must be a respectful and professional workplace. #auspol

The algal bloom off South Australia’s coast is a devastating consequence of climate change. We need stronger emissions targets, real investment in environmental science, and leadership that matches the urgency of this crisis. #Cop31 #Auspol #NetZero #75by35

As climate risks grow, local councils are bearing the cost. Damage in NB council alone could reach $1B a year by 2060, yet just 13% of federal disaster funds go to prevention. I’ve launched a Climate Resilience Plan calling for long-term investment to protect communities. #ClimateResilience #NetZero

This Plastic Free July I’ve pledged to ditch single-use coffee cups. As part of the inquiry into plastic pollution, I backed reforms to better regulate plastic production — yet they remain unimplemented. With 1.6B cups binned yearly, we need national action to cut waste & protect our environment.

The east coast gas review is a chance to improve transparency — but expanding gas isn’t the answer. With most of our gas exported and methane pollution rising, we must focus on electrifying homes if we want to lower electricity bills and meet emissions reduction targets. #NetZero #75by35 #auspol

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program means solar households can get 30% off the upfront cost of installing a battery. That’s approx $4000 off an average system. This is a sensible step I have long called for. It will help lower power bills, reduce emissions & support the stability of our energy grid.

Disasters are hitting harder & more often—but we’re still underprepared. The NSW Budget shows the cost of recovery, yet adaptation is missing. I’ve proposed a National Framework for Adaptation to better protect our communities. Read more: www.zalisteggall.com.au/climateresil... #ClimateResilience

Continued government inaction is costing families their wellbeing and financial security. It is time to implement a total ban on online gambling advertising—an evidence-based recommendation that is strongly supported by the Australian public. #BanGamblingAds #auspol

New scarf for Parliament — and it’s second-hand! Thanks @‌lifelinenb.shops The fashion industry is a major polluter, producing 20% of global wastewater & in 2023, Australians sent 222,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill. Second-hand shopping helps change that.💚

We need bold tax reform. Productivity is falling, living costs are rising & intergenerational inequality is growing. It's time for a fairer system that drives innovation, cuts pollution, & makes fossil fuel multinationals pay their share by fixing the PRRT and ending subsidies. #TaxReform #auspol

I’m calling on the govt to review the AUKUS agreement and ensure contingencies are in place. Our national security, defence strategies & budgets must be determined by Australia for Australia. Aus deserves defence policies based on strategic foresight, capability and transparency. #AUKUS #auspol

Revelations of preventable deaths in custody due to known safety risks are deeply concerning. 30+ years since the Royal Commission, yet little action. This is a human rights failure. We need national leadership, reform and accountability. #AusPol #JusticeReform

The govt’s claim that a new super tax is needed for budget repair rings hollow while they refuse to fix the broken PRRT or phase out billions in fossil fuel subsidies. Australians saving for retirement should not be penalised while big gas multinationals continue to avoid paying their fair share.

The Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) is unfit-for-purpose. Currently the govt raises significantly more revenue from HECS repayments than it does from PRRT. I’m calling for sensible, overdue reforms: • Reduce the PRRT deductions cap from 90% to 80% • Remove the 7-year exemption period #auspol

Woodside is proposing minor changes to the project, but they don’t go nearly far enough. The WA EPA has reopened public submissions, recognising just how serious this is. Submissions close Tuesday 10 June. This is our chance to demand better. 📝 www.epa.wa.gov.au/media-statem...

32 women have been killed this year—8 in May alone. The scale of domestic violence is devastating and unacceptable. Frontline services are overwhelmed. I join DVNSW in calling for a 50% increase to baseline funding. We must do better to protect women. #EndDV #auspol

Treasury confirms climate disasters cost Australia $2.2B in 6 months. We must prepare, not just respond. I’m calling for a $10B Climate Resilience Fund to protect homes, cut insurance costs & future-proof our economy. #auspol #ClimateAction #Resilience

The Albanese Govt’s approval of Woodside’s gas expansion until 2070 is a betrayal of Australians who voted for real climate action. It locks in an emissions bomb and puts fossil fuel profits ahead of our net-zero future. #ClimateAction #StopWoodside #AusPol

Another “once-in-a-lifetime” flood—while the govt approves Woodside’s gas project, locking in 4.4B tonnes of CO₂. We need a $10B Resilience Fund to prepare, not just recover. Disaster prevention is cheaper, smarter, and long overdue. #AusPol #ClimateAction

Labor has delivered on the Coalition’s promise — approving Woodside’s gas extension in just 30 days. This carbon bomb undermines any serious commitment to net zero. A climate betrayal: billions of tonnes of emissions, a disregard for marine life & cultural heritage. #auspol #ClimateAction #StopGas