AEC disclosures show more than $138 million in political funding in 2024–25 had no declared source under the current rules. When dark money & big donors shape our politics, public trust suffers. Australians deserve govts that are not fundraising from industries that profit when policy is weakened.

The violent scenes that played out in central Sydney last night were deeply troubling, and entirely foreseeable. We are Australians, first and foremost. Inviting a foreign head of state to Australia when the consequences for social cohesion are so obvious shows a serious failure of judgment.

Parliament returns for Week 2! As always, I’ll assess each bill on its merits – is it workable, evidence-based, and in the best interests of Warringah & Australia? Your input is welcome – please contact me at [email protected] Stay updated via www.zalisteggall.com.au/news

Inflation pressures remain persistent. In 2024–25, the Govt handed out $12.5 billion in fossil fuel subsidies. It’s time to rethink priorities. We need smarter, climate-aligned budgeting that delivers real cost-of-living relief and invests in Australia’s future.

The public wants accountability and the issue of femicide and intimate partner violence elevated. Only a national RC will ensure state and territory responses, funding, policing, all failures, all policies, are scrutinised. Watch the govt’s response to my question: www.zalisteggall.com.au/news

The Govt rushed legislation on firearms and hate crimes. While I had serious concerns about the process and moved amendments to strengthen the laws, I ultimately supported the Bills in the interests of public safety and social cohesion. Read my statement to better understand my amendments and vote.

Australia is making progress—but we must accelerate our transition to clean energy. We need urgent action: ✅ Stronger targets for transport, agriculture and aviation ✅ A Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate ✅ Accurate monitoring of methane

It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling. Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.

This week is the final sitting week for 2025. ✔️I’ll be debating & moving an amendment to the Streaming Services Bill, which sets local content requirements for streaming services. ✔️I’ll also move an amendment to the Draught Beer Excise Bill to better recognise local producers. Stay tuned!

There’s a lot of misinformation being spread and it's communities who pay the price. We need honest, science-based leadership that brings communities together and delivers a clean, secure energy future. #AusPol

More than 100 leaders have signed an open letter calling on the Albanese Government to back the COP30 Mutirão roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. With over 80 nations already on board, Australia must choose: lead with integrity or fall further behind as the world moves on from coal and gas.

Regardless of whether Aus co-hosts COP31, we must continue to accelerate the transition to a clean & safe future. That includes phasing out coal & gas, stopping the approval of new fossil fuel projects, & investing in climate adaptation so that communities can cope with the challenges ahead. #auspol

The Govt has declared domestic violence a national emergency - now we need an emergency response. One woman is killed every four days by a current or former partner. That is unacceptable Read the full article at: www.mamamia.com.au/zali-stegall...

@zalisteggall.bsky.social A good read.... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

As world leaders meet at COP30 to strengthen climate ambition, the Liberal Party has announced it will abandon Net Zero. It’s reckless and out of touch with community. You can’t claim to accept climate science while walking away from the action it demands.

The Liberal Party’s decision to abandon Australia’s net-zero by 2050 target is reckless and a massive step backwards. Full statement here: www.zalisteggall.com.au/liberals_aba... #Auspol #NetZero #ClimateAction

The Govt voted against my amendments to the EPBC Act—missing a crucial opportunity to modernise our environmental laws. My amendments involved: * Climate financial risk disclosures * A duty of care to future generations * Assessment of cumulative impacts * Fair appeal rights under enviro orders

The govt’s environment laws ignore the biggest threat to nature - climate change. I’ve proposed several amendments, including requiring climate-related financial & transition risk disclosure as a consideration for all approvals, as well as embedding a duty of care for wellbeing of future generations

Try this www.zalisteggall.com.au/speaks_on_th...

Disappointed by the govt’s rushed push to pass a 1,500-page environment bill without proper scrutiny or consultation. This is a key chance to protect nature & embed climate accountability—but the bill falls short. View my full speech here: www.zalisteggall.com.au/speaks_on_th... #EPBC #Auspol

Great news! The govt will finally introduce local content rules for streaming platforms. This is a huge win for Aussie stories, jobs and our screen industry. Proud to have stood alongside actors, creators and so many others who helped push for this outcome. It’s a great day for Australian stories.

The govt promised local content quotas for streamers back in 2019 – but 55,000 Aussie screen industry jobs are still at risk. France, Italy and others have acted. Why hasn’t Australia? Sign the petition to #MakeItAustralian and #SaveAustralianStories www.change.org/p/save-austr...

Parli resumes today & here are the bills the govt has put on for debate. My priority this week is the Environment Protection Reform Bill. It’s essential the Govt allows proper time for considered debate in the House - robust environmental protection requires accountability, transparency & ambition.

Good morning! The House is scheduled to sit at 9 am (AEDT) today beginning with statements on significant matters. ℹ️ See the full program here: bit.ly/4nuwPCX ▶️ Watch live here: aph.gov.au/live.

There are still places available for our upcoming 'How the House Works' seminar on 12 November. This seminar is designed for anybody who wishes to know more about the work of the House of Representatives. 📚 Book your place now – visit: bit.ly/3WtVkVQ.

Parliament is back this week. I’ll be focusing on the Payday Superannuation Bill and its impact on small business, my amendments to the Administrative Review Tribunal to ensure fairness and efficiency, and supporting crossbench changes to strengthen the Centre for Disease Control Bill.

The govt is yet to release the exposure draft of its EPBC reforms — keeping community in the dark on vital environmental legislation. Without transparency or consultation, we can’t deliver the strong protections nature needs. Once again, this govt chooses secrecy over integrity. #auspol #EPBC

I welcome the govt’s decision to revise its super tax reforms following crossbench advocacy. I continue to call on the govt to strengthen the PRRT and pursue broader tax reform — shifting the burden away from personal income earners and onto big polluters.

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.