Question Time
Since the first Australian Parliament in 1901, time has been set aside to allow questions to be asked of ministers.
Question Time is run according to the standing orders of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It occurs at 2 PM every day when Parliament is in session and usually lasts for about 1 hour.
During this hour, elected representatives hold the government accountable by asking ministers questions about their actions and decisions. The Prime Minister and ministers are expected to answer these questions, providing transparency and insight into government affairs.
Episodes
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
1 hr 7 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 20/08/2026.
Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29235/&sid=0000
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
1 hr 2 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 19th August 2026.Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29235/&sid=0000
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 18th August 2026.Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansardr/29233/&sid=0000
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 17th August 2026.Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29232/&sid=0000
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
1 hr 5 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 13th August 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29231/&sid=0000
Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 12th August 2026.Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29231/&sid=0000
Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 11/08/2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29229/&sid=0000
Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
1 hr 6 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 2nd July 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29228/&sid=0000
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
1 hr 57 sec
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 1st July 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29227/&sid=0000
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
1 hr 8 sec
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 30th June 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29226/&sid=0000
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
1 hr 2 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 29th June 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29225/&sid=0000
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
1 hr 6 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 25th June 2026.
Official Hansard transcript available at our website:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29224/&sid=0000
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
1 hr 2 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 24th June 2026.
Official Hansard transcript available at our website:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29223/&sid=0000
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 23rd May 2026.
Official Hansard transcript available at our website:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29165/&sid=0000
Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 22nd June 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29221/&sid=0000
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
1 hr 11 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 14th May 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29220/&sid=0000
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 13th May 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29219/&sid=0000
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 12th May 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29218/&sid=0000
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 1st April 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29217/&sid=0000
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
1 hr 2 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 31st March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29216/&sid=0000
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
1 hr 13 sec
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 30th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29215/&sid=0000
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 26th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29214/&sid=0000
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 25th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29213/&sid=0000
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 24th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29212/&sid=0000
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 23 March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29211/&sid=0000
Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
1 hr 11 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 12th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29210/&sid=0000
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
1 hr 5 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 11th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29209/&sid=0000
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 10th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29208/&sid=0000
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 11/08/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29207/&sid=0000
Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
1 hr 5 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 4th March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29206/&sid=0000