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
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
Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
1 hr 6 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 3rd March 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29205/&sid=0000
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
1 hr 6 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 02/03/2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29204/&sid=0000
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 5th February 2026.
Official Hansard transcript available at our website:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29201/&sid=0000
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 04th February 2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29200/&sid=0000
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 03/02/2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29199/&sid=0000
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 20/01/2026. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/29342/&sid=0000
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 27/11/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28891/&sid=0000
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
1 hr 2 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 26th November 2025.
Official Hansard transcript available at our website:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28888/&sid=0000
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 25/11/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28885/&sid=0000
Nov 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025
1 hr 6 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 24/11/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28882/&sid=0000
Nov 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2025
1 hr 3 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 6th November 2025.
Official Hansard transcript available at our website:
Hansard - Senate 6/11/2025 Parliament of Australia
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
1 hr 2 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 05/11/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: Hansard - Senate 5/11/2025 Parliament of Australia
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
1 hr 7 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 04/11/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28873/&sid=0000
Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
1 hr 35 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 03/11/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: Hansard - Senate 3/11/2025 Parliament of Australia
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
3 hr 29 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 30/10/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: Hansard - Senate 30/10/2025 Parliament of Australia
Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
1 hr 2 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 29th October 2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: Hansard - Senate 29/10/2025 Parliament of Australia
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
1 hr 1 min
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 28th October 2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28859/&sid=0000
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
1 hr 49 sec
Listen back to Question Time in the Senate as the Government take questions without notice on 27/10/2025. Official Hansard transcript available at our website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansards/28856/&sid=0000