From Parliament's official bills record, as at 24 June 2026.
Members' bill in the ballot (1)
Education and Training (Prioritisation in Enrolment Schemes) Amendment Bill
Written questions to Ministers this term
What is this, and why does it matter to you? Any MP can put a written question to a Minister to formally demand information on the record — the Minister must reply, usually within days. It costs nothing and needs no debate, which makes it the main day-to-day tool MPs use to hold the government accountable between bills — especially for opposition MPs, who can't pass laws but can still force information into the open. Which Ministers an MP questions most, below, is a real, numbers-based picture of what they're actually watching on your behalf — worth comparing against what they say they prioritise.
1,294written questions asked since the 2023 election
Where it's gone — by Minister
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
396
Minister for ACC
259
Associate Minister for ACC
212
Associate Minister of Agriculture
178
+ 249 more across other Ministers.
Recent questions and replies, in Rachel's and the Minister's own words
To the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries · 2026-07-06
"What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?"
Reply not yet due or not yet published.
To the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries · 2026-07-06
"What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?"
Reply not yet due or not yet published.
To the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage · 2026-07-06
"What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?"
Reply not yet due or not yet published.
To the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage · 2026-06-22
"What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?"
Reply: I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
To the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage · 2026-06-22
"What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?"
