Wednesday sittings of the House of Representatives will be held between 4pm and 7pm with the adjournment up to 7.30pm, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced in parliament this evening.
Sittings on Mondays and Tuesdays will continue to be held between 6pm and 9.30pm.
Mr Fearne said the change is being made in line with an agreement reached with the opposition in an effort to introduce family-friendly hours.