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Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026

Portfolio: Foreign Affairs and Trade

Introduced1 July 2026
Passed House20 August 2026
Passed Senate20 August 2026
Royal assent26 August 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Gives the federal government power to approve state and territory deals with foreign countries.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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