Progressing through parliament
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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