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Became law

Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023

Portfolio: Attorney-General

  1. Introduced15 November 2023
  2. Passed House13 August 2024
  3. Passed Senate19 September 2024
  4. Royal assent1 October 2024

What does this bill do, in plain English?

The law protects people from paying legal costs if they lose human rights cases against the government.

How parliament voted

Every recorded division on this bill, from the official division record via TheyVoteForYou.

  • representatives · 6 February 2024

    Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Agree with the bill's main idea

    8855

    The ayes have it · 33 votes

    88 ayes, 55 noes

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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