Became law

Commonwealth Parole Board Bill

Portfolio: Attorney-General

Introduced8 October 2025
Passed House1 April 2026
Passed Senate1 April 2026
Royal assent8 April 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Establishes an independent Commonwealth Parole Board for federal offenders. Currently decisions are made by state boards with inconsistent standards.

The case on both sides

AI-assisted summary of public arguments — labelled per our editorial rules.

Supporters say

Ensures consistent parole standards. Removes political influence from parole decisions.

Critics say

Duplicates existing state infrastructure. Significant cost to establish new federal body.

How parliament voted

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

representatives · 1 April 2026
Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025 - Consideration of Senate Message - Agree with amendments and pass bill
9333
The ayes have it · 60 votes
93 ayes, 33 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025, Commonwealth Parole Board (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
3820
The ayes have it · 18 votes
38 ayes, 20 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025, Commonwealth Parole Board (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
2235
The noes have it · 13 votes
22 ayes, 35 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025, Commonwealth Parole Board (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
3821
The ayes have it · 17 votes
38 ayes, 21 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025, Commonwealth Parole Board (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
2534
The noes have it · 9 votes
25 ayes, 34 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025, Commonwealth Parole Board (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025 - Limitation of Debate - Pass the bill
3821
The ayes have it · 17 votes
38 ayes, 21 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025, Commonwealth Parole Board (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
2534
The noes have it · 9 votes
25 ayes, 34 noes

How parliament votes on this issue

Every recorded division Verity has tagged to the issue this bill is filed under — party by party, member by member.

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