Became law

Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Treasury

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Gives the government temporary powers to override competition laws during emergencies like natural disasters.

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

representatives · 25 May 2026
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026 - Consideration in Detail - No retrospective application + sunset clause
4597
The noes have it · 52 votes
45 ayes, 97 noes
representatives · 25 May 2026
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026 - Second Reading - Reference to Committee
4894
The noes have it · 46 votes
48 ayes, 94 noes

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