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Copyright Amendment Bill 2026

Portfolio: Attorney-General

  1. Introduced5 November 2025
  2. Passed House4 February 2026
  3. Passed Senate31 March 2026
  4. Royal assent1 April 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Changes Australia's copyright rules to protect creators and update laws for the digital age.

How parliament voted

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

  • senate · 31 March 2026

    Bills — Copyright Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading

    1626

    The noes have it · 10 votes

    16 ayes, 26 noes
  • senate · 31 March 2026

    Bills — Copyright Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading

    1626

    The noes have it · 10 votes

    16 ayes, 26 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.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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