Defeated

Keeping Australia Safe Bill

Sponsor: DUNIAM, Sen Jonathon

Introduced3 March 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Creates new offences for assisting terrorism suspects to re-enter Australia after deportation. Enhanced penalties for providing material support to designated terrorist organisations.

The case on both sides

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

Supporters say

Closes a gap in counter-terrorism laws. Sends a clear deterrent message.

Critics say

Broad definition of assistance could capture innocent activities. Potential for overreach.

How parliament voted

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

senate · 1 April 2026
Criminal Code Amendment (Keeping Australia Safe) Bill 2026 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
2634
The noes have it · 8 votes
26 ayes, 34 noes

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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