Became law

Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025

Portfolio: Treasury

Introduced8 October 2025
Passed House4 February 2026
Passed Senate1 April 2026
Royal assent8 April 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Changes the tax on beer sold on tap to make it cheaper or more expensive.

How parliament voted

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

senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
2532
The noes have it · 7 votes
25 ayes, 32 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025 - Limitation of Debate - Craft beer
638
The noes have it · 32 votes
6 ayes, 38 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
3424
The ayes have it · 10 votes
34 ayes, 24 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
3423
The ayes have it · 11 votes
34 ayes, 23 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
540
The noes have it · 35 votes
5 ayes, 40 noes
senate · 1 April 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
1232
The noes have it · 20 votes
12 ayes, 32 noes
representatives · 4 February 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading
964
The noes have it · 55 votes
9 ayes, 64 noes
representatives · 4 February 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
1265
The noes have it · 53 votes
12 ayes, 65 noes
representatives · 4 February 2026
Bills — Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
2381
The noes have it · 58 votes
23 ayes, 81 noes

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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