National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Creates a national watchdog to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids' rights and wellbeing.

How parliament voted

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

• senate · 25 March 2026

  Bills — National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  13–29

  The noes have it · 16 votes

  13 ayes, 29 noes

• senate · 25 March 2026

  National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 - in Committee - Government response

  14–29

  The noes have it · 15 votes

  14 ayes, 29 noes

• senate · 25 March 2026

  National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 and another - Third Reading - Pass the bills

  37–22

  The ayes have it · 15 votes

  37 ayes, 22 noes

• senate · 25 March 2026

  Bills — National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  38–25

  The ayes have it · 13 votes

  38 ayes, 25 noes

• representatives · 11 February 2026

  National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

  95–39

  The ayes have it · 56 votes

  95 ayes, 39 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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