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National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Social Services

  1. Introduced5 February 2026
  2. Passed House11 February 2026
  3. Passed Senate25 March 2026
  4. Royal assent26 March 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Sets up a new national commission to protect and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids.

How parliament voted

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

  • representatives · 11 February 2026

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

    9739

    The ayes have it · 58 votes

    97 ayes, 39 noes

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Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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