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National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023

Portfolio: Attorney-General

  1. Introduced29 March 2023
  2. Passed House25 May 2023
  3. Passed Senate7 August 2023
  4. Royal assent11 August 2023

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Changes Australia's national security laws to update spy agency powers and security rules.

How parliament voted

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

  • senate · 7 August 2023

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    3725

    The ayes have it · 12 votes

    37 ayes, 25 noes
  • senate · 7 August 2023

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 - in Committee - Opposition members on PJCIS

    2436

    The noes have it · 12 votes

    24 ayes, 36 noes
  • senate · 7 August 2023

    National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 - in Committee - Spent convictions

    349

    The ayes have it · 25 votes

    34 ayes, 9 noes

How parliament votes on this issue

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Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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