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Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022

Portfolio: Attorney-General

  1. Introduced26 October 2022
  2. Passed House28 November 2022
  3. Passed Senate28 November 2022
  4. Royal assent12 December 2022

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Law making it easier for privacy watchdog to punish companies breaking privacy rules.

How parliament voted

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

  • senate · 28 November 2022

    Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Additions to the bill

    4020

    The ayes have it · 20 votes

    40 ayes, 20 noes
  • senate · 28 November 2022

    Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - in Committee - A new section 13GA

    1231

    The noes have it · 19 votes

    12 ayes, 31 noes
  • senate · 28 November 2022

    Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Statutory civil cause of action

    1231

    The noes have it · 19 votes

    12 ayes, 31 noes

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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