Became law
Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Bill 2026
Portfolio: Arts
- Introduced1 April 2026
- Passed House13 May 2026
- Passed Senate14 May 2026
- Royal assent20 May 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Updates laws so authors get paid when libraries lend their books.
How parliament votes on this issue
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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