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Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Repealing Offences) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Attorney-General

  1. Introduced1 April 2026
  2. Passed House14 May 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Removes criminal penalties for disclosing certain secrets in Australian law.

How parliament voted

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

  • representatives · 14 May 2026

    Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Repealing Offences) Bill 2026 - Report from Federation Chamber - Journalism and whistleblowing

    1071

    The noes have it · 61 votes

    10 ayes, 71 noes
  • representatives · 14 May 2026

    Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Repealing Offences) Bill 2026 - Consideration in Detail - Safety net

    969

    The noes have it · 60 votes

    9 ayes, 69 noes
  • representatives · 14 May 2026

    Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Repealing Offences) Bill 2026 - Consideration in Detail - Journalism, whistleblowing and independent review

    1073

    The noes have it · 63 votes

    10 ayes, 73 noes

How parliament votes on this issue

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Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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