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Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Sunsetting Provision) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Attorney-General

  1. Introduced1 April 2026
  2. Passed House14 May 2026
  3. Passed Senate29 June 2026
  4. Royal assent29 June 2026

What does this bill do, in plain English?

This bill adds an expiry date to secret government powers so Parliament has to re-approve them regularly.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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