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Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Sunsetting Provision) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Attorney-General

Introduced1 April 2026
Passed House14 May 2026
Passed Senate29 June 2026
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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