Became law
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025
Portfolio: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Introduced7 October 2025
- Passed House28 October 2025
- Passed Senate28 October 2025
- Royal assent30 October 2025
What does this bill do, in plain English?
New law gives authorities power to manage emergency call systems and handle calls better during crises.
How parliament voted
representatives · 8 October 2025
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025 - Consideration in Detail - Critical assets, civil penalties
4486The noes have it · 42 votes
44 ayes, 86 noesrepresentatives · 8 October 2025
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025 - Consideration in Detail - Rural, regional and remote Australians
4486The noes have it · 42 votes
44 ayes, 86 noes
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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