Became law
Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026
Portfolio: Treasury
- Introduced25 March 2026
- Passed House26 March 2026
- Passed Senate26 March 2026
- Royal assent27 March 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Law that doubles the maximum fines the ACCC can impose on companies that break consumer and competition rules.
How parliament voted
representatives · 26 March 2026
Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for Accc Enforcement) Bill 2026, Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026; Second Reading
4393The noes have it · 50 votes
43 ayes, 93 noessenate · 26 March 2026
Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for Accc Enforcement) Bill 2026; Second Reading
1025The noes have it · 15 votes
10 ayes, 25 noessenate · 26 March 2026
Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for Accc Enforcement) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate
1126The noes have it · 15 votes
11 ayes, 26 noes
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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