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Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Treasury

  1. Introduced25 March 2026
  2. Passed House26 March 2026
  3. Passed Senate26 March 2026
  4. 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

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

  • representatives · 26 March 2026

    Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for Accc Enforcement) Bill 2026, Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026; Second Reading

    4393

    The noes have it · 50 votes

    43 ayes, 93 noes
  • senate · 26 March 2026

    Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for Accc Enforcement) Bill 2026; Second Reading

    1025

    The noes have it · 15 votes

    10 ayes, 25 noes
  • senate · 26 March 2026

    Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for Accc Enforcement) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate

    1126

    The noes have it · 15 votes

    11 ayes, 26 noes

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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