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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Education

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Changes how universities are funded and what they charge students for different courses.

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

senate · 17 September 2026
Bills — Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
1323
The noes have it · 10 votes
13 ayes, 23 noes
senate · 17 September 2026
Bills — Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
1323
The noes have it · 10 votes
13 ayes, 23 noes
senate · 17 September 2026
Bills — Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
2132
The noes have it · 11 votes
21 ayes, 32 noes

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