A bill is a proposal for a law or a change to an existing law. A bill becomes law (an Act) when agreed to in identical form by both houses of Parliament and assented to by the Governor-General.
Bills introduced to Parliament are scrutinised to make sure they meet certain standards and to consider whether they should be referred to a committee for further investigation. This can include feedback from stakeholders and the general public, and a report recommending potential improvements to the bill.
TOTAL RESULTS: 73
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28 Nov 2024
- Chamber
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Senate
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THORPE, Sen Lidia
PAYMAN, Sen Fatima
- Summary
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The bill: requires certain entities to report annually on the risks of genocide in their operations and supply chains and take action to address those risks; and establishes the Australian Anti-Genocide Commissioner to address genocide and support victims of genocide.
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06 Mar 2023
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Senate
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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SHOEBRIDGE, Sen David
- Summary
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Amends the
Governor-General Act 1974
to cease the payment of allowances to a former Governor-General, or a spouse of a former Governor-General, where they have engaged in serious misconduct.
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- Date
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10 Jun 2020
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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BANDT, Adam, MP
- Summary
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The bill: establishes Renew Australia as a statutory authority to oversee the transition of Australia's electricity system to one based on renewable energy by 2030 and provides for its functions and powers; establishes the Board of Renew Australia and provides for its functions, members and meetings; provides for the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer and staff, consultants and committees; provides for financial arrangements; and sets out a timetable for the phased closure of coal-fired power stations.
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13 Nov 2019
- Chamber
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Senate
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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SIEWERT, Sen Rachel
- Summary
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Amends the
Governor-General Act 1974
to cease the payment of allowances to a former Governor-General, or a spouse of a former Governor-General, where they have engaged in serious misconduct.
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- Date
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25 Jul 2019
- Chamber
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Senate
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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HANSON-YOUNG, Sen Sarah
- Summary
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The bill: prohibits mining activities, including prospecting or exploring for minerals or other geological material, in the Great Australian Bight marine area; establishes civil penalties for mining in the Bight; and requires the minister to submit the Great Australian Bight for consideration as a World Heritage Site.
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- Date
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18 Feb 2019
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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BANDT, Adam, MP
- Summary
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Prohibits the mining of thermal coal in the Galilee Basin in Queensland.
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05 Dec 2018
- Chamber
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Senate
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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WATERS, Sen Larissa
- Summary
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Prohibits the mining of thermal coal in the Galilee Basin in Queensland.
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- Date
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15 Sep 2016
- Chamber
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Senate
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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HANSON-YOUNG, Sen Sarah
- Summary
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Prohibits mining activities, including prospecting for or exploring for minerals or other geological material, in the Great Australian Bight marine area.
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02 May 2016
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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WILKIE, Andrew, MP
- Summary
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Provides a framework for the operation of poker machines by: restricting the operation of poker machines; implementing mandatory precommitment capabilities; restricting ATM withdrawals from within poker machine premises; and providing for a regulator, civil penalties, and minimum uniform national standards and national monitoring network.
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- Date
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24 Nov 2014
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Not Proceeding
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Sponsor
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WILKIE, Andrew, MP
- Summary
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Provides a framework for the operation of poker machines by: restricting the operation of poker machines; implementing mandatory precommitment capabilities; restricting ATM withdrawals from within poker machine premises; and providing for a regulator, civil penalties, and minimum uniform national standards and national monitoring network.
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