AusCheck Amendment (Global Entry Program) Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Monday 10 February 2025 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the legislative framework required for Australia to participate in the United States Global Entry program. The Assistant Minister for Immigration moved the second reading, outlining how the bill amends the AusCheck Act to facilitate background checks for Australian applicants. The legislation aims to improve border entry experiences for Australians travelling to the US by enabling expedited clearances. No other members spoke, and the debate was adjourned without a recorded vote in the transcript.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Tuesday 11 February 2025 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned legislation to amend the AusCheck Act 2007 to facilitate Australia's participation in the United States Global Entry program. Andrew Hastie supported the bill, arguing it would streamline travel for Australians and support strategic partnerships like AUKUS. No other members spoke, and the bill was passed on second reading.

   Outcome: The bill was read a second time.

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3. Tuesday 11 February 2025 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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4. Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Senate

   First Reading
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5. Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations introduced two bills to the Senate. The first bill facilitates Australian participation in the US Global Entry program by amending the AusCheck Act to allow background checks for applicants. The second bill strengthens security in aviation, maritime, and offshore sectors by updating legislative frameworks to address emerging threats such as espionage and cyber attacks. The Minister argued these measures enhance border efficiency and transport resilience. The debate was adjourned without a final vote recorded in this segment.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned and the bills were listed on the Notice Paper as separate orders of the day.

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