Australia Day Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

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

1. Monday 1 September 2025 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the Australia Day Bill 2025, which sought to formally recognise 26 January as Australia's national day in federal law. The bill proposed that any change to the date would require a national plebiscite, mirroring protections for the national flag and Anzac Day. Henry Pike argued that the legislation would protect the date from political alteration and reflect the will of the majority. As the only speaker, Pike moved the second reading, framing the issue as one of national identity and democratic mandate.

   Outcome: The second reading motion was moved by Henry Pike, but the transcript does not record the final vote or passage of the bill.

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