Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (National Policing Information Charges) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Wednesday 25 March 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the introduction of legislation to enable the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission to levy fees for nationally coordinated criminal history check services. The bill implements recommendations from an independent review regarding law enforcement arrangements. It establishes a framework for the minister to determine charge amounts and eligible services via legislative instruments. The sole speaker supported the measure as essential for maintaining sustainable national policing information systems. The debate concluded with the bill being commended and the session adjourned.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned after the bill was commended.

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