Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Thursday 20 August 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The Attorney-General moved the second reading of the bill, which aims to protect the integrity of Australian sport by introducing national offences for match-fixing and competition manipulation. The legislation aligns Australia with the Macolin convention and implements recommendations from the 2017 Wood review. Penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment were proposed for individuals engaging in corrupt conduct. The debate concluded with the motion being adjourned.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Tuesday 8 September 2026 · House of Representatives

   Reference to Federation Chamber
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3. Tuesday 8 September 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   Julian Leeser, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians and Education, spoke on behalf of the Coalition regarding the bill. Leeser stated that while the Coalition would not oppose the legislation in the House of Representatives, it held significant concerns about the drafting and scope of the proposed offences. The speaker highlighted issues regarding the breadth of the law, which could apply to community and junior sports, and the lack of safeguards around ministerial declaration powers. Leeser announced that the Coalition would pursue these concerns through the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee inquiry, with a report due by 2 October 2026.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned and its resumption was set down for a later hour.

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4. Wednesday 9 September 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The House of Representatives debated the Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026, which introduces seven new Commonwealth offences to combat match-fixing and sports corruption. Speakers from the Labor Party, an Independent, and One Nation generally supported the legislation, citing the need for a consistent national framework to protect sporting integrity and align with international obligations under the Macolin Convention. The Independent member supported the bill but highlighted the need for greater transparency regarding financial relationships between sporting bodies and the gambling industry. The bill was passed without amendment.

   Outcome: The bill was read a second time and reported to the House without amendment.

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5. Thursday 10 September 2026 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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6. Monday 14 September 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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7. Monday 14 September 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The Senate debated the Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026, which aims to protect the integrity of Australian sport by introducing new offences for match-fixing. The Minister for Industry and Innovation argued that the legislation was necessary to combat transnational crime and comply with international treaties. The debate concluded with the second reading being adjourned to the next sitting period.

   Outcome: Further consideration of the second reading was postponed until the first sitting day of the next parliamentary session.

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