Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Wednesday 27 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the incorporation of previous customs tariff proposals into the Customs Tariff Act 1995. The bill aimed to reduce duty rates for numerous goods to free, extend sanctions on Russian and Belarusian goods, and maintain duty-free access for Ukrainian products. Julian Hill moved the second reading, outlining the economic benefits for businesses and the security rationale for the sanctions. No other members spoke, and the debate was adjourned without a recorded vote in the transcript.

   Outcome: Debate adjourned.

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2. Wednesday 24 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned a technical bill amending the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to incorporate previously proposed tariff changes. The legislation removes 497 low-yield nuisance tariffs from 1 July 2026 and extends duty-free treatment for Ukrainian goods until 3 July 2028, while maintaining extra duties on Russian and Belarusian goods. All three speakers supported the bill's passage, though the opposition and crossbench called for greater transparency regarding industry impacts and recommended a Senate inquiry. 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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3. Wednesday 24 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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4. Wednesday 24 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Reference to Federation Chamber
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5. Thursday 25 June 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   Minister Tim Ayres introduced three bills to the Senate, seeking leave to incorporate second reading speeches into Hansard, which was granted. The Customs Tariff Bill aimed to reduce duty rates for nearly 500 classifications to free, extend sanctions on Russian and Belarusian goods, and maintain duty-free status for Ukrainian imports. The Fuel Excise Bill proposed a one-month extension of fuel price relief to assist with cost of living pressures. The Workplace Relations Bill sought to streamline Fair Work Commission operations, support good faith bargaining, and adjust protections for road transport contractors. The debate was adjourned with the bills listed as separate orders of the day.

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

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6. Thursday 25 June 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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7. Thursday 20 August 2026 · Senate

   Limitation of Debate
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