Environment and Other Legislation Amendment (Fast Tracking Coal, Gas and Oil Projects) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Monday 14 September 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Monday 14 September 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on the second reading of a bill designed to reverse restrictions on fossil fuel development and streamline environmental approvals. The speaker argued that current laws hinder energy security and economic resilience by blocking domestic oil, gas, and coal projects. The proposed legislation aims to remove statutory bans on financing and fast-tracking for these industries across six pieces of legislation. The debate was adjourned after the opening speech, with no final vote recorded in the transcript.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned after the opening speech, with leave granted for the speaker to continue remarks later.

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