Housing Australia Amendment (Transparency and Reporting) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on the introduction of the Housing Australia Amendment (Transparency and Reporting) Bill 2026, which aims to impose strict quarterly reporting requirements on Housing Australia. The sole speaker, Andrew Bragg, argued that the government's housing policies have failed to increase supply and that the agency lacks financial accountability. He cited data indicating a significant shortfall in housing construction and high costs associated with government programs. The bill seeks to mandate detailed public reporting on expenditures, guarantees, and board decisions to ensure transparency. The debate was adjourned after the initial speech, with no final vote recorded in the transcript.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned after the second reading speech was delivered.

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