Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Thursday 20 August 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Thursday 20 August 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The Senate debated the Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure) Bill 2026, which aims to combat organ trafficking by requiring disclosure of overseas transplants. The bill implements recommendations from a 2018 parliamentary inquiry by mandating that travellers declare such procedures on Incoming Passenger Cards. This data would inform annual parliamentary reports to support global human rights efforts. The debate was opened by the Shadow Assistant Minister for the Cost of Living, who commended the legislation as a sensible and non-controversial measure. No other members spoke during this session, and the debate was adjourned with leave granted for further remarks.

   Outcome: Debate adjourned with leave granted for the member to continue remarks later.

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