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Bill

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (Ban Unethical Contractors) Bill 2025

Debated Thursday 4 September 2025 to Thursday 4 September 2025

Debate items
2
Chambers
Senate
Votes
0

Stage by Stage

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

  1. Thursday 4 September 2025 · Senate

    First Reading
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  2. Thursday 4 September 2025 · Senate

    Second Reading

    Senator Barbara Pocock moved the second reading of the bill, which aims to prevent unethical contractors from securing government contracts. The legislation responds to the PwC tax leaks scandal by introducing a five-year exclusion period for entities engaging in conduct that undermines public confidence. Pocock argued that Australia lacks a national debarment regime, unlike many other jurisdictions, and cited recommendations from the OECD and the Australian Law Reform Commission. The debate was adjourned after Pocock sought leave to continue her remarks later.

    Outcome: The debate was adjourned after leave was granted for Pocock to continue her remarks later.

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