Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Wednesday 13 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The Assistant Treasurer introduced the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 to continue the government's agenda of reducing regulatory burdens and improving productivity. The bill amends 26 acts and repeals two, focusing on intellectual property reforms, simplified business reporting, and advancing a 'tell us once' approach to government services. Key measures include faster anti-dumping refunds, streamlined gender equality reporting, and easier cancellation of social security nominee arrangements. The debate was adjourned after the introduction speech.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Wednesday 24 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Reference to Federation Chamber
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3. Wednesday 1 July 2026 · House of Representatives

   Consideration in Detail
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4. Wednesday 1 July 2026 · House of Representatives

   Report from Federation Chamber
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5. Wednesday 1 July 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on the principles of the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026, which aims to reduce regulatory burden and streamline government processes. Independent member Allegra Spender supported the bill but moved an amendment urging stronger accountability measures, measurable deregulation targets, and expanded funding for the National Productivity Fund. Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino defended the bill's comprehensive reforms, noting that the government had agreed to remove a controversial schedule regarding adverse allegation notifications to facilitate passage. The debate concluded with the minister summarising the bill's benefits for productivity and business efficiency.

   Outcome: The government agreed to remove schedule 2, part 3 of the bill to facilitate its passage.

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6. Wednesday 1 July 2026 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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7. Thursday 2 July 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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8. Thursday 2 July 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026, which aims to simplify regulations, reduce compliance costs, and advance a 'tell-us-once' approach to government services. The sole speaker, Katy Gallagher, outlined measures including updates to intellectual property laws, streamlined reporting for workplace gender equality, and faster processing for import duty refunds. The bill also sought to ease administrative burdens for social security nominees and pensioners, while improving the Australian Human Rights Commission complaints process. The second reading was adjourned to the next sitting period.

   Outcome: Further consideration of the second reading was adjourned until the first sitting day of the next parliamentary session.

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9. Monday 7 September 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The Senate debated the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026, which aims to simplify administrative processes, implement a 'tell us once' data sharing model, and make technical corrections across various acts. The Coalition supported the bill's general deregulation aims but strongly opposed Part 4 of Schedule 2, arguing it removed procedural fairness safeguards for individuals named in discrimination complaints. The Greens supported the bill but moved amendments to require declarations of foreign military service on passenger cards. One Nation raised concerns about data sharing risks and sovereignty, while Independent Senator Pocock highlighted the disproportionate burden on small businesses. The Government defended the bill as part of a broader productivity agenda and rejected non-government amendments.

   Outcome: The transcript does not state the final vote result or the passage of the bill.

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10. Thursday 10 September 2026 · Senate

    In Committee

    The Senate debated specific amendments to the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 during consideration in detail. The primary focus was a government amendment to reduce the disallowance period for Compensation Scheme of Last Resort levy determinations from 15 to five sitting days, which the Greens supported with a sunset clause. Senator Hume questioned the impact on procedural fairness regarding changes to Human Rights Commission notification requirements and raised concerns about the financial advice industry levy. The government amendments were passed, while an opposition amendment opposing the Human Rights Commission changes was defeated.

    Outcome: The government amendments to the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 were passed, while the opposition amendment opposing Schedule 2 Part 4 was defeated.

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11. Thursday 10 September 2026 · Senate

    Second Reading

    The Senate debated the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026, with three senators moving amendments to address specific concerns before the bill's second reading. Malcolm Roberts and Sean Bell moved amendments to refer parts of the bill regarding health data privacy and international trademark agreements to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee. David Pocock moved an amendment calling for measurable regulatory reduction targets and stronger accountability mechanisms. All three amendments were defeated in divisions, after which the bill was read a second time.

    Outcome: The amendments were defeated and the bill was read a second time.

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12. Monday 14 September 2026 · House of Representatives

    Consideration of Senate Message
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13. Monday 14 September 2026 · Senate

    In Committee

    The Senate considered amendments to the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 aimed at expanding the scope of limited recourse borrowing arrangements for superannuation funds. Senator Hume moved amendments to allow borrowing for new residential dwellings and commercial property, arguing this would support housing supply. The committee voted on the amendments, with the first passing and the second failing.

    Outcome: Division 3 passed with 31 votes to 22, while Division 4 was not passed with 21 votes to 32.

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14. Monday 14 September 2026 · Senate

    Third Reading
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