Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) 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 Minister for Industry and Innovation introduced two bills to the Senate, seeking leave to incorporate the second reading speech into the record. The first bill addressed technical compliance issues in social security and child support systems, while the second established a universal outdoor mobile coverage obligation. The Minister outlined recent government achievements in social security and the rationale for the new telecommunications framework. The debate was adjourned, and the bills were listed as separate orders of the day.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned and the bills were ordered to be listed on the Notice Paper as separate orders of the day.

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