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Bill

Trade and Investment Agreements (Consultation) Bill 2026

Debated Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Wednesday 1 July 2026

Debate items
2
Chambers
Senate
Votes
0

Stage by Stage

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

  1. Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Senate

    First Reading
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  2. Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Senate

    Second Reading

    The debate concerned the introduction of legislation to establish a legislative framework for negotiating trade and investment agreements. The Minister for Industry and Innovation argued that the bill responds to recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry by creating a Trade Advisory Group to ensure broader stakeholder consultation. The proposal aims to balance transparency with the need to protect sensitive commercial information during negotiations. The second reading was adjourned to a future sitting day.

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

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