Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia's Transport Sector) Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

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

1. Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations introduced two bills to the Senate. The first bill facilitates Australian participation in the US Global Entry program by amending the AusCheck Act to allow background checks for applicants. The second bill strengthens security in aviation, maritime, and offshore sectors by updating legislative frameworks to address emerging threats such as espionage and cyber attacks. The Minister argued these measures enhance border efficiency and transport resilience. The debate was adjourned without a final vote recorded in this segment.

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

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3. Thursday 27 March 2025 · House of Representatives

   Report from Committee

   Andrew Wallace presented the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security's advisory report on the bill. He highlighted the national security importance of securing aviation and maritime hubs against cyber threats and organised crime. The committee recommended the bill be passed, subject to amendments addressing regulatory burdens on smaller entities and clarifying reporting requirements. Wallace noted that the legislation builds on previous reviews and aims to protect supply chains and the visitor economy.

   Outcome: The report was tabled as a parliamentary paper under standing order 39(e).

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