Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Tuesday 31 March 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The House of Representatives debated the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026, which proposed halving the fuel excise and eliminating the heavy vehicle road user charge to mitigate cost-of-living pressures. Government members argued the measures provided immediate relief and supply chain support, while opposition members supported the relief but criticised the lack of budget offsets and previous handling of fuel security. Independent member Andrew Gee supported the bill but urged the adoption of his Fair Fuel Price Bill for direct price controls. The bill was ultimately defeated in a division, with 35 votes in favour and 96 against.

   Outcome: The bill was defeated in a division with 35 votes in favour and 96 against.

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2. Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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3. Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The Senate debated the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026, which temporarily halves the fuel excise and reduces the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero to mitigate cost-of-living pressures caused by global oil price spikes. The government argued the measures were necessary and responsible, while opposition parties claimed the policy originated with them and criticised the lack of budget offsets and delayed government action. The Greens and One Nation supported the relief but moved amendments highlighting the need for long-term energy independence and sovereign fuel security, respectively. All three amendments were defeated in divisions, and the bill proceeded.

   Outcome: The three second reading amendments moved by Senators Chandler, Waters, and Hanson were all defeated in divisions, with vote counts of 22-36, 25-34, and 10-32 respectively.

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4. Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Senate

   Third Reading
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