Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Monday 22 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The Treasurer introduced legislation to extend fuel excise relief for one month, reducing petrol and diesel prices by 16 cents per litre from 1 July to 2 August. This measure aims to provide continued cost-of-living assistance while tapering support as global fuel markets stabilise following geopolitical tensions. The bill also includes a reduction in the heavy vehicle road user charge and is supported by state and territory contributions. The debate concluded with the adjournment of discussion, with no opposition speeches recorded in the transcript.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Tuesday 23 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026, which aimed to extend temporary fuel excise relief to mitigate cost-of-living pressures. Coalition members supported the bill but criticized the government for economic mismanagement, while independent members raised concerns about fairness and long-term energy security. The Government member described the measure as a practical step to prevent price shocks, noting that global market conditions had improved. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives.

   Outcome: The bill was passed by the House of Representatives.

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3. Thursday 25 June 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   Minister Tim Ayres introduced three bills to the Senate, seeking leave to incorporate second reading speeches into Hansard, which was granted. The Customs Tariff Bill aimed to reduce duty rates for nearly 500 classifications to free, extend sanctions on Russian and Belarusian goods, and maintain duty-free status for Ukrainian imports. The Fuel Excise Bill proposed a one-month extension of fuel price relief to assist with cost of living pressures. The Workplace Relations Bill sought to streamline Fair Work Commission operations, support good faith bargaining, and adjust protections for road transport contractors. The debate was adjourned with the bills 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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4. Thursday 25 June 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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5. Monday 29 June 2026 · Senate

   Limitation of Debate
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