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Bill

Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026

Debated Thursday 13 August 2026 to Thursday 13 August 2026

Debate items
2
Chambers
Senate
Votes
0

Stage by Stage

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

  1. Thursday 13 August 2026 · Senate

    First Reading
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  2. Thursday 13 August 2026 · Senate

    Second Reading

    David Pocock moved the second reading of a bill designed to repeal tax changes affecting widows and divorcees, which he characterised as unfair. He argued that the government had failed to act on promises to fix these measures despite public backlash and reported negative impacts on individuals. Pocock criticised the government's broader economic management and tax policy, calling for the immediate removal of the disputed provisions. The debate was adjourned after Pocock sought leave to continue his remarks.

    Outcome: The debate was adjourned after Pocock sought leave to continue his remarks.

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