Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

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

1. Wednesday 26 November 2025 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The Assistant Treasurer moved the second reading of the bill, which introduced reforms to superannuation choice processes, banned inappropriate advertising during employee onboarding, and provided tax exemptions for major sporting events. The legislation also implemented a new tax treaty with Portugal, updated deductible gift recipient lists, and increased tax relief caps for wine, beer, and spirits producers. The debate was adjourned without further discussion from other members.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Wednesday 11 February 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate centred on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025, with Coalition members opposing the bundling of superannuation reforms with unrelated tax and trade measures as wedge politics. Government members defended the legislation as necessary protections against duplicate fees and aggressive marketing, while also supporting wine industry rebates and international tax agreements. Independent member Allegra Spender raised concerns about reduced competition and moved an amendment for a review, whereas One Nation and National Party members highlighted issues regarding collapsed super funds. The discussion concluded without a recorded vote in the provided transcript segment.

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3. Thursday 12 February 2026 · House of Representatives

   Reference to Federation Chamber
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4. Thursday 12 February 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on reforms to superannuation onboarding processes, including streamlining fund choice and banning advertising during employment induction. Members also discussed tax exemptions for hosting the Rugby World Cups, a new tax convention with Portugal, updates to deductible gift recipient listings, and increased wine equalisation tax rebates. All speakers supported the bill, emphasising consumer protection and retirement security. The bill was commended to the House.

   Outcome: The bill was commended to the House.

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5. Monday 2 March 2026 · House of Representatives

   Report from Federation Chamber

   The debate focused on reforms to superannuation choice processes, including streamlining stapled fund requests and banning advertising during employee onboarding. Labor members supported the bill, arguing it protects workers from duplicate fees and uninformed decisions while aligning with the objective of a dignified retirement. The Minister outlined additional measures regarding tax treaties, sporting events, and charitable deductions. The bill passed the House after divisions on amendments.

   Outcome: The bill passed the House following divisions where one amendment was not passed and another was passed.

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6. Monday 2 March 2026 · House of Representatives

   Third Reading
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7. Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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8. Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on the second reading of a bill introducing reforms to superannuation choice processes, advertising restrictions, and various tax measures. The sole speaker, Assistant Minister Anthony Chisholm, moved that the bill be read a second time and sought leave to incorporate his speech into the record. He outlined provisions to streamline superannuation fund selection during employee onboarding and ban inappropriate advertising at that stage. The bill also included tax exemptions for upcoming Rugby World Cups, a new tax treaty with Portugal, updates to deductible gift recipient lists, and increased excise rebates for wine, beer, and spirits producers.

   Outcome: The bill was moved for second reading by Anthony Chisholm.

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9. Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Senate

   In Committee

   The Senate debated opposition amendments to remove Equality Australia from the list of deductible gift recipients, which the government opposed, citing the organisation's role in supporting LGBTIQ+ wellbeing. Greens senators raised concerns about the exclusion of animal welfare groups from DGR status and questioned whether charities were funding illegal Israeli settlements. The government maintained that existing regulatory frameworks addressed conduct issues and that DGR categories were being reformed based on Productivity Commission recommendations. The opposition amendments were defeated, and the bill progressed.

   Outcome: The amendments were defeated and the bill was reported back to the Senate.

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10. Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Senate

    Second Reading

    The Senate debated the bill, which included reforms to superannuation onboarding, tax exemptions for the Rugby World Cup, a tax treaty with Portugal, wine tax rebates, and deductible gift recipient listings. The Coalition supported some schedules but opposed superannuation advertising restrictions and the DGR status for Equality Australia, citing system reliability and political bias. Labor and the Greens supported the bill, arguing it protected workers from conflicted advice and upheld charitable standards. One Nation opposed the DGR listing for Equality Australia, while Australia's Voice raised concerns about budget transparency regarding the Rugby World Cup exemptions.

    Outcome: The second reading amendment moved by Fatima Payman was negated, and the bill was read a second time.

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11. Monday 23 March 2026 · Senate

    In Committee

    The Senate considered amendments to the bill during committee stage. The Coalition moved to remove schedules regarding superannuation onboarding reforms, arguing they would increase fees and duplicate accounts, but the government opposed this, citing the need to protect employees from inappropriate advertising. The Greens moved amendments to strip tax-deductible status from entities supporting illegal occupations and to expand it to animal welfare advocacy groups. The government opposed both Greens amendments, stating existing charity laws already prevent support for illegal activities and that DGR reforms are being handled through broader Productivity Commission recommendations. The debate also included questions regarding the DGR status of Equality Australia, which the government defended as a registered charity.

    Outcome: Division 6 passed 34-21, Division 7 passed 33-23, Division 8 not passed 12-25, Division 9 not passed 12-22.

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12. Monday 23 March 2026 · Senate

    Limitation of Debate

    The Senate debated the Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025 after the time allotted for debate expired. Maria Kovacic moved the question on several opposition amendments, which were subsequently negated by a division. Independent senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock expressed support for amendments regarding reviews and guidance, while Fatima Payman recorded opposition to an amendment concerning stapled fund requests. The bill was ultimately agreed to and reported without amendment.

    Outcome: The amendments were negated by a division of 24 to 33, and the bill was agreed to and reported without amendment.

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