Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   Assistant Minister Anthony Chisholm moved the second reading of four government bills in the Senate. The legislation covered national security powers, immunisation program definitions, social security technical corrections, and veterans' affairs reforms. Chisholm argued that the measures were necessary to update legal frameworks, improve service delivery, and implement previous reform commitments. The debate was adjourned without a vote, with the bills listed for future consideration.

   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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2. Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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