Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Clearing the Fair Work Commission Backlog) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The Senate debated the Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Clearing the Fair Work Commission Backlog) Bill 2026, introduced by the Liberal Party. The bill aims to address operational challenges and delays within the Fair Work Commission by implementing procedural reforms. Key measures included changes to jurisdictional objections, delegation of procedural powers, and mechanisms to handle frivolous applications. The debate was adjourned after the opening speech, with no final vote recorded in the transcript.

   Outcome: Debate adjourned after the opening speech.

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