Question Time AU

Bill Debate · Consideration in Detail

Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia's Transport Sector) Bill 2024; Consideration in Detail

House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 March 2025

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At a glance

The Assistant Minister for Immigration moved nine government amendments to the bill during consideration in detail. These changes increased penalty units for various transport security offences and introduced notification requirements for security directions. The amendments were based on recommendations from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. The House agreed to the amendments, and the bill was passed as amended.

Outcome

The amendments were agreed to, and the bill was passed as amended.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Matt Thistlethwaite (Kingsford Smith) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Thistlethwaite moved nine government amendments to increase penalties for offences under transport security legislation. Thistlethwaite stated the changes raised penalties for airport operators, aircraft operators, and screening authorities. Thistlethwaite explained that the amendments also enhanced regulation-making powers to prescribe higher maximum penalties. Thistlethwaite noted the changes included a duty for the Secretary to inform the Minister after issuing special security directions. Thistlethwaite argued these measures improved accountability and reflected recommendations from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.