Question Time AU

Bill Debate · Second Reading

Aviation Consumer Protection Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading

House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026

Official Hansard for this day (APH) · Read this debate on OpenAustralia

At a glance

The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government introduced the bill as part of a broader package to improve aviation consumer protection. The legislation enables the government to impose levies on the aviation industry to cover the administrative costs of the new regulatory authority. The Minister argued that the levy would ensure cost recovery while maintaining fairness for regulated entities. The debate was adjourned without further discussion from other members.

Outcome

The debate was adjourned.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Catherine King (Ballarat) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

King moved that the bill be read a second time, describing it as a key component of measures to hold the aviation industry accountable. King explained that the bill allows the minister to set levy amounts through regulations to recover administrative expenses for the Aviation Consumer Protection Authority. King stated that the annual levy is based on estimated regulatory costs and aims to offset administration expenses equitably. King noted that the minister must consider whether the levy represents a fair proportion of total funds raised from regulated entities.