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Bill Debate · Consideration in Detail

Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail

House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026

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At a glance

The House considered amendments to the Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026 during the consideration in detail stage. The Assistant Treasurer moved 23 amendments to clarify how the bill interacts with cash-related contractual chain orders made under the Fair Work Act 2009. These changes allowed for consultation between the ACCC and fair work bodies and provided exceptions to civil penalties where compliance with the bill would contravene such orders. The amendments were agreed to, and the bill was passed as amended.

Outcome

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

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Mulino presented a supplementary explanatory memorandum and sought leave to move 23 government amendments. The amendments inserted definitions for cash-related contractual chain orders and added notes regarding exceptions to civil penalty provisions. They also enabled the ACCC to consult with the Fair Work Commission or the Fair Work Ombudsman regarding these orders. Furthermore, the changes allowed designated entities to notify the ACCC if complying with the bill would cause a contravention of a cash-related contractual chain order, providing an exception to certain obligations in those circumstances.