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Bill Debate · Consideration in Detail

Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail

House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026

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At a glance

The House of Representatives considered amendments to the bill during the consideration in detail stage. Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino moved a series of technical amendments to clarify the interaction between interim directions issued by the ACCC and cash-related contractual chain orders. The amendments required the ACCC to have regard to such orders and allowed for consultation with the Fair Work Commission or Fair Work Ombudsman. The amendments were agreed to, and the bill was passed with these changes.

Outcome

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

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Daniel Mulino (Fraser) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Mulino moved amendments to Schedule 2 of the bill to insert provisions regarding interim directions. The changes required the ACCC to consider relevant cash-related contractual chain orders when giving, varying, or revoking such directions. Mulino also proposed that the ACCC may consult the Fair Work Commission or the Fair Work Ombudsman concerning interactions with these orders. Additional notes were inserted to clarify civil penalty exceptions and interactions with section 195A of the new Act.