Bill Debate · First Reading

Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026; First Reading

Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026

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Speakers (1)

David Pocock IndACT

Opened by

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Bill

Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026

Speeches

1 speeches, 1 other contributor

Topics

Tax

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