Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025
Amends the: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 to:
- make the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s compulsory questioning powers framework permanent
- expand the scope of adult questioning warrants
- amend the eligibility and termination provisions for prescribed authorities
- impose additional reporting requirements to ensure that the Attorney-General is made aware of any relevant information regarding the conduct of questioning under a compulsory questioning warrant
- require that post-charge questioning occur only before a prescribed authority who is a retired judge
- Intelligence Services Act 2001 to enable a further review of the framework by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Divisions on this bill
- 12 Feb 2026Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 - Report from Federation Chamber - Agree with the bill's main ideaHouse 106–8
- 12 Feb 2026Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 - Consideration in Detail - Sunset clause and reviewHouse 10–67
- 12 Feb 2026Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 - Consideration in Detail - Protections for minorsHouse 9–60
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au.