National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026
Introduced with the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026, the bill provides for the continuation of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People as a statutory agency, with the functions and powers to advance the rights, interests, development, safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Divisions on this bill
- 11 Feb 2026National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main ideaHouse 95–39
- 25 Mar 2026Bills — National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second ReadingSenate 13–29
- 25 Mar 2026Bills — National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second ReadingSenate 38–25
- 25 Mar 2026National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 - in Committee - Government responseSenate 14–29
- 25 Mar 2026National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026 and another - Third Reading - Pass the billsSenate 37–22
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au.