Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Amends the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982 , Australian Trade and Investment Commission Act 1985 , Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 and Parliamentary Counsel Act 1970 to update the statutory framework for the appointment, suspension and termination of certain statutory office holders in the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Attorney-General’s portfolios.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Became law
| Act | Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number | No. 13, 2026 |
| Assent | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Status | In force |
Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 21 Oct 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.
Progress
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| House | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Second reading moved |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Second reading debate |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Referred to Federation Chamber |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Second reading debate |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Second reading agreed to |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Reported from Federation Chamber |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Third reading agreed to |
| Senate | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Second reading moved |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Second reading debate |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Second reading debate |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Second reading agreed to |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Committee of the Whole debate |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Third reading agreed to |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Finally passed both Houses |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Assent |
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.