Human Rights Bill 2026
Establishes a framework to advance and protect human rights in Australia, including by giving effect to Australia’s obligations under international human rights law and providing the Australian Human Rights Commission with additional powers and functions.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Progress
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| House | |
| 25 May 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 25 May 2026 | Second reading moved |
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.