Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Voter Protections in Political Advertising) Bill 2026
Amends:
Electoral Act 1918
- prohibit misleading or deceptive electoral or referendum matter
Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984
- impose additional transparency and standards requirements in relation to political advertising
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Progress
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| House | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Second reading moved |
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.