Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026
Introduced with the Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026, the bill establishes a framework to regulate cash distribution services in Australia, including an oversight framework for service agreements and access agreements and powers for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to set service-level standards.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Became law
| Act | Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number | No. 68, 2026 |
| Assent | 26 Aug 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 | |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Second reading moved |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Second reading debate |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Referred to Federation Chamber |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Second reading debate |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Reported from Federation Chamber |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Second reading agreed to |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Consideration in detail debate |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Third reading agreed to |
| Senate | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Second reading moved |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Second reading debate |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Second reading agreed to |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Third reading agreed to |
| House | |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Consideration of Senate message |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Finally passed both Houses |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Assent |
Divisions on this bill
- 12 Aug 2026 Reference to Federation Chamber Negatived House 40–83
- 20 Aug 2026 Consideration of Senate Message Carried House 84–34
- 20 Aug 2026 Bills — Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Carried Senate 34–26
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.