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House r7528 Status Assent

News Journalism Payments Bill 2026

Introduced by Anika Wells

Became law

ActNews Journalism Payments Act 2026
NumberNo. 75, 2026
Assent26 Aug 2026
StatusIn 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

DateStep
House
13 Aug 2026Introduced and read a first time
13 Aug 2026Second reading moved
18 Aug 2026Second reading debate
19 Aug 2026Second reading agreed to
19 Aug 2026Consideration in detail debate
19 Aug 2026Third reading agreed to
Senate
20 Aug 2026Introduced and read a first time
20 Aug 2026Second reading moved
20 Aug 2026Second reading debate
20 Aug 2026Second reading agreed to
20 Aug 2026Third reading agreed to
20 Aug 2026Finally passed both Houses
26 Aug 2026Assent

Divisions on this bill

Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.