Plebiscite (Future Migration Level) Bill 2018
Establishes a legislative framework for a national plebiscite to be held in conjunction with the next general election that would ask Australians “Do you think the current rate of immigration to Australia is too high?”.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Progress
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| Senate | |
| 15 Aug 2018 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 15 Aug 2018 | Second reading moved |
| 1 Jul 2019 | Lapsed at end of Parliament |
| 24 Jul 2019 | Restored to Notice Paper |
| 29 Jul 2019 | Second reading moved |
| 29 Jul 2019 | Second reading debate |
| 29 Jul 2019 | Second reading negatived |
| 3 Aug 2022 | Restored to Notice Paper |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Second reading moved |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Second reading debate |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Second reading negatived |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Restored to Notice Paper |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Second reading moved |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Second reading debate |
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.