Senate s1492 Status Before Senate

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Commission of Inquiry Bill 2026

Sponsor: Ross Cadell

Establishes the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Commission of Inquiry to inquire into and report on the management, use, performance and outcomes of Commonwealth environmental water holdings, with particular focus on the role, functions and conduct of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.

Summary from the official bill homepage.

Progress

DateStep
Senate
31 Mar 2026Introduced and read a first time
31 Mar 2026Second reading moved
1 Apr 2026Second reading debate

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