Health, Disability and Ageing ยท Bill

National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026

Passed โœ“ โ€” This bill became law after receiving Royal Assent.

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What is this bill?

The National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026 is a piece of proposed legislation from the Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio. Bills must pass both chambers of Parliament and receive Royal Assent to become law.

The official plain-English explanation is in the Explanatory Memorandum โ€” a document prepared by the government explaining the bill's purpose and how each clause works.

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Parliamentary Divisions (2)

A bill can be voted on multiple times โ€” at different stages (second reading, amendments, third reading) and in each chamber.

National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026 - Limitation of Debate - Pass the bill

SENATE ยท 2026-04-01

Passed
Aye 39No 5

By party:

Australian Labor Party: 25โœ“ 0โœ—Australian Greens: 10โœ“ 0โœ—Liberal Party of Australia: 2โœ“ 1โœ—One Nation: 0โœ“ 3โœ—Independent: 2โœ“ 0โœ—United Australia Party: 0โœ“ 1โœ—
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National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026 - Limitation of Debate - Vaccines to be tested against an inert saline placebo

SENATE ยท 2026-04-01

Failed
Aye 5No 43

By party:

Australian Labor Party: 0โœ“ 23โœ—Australian Greens: 0โœ“ 10โœ—Liberal Party of Australia: 1โœ“ 8โœ—One Nation: 3โœ“ 0โœ—Independent: 0โœ“ 2โœ—United Australia Party: 1โœ“ 0โœ—
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