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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026

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What is this bill?

The Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026 is a piece of proposed legislation from the Social Services 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 — a document prepared by the government explaining the bill's purpose and how each clause works.

View full bill text on APH →

Parliamentary Divisions (4)

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

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026 - Limitation of Debate - 6‑year limit on debt recovery, indexing urgent payment request limits

SENATE · 2026-04-01

Failed
Aye 13No 34

By party:

Australian Labor Party: 0✓ 24✗Australian Greens: 10✓ 0✗Liberal Party of Australia: 0✓ 6✗One Nation: 0✓ 4✗Independent: 3✓ 0✗
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Bills — Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate

SENATE · 2026-04-01

Failed
Aye 12No 35

By party:

Australian Labor Party: 0✓ 24✗Australian Greens: 10✓ 0✗Liberal Party of Australia: 0✓ 6✗One Nation: 0✓ 4✗Independent: 2✓ 1✗
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026 - Limitation of Debate - Remote area allowance

SENATE · 2026-04-01

Failed
Aye 17No 29

By party:

Australian Labor Party: 0✓ 23✗Australian Greens: 10✓ 0✗Liberal Party of Australia: 0✓ 6✗One Nation: 4✓ 0✗Independent: 3✓ 0✗
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Bills — Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading

SENATE · 2026-03-26

Failed
Aye 12No 29

By party:

Australian Labor Party: 0✓ 26✗Australian Greens: 10✓ 0✗Independent: 1✓ 0✗Australia's Voice: 1✓ 0✗Liberal Party of Australia: 0✓ 1✗Liberal National Party of Queensland: 0✓ 1✗Country Liberal Party: 0✓ 1✗
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