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Constitution Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 04 Jul 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Constitution Act 1986 to improve the resilience of the mechanisms that provide for the continuity of executive government and the transition of power following an election.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Progress of the Bill

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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