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Constitution Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 30 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
confirmation_number Bill No.187-2
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 08 Jul 2026

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Act: Constitution Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 187-2
    Introduction: 23 Jul 2025
    First reading agreed: 14 Aug 2025
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 14 Sep 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Constitution Amendment Bill - 26 Nov 2025
    Second reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 30 Jun 2026
    Third reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Royal assent: 08 Jul 2026
    Act: Constitution Amendment Act 2026