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Serious Fraud Office Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 08 May 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 Serious Fraud Office Act 1990 to ensure that the Serious Fraud Office can more effectively carry out its role by updating provisions relating to search warrants and evidence admissibility.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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29 Apr 2026 - Current
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Report due on 30 Aug 2026

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Submission due on 07 Jun 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 281-1
    Introduction: 23 Apr 2026
    First reading agreed: 30 Apr 2026
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 07 Jun 2026