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Serious Fraud Office Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 08 Sep 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
confirmation_number Bill No.281-2
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 02 Sep 2026

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Act: Serious Fraud Office 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: 281-2
    Introduction: 23 Apr 2026
    First reading agreed: 30 Apr 2026
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 07 Jun 2026
    Select Committee Report(s): Serious Fraud Office Amendment Bill - 09 Aug 2026
    Second reading agreed: 25 Aug 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 25 Aug 2026
    Third reading agreed: 01 Sep 2026
    Royal assent: 02 Sep 2026
    Act: Serious Fraud Office Amendment Act 2026