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Public Works Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Public Works Act 1981 to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and clarity of land acquisition, objections, and compensation functions in the Act.MP in charge
Hon Mike ButterickCommittee
Transport and Infrastructure
Bill No.230-2
54Parliament
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Assented on 24 Sep 2026
Act: Public Works Amendment Act 2026
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Mike Butterick Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 230-2 Introduction: 23 Nov 2025 First reading agreed: 09 Dec 2025 Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure Submissions due: 26 Jan 2026 Select Committee Report(s): Public Works Amendment Bill - 06 May 2026 Second reading agreed: 15 Sep 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 15 Sep 2026 Third reading agreed: 15 Sep 2026 Royal assent: 24 Sep 2026 Act: Public Works Amendment Act 2026