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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to create a statutory bar on tort liability for emissions-related climate change effects.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Justice
Bill No.330-1
54Parliament
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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: 330-1 Introduction: 28 Jun 2026 First reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 12 Jul 2026 Select Committee Report(s): Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill - 29 Jul 2026 Second reading agreed: 04 Aug 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 06 Aug 2026 Third reading agreed: 18 Aug 2026