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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Public Works Act 1981 to enable the delivery of critical infrastructure projects by using an accelerated process.MP in charge
Hon Chris PenkCommittee
Transport and Infrastructure
Bill No.149-3
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
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Assented on 25 Aug 2025
Act: Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Act 2025
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Penk Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 149-3 Introduction: 11 May 2025 First reading agreed: 15 May 2025 Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure Submissions due: 15 May 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill - 06 Aug 2025 Second reading agreed: 14 Aug 2025 Committee of the whole House concluded: 19 Aug 2025 Third reading agreed: 21 Aug 2025 Royal assent: 25 Aug 2025 Act: Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Act 2025