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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 27 Aug 2025

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 Public Works Act 1981 to enable the delivery of critical infrastructure projects by using an accelerated process.
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MP in charge
Hon Chris Penk
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Assented on 25 Aug 2025

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Act: Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Act 2025

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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