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Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 12 Jun 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 Social Security Act 2018 and the Social Security Regulation 2018, and is intended to enable the administration of a more efficient, modern welfare system through the use of automated decision making.
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MP in charge
Hon Louise Upston
confirmation_number Bill No.313-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • groups
    Select Committee
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Assented on 04 Jun 2026

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Act: Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Louise Upston
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 313-1
    Introduction: 27 May 2026
    First reading agreed: 28 May 2026
    Second reading agreed: 28 May 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 28 May 2026
    Third reading agreed: 28 May 2026
    Royal assent: 04 Jun 2026
    Act: Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Act 2026