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Military Decorations and Distinctive Badges (Modernisation) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 02 Apr 2026

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This bill amends the Military Decorations and Distinctive Badges Act 1918 to update the penalty levels for offences in respect of military decorations and to reflect that the military service is no longer only for men.
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MP in charge
Tim van de Molen
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Committee
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
confirmation_number Bill No.168-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
31 Mar 2026 - Current
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Report due on 30 Sep 2026

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Submission due on 13 May 2026

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  • Member(s) in charge: Tim van de Molen
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 168-1
    Introduction: 21 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 01 Apr 2026
    Referred to: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
    Submissions due: 13 May 2026