Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026

High-Level Summary

Amends the: Royal Commissions Act 1902 and Criminal Code Act 1995 to provide additional protections for people who provide intelligence or operationally sensitive information to a Royal Commission on a voluntary or compulsory basis where that information is subject to secrecy provisions; and Royal Commission Regulations 2019 to ensure that these protections apply to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.


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Date:

2026-03-02

Status:

Passed Both Houses

Sponsor:

Unspecified

Portfolio:

Attorney-General

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Timeline:
02/03/2026
12/03/2026

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