Anti-Torture Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Anti-Torture Act and Enact the Anti-Torture Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Anti-Torture. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Thursday, 11 June 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 · passed
Senate Concurrence
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · passed
Clean Copy Transmitted
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Presidential Assent
Not yet reached
Act of the National Assembly
Not yet reached
Votes
- CarriedVoice vote
That the Bill "Anti-Torture Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
196 Ayes · 63 Noes · 5 Abstentions
Public hearings
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Public Hearing on the Anti-Torture Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 1, House of Representatives
Public engagement
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