Missing Persons Register Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Missing Persons Register Act and Enact the Missing Persons Register Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Missing Persons Register. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Thursday, 18 December 2025 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 1 January 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
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Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (3)
Public engagement
3 published submissions
1 support · 1 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Rabiu A.Anambrasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Umar M.Ondoneutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Fatima M.Imooppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.