Older Persons Welfare Commission Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Older Persons Welfare Commission Act and Enact the Older Persons Welfare Commission Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Older Persons Welfare Commission. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 30 July 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 20 August 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Thursday, 17 September 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · passed
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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Votes
- CarriedVoice vote
That the Bill "Older Persons Welfare Commission Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
239 Ayes · 31 Noes · 1 Abstentions
Co-sponsors (3)
Public hearings
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Public Hearing on the Older Persons Welfare Commission Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 231
Public engagement
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