Persons with Disabilities Protection Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Persons with Disabilities Protection Act and Enact the Persons with Disabilities Protection Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Persons with Disabilities Protection. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Thursday, 2 October 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 11 November 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 · referred
Public Hearing
Thursday, 25 December 2025 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Third Reading
Not yet reached
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 (1)
Public hearings
Thursday, 25 December 2025
Public Hearing on the Persons with Disabilities Protection Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 429
Public engagement
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