Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026

The majority voted against an amendment to the usual second reading motion, which is that the bill be read a second time (parliamentary jargon for agreeing with the main idea of the bill). This means the usual text will remain unchanged. This amendment had been introduced by Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell (Independent).

Amendment text

At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate condemns and rejects legislation that grants extraordinary decision-making power to the Minister for Home Affairs that is intended to prevent people fleeing conflict zones from entering Australia and terminates even the most basic parliamentary safeguards such as a sunset clause and scrutiny powers".