Senate debates

Thursday, 13 August 2026

Bills

Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026; First Reading

11:46 am

Photo of David PocockDavid Pocock (ACT, Independent) | | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Canavan, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, and for related purposes.

Question agreed to.

I present the bill and move:

That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.