Tuesday, 11 August 2026

 Tim RICHARDSON (Mordialloc – Minister for Local Government, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Renters) (13:21): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 Jade BENHAM (Mildura) (13:21): Can I please have a brief explanation of the bill, Minister?

 Tim RICHARDSON (Mordialloc – Minister for Local Government, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Renters) (13:21): Absolutely, member for Mildura. The Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 will amend the Associations Incorporation Reform Act ‍2012 to prevent associations with industrial relations or hate-motivated purposes or which have been listed by the Commonwealth as terrorist organisations from registering or maintaining registration as incorporated associations.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.