Bill
Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026
passed, as at 2026-04-01. Treasury portfolio.
- Sponsor
- Not recorded
- Portfolio
- Treasury
Recorded stages
- introduced — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-03-31
- third reading — 2026-03-31
- introduced — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-03-31
- third reading — 2026-03-31
- passed — 2026-03-31
- royal assent — 2026-04-01
Divisions
- The majority voted against an [amendment](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/amend/r7477_amend_ca68f7da-a6dc-4056-a912-7d3d78ce237d/upload_pdf/26055%202R%20T%20Wilson.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf) 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). The amendment was introduced by Goldstein MP [Tim Wilson](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/goldstein/tim_wilson) (Liberal). Because this vote was unsuccessful, the usual second reading motion will remain unchanged. ### Amendment text > *That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:* > > *“the House notes that:* > > *(1) the reduction in fuel excise and corresponding reduction in the heavy vehicle road user charge reflects a policy first proposed by the Opposition;* > > *(2) the Government initially denied there was a fuel supply problem in Australia and by delaying taking action to ensure distribution of fuel to where it was needed, exacerbated price pressures and supply shortages;* > > *(3) the Government delayed acting on cost-of-living relief despite mounting pressure on Australian households, small businesses and transporters;* > > *(4) the Government has failed to provide any budget offsets or outline how this measure will be funded, increasing the risk of additional inflationary pressure—where the only fuel guaranteed is for inflation, not for farmers or families;* > > *(5) within 24 hours of the announcement, the Government’s proposed GST arrangements have already fallen into disarray, raising further concerns about fiscal credibility and coordination;* > > *(6) uncertainty remains regarding fuel supply security and the risk of heavy-handed market interventions; and* > > *(7) Australians deserve timely leadership and responsible economic management during this fuel crisis”.* — 2026-03-31, House of Representatives: negative, ayes 35, noes 96
- The majority voted against part (a) of an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2026-03-31.224.1) introduced by Tasmanian Senator [Claire Chandler](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/claire_chandler) (Liberal), which means it was not successful. Had it been successful, the amendment would have added the text below 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). ### Amendment text > *At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate notes that:* > > *(a) the reduction in fuel excise and corresponding reduction in heavy vehicle road user charge reflects a policy first proposed by the Opposition;* — 2026-03-31, Senate: negative, ayes 22, noes 36
- The majority voted against parts (b) to (g) of an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2026-03-31.224.1) introduced by Tasmanian Senator [Claire Chandler](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/claire_chandler) (Liberal), which means they were not successful. Had it been successful, the amendment would have added the text below 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). ### Amendment text > *At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate notes that: ...* > > *(b) the Government initially denied there was a fuel supply problem in Australia and by delaying taking action to ensure distribution of fuel to where it was needed, exacerbated price pressures and supply shortages;* > > *(c) the Government delayed acting on cost-of-living relief despite mounting pressure on Australian households, small businesses and transporters;* > > *(d) the Government has failed to provide any budget offsets or outline how this measure will be funded, increasing the risk of additional inflationary pressure—where the only fuel guaranteed is for inflation, not for farmers or families;* > > *(e) within 24 hours of the announcement, the Government's proposed GST arrangements have already fallen into disarray, raising further concerns about fiscal credibility and coordination;* > > *(f) uncertainty remains regarding fuel supply security and the risk of heavy-handed market interventions; and* > > *(g) Australians deserve timely leadership and responsible economic management during this national fuel crisis".* — 2026-03-31, Senate: negative, ayes 25, noes 34
- 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 as it is. ### Amendment text > *At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:* > > *(a) notes:* > >> *(i) the Albanese Government was the first government in the world to support President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu's illegal war and they bear some responsibility for the chaos it has inflicted on businesses and household budgets,* >> >> *(ii) the need for additional short-term solutions such as free public transport and supporting uptake of electric vehicles and electric trucks, and* >> >> *(iii) the need for medium-term solutions to electrify our economy and end our dependence on fossil fuels; and* > > *(b) acknowledges that halving the fuel excise will give people some short-term relief, but financial pressures and economic vulnerability will persist until our economy shifts off its dependence on imported oil and on to renewable energy independence".* — 2026-03-31, Senate: negative, ayes 10, noes 32
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