Aviation Consumer Protection (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026

What was debated in Parliament

Summarised using AI from the official Hansard transcript of the debate only. It is not a record of the debate and may leave things out. Read the Hansard below to check it.
This bill supports a new aviation consumer protection law. The minister said it makes clear that an airline breaking the consumer charter will not lose its licence under the Air Navigation Act, and it moves the Aircraft Noise Ombudsperson to a new independent, legislated role. The transcript only covers the minister's speech and the final vote.
Arguments made in support
The minister said the bill gives clarity about the consequences for airlines that breach the charter.
The minister said it allows a smooth move to an independent, statutory Aircraft Noise Ombudsperson.
2 speeches by 1 member in the House over 2 sitting days.
Hansard: House of Representatives, 1 Apr 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 29 June 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia

Every recorded vote (1)

Includes votes on amendments and procedure.
Source: Hansard (parsed by OpenAustralia)
Parliament of Australia, via OpenAustralia Foundation · checked 14 October 2026