Bills — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2025; Limitation of Debate

Senate · 4 Sept 2025 · 13:20
Passed by a modest majority
30
Yes (ayes)
12
No (noes)
The question is that this bill be now read a second time.

See it for yourself

This vote was on this bill. Read the official text:
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2025
Government bill (Labor), introduced in the House
Portfolio: Home Affairs
Read the law (PDF) ›
Act No. 41 of 2025 as passed, Federal Register of Legislation
Read the bill (PDF) ›
Bill as passed by both Houses, aph.gov.au
Explanatory memorandum (PDF) ›
The government's explanation of the bill, aph.gov.au
Official Hansard record (PDF) ›
Senate, 4 Sept 2025. The division is at 13:20. Parliament of Australia
Official documents from aph.gov.au and legislation.gov.au, checked 21 October 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 extends ASIO's compulsory questioning powers by 18 months, until 7 March 2027, so they do not lapse while a second bill with bigger reforms is considered. The debate was short, with Government and Coalition members both supporting it, and the parliamentary intelligence committee recommending it pass.
Arguments made in support
The Government said the extension keeps ASIO's powers in place while reforms are developed and gives the intelligence committee time to review them.
The Government said the powers stay subject to safeguards, including oversight by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
Coalition speakers said the powers have had bipartisan support since 2003 and remain a useful tool against terrorism, espionage and foreign interference.
Nationals members said Australia faces growing threats from foreign powers and new technology like artificial intelligence, so ASIO needs strong powers.
The intelligence committee said the extension lets it finish an in-depth review it began in the previous parliament.
8 speeches by 7 members in the House and Senate over 5 sitting days.
Hansard: House of Representatives, 23 July 2025 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 30 July 2025 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 31 July 2025 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 28 Aug 2025 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: Senate, 4 Sept 2025 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Every recorded vote on Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2025
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How each party voted

Labor
24 Yes
0 No
5–
Greens
0 Yes
9 No
One Nation
3 Yes
0 No
Liberal
2 Yes
0 No
18–
Independent
0 Yes
1 No
1–
Australia's Voice
0 Yes
1 No
Nationals
0 Yes
0 No
3–
CLP
0 Yes
0 No
1–
LNP
0 Yes
0 No
2–
Lambie
0 Yes
0 No
1–
UAP
0 Yes
0 No
1–
The last column counts members who did not vote. Party counts are for current members.
2 votes were cast by people who have since left Parliament.

No rebels

Every party member who voted went with the majority of their party.
Source: Hansard, Senate, 4 Sept 2025
Parliament of Australia, via OpenAustralia Foundation · checked 14 October 2026