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Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Act 2026

Act No. 5 of 2026 · Assented 13 March 2026

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In brief

Amends defence legislation in relation to a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence — a committee drawing members from both houses of Parliament.

Who's affected

  • Members of Parliament and senators
  • The Department of Defence
  • Australian Defence Force personnel

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