Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Third Reading

Summary

The government is asking Parliament to release emergency money from the national account to respond to fuel price increases and supply problems affecting Australian industries over the next three months (until 30 June 2026). This is separate from the regular annual budget funding already approved and works alongside the existing Supply Acts and Appropriation Acts for 2025-26. The money will be distributed by the Finance Minister to help different government departments, state and local governments, and other organisations manage the economic impact of the fuel crisis. This matters because it allows the government to respond quickly to an unexpected problem without waiting for the next full budget, ensuring critical support can reach affected sectors immediately.

What happens at this stage

The final vote in this chamber on the bill as a whole, after all amendments have been considered. If it passes, the bill moves to the other chamber to go through the same process. If both chambers have already agreed to identical text, the bill proceeds directly to Royal Assent.

Next: The other chamber, which runs the same process from First Reading, or Royal Assent if both chambers have already agreed