Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026; Third Reading

Summary

This legislation updates Australia's defence laws to implement the Repatriation Counselling and Disability Support Scheme (RCDVS) and makes related changes to how the Defence Department operates. It modifies existing defence legislation to create or adjust rules around counselling services and disability support for defence personnel and veterans. The changes matter because they improve access to mental health and disability support services for current and former members of the Australian Defence Force, ensuring they receive appropriate help for service-related injuries and conditions.

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