High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026

Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Women, Minister for Government Services and Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (15:55): At the request of Senator Watt, I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to give effect to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, and for related purposes.

High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026. Question agreed to. Senator GALLAGHER: I present the bill and move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.