Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026

Senator BELL (New South Wales—One Nation Whip) (11:55): by leave—at the request of Senator Whitten, I move: At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate: (a) notes that: (i) the protections under this bill to guard consumers against unfair trading practices in relation to drip pricing and subscription traps are good, prescriptive reforms, (ii) the broad prohibition powers in this bill around unspecified "unfair trading practices" risk creating an uncertain regulatory environment for businesses in Australia and continue a troubling trend by this Government in delegating sweeping powers to regulatory bodies, rather than providing prescriptive rules that industry can follow; and (b) calls on the Government to commit to preparing complete legislation that limits red-tape and regulatory uncertainty, as opposed to rushing legislation that requires delegated powers to regulatory authorities or excessive ministerial directions".