Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026

Dr MULINO (Fraser—Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services) (10:52): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, I am also introducing the Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026. This bill makes consequential amendments and transitional provisions to support the Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, which seeks to maintain access to cash across Australia and support businesses and financial institutions to continue offering cash services.

Importantly, it gives the ACCC an interim transitional power to help ensure continuity of cash distribution services while the broader framework is implemented. The Legislative and Governance Forum for Corporations was notified, as required under the Corporations Agreement 2002. Full details of the measure are contained in the explanatory memorandum.

For all the reasons I outlined in my remarks on the Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, I commend this bill to the House. Debate adjourned.