Treasury Laws Amendment (Removing the Widows and Spouses Tax) Bill 2026

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (11:46): I, and also on behalf of Senator Canavan, move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, and for related purposes. Question agreed to. Senator DAVID POCOCK: 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.