Duty-Free Imports for Goods Used Under the Geelong Treaty
Customs Tariff Amendment (Geelong Treaty Implementation) Bill 2025
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon Julian Hill MP (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Pat Conaghan NAT
“The passage of the Customs Tariff Amendment (Geelong Treaty Implementation) Bill 2025 will be supported by the coalition. The development of this bill represents practical and necessary follow-up action to the signing earlier this year of what is generally known as the Geelong treaty.”
Tim Ayres ALP
“I move: That these bills be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speeches incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted.”
Maria Kovacic LIB
“The coalition will be supporting the unamended passage of the Customs Tariff Amendment (Geelong Treaty Implementation) Bill 2025. That is because, importantly, it gives effect to Australia’s obligation under what is widely known as the Geelong treaty, a bilateral agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom on a key part of the AUKUS defence partnership.”
Deborah O'Neill ALP
“I rise to speak in strong support of this bill, the Customs Tariff Amendment (Geelong Treaty Implementation) Bill 2025, which forms part of Australia’s deep and enduring partnership with the United Kingdom. AUKUS represents a world renowned opportunity to uplift Australia’s capability, and it strengthens our partnerships with our most trusted allies.”
David Shoebridge GRN
“I rise on behalf of the Greens to indicate we oppose the Customs Tariff Amendment (Geelong Treaty Implementation) Bill 2025, which follows on from the treaty signed between the UK and Australia on 26 July 2025 as part of AUKUS.”