Licensing Bans and Investigation Powers for Building Services Providers
Occupational Licensing Amendment Bill 2026
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon Guy Barnett MP (LIB)
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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:
Guy Barnett LIB
“Deputy Speaker, I move - That the bill be now read the second time. The Occupational Licensing Amendment Bill 2026 delivers the government’s commitment to strengthen Tasmania’s licensing laws, crackdown on phoenix activity and better protect Tasmanians who are building or buying a home.”
Shane Broad ALP
“Deputy Speaker, I rise this evening to talk about the Occupational Licensing Amendment Bill 2026, and I can sincerely say that I’m very thankful to the government for bringing this to the parliament today. Opposition can be quite tough.”
Vica Bayley GRN
“Deputy Speaker, I rise tonight to talk on this bill, the Occupational Licensing Amendment Bill, and indicated at the outset that we will support it and we’ll absolutely support the amendments. We’ve been talking to the Housing Industry Association as well and we’re prepared to take forward those amendments on their behalf, but we welcome the fact that you are, Attorney-General.”
Eric Abetz LIB
“Honourable Speaker, I rise to speak on the Occupational Licensing Amendment Bill 2026. When you see the title, it’s quite dry. People would think occupational licensing is quite a dry subject, but essentially the importance of this amendment bill is significant because of the profound impacts on workers, on families, on contractors and people who work within or interact with the building industry.”