Temporary Fuel Duty Rate Reduction for Imported and Manufactured Fuel
Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
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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:
Dr Jim Chalmers ALP
“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today the Albanese Labor government is introducing the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026. This bill will extend fuel excise relief for another month to take some of the sting out of petrol prices and help Australians with the cost of living.”
Leon Rebello LNP
“The minister who’s walking out now was absolutely right: this bill, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026, is about the extended reduction of the fuel excise. But it also goes to a few other points as well, and I hope to clarify my view in relation to those points. It goes to responsible government.”
Dr RYAN
“On 1 April this year the government halved the fuel excise and suspended road use charges for heavy-vehicle operators. That was a direct response to disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East. As we know, that initial relief is due to expire next week, on 30 June. The government has now introduced this legislation to taper that relief, rather than abruptly withdrawing it.”
“Resources rich, politically poor—that is Australia in 2026. We are arguing the merits of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026. The opposition is not going to stand in the way of consumers getting a cheaper tank of fuel, even if it is only $11.”
Alison Penfold NAT
“I support the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026 and will not stand in the way of Australians receiving relief at the bowser. Families, farmers, truck drivers, tradies, commuters and small businesses across Australia need the assistance.”
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. The speeches read as follows— CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENT (INCORPORATION OF PROPOSALS) BILL (NO. 1) 2026 The Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No.”