Removal of Time Limits on Disqualification of Registered Organisation Officers
Fair Work Amendment (Disqualified Officers) Bill 2026
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Officers of registered organisations can now be disqualified for any period; the previous 5-year limit is removed.
The scope of officer vacancies now includes disqualified officers.
The 5-year maximum disqualification limit is removed for the CFMEU Construction and General Division.
The administrator can change existing disqualification periods; this only applies if the original disqualification was longer than 4 years.
The administrator must make any decisions to change disqualification periods within 12 months of the law starting.