Fines or Up to 30 Years Jail for Supplying Defence Goods That Risk International Law Violations or Genocide
Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Topics
criminal penalties defence technology government oversight human rights international law national security
Introduced by: Sophie Scamps MP (IND)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People are banned from supplying defence technology, goods, or services if there is a real risk they will help commit a serious violation of international law.
People must not engage in, or pay others to engage in, any practices that may contribute to genocide risks.
The Australian Anti-Genocide Commissioner can order companies to sell off investments, end agreements, or stop specific acts to ensure they meet their legal obligations.
The Defence Minister can order any person to provide information and documents within 28 days. People cannot refuse to provide this information even if it might incriminate them.
People who intentionally or recklessly supply banned defence goods or contribute to genocide risks face up to 30 years jail or a fine of 1 million penalty units, or both.
People who intentionally or recklessly ignore the Defence Minister's information requests or other reporting rules face up to 5 years jail or a fine of 200,000 penalty units (2026: $72,800,000), or both.
People who fail to take reasonable care to follow these rules can be fined up to 100,000 penalty units (2026: $36,400,000), or 20,000 penalty units (2026: $7,280,000) for reporting failures.
People who intentionally or recklessly ignore a notice from the Defence Minister about exporting goods face up to 10 years jail or a fine of 25,000 penalty units (2026: $9,100,000), or both.
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Why this bill's co-sponsor says he introduced it
Senator David Pocock, Independent (co-sponsor) — 2026-09-27
Of all the many issues people contact me about, human rights and the Gaza Genocide is by far the biggest.