Secondary Legislation Confirmation Bill (No 4)
This bill confirms certain government rules, called 'secondary legislation', that were made between July 2025 and June 2026. If these rules are not confirmed by Parliament, they would automatically expire or be treated as if they were never valid. By passing this bill, Parliament ensures these specific rules continue to be legally effective.
What this affects
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The bill confirms rules related to taxes on goods, such as customs duties, excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco, and road user charges.
Clause 9 confirms 3 orders made under the Customs and Excise Act 2018.
Clause 10 confirms regulations made under the Road User Charges Act 2012.
Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (Alcoholic Beverages Indexation) Amendment Order 2026
Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (Tobacco Products Indexation) Amendment Order 2025
The Road User Charges (Rates) (Fuel Response) Amendment Regulations 2026 (SL 2026/185) are confirmed.
Progress through Parliament
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