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National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Land Boundaries and Acquisitions) Bill 2026

Type: Private members
Status: In Legislative Assembly, 2R Debate, Debate adjourned 5 clear days, Thu 12 Feb 2026
Bill Remarks: LA: Bill lapses in accordance with Standing Orders on 19/05/2026.
Origin: Legislative Assembly
Member with Carriage: Butler, Roy
Long Title: An Act to amend the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to require the Minister to obtain a report on the policy objectives of an acquisition of land before acquiring the land under the Act; to prohibit acquisition of land under the Act until certain requirements are satisfied; and for related purposes.
Progress
Legislative Assembly
Initially introduced in the Legislative Assembly
Introduced by: Butler, Roy
Notice of Motion: Tue 18 Nov 2025
Introduced: Thu 12 Feb 2026
First Reading: Thu 12 Feb 2026
2R Speech: Thu 12 Feb 2026
Legislative Council
Documents and Transcripts
Text of Bill:
First Print.pdf First Print.pdf
Previous Version(s):
Not available at this stage.
Explanatory Notes:
XN_National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Land Boundaries and Acquisitions) Bill.pdf XN_National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Land Boundaries and Acquisitions) Bill.pdf

Transcript of speeches:
2R Speech LA Second Reading Speech LA
2R Speech LC Not available at this stage.

Amendments for Consideration:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
No amendments.

Amendments Agreed To:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
No amendments.

Bill digest
See Legislation Review Digest No. 42 of 58 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.