Date

26 October 2022

Published Date

06 April 2023

Status

Second Reading

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Summary

Amends: the 

Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986

 to: amend the title of the Act to the 

Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986

; exempt certain leases granted by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council from the application of the 

Residential Tenancies Act 1997

 (ACT); increase the payment amount at which the council is required to seek approval from the minister before entering into a contract; amend the council's governance structure and decision making powers to align more closely with other corporate Commonwealth entities; remove the requirement for the council to enter into an agreement to lease with the Director of National Parks before land in the Booderee National Park can be declared as Aboriginal land; clarify that the functions of the council relate only to registered members and eligible children; and update the wording of the term 'physical or mental incapacity'; and eight Acts to make consequential amendments. 

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Date

05 September 2023

Published Date

-

Status

BeforeHouseofRepresentatives

Summary

Amends the 

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006

 to: require gambling companies to report to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre if they have reason to suspect a person is paying for gambling services with money obtained illegally; and enable the Federal Court to make compensation orders where gambling companies have provided gambling services to a person who they suspect has paid for the gambling service using money obtained illegally. 

Date

06 May 2026

Published Date

06 March 2026

Status

Passed

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Summary

The Public Service Bill, 2026 seeks to repeal and replace the existing Public Service Act to align it with modern labour laws, international labour standards and International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions. The Bill strengthens employees' rights, promotes fair labour practices and establishes a sound framework for labour relations and collective bargaining. It introduces improved provisions on recruitment, contracts, leave entitlements, workplace equality, discipline and dispute resolution. The Bill also creates a structured Public Service Bargaining Council and enhances mechanisms for effective public service management. Overall, it aims to modernise the public service and promote a fair, efficient and accountable workplace.

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Date

01 April 2026

Published Date

30 January 2026

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the above Bill is to amend the Stock, Bonds and Treasury Bills Act (Cap. 56:07) in order to raise the outstanding public debt and government guaranteed debt ceiling to 60% of the Gross Domestic Product.

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Date

28 July 2026

Published Date

26 June 2026

Status

Second Reading

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to establish an autonomous body, the National Research and Innovation Council, (‘the Council”) which will oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the national policy on research, development and innovation so as to catalyse the country’s industrialisation efforts. The Council will address the challenges of funding and financing research and innovation through a governance and operational model informed by global best practices and tailored to Botswana’s unique needs. As the central coordinating body of the National System of Innovation (NSI), the Council will collaborate with key NSI stakeholders, including universities, public and private research institutions, industry partners and civil society to unify research and innovation efforts across the country. The Council will enhance coordination among NSI actors to eliminate redundancies and bridge the gap between scientific discovery, industrial application and societal impact. The Council will oversee generation of locally relevant knowledge and its translation into tangible innovations and accelerate progress towards sustainable development.

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Date

26 March 2026

Published Date

26 January 2026

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill, which is presented in accordance with the requirements of section 119 (2) of the Constitution and paragraph 6 of the Schedule to the Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 54.01), is to appropriate money from the Consolidated Fund and the Development Fund for the Financial Year ending 31st March 2027.

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Date

-

Published Date

12 December 2025

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to amend the National Registration Act (Cap. 01:02) (the Act) as a consequential amendment of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill which has been amended to provide for multiple citizenship in order to cater for economic citizenship.

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Date

31 March 2026

Published Date

06 March 2026

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to authorize the raising by the Government, of a loan of an amount not exceeding Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Pula (P750 000 000) from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Limited. The purpose of the loan is to finance the Botswana Government budget

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Date

-

Published Date

06 March 2026

Status

Passed

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Summary

The objective of the Bill is to authorise the raising by the Government, of a loan of an amount not exceeding Four Hundred Million Euro (EUR 400 000 000), from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Limited. The purpose of the loan is to finance the Botswana Government budget.

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Date

06 April 2026

Published Date

14 November 2025

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to repeal and re-enact the Cinematograph Act (Cap. 60:02) to, amongst other things, cater for — (a) establishment of a Film Commission, which shall be a body corporate capable of suing and being sued, and performing such acts as body corporates may by law, perform; (b) establishment of a Board of the Commission, powers and functions, tenure, removal from office, the remuneration and allowances of the members, the election of the members, meeting of the Board, quorum, and disclosure of interest, confidentiality and the committees of the Board; (c) the appointment of the staff of the Commission, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Secretary and appointment of other staff; and (d) the financial provisions of the Commission.

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Date

15 April 2026

Published Date

15 December 2025

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to consolidate and modernise the law relating to income tax.

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Date

29 July 2026

Published Date

27 July 2026

Status

Passed

Summary

“That this Honourable House resolves that Government should introduce safe and student-friendly school buses by establishing a comprehensive, nationwide policy framework to ensure the safety, efficiency and accessibility of school transportation.” (Mr. C. K. Hikuama, MP. – Maun West)

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Date

17 April 2026

Published Date

15 December 2025

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to amend the Customs Act (Cap. 50:02) to introduce new rules to enhance the services of the Revenue Service; to enhance the penalties with a view to promote compliance and to effect some corrections to errors and omissions that occurred when the Act was enacted.

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Date

16 April 2026

Published Date

15 December 2025

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is harmonise, modernise, and consolidate the law relating to the administration of taxes which are in the Income Tax Act, and the Value Added Tax Act.

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Date

15 April 2026

Published Date

15 December 2025

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, the Value Added Tax Act (Cap. 50:03) in order to modernise and widen the scope of the Act, including application to digital services and products. The Bill further removes the administrative and penal provisions from the Act as these will be provided under the Tax Administration Act.

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Date

23 April 2026

Published Date

12 December 2025

Status

Passed

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Summary

The object of the Bill is to amend the National Registration Act as a consequential amendment of the Citizenship(amendment) Bill which has been amended to provide for multiple citizenship in order to create an economic citizenship.

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