Displaying bills from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) — current parliament only

Chief Minister: Andrew Barr (Labor)

Last checked for updates: 15 September 2026

ACT Information Sharing Powers for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

ATSI child safety conversion practices data privacy discrimination Indigenous youth information sharing legal proceedings retirement villages

19 Jun 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Easier Way to Remove Regulated Trees and Fines for Damaging Protected Trees

Urban Forest and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

criminal penalties environment environmental protection land development land management land use nature conservation tree protection tree removal urban forestry urban planning +6 more

12 Jun 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Exemptions from Driving Offences for Lawful Use of THC

Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Amendment Bill 2026

driving laws drug testing medical cannabis police powers road safety

Private Member's Bill

12 Jun 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Abolition of the Multi-Hazard Advisory Council

Emergencies Amendment Bill 2026

bushfire management disaster response emergency management public safety

11 Jun 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Fines or Jail for Gambling Industry Gifts to Political Entities of $250 or More

Electoral (Gambling Industry) Amendment Bill 2026

anti-corruption campaign finance criminal penalties elections gambling gambling industry government accountability lobbying political donations political ethics

Independent Bill

11 Jun 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT ACT State Budget 2026-2027

Appropriation Bill 2026-2027

budget budget allocation capital works government spending justice and community safety public finance superannuation

10 Jun 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT ACT State Budget 2026-2027

Appropriation (Office of the Legislation Assembly) Bill 2026-2027

budget elections government accountability government spending legislative operations public audit public funding

10 Jun 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Crematoriums Must Notify Applicants When Remains Are Ready and Keep Them for 3 Years, or Face Fines

City and Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

cremation services crematorium management criminal penalties death care funeral services human remains public health regulatory compliance

5 Jun 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Fines or Up to 7 Years Jail for Coercive Control, and New Financial Aid for Victims

Crimes (Coercive Control) Amendment Bill 2026

coercive control criminal justice criminal penalties domestic violence family safety family violence public safety victim rights victim support

28 May 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Information Gathering Powers and Penalties for Fuel Sellers

Fuel Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

consumer protection data privacy energy market fuel prices fuel rationing fuel supply

15 May 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Reduced Peremptory Challenges for Parties in Criminal Trials

Juries (Peremptory Challenges) Amendment Bill 2025

court procedures criminal trials jury selection legal rights

Private Member's Bill

15 May 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Notification Requirements for Major Plan Amendments

Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

building regulations community consultation disability access housing design land use swimming pools urban planning

15 May 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Duty of Care for Organisations Responsible for Children and Bans on Claim Farming

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Bill 2026

child abuse child safety claim farming duty of care legal ethics legal profession

15 May 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Mandatory Considerations for Granting Bail to Adults and Children

Bail Amendment Bill 2026

ATSI bail criminal justice disability rights family violence Indigenous rights prisoner welfare youth justice

6 May 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Fines for Breaking Container Rules, Missing Health Records, or Hiding Animal Welfare Convictions

Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

animal welfare assistance animals criminal penalties health records professional licensing public health regulatory compliance veterinary services waste management

6 May 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Temporary Exclusion from Portable Long Service Leave for Hairdressing, Beauty, Accommodation and Food Services Industries

Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Amendment Bill 2026

beauty services business viability employee benefits employment rights food services hairdressing industry hospitality industry long service leave

Private Member's Bill

5 May 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Courts Can Order Pre-Sentence Reports for Guilty Pleas, Sex Offender Registry Expanded, and Restorative Justice Must Be Reported

Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (No 2)

child exploitation child safety court procedures court proceedings criminal assets criminal justice mental health mental health care privacy restorative justice sentencing sex offender registry unexplained wealth victim rights +9 more

2 Apr 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Notice Requirements for Terminating Residential Tenancies Due to Employment Postings

Residential Tenancies (Posting Termination) Amendment Bill 2025

housing lease termination rental market residential tenancies tenancy

Private Member's Bill

26 Mar 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

ACT Certification Powers for Nurse Practitioners to Issue Cause of Death Certificates

Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

coroner jurisdiction death certification end of life care healthcare medical records

5 Mar 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Up to 10 Years Jail for Using Firearms While Under a Prohibition Order and New Police Search Powers

Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill 2026

criminal penalties firearms law enforcement police powers public safety search and seizure weapon possession

24 Feb 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.