Last checked for updates: 31 October 2026

Current bills about: criminal penalties

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10 current bills found.

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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

27 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

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 veterinary services waste management

20 Oct 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 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 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

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 Fines or Jail for Possessing 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints, Belt-Fed Firearms Banned, and New Limits on How Many Guns a Person Can Own

Firearms (Public Safety) Amendment Bill 2026

3D printed guns criminal penalties firearms law enforcement public safety weapon manufacturing

4 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.

ACT Fines for Failing to Pay Long Service Leave and New Reporting Rules for Sexual Assault at Work

Workplace Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (No 3)

criminal penalties employee entitlements employer obligations employment rights hazardous substances law enforcement long service leave professional licensing sexual assault work health and safety workplace health and safety workplace incidents +7 more

12 Nov 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Fines for Aggressive Behaviour at Bus Stops and Power for Police to Remove People

Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Bill 2025

bus stop safety criminal penalties police powers public order public safety public transport road transport

12 Nov 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Fines or Jail for Delivery Providers Who Sell Alcohol Illegally, and Fines for Children Using Fake IDs

Liquor Amendment Bill 2025

alcohol addiction alcohol delivery alcohol sales child safety consumer protection criminal penalties liquor laws public health public safety underage drinking

21 Oct 2025: 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.