Last checked for updates: 24 September 2026

Current bills about: police powers

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6 current bills found.

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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 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.

ACT Strict Liability and Entry Powers for Prohibited Smoking Product Enforcement

Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Bill 2025

consumer protection police powers privacy rights public health search and seizure smoking products

15 Dec 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Police Powers to Issue Family Violence Safety Notices

Family, Personal and Sexual Violence Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

child sexual abuse criminal justice domestic abuse family violence firearms police powers victim safety

3 Dec 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.

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 Search and Detention Powers for Persons Under 14 Years Old

Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

ATSI background checks child protection child safety children's rights civil liberties criminal justice criminal records detention emergency entry Indigenous rights juvenile justice law enforcement police powers search and seizure search warrants vulnerable people youth justice youth rights +14 more

17 Apr 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA