Parliament in Plain English

Last checked for updates: 24 September 2026

Current bills about: public health

Showing the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) bills only — see all jurisdictions

11 current bills found.

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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 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 Right to Access Donor Register Information for Donor Conceived People

Assisted Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2025 (No 2)

assisted reproduction donor conception donor registers family identity health information healthcare information sharing medical records privacy public health

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

This bill kicks in: TBA

ACT Expanded Definition of Territory Priority Projects for Public Health and Public Housing

Planning (Territory Priority Project) Amendment Bill 2025

healthcare facilities housing infrastructure public health public housing urban development

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

This bill kicks in: TBA

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 Restrictions on Lead Paint and Dangerous Poison Supply

Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (No 2)

consumer safety end of life care healthcare records lead paint medical facilities poison control public health voluntary assisted dying

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 regulatory compliance underage drinking +6 more

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.