Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: child abuse

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4 current bills found.

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NSW Special Liability Insurance for Out-of-Home Care and Youth Homelessness Services

NSW Self Insurance Corporation Amendment (Special Liability Insurance) Bill 2024

child abuse insurance funds liability insurance out of home care sexual abuse youth homelessness services

17 Sep 2024: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Removal of Limitation Periods for Appeals Against Stays of Child Abuse Claims

Limitation and Civil Liability Amendment (Permanent Stays) Bill 2024

child abuse court proceedings institutional liability legal appeals limitation periods victim rights

Private Member's Bill

5 Jun 2024: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Organisations Can Be Held Liable for Child Abuse by Employees and Associates, Even in Past Cases

Civil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability) Bill 2025

child abuse child protection child safety civil liability court procedures criminal justice duty of care organizational liability vicarious liability victim rights

Private Member's Bill

4 Jun 2025: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Expanded Aggravation Factors for Sexual Offences Involving Unauthorised Entry Into Buildings

Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering) Bill 2023

child abuse child safety criminal law home invasion sexual assault violent crime

Opposition Bill

3 Aug 2023: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent