Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: child safety
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19 current bills found.
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New Workplace Protection Orders for Retail and Public-Facing Workers; Fines or Jail for Breaking Orders
Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026
child safety court procedures criminal penalties firearms privacy public safety workplace health and safety
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Bail Authorities Can Require People to Live in Rehab; Stricter Rules for Using Child Evidence in Court; Life Sentences for Certain Crimes Must Be Served for Life
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill (No 2) 2026
child safety court procedures criminal justice data privacy mental health privacy sentencing youth justice
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Protected Witnesses and Domestic Violence Victims Can Give Evidence via Recordings; New Protections for Victims in Court
Criminal Procedure and Other Legislation Amendment (Victim Experience Reforms) Bill 2026
child safety court procedures criminal justice domestic violence law enforcement victim rights
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Application Restrictions and Information Powers for Working with Children Checks
Children's Guardian and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
background checks child safety children's guardian overnight camps working with children check
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Police Search Powers and Higher Penalties for Firearm and Arson Offences
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised and Gang-related Crime Reforms) Bill 2026
arson child safety criminal penalties digital evidence firearms police powers public safety unexplained wealth
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Up to 10 Years Jail for Grooming, Recruiting, or Coercing Others into Violent Extremism
Crimes Amendment (Countering Violent Extremism) Bill 2026
child protection child safety criminal penalties grooming national security public safety recruitment violent extremism
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Children Aged 10 to 13 Presumed Not Guilty Unless They Knew Their Conduct Was Seriously Wrong
Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
child safety child welfare court procedures criminal justice cultural needs Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights sentencing victim rights youth justice
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Up to 20 Years Jail for Animal Sexual Abuse and Bans on Owning Animals or Working with Children
Crimes Amendment (Animal Sexual Abuse) Bill 2025
animal abuse animal sexual abuse animal welfare child safety criminal penalties employment screening public safety
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Obligations for Education and Care Service Providers to Prevent Inappropriate Conduct
Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Amendment Bill 2025
child care child safety early childhood education education services provider compliance
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Appeal Process and Stricter Checks for People Working with Children
Child Protection (Working with Children) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
background checks child safety employment rights working with children check
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Fines or Jail for FGM at Any Age, New Sex Crimes Involving Children, and Child Abuse Material Rules Expanded to Under 18s
Crimes Amendment (Sexual Offences and Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2025
body piercing child abuse material child protection child safety criminal justice criminal law female genital mutilation sentencing sexual offences tattooing
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Employment Limits for Children Aged 8 to 15
Children's Guardian Amendment Bill 2025
child care child employment child safety Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights youth justice
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Absolute Privilege for Publications Relating to the Judicial Commission
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024
child safety church property defamation firearms government administration judicial conduct youth detention
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Police Powers to Use Hand-Held Scanners in Designated Areas
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) and Other Legislation Amendment (Knife Crime) Bill 2024
child safety knife sales police powers public safety public transport security scanning
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Expanded Jurisdiction for Child Care and Protection Laws
Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment Bill 2024
child protection child safety youth welfare
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
NSW State Budget 2023
Appropriation Bill 2023
budget child safety climate change education environment gaming taxes government funding government spending health healthcare housing legal services natural disaster relief natural disasters public finance public health public prosecutions public spending public transport regional development +15 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Fines or Up to 4 Years Jail for Carrying or Using a Knife in Schools or Public Places
Criminal Legislation Amendment (Knife Crimes) Bill 2023
child safety criminal law criminal penalties knife crime law enforcement public safety school safety weapon possession weapons control
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
[no bill text published] 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 BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
[no bill text published] 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 BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent