Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: court procedures
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28 current bills found.
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New Rules for Identifying Next of Kin; Senior Next of Kin Can Stop Post Mortems; Expanded Rights for Relatives in Coroners' Cases
Coroners Amendment (Senior Next of Kin) Bill 2026
coronial proceedings court procedures criminal justice human remains Indigenous affairs next of kin post mortem public health
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Public Safety Laws for Motor Sports Events Abolished; Racing Ground Restrictions Removed
Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Repeal Bill 2026
air quality court procedures environmental protection motor sports public safety road transport
1st House
2nd House
Assent
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
Prisons Can Monitor Calls and Mail, Drug Court Identities Stay Private, and Government Can Restrict Security Licences
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2026
coronial investigations court procedures criminal justice drug court drug offences drug use law enforcement parole prison monitoring prisoner rights pro bono legal services professional licensing public safety youth justice +9 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
People Can Now Ask the Tribunal to Review Firearms Licence and Permit Decisions
Firearms Amendment (Administrative Reviews by NCAT) Bill 2026
court procedures firearms government accountability public safety
Independent Bill1st 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
New Sound NSW Advisory Board; Mediation Required Before Suing Over Live Music Venue Disputes; Music Genre Cannot Be the Only Reason to Refuse an Event
Contemporary Music Bill 2026
conflict of interest court procedures dispute resolution entertainment industry environmental protection liquor licensing live music live music venues music industry noise pollution professional licensing venue accreditation +7 more
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
New Priority List for Senior Next of Kin; Coroners Can Now Appoint Friends or Cultural Kin as Senior Next of Kin
Coroners Amendment (Caitlin's Law) Bill 2026
court procedures criminal justice domestic violence Indigenous affairs next of kin
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Assent
Fines for Not Telling Patients About Positive STI Tests, Rules for Surveillance Devices, and Expanded Health Care Complaints Commission Powers
Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
court procedures criminal penalties health services healthcare medical laboratories mental health pathology testing privacy public health sexually transmitted infections surveillance +6 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Minister Can Sue Councillors for Misconduct; Court Can Ban Councillors for Up to 5 Years or Fine Them; Corrupt People Banned from Running for Office
Local Government and Other Legislation Amendment (Councillor Conduct Proceedings) Bill 2026
anti-corruption court procedures criminal justice employment rights government accountability local government public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Fines or Jail for Trespassing on Mineral Claims; People Under 18 Banned from Holding Small-Scale Mining Licences; New Protections and Compensation for Landholders
Mining Amendment (Small-scale Licences) Bill 2026
court procedures criminal penalties land management land use mining privacy real estate
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Firearms Licences Can Now Last for 5 Years; People Can Now Challenge Firearms Decisions at the Tribunal
Firearms Legislation Amendment (Reforms Repeal) Bill 2026
court procedures firearms professional licensing public safety
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Ban on Using Good Character to Reduce Criminal Sentences
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character at Sentencing) Bill 2026
court procedures criminal sentencing domestic violence mitigating factors
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
Local Court Magistrates Become Judges and Allowed Justices Cannot Decide Bail
Local Court and Bail Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
bail procedures children's justice court procedures court system criminal justice criminal procedure government accountability judicial appointments public officials youth justice
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Lawyer Access Checks for Early Guilty Plea Discounts
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment Bill 2025
court procedures criminal sentencing guilty pleas legal representation sentencing discounts
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Administrative Review Tribunal Takes Over for Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Many Laws
Statute Law Amendment (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025
administrative review corporate governance court procedures environmental protection healthcare human embryo research maritime safety medicines prisoner rights sentencing therapeutic goods tunnel management water efficiency +8 more
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Associations Must Give Member Lists for Free, and Online Planning Documents Can Be Used in Court
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No 2) 2024
budget appropriation court procedures government transparency land use local government privacy property impoundment public spaces unattended property
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Up to 25 Years Jail for Owners and $20 Million Fine for Companies if Negligence Kills a Worker
Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2024
corporate liability court procedures criminal justice criminal penalties industrial manslaughter industrial relations occupational health workplace health and safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent