Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: criminal justice
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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
Up to 14 Years Jail for Causing Death or Injury While Speeding or Under the Influence; Jail for Fleeing Police or Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash; Jail for Sharing Images of Crash Victims
Crimes Amendment (Serious Road Crimes) Bill 2026
criminal justice criminal penalties drug use police powers public safety road safety road transport sentencing
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
Life Jail Without Parole for Killing a Partner While Under a Domestic Violence Order or Bail
Crimes Amendment (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill 2026
criminal justice criminal penalties domestic violence sentencing youth justice
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
Police Can Force People to Unlock Seized Computers for Organised Crime Probes; Fines or Jail for Blocking Access; Government Can Use Face-Matching Data and Toll Camera Photos; Higher Fines or Jail for Interfering with the NSW Crime Commission
Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Further Organised Crimes Reforms) Bill 2026
criminal justice criminal penalties data privacy information sharing law enforcement police powers privacy road transport
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
Protection from Criminal Charges and Lawsuits for Using Force Against Intruders; Government Must Pay Legal and Medical Costs if Person Is Found Not Guilty
Crimes Amendment (Use of Force Against Intruders) Bill 2026
civil immunity criminal justice criminal liability criminal penalties home security physical force property protection property rights public safety self defence self defense +6 more
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
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 Showing Nazi Symbols or Supporting Nazi Ideas
Crimes and Summary Offences Amendment Bill 2026
anti-semitism criminal justice criminal offences criminal penalties discrimination hate speech hate symbols human rights nazi ideology nazi symbols police powers public assembly public safety +8 more
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
Lower Standard of Proof for Correctional Centre Governors to Penalise Inmates
Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Bill 2025
correctional centres criminal justice inmate privileges prison management prisoner discipline
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Standard Non-Parole Period for Murder of an Intimate Partner
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences) Bill 2025
cognitive impairment criminal justice domestic violence murder sentencing personal violence sexual offences
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
[Crossbench Bill - Libertarian] Stronger Self-Defence Laws for People in Their Own Homes
Crimes Amendment (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises) Bill 2025
criminal justice firearms prohibited weapons public safety self defence
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
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
Up to 7 Years Jail and Compensation for Damaging a War Memorial
Crimes Legislation Amendment (War Memorial Offences) Bill 2025
criminal justice criminal penalties property damage public safety vandalism victim compensation war memorials
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
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
Fines or Up to 2 Years Jail for Blocking Railways, and No More Crimes for Disrupting Major Facilities or Places of Worship
Crimes and Roads Legislation Amendment (Obstruction Offences Repeals) Bill 2025
bridges and tunnels criminal justice criminal penalties places of worship police powers protest public infrastructure public order public safety railway obstruction road transport trespassing +7 more
Private Member's BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Restrictions on Electronic Monitoring for People on Bail
Bail Amendment (Ban on Private Electronic Monitoring) Bill 2025
bail conditions court bail criminal justice electronic monitoring
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent