Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: criminal law

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5 current bills found.

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NSW New Breaking and Entering Charges for People Who Enter a Home to Commit Domestic Violence

Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering Offences) Bill 2026

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Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW 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

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Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW [Crossbench Bill - Libertarian] Ends Racial and Religious Hatred Laws

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Racial and Religious Hatred Legislation Repeal) Bill 2025

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Private Member's Bill

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW 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] NSW Expanded Aggravation Factors for Sexual Offences Involving Unauthorised Entry Into Buildings

Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering) Bill 2023

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Opposition Bill

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent