Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: criminal offences

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NSW New Crimes for Stalking and Surveillance, and Security Licence Bans for Domestic Violence Offenders

Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

criminal offences personal safety security industry licensing stalking surveillance devices

20 Oct 2026: This bill has passed its first house and is now before the second house for its own debate.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW 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

4 Aug 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Higher Threshold for Offensive Language Offences

Summary Offences Amendment (Limitation on Offensive Language) Bill 2025

criminal offences freedom of speech offensive language public order

Private Member's Bill

6 Aug 2025: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Fines or Jail for Using Gassing Devices to Stun Pigs in Abattoirs

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Gassing Devices Prohibition) Bill 2023

animal welfare criminal offences criminal penalties gassing devices livestock penalty units public safety slaughterhouses

Private Member's Bill

28 Jun 2023: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent