Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: domestic violence
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12 current bills found.
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New Breaking and Entering Charges for People Who Enter a Home to Commit Domestic Violence
Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering Offences) Bill 2026
apprehended violence orders breaking and entering criminal law domestic violence dwelling-house intimate partner violence
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
Landlords and Agents Must Follow Privacy Rules for Tenant Data; Fines for Mishandling Data or Using Fake Rental Photos; Tenants Can Keep Pets While Waiting for Landlord Consent
Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025
criminal penalties data privacy domestic violence housing personal information pet ownership privacy rental market residential tenancies tenancy
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
Bail Powers for Police at Mental Health Facilities and Enforcement of Queensland Domestic Violence Orders
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
Aboriginal land rights bail decisions biodiversity conservation domestic violence driving instructors energy service agreements Indigenous affairs mental health facilities
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
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
New Rules for People Filing Private AVO Applications
Evidence Based AVO Amendment Bill 2025
apprehended violence orders court applications domestic violence personal violence protection orders
Independent BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Tenants Can End Leases Early Due to Domestic Abuse, Landlords Cannot Blacklist Them, and Fines for False Abuse Claims
Residential Tenancies Amendment (Domestic Violence Reform) Bill 2025
data privacy domestic abuse domestic violence housing privacy rental market residential tenancies tenancy
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Tougher Bail Tests for Serious Domestic Violence Offenders
Bail and Other Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2024
bail conditions court procedures criminal justice domestic violence electronic monitoring victim rights
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Websites and Apps Can Be Held Liable for Defamation Unless They Only Store Data and Block Access
Defamation Amendment Bill 2023
court procedures defamation digital intermediaries digital matter domestic violence internet intermediaries internet platforms legal liability online content privacy
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent