Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: emergency services

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12 current bills found.

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NSW Local Councils Transfer Fire Trucks and Trailers to the Rural Fires Service Commissioner

Rural Fires Amendment (Fire Fighting Fleet) Bill 2026

asset management emergency services local government

15 Oct 2026: Parliament has voted to pass this bill — it's just waiting for the Governor's sign-off.

1st House

2nd House

Assent

NSW Legal Protections and Training Updates for Emergency Services and Volunteers

Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

bushfire management disaster prevention disaster recovery emergency services fire services infrastructure reconstruction volunteer protections

24 Sep 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Presumed Service Periods for Firefighters with Specific Cancers

Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Firefighters) Bill 2025

emergency services firefighter health occupational cancer workers compensation

27 Nov 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Up to $1,100 Fine for Recklessly Driving Through Floodwaters, with Money Going to the NSW SES Fund

Road Transport Amendment (Driving Through Floodwaters) Bill 2024 (No 2)

criminal penalties driving laws emergency services emergency services funding flood safety public safety road safety road transport

Opposition Bill

8 May 2025: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW New Road Closure Powers and Volunteer Training for Emergency Services

State Emergency and Rescue Management Amendment Bill 2024

education services emergency management emergency services rescue services road closures volunteer workforce

12 Nov 2024: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Evacuation Powers for the Chief Executive During Land Subsidence

Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Amendment Bill 2024

disaster relief emergency services land subsidence property compensation temporary accommodation

17 Sep 2024: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Minister Protects Volunteer Jobs, Minister Directs Fire and Rescue NSW, and Reconstruction Authority Directs Local Councils

Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

disaster recovery emergency services employment rights environmental protection fire services land use local government public safety road transport transport infrastructure volunteer employment +6 more

6 Feb 2024: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Large Buildings and Public Vehicles Must Install Defibrillators and Fines for Damaging Them

Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2024 (No 2)

building standards defibrillators emergency medical equipment emergency services medical device safety medical equipment public health public safety

Opposition Bill

24 Oct 2024: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Fines for Driving Through Floodwaters on Purpose or Recklessly

Road Transport Amendment (Driving Through Floodwaters) Bill 2024

criminal penalties driving restrictions emergency services emergency services funding floodwaters public safety road safety road transport

Opposition Bill

20 Jun 2024: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Large Buildings and Public Vehicles Must Have Defibrillators, and Fines or Jail for Damaging Them

Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2024

building safety defibrillators emergency medical equipment emergency services healthcare medical training public health public safety

Opposition Bill

21 Mar 2024: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Ownership of Firefighting Equipment for the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service

Rural Fires Amendment (Red Fleet) Bill 2024

asset ownership emergency services fire fighting equipment rural fire service

Opposition Bill

14 Mar 2024: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Ownership Requirements for Fire Fighting Equipment Bought with Rural Fire Fighting Fund Money

Rural Fires Amendment (Red Fleet) Bill 2023

emergency services equipment ownership fire fighting equipment rural fire service

Opposition Bill

12 Oct 2023: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent