Last checked for updates: 11 July 2026

Bills about: freedom of speech

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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

2025-08-06: This bill is being discussed and will be voted on at some stage.

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New Absolute Privilege Protections for Specific Publications (Defamation)

Greater Cities Commission Repeal Bill 2023

defamation freedom of speech land use regional development +1 more

2023-11-30: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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Protection for Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press and Assembly

Constitution Amendment (Rights and Freedoms) Bill 2023

civil liberties freedom of religion freedom of speech freedom of the press +2 more

2023-11-29: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

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