Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: law enforcement
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20 current bills found.
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Fines for Using Corrosion Protection Without Permission; Electricity Investigators Can Now Enter Land and Seize Items; New 20-Year Plan for NSW Electricity
Electricity Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
criminal penalties energy infrastructure government oversight law enforcement police powers public safety
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Vets and Nurses Must Register; Businesses Must Have a Licence; Fines or Jail for Blocking Inspectors
Veterinary Services Bill 2026
animal welfare criminal penalties law enforcement professional licensing public safety
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Prisons Can Monitor Calls and Mail, Drug Court Identities Stay Private, and Government Can Restrict Security Licences
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2026
coronial investigations court procedures criminal justice drug court drug offences drug use law enforcement parole prison monitoring prisoner rights pro bono legal services professional licensing public safety youth justice +9 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
Police Can Force People to Unlock Seized Computers for Organised Crime Probes; Fines or Jail for Blocking Access; Government Can Use Face-Matching Data and Toll Camera Photos; Higher Fines or Jail for Interfering with the NSW Crime Commission
Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Further Organised Crimes Reforms) Bill 2026
criminal justice criminal penalties data privacy information sharing law enforcement police powers privacy road transport
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Police can Scan People with a Hand-held Metal Detector to Check for Knives
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Knife Scanning) Bill 2026
civil liberties Indigenous affairs law enforcement police powers public safety public transport
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Fisheries Officers Gain More Power to Search, Detain and Arrest; Fines or Jail for Buying Fish from Unauthorised Sellers or Trafficking Protected Species; New Rules for Water Sharing Plans and Bore Drilling
Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
aquaculture commercial fishing criminal penalties environmental protection information sharing law enforcement police powers water management
1st House
2nd House
Assent
New Rules for Police Body-Worn Cameras and Surveillance Recording
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) and Other Legislation Amendment (Body-worn Video and Other Matters) Bill 2026
body-worn video law enforcement number plate recognition police powers privacy surveillance devices
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Fines for Skipping Forced Interviews and Company Directors Can Be Held Liable
Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment Bill 2026
civil liberties corporate governance criminal penalties energy infrastructure energy supply government powers information notices law enforcement public safety regulatory penalties
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Requirement to Give Illegal Secret Recordings to Investigative Bodies and Legal Protection for Those Who Do
Surveillance Devices Amendment (Public Interest Exceptions) Bill 2026
law enforcement privacy private conversations public interest recording devices surveillance devices
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Police Powers to Give Directions to Protesters at Places of Worship
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Places of Worship) Bill 2025
demonstrations law enforcement police powers protest public assembly
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Validation of Criminal Proceedings Commenced by Public Officers and Integrity Commissions
Criminal Procedure and Other Legislation Amendment (Criminal Proceedings) Bill 2025
anti-corruption criminal proceedings law enforcement police integrity public officers
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
More Protection and Support for People in Witness Protection
Witness Protection Amendment Bill 2024
identity protection identity records law enforcement privacy witness protection witness safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
EPA Can Seize Chemicals and Vehicles, and Licence Holders Must Plan for Pollution
Environmental Legislation Amendment (Hazardous Chemicals) Bill 2024
chemical safety environmental protection hazardous substances industrial chemicals land use law enforcement pollution control pollution management
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Protection from Personal Liability for Sheriff's Officers
Sheriff and Court Security Amendment Bill 2023
arrest powers court security judicial protection law enforcement public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Allowed Cameras Can Use Seatbelt Photos as Court Evidence
Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Automated Seatbelt Enforcement) Bill 2023
court procedures driving offences law enforcement road safety road transport seatbelt laws seatbelt offences traffic cameras traffic enforcement
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Removal of Email Applications for Law Enforcement Warrants
Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023
bail conditions court fees criminal justice drug trafficking forensic procedures law enforcement police powers terrorism
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
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] Exceptions and Penalties for the Use of Surveillance Devices
Surveillance Devices and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
audio recording digital surveillance law enforcement police body cameras privacy surveillance devices
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
[no bill text published] Fines up to $10 Million for Gambling Businesses That Accept or Fail to Report Stolen Money
Return of Proceeds of Crime (Gambling Companies) Bill 2024
consumer compensation court procedures criminal penalties gambling gambling business gambling services law enforcement monetary penalties public safety
Independent BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent