Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: mental health

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7 current bills found.

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NSW Bail Authorities Can Require People to Live in Rehab; Stricter Rules for Using Child Evidence in Court; Life Sentences for Certain Crimes Must Be Served for Life

Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill (No 2) 2026

child safety court procedures criminal justice data privacy mental health privacy sentencing youth justice

1st House

2nd House

Assent

NSW Fines for Not Telling Patients About Positive STI Tests, Rules for Surveillance Devices, and Expanded Health Care Complaints Commission Powers

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

court procedures criminal penalties health services healthcare medical laboratories mental health pathology testing privacy public health sexually transmitted infections surveillance +6 more

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW New Suicide Death Register With Fines for Misusing Data, and Mental Health Commission Must Create Statewide Prevention Plans

Suicide Prevention Bill 2025

data privacy Indigenous affairs Indigenous health information sharing mental health privacy public health suicide prevention

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Online Communication Restrictions for Forensic Patients Released by the Mental Health Review Tribunal

Mental Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

forensic patients judicial appointments mental health social media tribunal members

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Expanded Protections for Frontline Health Workers

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024

assisted reproductive technology health privacy health records health worker safety healthcare mental health patient privacy

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Fines for Pressuring Health Workers, New Search Powers for Tobacco Inspectors, and Organ Donor Info Sharing

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023

criminal penalties healthcare healthcare regulation information sharing medical ethics medical practitioners mental health organ donation patient safety professional licensing public health tobacco control tobacco regulation +8 more

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Exemptions for Sharing ICAC Evidence with Medical Practitioners and Psychologists

ICAC and LECC Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

anti-corruption government accountability medical privacy mental health oversight

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent