Last checked for updates: 28 August 2026

Current bills about: privacy

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8 current bills found.

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NSW 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

14 Aug 2026: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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NSW 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

5 May 2026: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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NSW Tribunal Powers to Restrict Personal Information Held by Residential Tenancy Entities

Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025

personal information pet ownership privacy rental market residential tenancy tenancy

3 Feb 2026: The first house is examining this bill in detail, possibly in committee, before a final vote.

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NSW Human Rights Obligations for Public Authorities

Human Rights Bill 2025

civil liberties government accountability human rights legal complaints privacy public authority

Private Member's Bill

23 Oct 2025: The first house is examining this bill in detail, possibly in committee, before a final vote.

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NSW 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

11 Feb 2025: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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NSW Liability Exemptions for Digital Intermediaries in Defamation Proceedings

Defamation Amendment Bill 2023

defamation digital intermediaries domestic violence internet platforms legal liability online content privacy

21 Nov 2023: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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[no bill text published] NSW 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

5 Feb 2026: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

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[no bill text published] NSW Criminal Offence for Using Change or Suppression Practices

Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill 2023

consumer protection conversion therapy data collection healthcare medical ethics patient rights personal anonymity privacy unfair business practices

24 Aug 2023: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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