Last checked for updates: 15 September 2026

Current bills about: sexual orientation

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3 current bills found.

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NSW Higher Penalties for Hate-Motivated Crimes; New Offence for Luring Victims by False Representations; On-Stage Violence Treated as Real Offence [Hate Crime Laws]

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2026

assault gender identity hate crimes public violence racial discrimination religious discrimination robbery sexual orientation

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

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NSW Protection from Discrimination and Vilification on the Ground of Heterosexuality

Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Heterosexual Discrimination) Bill 2024

anti-discrimination employment rights hate speech heterosexuality human rights sexual orientation workplace discrimination

Private Member's Bill

5 Jun 2024: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

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NSW Up to 5 Years Jail for Conversion Practices That Cause Substantial Harm and New Civil Complaints Scheme for Compensation

Conversion Practices Ban Bill 2024

conversion practices criminal penalties gender identity human rights information sharing LGBTIQA+ privacy sexual orientation

7 May 2024: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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