Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026

Current bills about: youth justice

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10 current bills found.

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NSW 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

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 Life Jail Without Parole for Killing a Partner While Under a Domestic Violence Order or Bail

Crimes Amendment (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill 2026

criminal justice criminal penalties domestic violence sentencing youth justice

Independent Bill

1st House

2nd House

Assent

NSW Children Aged 10 to 13 Presumed Not Guilty Unless They Knew Their Conduct Was Seriously Wrong

Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

child safety child welfare court procedures criminal justice cultural needs Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights sentencing victim rights youth justice

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Local Court Magistrates Become Judges and Allowed Justices Cannot Decide Bail

Local Court and Bail Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

bail procedures children's justice court procedures court system criminal justice criminal procedure government accountability judicial appointments public officials youth justice

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Employment Limits for Children Aged 8 to 15

Children's Guardian Amendment Bill 2025

child care child employment child safety Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights youth justice

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Tougher Bail Tests for Young People Accused of Serious Theft or Breaking and Entering

Bail Amendment (Extension of Limitation on Bail in Certain Circumstances) Bill 2025

bail criminal justice serious offences youth justice

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Tougher Bail Tests for Young People Committing Motor Theft or Breaking and Entering

Bail and Crimes Amendment Bill 2024

breaking and entering criminal penalties juvenile justice motor theft youth justice

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Repeal of Youth Conduct Orders

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023

community land criminal proceedings environmental protection fishing licenses plastic pollution property management victim rights youth justice

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Tougher Bail Tests for Young People Committing Offences While on Bail

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Youth Crime) Bill 2025

bail conditions electronic monitoring juvenile crime victim impact statements youth justice

Opposition Bill

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent