Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: child abuse

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2 current bills found.

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VIC New Rules for Holding Institutions Responsible for Child Abuse

Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Bill 2025

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24 Feb 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

VIC [Crossbench Members Bill] Institutions Liable for Child Abuse by Non-Employee Staff, Applies Retrospectively (the so What If Priests Aren't Employees Bill)

Wrongs Amendment (Vicarious Liability) Bill 2025

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Private Member's Bill

14 May 2025: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent