Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: child protection
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10 current bills found.
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Up to Life in Jail for Recruiting Children to Commit Serious Crimes
Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026
child exploitation child protection child safety criminal justice criminal penalties criminal recruitment organized crime sentencing youth justice
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Stability Rules and Time Limits for Children in Out of Home Care
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Bill 2025
child protection child welfare family reunification out of home care parental responsibility
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Responsibilities for Stable and Strong Families Partners
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Supporting Stable and Strong Families) Bill 2025
Aboriginal cultural identity child protection child welfare children's education children's health Indigenous affairs social services youth services
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Omnibus Bill: Protection for Victims of Violence and Stalking, and New Rules for Family Violence Orders
Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Bill 2025
animal welfare child protection child safety court orders court procedures criminal justice criminal proceedings domestic violence family violence intervention orders public safety victim rights +7 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Child Safety Rules and Enforcement Powers for Early Childhood Services
Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Bill 2025
child care services child protection child safety early childhood education staff training
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Stricter Rules and Mandatory Training for Working with Children Checks
Worker Screening Amendment (Safety of Children) Bill 2025
background checks child protection child safety mandatory reporting public safety working with children
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Can Now Own Property and Share Research Data
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Bill 2024
child protection clinical forensic services coronial process criminal justice death investigation forensic medicine forensic science human tissue information sharing law enforcement privacy public health +7 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Criminal Age Raised to 12; Youth Detention Cannot Use Solitary Confinement; Aboriginal Children Get New Cultural Rights
Youth Justice Bill 2024
child protection child safety criminal justice criminal responsibility diversion programs human rights Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights information sharing juvenile sentencing law enforcement police powers public safety sentencing youth detention youth justice +11 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Investigators Can Search Childcare Centres, With Fines for Blocking Them or Pretending to Be an Officer
Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-determination and Other Matters) Bill 2023
Aboriginal affairs child protection child safety child wellbeing criminal penalties cultural connection government oversight Indigenous affairs law enforcement police powers reportable conduct +6 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Right to Transition to Adulthood Allowances for Young People in Care
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Home Stretch) Bill 2023
child protection financial assistance independent living permanent care transition to adulthood youth services
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent