Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: child safety
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18 current bills found.
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Fines or Jail for Controlling a Partner Through Abuse and New Protections for Children Groomed for Sexual Offences
Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Coercive Control, Good Character, Risk Assessment and Other Matters) Bill 2026
child safety coercive control court fines court sentencing criminal justice domestic violence family violence public safety sentencing sexual grooming victim protection youth justice +7 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
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
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 Rules and Oversight for Child and Disability Service Workers
Social Services Regulation Amendment (Child Safety, Complaints and Worker Regulation) Bill 2025
child safety disability services employment compliance mandatory reporting social services worker screening
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Higher Penalties for Violent Crimes and New Knife Offence for Specific Crimes
Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025
carjacking child safety criminal penalties home invasion knife crime violent crime youth justice
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
Ending the Crime of Begging for People in Public
Summary Offences Amendment (Begging) Bill 2025
begging child safety criminal justice financial hardship homelessness public order
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
New Regulator for Disability and Social Services and Delayed Safety Rules for Foster Care
Disability and Social Services Regulation Amendment Bill 2024
child safety disability services foster care housing out of home care rental market social services specialist disability accommodation
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Rules for Interstate Working with Children Checks and Cancellations
Worker Screening Amendment (Strengthening the Working with Children Check) Bill 2025
child safety child-related work employment background checks worker screening working with children check
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
Law Reform Omnibus Bill: from Adoption and Animal Control to Energy Safety, Housing and Land Titles
Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2025
adoption records animal welfare child safety environmental protection land transfer mineral resources renewable energy waste management
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
[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
child abuse child safety duty of care organisational liability vicarious liability
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
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
Police Can Stop Cars With Special Devices and Courts Can Force People to Give Evidence Under Terrorism Laws
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2023
anti-corruption child safety court witnesses criminal justice firearm restrictions information sharing law enforcement magazine capacity national security police powers privacy public safety vehicle registration working with children +9 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Bail Considerations and Restrictions for Accused Persons
Bail Amendment Bill 2023
bail child safety court procedures criminal justice Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights juvenile justice
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
Registration and Usage Requirements for Police Human Sources
Human Source Management Bill 2023
child safety human sources informed consent law enforcement legal representation police informants
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Registration Requirements for People Using Carriage Services to Plan Harm or Sexual Activity with Children Under 16
Statute Law Amendment Bill 2022
child safety competition policy consumer protection online harm sex offender registration
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent