Last checked for updates: 31 October 2026
Current bills about: freedom of speech
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4 current bills found.
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Prosecution Restrictions for Offences Involving the Misuse of Police Powers
Crimes Amendment Bill 2026
criminal law criminal prosecutions freedom of speech juvenile justice police powers
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
[Opposition/Lib Bill] Protests Must Be Registered, No Wearing Anonymous Masks Etc
Safer Protest with a Registration System and a Ban on Face Coverings Bill 2025
civil liberties exclusion orders face coverings freedom of speech protest public safety
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Up to 5 Years Jail for Threatening Harm Based on Who Someone Is; Up to 3 Years Jail for Inciting Hatred; Expanded Civil Protections Against Vilification
Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024
civil liberties criminal justice discrimination freedom of speech hate speech human rights public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Police Camera Footage Treated as Evidence; Crime Reporting and Search Results Exempt from Defamation; Chief Statistician Can Access Court Statistics
Justice Legislation Amendment (Integrity, Defamation and Other Matters) Bill 2024
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Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent