Last checked for updates: 31 October 2026

Current bills about: healthcare

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VIC New Hospital Classifications for Nurse and Midwife to Patient Ratios

Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Bill 2026

healthcare hospital staffing midwife to patient ratios nurse to patient ratios public health

1 Sep 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

VIC ART Providers Must Follow Accreditation Schemes and the Health Secretary Gains New Inspection and Search Powers

Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2026

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4 Aug 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

VIC More Health Workers Can Start Assisted Dying Talks and Care Home Patients Can Skip Some Rules

Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025

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25 Nov 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

VIC Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Can Use Assisted Dying; Waiting Period Drops to 48 Hours; Fines for Health Providers Who Refuse Care

Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment (Equity and Access) Bill 2024

euthanasia healthcare human rights professional licensing

Private Member's Bill

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

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

VIC Parliament Cannot Change Abortion Access; Parliament Cannot Limit Abortion Drug Supply; Doctors Must Refer Patients

Constitution Amendment (Abortion) Bill 2024

abortion healthcare public health

Private Member's Bill

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

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

VIC Information Sharing Powers and Access Restrictions for the Electronic Patient Health Information Sharing System

Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023

data access health privacy healthcare healthcare administration medical records patient health information

28 Mar 2023: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent