Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: police powers
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13 current bills found.
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Appointment and Service Requirements for Police Reservists
Victoria Police Amendment (Police Reservists) Bill 2026
firearms exemptions law enforcement police powers police recruitment police reservists
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Prosecution Restrictions for Offences Involving the Misuse of Police Powers
Crimes Amendment Bill 2026
criminal law criminal prosecutions juvenile justice police powers
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Information Notice Powers for Police to Seek Financial Account Details (Confiscation)
Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025
asset forfeiture criminal investigations financial reporting police powers
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Warrantless Weapon Search Powers for Police at Public Venues and Transport Hubs (Jack's Law)
Control of Weapons Amendment (Establishing Jack's Law, Use of Electronic Metal Detection Devices) Bill 2025
licensed premises metal detectors police powers public safety public transport shopping centres weapon searches
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Up to 15 Years Jail for Selling Large Amounts of Illegal Tobacco and Expanded Search Powers for Police
Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Bill 2024
biometric data business licensing consumer safety criminal penalties law enforcement police powers professional licensing public safety retail regulation tobacco licensing tobacco products tobacco regulation vaping goods +8 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Ban on Bikie Gang Colours and Bikies on Government Construction Sites
Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024
anti-gang measures civil liberties criminal justice police oversight police powers
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
New Powers for Serving Firearm Prohibition Orders
Firearms and Control of Weapons (Machetes) Amendment Bill 2024
detention powers firearm prohibition law enforcement police powers public safety search warrants
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
Fines for Moving Livestock or Products in Quarantine Areas and New Search Powers for Inspectors and Police
Biosecurity Legislation Amendment (Incident Response) Bill 2023
agriculture animal welfare biosecurity criminal penalties disease control exotic diseases livestock disease livestock management police powers public health quarantine +6 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Fines or Up to 12 Months Jail for Displaying Nazi Symbols or Gestures in Public
Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023
civil liberties criminal penalties hate speech hate symbols nazi symbols police powers public order public safety
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
Fines for Blocking Officers or Giving Fake IDs, and New Power to Ban People from Race-courses
Racing Amendment (Unauthorised Access) Bill 2022
criminal penalties horse racing information sharing law enforcement police powers privacy public order public safety race-course access restricted areas security +6 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent