Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: public safety
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22 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
Stricter Gun License Requirements: Citizenship and No Criminal History Required; Non-Dealers Can't Buy More than 1 Gun a Year or Sell More than 9
Firearms Amendment Bill 2026
background checks firearms public safety weapon trafficking
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Safety and Transport Laws for Dangerous Goods by Road, Rail and Water
Dangerous Goods Transport Bill 2026
chemical transport dangerous goods hazardous materials public safety road transport transport safety
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 Crimes for Attacking Customer-Facing Workers and Ram Raids
Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Bill 2025
aggravated burglary assault criminal offences customer-facing workers emergency services offensive conduct public safety workplace health and safety
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
[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 protest public safety
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Longer Race Period and More Maintenance Funding for Albert Park
Australian Grands Prix Amendment Bill 2025
advertising event management Formula One public access public safety traffic offences
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Tougher Penalties and Stricter Parole Rules for Prisoners and Sex Offenders
Corrections Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
criminal justice offender residence public safety serious offenders victim rights
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
Stronger Energy Safety Rules: More Watchdog Powers, Bigger Fines, and Solar Minimum Fee Abolished
Energy and Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025
bushfire mitigation electrical installations electricity safety energy safety gas appliances gas safety pipeline safety public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
Statutory Rules and Administrative Orders to Be Published Online; Ministers Can Consult Relevant Bodies
Subordinate Legislation and Administrative Arrangements Amendment Bill 2024
administrative law economic stability environmental protection government regulations public health public safety public sector
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
Up to 10 Years Jail for Choking, Strangling, or Suffocating a Family Member
Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal Strangulation) Bill 2023
criminal justice criminal law criminal penalties domestic violence family violence non-fatal strangulation physical assault public safety sentencing sexual assault sexual consent +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
Fines or Jail for Mining Companies That Fail to Stop Risks to the Public and Environment
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2023
criminal penalties environmental protection environmental risk extractive industry land management land rehabilitation mineral exploration mining public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Bigger Fines and Tougher Rules for Energy Operators
Energy Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2023
bushfire prevention electrical safety energy infrastructure public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent