Last checked for updates: 10 September 2026

Current bills about: child safety

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4 current bills found.

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QLD Institutions Can Be Held Liable for Child Abuse by Contractors and Volunteers, Even in Past Cases

Civil Liability (Holding Institutions Accountable for Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2026

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Private Member's Bill

28 Aug 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

Assembly

QLD Old Child Protection Watchdog Abolished, Replaced by New Commissioner Who Tracks Child Deaths

Queensland Protection Commission Bill 2026

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Private Member's Bill

28 Aug 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

Assembly

QLD Court Powers to Order Children into Circuit Breaker Programs

Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026

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Private Member's Bill

14 Aug 2026: MPs are currently debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle (second reading).

Assembly

QLD Criminal Offence for Impersonating a Government Agency and New Sentencing Rules for Sexual Offences

Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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Private Member's Bill

26 May 2026: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

Assembly