Last checked for updates: 01 October 2026

Current bills about: civil liberties

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3 current bills found.

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WA Police Search and Exclusion Powers for Land Forces Security Areas

Land Forces Event (Special Powers) Bill 2026

civil liberties personal privacy police powers public safety search and seizure security screening stop and search

10 Sep 2026: Parliament has voted to pass this bill — it's just waiting for the Governor's sign-off.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

WA New Judicial Commission Gets Power to Investigate and Discipline WA Judges

Judicial Commission Bill 2026

anti-corruption civil liberties court system government oversight investigative powers judicial appointments judicial conduct legal ethics legal rights search warrants witness protection +6 more

8 Sep 2026: The second house is finishing its own detailed examination of this bill, possibly in committee, before a final vote.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

WA Extension of Expiry Dates for Extraordinary Terrorism and Preventative Detention Powers

Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Extension of Expiry) Bill 2025

civil liberties counter terrorism national security preventative detention

10 Sep 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent