Last checked for updates: 01 October 2026

Current bills about: police powers

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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 Licence Needed to Possess Tobacco for Sale; Fines or Jail for Possessing Commercial Quantities of Banned Products; Government Can Order Businesses to Close

Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2026

commercial trade criminal penalties illegal sales police powers public health tobacco tobacco control vaping products

12 Mar 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

WA People Cannot Display Prohibited Organisation Symbols and Must Follow Safety Rules for Public Meeting Permits

Public Order Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

crime prevention criminal justice criminal penalties law enforcement police powers prohibited organisations public order public safety

12 Mar 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