Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: civil liberties

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7 current bills found.

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FED Expanded Scope and Oversight for ASIO Questioning Warrants

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025

civil liberties espionage foreign interference government oversight intelligence gathering national security surveillance

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Deepfakes Banned on Social Media, Victims Can Sue for Damages, and Fines for Ignoring Removal Notices

Online Safety and Other Legislation Amendment (My Face, My Rights) Bill 2025

civil liberties data privacy deepfakes digital privacy image abuse internet regulation online safety privacy social media

Independent Bill

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

FED Protection for Human Rights and a Complaints Mechanism for Infringements

Human Rights Bill 2026

civil liberties complaints process human rights human rights commission legal redress

Independent Bill

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Search and Summons Powers for the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026

civil liberties intelligence gathering law enforcement powers organized crime search warrants surveillance

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Warrant Powers Allowing the National Commissioner to Compel Documents and Testimony

National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026

civil liberties data privacy government surveillance Indigenous affairs Indigenous leadership information sharing law enforcement

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Right to Engage in Peaceful Protest in a Public Place

Right to Protest Bill 2025

civil liberties human rights peaceful protest public assembly public order

Private Member's Bill

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

FED Protection for Freedom of Speech and the Press

Constitution Alteration (Right to Free Speech) 2025

civil liberties freedom of speech media press freedom

Private Member's Bill

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

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