Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026
Current bills about: data privacy
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20 current bills found.
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Online Services Must Stop Harmful Content or Pay Huge Fines; Social Media Cannot Use Harmful Designs on Kids Under 16; Fines or Jail for Refusing to Give Info to eSafety Commissioner
Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
child safety criminal penalties data privacy information sharing online safety privacy public safety social media
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Restrictions on ADF Enlistment and Data Handling for Sexual Assault Reports (SAPIR Commission)
Defence Amendment (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission) Bill 2025
data privacy defence force military justice sexual assault sexual misconduct victim rights
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
New Joint Committee to Oversee Census Preparation and Outcomes; Australian Statistician Must Review and Publish Results of Every Census
Census and Statistics Amendment (Parliamentary Oversight of the Census) Bill 2026
data privacy government oversight government transparency information sharing privacy
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
ADF Members Convicted of Serious Violence or Sexual Offences Face Automatic Discharge and Permanent Ban; New Health Data-Sharing Rules to Help Prevent Suicide
Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026
data privacy defence force military health military recruitment national security personnel wellbeing
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Pecuniary Penalties for Breaching the Wine Australia Act
Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
data privacy government transparency information sharing wine industry
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Stricter Permanence Criteria for NDIS Access
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
compliance data privacy disability services disability support investigation powers NDIS access
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Restrictions on Signing Bilateral Investment Treaties
Trade and Investment Agreements (Consultation) Bill 2026
data privacy economic impact free trade agreements international trade investment treaties product safety public interest
Senate
House of Representatives
Assent
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 BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Fines for NDIS Providers Who Fail in Their Duties and for Giving False Information to the Commission
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2026
consumer protection criminal penalties data privacy disability services disability support government accountability healthcare NDIS public health
Senate
House of Representatives
Assent
Social Media Providers Must Let Users Opt Out of Recommended Content or Face Fines of Up to 10% of Annual Turnover
Online Safety Amendment (Fix Our Feeds) Bill 2026
consumer protection criminal penalties data access data privacy government transparency internet regulation online services privacy social media
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
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
Up to 15 Years Jail for Using the Internet or Phone Networks to Make Technology for Child Abuse Material
Criminal Code Amendment (Using Technology to Generate Child Abuse Material) Bill 2025
artificial intelligence child abuse material child protection child safety criminal justice data privacy data scraping law enforcement online safety
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Transitional Arrangements for Aged Care Subsidies and Information Sharing
Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
aged care data privacy elderly care healthcare funding home care subsidy residential care
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Review Rights and Notice Requirements for Criminal Intelligence Assessments
Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026
background checks criminal intelligence data privacy firearms gun buyback law enforcement powers
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Retroactive Legal Validation for the Handling of VET Student Loan Tax File Numbers
VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025
data privacy government administration student loans tax file numbers vocational education
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Health Providers Can Use Electronic Services to Share Info, Child Care Subsidies Expanded for Wellbeing Support, and Fines or Jail for Officers Who Misuse Official Information
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2025
child care subsidy child protection child wellbeing criminal penalties data privacy government transparency health information healthcare information sharing pharmacy regulation privacy professional licensing public sector integrity +8 more
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
New National Environmental Protection Agency and Fines for Misusing Protected Information
National Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2025
data privacy environmental protection government accountability government agencies government oversight government transparency information disclosure information sharing privacy
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Government Appoints Head of Environment Information Australia to Manage National Data and Reports
Environment Information Australia Bill 2025
criminal penalties data privacy environment information environmental data environmental monitoring environmental protection government transparency information sharing privacy public information access state of the environment +6 more
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Information-Gathering Powers for the Director-General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control
Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025
data privacy disease control government surveillance health data information sharing public health
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Restrictions on the Use and Disclosure of Emergency Communication System Information
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025
critical infrastructure data privacy information disclosure network outages telecommunications
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent