Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: government oversight
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20 current bills found.
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New Gas Regulator to Enforce Domestic Gas Supply; Heavy Fines for Exporting LNG Without a Licence or Failing to Supply Local Markets
Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026
criminal penalties energy infrastructure export licences government oversight information sharing natural gas
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Defence Minister Cannot Sell Defence Land to Private Buyers Unless It Is in the National Interest; Sales Must Be Explained to Parliament
Protecting Australia's Defence Heritage Bill 2026
government accountability government oversight land management land use national security
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Opposition and Minority Parties Get More Staff; Prime Minister Cannot Cut These Staff Numbers
Members of Parliament (Staff) Amendment (Safe Staffing Guarantee) Bill 2026
employment rights government accountability government oversight government transparency public finance
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
Veterans' Treatment Cannot Be Limited by Cost or Number of Visits
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare Without Caps) Bill 2026
government oversight healthcare public health
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Fines or Up to 30 Years Jail for Supplying Defence Goods That Risk International Law Violations or Genocide
Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026
criminal penalties defence technology government oversight human rights international law national security
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
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
Reserve Bank Must Watch Key Cash Companies and Fine People for Breaking Arbitration Secrets
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026
arbitration banking services cash distribution confidentiality corporate governance financial regulation government oversight public finance reserve bank
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Northern Australia Loans Fund Can Give Money Until 2036
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment Bill 2026
financial assistance government accountability government oversight infrastructure funding public finance public investment
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Powers for the Commonwealth Parole Board to Revoke Parole
Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025
criminal justice government oversight parole parole board prisoner release
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
New Defence and Veterans' Service Commission Can Seize Items; Up to 2 Years Jail for Blocking Inquiries
Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025
criminal penalties defence and veterans defence services government accountability government inquiries government oversight government transparency information disclosure information privacy legal accountability legal evidence military oversight privacy public inquiries public records search warrants veterans affairs veterans services whistleblower protection +14 more
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
New Defence Committee: Fines or Jail for Obstructing Investigations
Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025
confidentiality criminal penalties government accountability government oversight national defence national security parliamentary committees public accountability witness protection
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Information Gathering Powers for the CEO During Assurance Reviews
Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025
bilateral agreements environmental management government oversight water resources
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Fines for Not Allowed Offshore Qualifications and Education Providers Must Report More
Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025
education agents education quality government oversight higher education international students offshore education professional licensing university registration
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
Medicare Provider Numbers and How Private Health Insurers Get Paid Back
Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 1) Bill 2025
government oversight health insurance health insurance premiums healthcare medical provider numbers Medicare
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Government Agencies Cannot Sign Consultancy Contracts Over $2 Million Without Parliament's Permission
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Public Consultancy and Services Contracts Bill 2025
government accountability government contracts government oversight government spending government transparency public accountability public consultancy public consultancy contracts
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Fines or Up to 7 Years Jail for Increasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Without Permission
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Climate Trigger) Bill 2022
carbon budget carbon emissions climate change criminal penalties emissions control environment environmental protection government oversight greenhouse gas emissions
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Right to Progress Updates for Whistleblowers
Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025
confidentiality government government oversight public sector whistleblowing
Independent BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
[no bill text published] New Commissioner and Joint Committee to Oversee Appointments, and Fines or Jail for Leaking Appointment Information
Transparent and Quality Public Appointments Bill 2026
government accountability government oversight government transparency information privacy information sharing public appointments public office
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent