Last checked for updates: 01 November 2026
Current bills about: police powers
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4 current bills found.
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Bill Lets Biosecurity Officers Search and Copy Data from Devices During Investigations; Stricter Fit and Proper Person Tests for Approvals; Fines for Failing to Report Changes to Personal Circumstances
Agriculture Legislation Amendment (Biosecurity and Export Control) Bill 2026
criminal penalties data privacy government oversight law enforcement police powers privacy professional licensing public safety
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Ban on Strip Searches for Persons Under 18
Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026
child safety criminal justice juvenile rights police powers strip searches youth justice
Independent BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
New Police Powers to Enter Premises and Detain Vehicles for Extradition
Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026
criminal procedure drug offences extradition law enforcement organized crime police powers search warrants
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Police and Lawyers Can Use Network Warrant Data in Court; New Permission to Access Stored Messages; Rules for International Data Orders
Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
child safety court procedures criminal evidence criminal justice data interception data privacy digital surveillance law enforcement law enforcement powers national security network privacy police powers privacy stored communications +9 more
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent