Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026
Current bills about: privacy
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23 current bills found.
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Fines or Jail for Entering, Filming, or Flying Drones in Defence Security Zones; Security Cameras Banned in Bathrooms and Change Rooms
Defence Legislation Amendment (Accelerating Capability and Protecting Bases) Bill 2026
criminal penalties land use law enforcement national security privacy public safety surveillance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
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
Sport Integrity Australia CEO Can Give Temporary Bans and Agreed Penalties; CEO Must List Doping Violations
Sport Legislation Amendment (World Anti-Doping Code Implementation) Bill 2026
anti-doping privacy professional licensing public health sports integrity
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Importers Need Permission to Bring Wearable Recorders into Australia
Wearable Recording Devices (Import Control) Bill 2026
import controls privacy public safety recording devices surveillance
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
New Agency to Decide Student Places; New $50 Million Fund to Help Universities Change; Fines or Jail for Leaking Secret Education Info
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026
criminal penalties data sharing educational administration government funding higher education Indigenous affairs information sharing privacy student placements tertiary education university funding +6 more
House of Representatives
Senate
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
Health Department Can Publish Doctors and Medical Specialists Fees
Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026
data disclosure healthcare transparency medicare benefits personal information privacy private health insurance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Continuing Detention Orders for Terrorist Offenders
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
counter terrorism detention law enforcement powers national security privacy surveillance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Restrictions on Wagering Advertising and Access to Gambling Services
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026
betting advertising consumer protection gambling online gambling privacy sports marketing
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
ASIC Can Limit Public Access to Registers and Share Information to Help Carry Out Its Functions
Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026
business registration company directors consumer protection corporate governance corporate transparency government transparency information sharing investor protection privacy
House of Representatives
Senate
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
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
Publication Powers for Information About Approved Work Sponsors
Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025
employer transparency migration personal information privacy work sponsorship
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 Criteria for Determining Cyber Abuse Against Australian Adults
Online Safety Amendment (Broadening Adult Cyber Abuse Protections) Bill 2026
cyber abuse internet content online harassment online safety privacy private sexual material
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Entry Powers and Liability Exemptions for Intelligence and Security Officials
Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community Bill 2025
government accountability intelligence oversight law enforcement national security privacy surveillance
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
Courts Can Make Workplace Protection Orders for Commonwealth Workers and Fines or Jail for Breaking Them
Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2025
criminal penalties domestic violence employment rights privacy public safety victim privacy worker protection workplace health and safety
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
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