Displaying bills from Australia (Federal) — current parliament only
Last checked for updates: 18 September 2026
Fines or Up to 12 Months Jail for Recklessly Burning or Destroying the Australian National Flag or Red Ensign in Public
Flags Amendment (Protection of Australian National Flags) Bill 2026
criminal penalties freedom of expression immigration national flag national symbols public order public safety
Private Member's BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Repeal of the National Gun Buyback Scheme
Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026 (No. 2)
border imports crime customs firearms gun buyback hate speech
Private Member's BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Tax Offsets for Companies Donating Food to Registered Food Charities
Tax Laws Amendment (Incentivising Food Donations to Charitable Organisations) Bill 2026
charitable giving food donations food waste tax offsets taxes
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Government Cannot Hire Diplomats With Certain Political Ties
Diplomatic Appointments (Selection Process) Bill 2026
diplomatic appointments foreign affairs foreign policy government government accountability government transparency political neutrality public administration public service
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Binding of the Crown to Automated Decision-Making Safeguards
Automated Decision-Making (Safeguards and Transparency) Bill 2026
artificial intelligence automated decision making digital identity government transparency technology
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Emergency Directions and Technical Requirements for AI System Providers
AI Kill Switch and Data Centre Control Bill 2026
AI safety artificial intelligence corporate compliance emergency powers technical standards technology
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
ACMA Must Tell Communications Secretary When News Businesses Are Registered or Cancelled
News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026
communications regulation government accountability government transparency information sharing journalism payments news media public administration regulatory compliance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Australian Universities Must Follow Australian Law at Overseas Campuses
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026
foreign arrangements foreign influence foreign relations government accountability government transparency higher education information sharing national security university autonomy university governance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Joint Liability and Reporting Obligations for News Media Bargaining Charges
Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining - Consequential) Bill 2026
corporate liability digital news media bargaining news media tax deductions taxation
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
News Media Bargaining Charge for Specified Entities
News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
digital platforms media bargaining media funding news media
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Liability for Parent Entities to Pay News Media Bargaining Charges
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
digital news media funding news media search engines social media taxation
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Disclosure Obligations for People Entering Australia Regarding Overseas Organ Transplants
Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure) Bill 2026
border control medical history organ transplants passenger screening public health
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
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
Higher Penalties for Excise and Taxation Offences
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026
asset seizure crime prevention customs digital surveillance search warrants taxation tobacco smuggling
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
Reduced Import Tariffs for Specific Goods
Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026
customs duties import costs import tariffs international trade
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Migration Applicants Must Prove Their Identity or Face Dismissal of Their Case
Administrative and Judicial Review Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
administrative law court procedures government accountability identity verification immigration migration public administration social security tribunal procedures veterans affairs visa appeals +6 more
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 regulatory compliance reserve bank
House of Representatives
Senate
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
Information Sharing and Penalty Framework for Cash Distribution Services
Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026
cash distribution consumer access corporate governance financial services information sharing payment systems
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent