Displaying bills from Australia (Federal) — current parliament only
Last checked for updates: 03 November 2026
New Legal Definition of Affordable Housing and Rent Caps for Key Workers
Housing Legislation Amendment (National Definition of Affordable Housing) Bill 2026
affordable housing housing rental market tenancy
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Fines or Jail for Rigging Sports; Fines or Jail for Using Inside Info; Fines or Jail for Hiding Evidence of Sports Crime
Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026
criminal justice criminal penalties inside information match fixing public safety sports betting sports corruption sports integrity
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Exclusion Orders and Travel Restrictions for Foreign Terrorist Fighters
Protecting Australians from Foreign Terrorist Fighters Bill 2026
border control foreign fighters national security public safety terrorism travel documents
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Higher Penalties and Information Gathering Powers for Age-Restricted Social Media Compliance
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026
age restrictions digital platforms internet regulation online safety social media
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Interim Suspension Powers for the Tax Practitioners Board
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026
BAS agents consumer protection professional registration tax agents tax professional conduct taxation services
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Travellers Must Give Biosecurity Info or Pay Fines; Director of Biosecurity Must Explain Why, If Arrangements Are Refused
Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Bill 2026
biosecurity border control border security criminal penalties environmental protection information sharing passenger information travel requirements
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
Higher Departure Fees for Persons Leaving Australia
Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026
border costs international travel passenger charges travel fees
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Bill Lets Union and Employer Group Officers Be Banned for More Than 5 Years
Fair Work Amendment (Disqualified Officers) Bill 2026
corporate governance industrial relations labor organizations professional standards trade unions
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Up to 2 Years Jail for Intentionally Burning or Desecrating National Flags
Criminal Code Amendment (Flag Protection) Bill 2026
artistic freedom criminal penalties freedom of speech national flag national symbols public order
Private Member's BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
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 speech immigration national flag national symbols public order public safety
Opposition 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
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
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
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 service
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
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
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
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
Opposition BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
ACCC Can Share Info With Reserve Bank; ACCC Can Set Prices for Cash Distribution Services; Fines for Ignoring ACCC Directions up to $18 Million;
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
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
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