Current bills about: bail

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QLD Breach Bail, Go to Jail -- Even If It Breaches Human Rights Law

Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

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16 Oct 2026: MPs are currently debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle (second reading).

SA Expanded Definitions of Terrorist Acts and Offences

Statutes Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2026

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15 Oct 2026: The first house is examining this bill in detail, possibly in committee, before a final vote.

Legislative Council

House of Assembly

Assent

ACT Mandatory Considerations for Granting Bail to Adults and Children

Bail Amendment Bill 2026

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6 May 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

NT Expanded Definition of Local Court to Include Youth Justice Court

Bail Amendment Bill 2026

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11 Mar 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NSW Tougher Bail Tests for Young People Accused of Serious Theft or Breaking and Entering

Bail Amendment (Extension of Limitation on Bail in Certain Circumstances) Bill 2025

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6 May 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NT Tougher Bail Tests for People Accused of Serious Offences

Bail and Youth Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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30 Apr 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

VIC Tougher Bail Rules: More Offences in Strict Categories; Children Can Be Remanded More Easily

Bail Amendment Bill 2025

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25 Mar 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NT Tougher Bail Tests for Repeat Offenders of Serious Offences

Bail Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

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16 Oct 2024: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

VIC New Bail Considerations and Restrictions for Accused Persons

Bail Amendment Bill 2023

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24 Oct 2023: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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