Current bills about: child welfare

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QLD Court Powers to Order Children into Circuit Breaker Programs

Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026

child safety child welfare juvenile justice legal rights medical consent youth rehabilitation

Private Member's Bill

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

Assembly

VIC New Stability Rules and Time Limits for Children in Out of Home Care

Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Bill 2025

child protection child welfare family reunification out of home care parental responsibility

11 Mar 2026: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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VIC New Responsibilities for Stable and Strong Families Partners

Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Supporting Stable and Strong Families) Bill 2025

Aboriginal cultural identity care leavers child welfare children's education children's health social services youth services

11 Mar 2026: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

1st House

2nd House

Law

NSW Cultural Consideration Requirements for Youth Justice Conferences

Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

child welfare cultural needs Indigenous rights youth justice

22 Dec 2025: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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2nd House

Law