Current bills about: civil liberties
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Fines or Up to 6 Months Jail for Burning an Australian Flag in Public
Summary Offences (Protection of the Australian Flag) Amendment Bill 2026
civil liberties criminal penalties freedom of expression national flag public offense public order public safety
Private Member's BillPolice can Scan People with a Hand-held Metal Detector to Check for Knives
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Knife Scanning) Bill 2026
civil liberties Indigenous affairs law enforcement police powers public safety public transport
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Big Oil and Power Companies Can Be Sued for Climate Damage; Courts Can Order Companies to Pay Victims; Courts Can Shut Down Power Stations
Liability for Climate Change Damage (Make Polluters Pay) Bill 2026
carbon emissions civil liberties climate change environmental protection fossil fuels
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Police Search and Exclusion Powers for Land Forces Security Areas
Land Forces Event (Special Powers) Bill 2026
civil liberties personal privacy police powers public safety search and seizure security screening stop and search
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Judicial Commission Gets Power to Investigate and Discipline WA Judges
Judicial Commission Bill 2026
anti-corruption civil liberties court system government oversight investigative powers judicial appointments judicial conduct legal ethics legal rights search warrants witness protection +6 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
Fines for Skipping Forced Interviews and Company Directors Can Be Held Liable
Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment Bill 2026
civil liberties corporate governance criminal penalties energy infrastructure energy supply government powers information notices law enforcement public safety regulatory penalties
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
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
Protection for Human Rights and a Complaints Mechanism for Infringements
Human Rights Bill 2026
civil liberties complaints process human rights human rights commission legal redress
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Search and Summons Powers for the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026
civil liberties intelligence gathering law enforcement powers organized crime search warrants surveillance
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Warrant Powers Allowing the National Commissioner to Compel Documents and Testimony
National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026
civil liberties data privacy government surveillance Indigenous affairs Indigenous leadership information sharing law enforcement
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
[Opposition/Lib Bill] Protests Must Be Registered, No Wearing Anonymous Masks Etc
Safer Protest with a Registration System and a Ban on Face Coverings Bill 2025
civil liberties exclusion orders face coverings protest public safety
Opposition BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Human Rights Obligations for Public Authorities
Human Rights Bill 2025
civil liberties government accountability human rights legal complaints privacy public authority
Private Member's BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Extension of Expiry Dates for Extraordinary Terrorism and Preventative Detention Powers
Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Extension of Expiry) Bill 2025
civil liberties counter terrorism national security preventative detention
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Right to Engage in Peaceful Protest in a Public Place
Right to Protest Bill 2025
civil liberties human rights peaceful protest public assembly public order
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
People Must Give a Concerns Notice Before Suing for Defamation, and Search Engines Cannot Be Held Liable for Defamatory Content
Defamation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
civil liberties court procedures defamation digital intermediaries internet liability legal defenses online content online services
Protection for Freedom of Speech and the Press
Constitution Alteration (Right to Free Speech) 2025
civil liberties freedom of speech media press freedom
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Search and Detention Powers for Persons Under 14 Years Old
Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
background checks child protection child safety children's rights civil liberties criminal justice criminal records detention emergency entry Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights juvenile justice law enforcement police powers search and seizure search warrants vulnerable people youth justice youth rights +14 more
Ban on Bikie Gang Colours and Bikies on Government Construction Sites
Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024
anti-gang measures civil liberties criminal justice police oversight police powers
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Fines or Up to 12 Months Jail for Displaying Nazi Symbols or Gestures in Public
Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023
civil liberties criminal penalties hate speech hate symbols nazi symbols police powers public order public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
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