Current bills about: criminal procedure

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SA New Court Powers and Evidence Rules for Child Sexual Offence Proceedings

Statutes Amendment (Criminal Procedure and Evidence) Bill 2026

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

Legislative Council

House of Assembly

Assent

FED New Police Powers to Enter Premises and Detain Vehicles for Extradition

Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026

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20 Aug 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

NT Statements Made by Young People in Protected Interviews Cannot Be Used in Court and Police Can Hold Charged Youth for Up to 48 Hours

Youth Justice and Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2026

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22 Jul 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NSW Local Court Magistrates Become Judges and Allowed Justices Cannot Decide Bail

Local Court and Bail Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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11 Nov 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

VIC Trustee Laws Refined, Digital Court Systems Expanded, Police Appointment Requirements Clarified

Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025

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18 Jun 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

VIC Faster Committal Hearings and Stronger Witness Protections

Justice Legislation Amendment (Committals) Bill 2024

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

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent